In light of our little man turning one this week with a First Trip Around The Sun themed party, we are learning about space and making a fun planet suncatcher!
They are so easy to make and can be done by kids of all ages. It would make a perfect craft for any Space Party!
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Suncatcher Instructions
You’ll need:
Freezer paper (I only had wax paper, but freezer paper would work better)
First, tape a sheet of freezer paper to a piece of cardboard. This gives the kids a sturdy place to work, keeps the paper from trying to roll up, and makes it easy to transfer the project to a safe place to dry.
Step 2: Add lots of glue
Next, Paint on a thick layer of glue, covering the entire center of the paper. You will want this big enough to cover the entire suncatcher.
Step 3: It’s time for designing!
Let the kids cover the glue with pieces of tissue paper. Make sure all of the glue gets covered for best results. Also, a single layer of tissue paper will show more light through than multiple layer. You will want to make sure you don’t have multiple pieces of tissue paper stuck together.
Step 4: Make your suncatcher outline
You can use construction paper to create an outline for your planets. Using dark paper for your planet outline helps create a nice contrast when the final suncatcher is put in a window.
To make the outline, cut out a large circular planet shape. Then cut out the center of the shape, leaving a 1 inch border.
Step 5: Attach the outline
Cover the tissue paper with glue to create a protective layer and keep everything flat. Glue the construction paper over the tissue paper and cover this with glue as well.
Step 6: Let the suncatcher dry
Depending on how much glue you use, this might take awhile. Set it in the sun or in front of a fan for quicker drying.
Step 7: Remove freezer paper and hang it up
Finally, remove the freezer paper from the back of the suncatcher design and cut out the planet. You can punch a hole in the top and add yarn to hang it up or simply tape it to a window.
TA-DA!!! You have beautiful suncatchers for your little space explorers to enjoy!
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to show your appreciation than with a thoughtful and unique gift?
If you’re looking for a creative and eco-friendly way to say “Thanks for helping me grow,” then look no further than this free printable Mother’s Day seed bomb card!
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Featuring a beautiful watercolor flower vase, this card is not only visually stunning but also functional.
It’s designed to hold a handmade seed bomb, which is a little ball of soil and seeds that can be planted in a garden or pot.
With a little love and care, the seeds will sprout and grow into beautiful flowers, just like the relationship between a mother and child.
Then cut out the design using the cutting guidelines. Next, you’ll want to attach a seed bomb. You can get them premade or DIY them!
If you would like detailed instructions on how to make homemade seed bombs, check out this blog post!
Once your seed bombs are dry, place one on the card using sticky tack, and it’s ready to gift! The ladies in your life will love the thoughtfulness behind this unique gift, and enjoy watching the flowers bloom.
This Mother’s Day card is perfect for a party favor or gift, and it’s a great way to show your mom how much you care. Plus, it’s eco-friendly and promotes sustainability, which is always a bonus. So, what are you waiting for? Download the card, make some seed bombs, and give your mom a gift that she’ll cherish for years to come. Happy Mother’s Day!
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So when I was planning Mother’s Day gifts this year, I came across the idea of seed bombs! I thought, “Those are a really fun idea!”, but then I got to thinking… Do they work?
EXPERIMENT TIME!!!
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My concerns for the seed bombs
Most of what I saw looked really thick. Now, I’m not an expert gardener, but I know a little bit. From my experience, tiny seeds only need a very thin layer of dirt over them. If they are in the middle of a thick ball, won’t that prevent them from surviving? (Feel free to educate me!)
Don’t the seeds start to germinate after being watered? I’d think that if they aren’t dried out quickly they’d start to germinate and then the drying out process would kill the plant.
If there are too many seeds in a bomb, won’t it mostly be unsuccessful? Most plants need space.
I am a mama on a budget. I was needing to do this project while buying as few items as possible.
I want a cute gift for Mother’s Day. Dirt/clay balls aren’t exactly my idea of ‘cute’.
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Here’s how I made my seed bombs
I’m a very determined person. I was gonna make these seed bombs work!
I pulled out some colorful construction paper from my kid’s art cabinet, grabbed some pretty wildflower seeds (bee friendly variety), and found my flower silicone molds!
Here are some links for similar products on Amazon if you don’t have them handy
I had my kids help me with this part since they enjoy a good art project as much as I do. We tore them to be able 1-2 inches, but it wasn’t perfect. You just need them to be a smaller size so they blend up easily.
Step 2: Get the paper wet.
Fill up your container with water until the paper is basically covered. Let it soak for a few minutes to ensure all your paper is wet.
Step 3: Stick it in a blender.
When making seed bombs, you want the seeds to be able to break through whatever they’re in or they won’t grow. When using paper (you can also use newspaper), you need to turn it into a pulp. Doing this also helps you mold your bombs to your liking.
Some bomb recipes use clay. If you use too much clay, it won’t break open and seeds won’t grow. If you go this route, make sure you really research your clay/compost ratio.
Blender tips
Add extra water before blending. I added enough water to have all of my paper completely submerged. It helped the process along.
I recommend doing this in small batches. I tried a larger batch, but it made my blender start smoking. It wasn’t happy with me.
If your blender is struggling, take it slow. I ended up slowly pulsing small batches on low until it was the right consistency. I have a budget friendly blender though so this might not be a problem for you.
Step 4: Drain the water
I dumped my watery pulp into a strainer to get most of the water out. I didn’t force the water out, just let it sit there. The paper needed to be wet enough to easily take the shape of my molds. If the paper is too dry it won’t shape very easily.
Also, I wanted my seeds on the surface of the seed bombs since some of my wildflower seeds are teeny tiny. The seeds stick to wet paper better than dryer paper.
Step 5: Place your seeds in your mold
As previously mentioned, some of my seeds were tiny. Like, I would have mistaken them for a piece of dirt if it didn’t come out of the seed packet. Because of this my seeds went in the mold before anything else.
You can place a thin layer of paper down first if you are worried about the seeds falling off.
Step 6: Add paper pulp to the molds to make the seed bombs
As I grabbed paper out of my strainer, I gave it a little squeeze. If the paper is too wet, it won’t hold a mold. If it’s too dry, it won’t mold a very nice shape. You want it juicy.
Put small chunks of juicy paper into your molds and firmly press it in.
I wanted mine to hold a flower shape without falling apart, but not be too thick. I decided to fill mine about 1/4 inch deep. It is deep enough to fill the shape and look nice, but still thin enough to dry quickly.
Step 7: Remove excess water
The next thing to do is to grab a towel and firmly press it into each mold to remove as much water as you can. This also helps pack the bombs tightly so the seeds stay and the paper doesn’t try to fall apart when you’re handling it.
Step 8: Take the seed bombs out of the molds/Let them dry
I wanted to get the seed bombs dry as quickly as possible so I tried to remove them from the molds.
I put them on my pizza pan so that air can easily get to the seed bombs on all sides. You can also use a cookie cooling rack for this if that’s what you have!
Then you stick them in the sun if possible or in front of a fan if it’s rainy.
Step 9: Planting time!
Just throw them in your garden wherever you want some beautiful flowers to grow and keep them moist until they take hold!
That’s it!
Results of my experiment:
Stay tuned for my results!
Lesson 1– My small silicone mold didn’t release the seed bombs very easily. I let them dry in the mold, but by the time they came out, the seeds already started sprouting. Additionally, because they were so tricky to get out, not all of them came out in one piece. The larger cupcake molds were definitely easier to work with.
Gift ideas with seed bombs:
As I mentioned at the beginning of this post, I’m making these seed bombs for Mother’s Day gifts. I put them in ziplock sandwich bags and added one of my printable treat bag toppers that I made specially for this project. If you want to check them out, I made a rainbow flower, pink rose, and a wildflower topper.
Other gift ideas include:
Stick some in a small box with shredded paper under them to fill the space. Wrap it up and add a gift tag (I do also have Mother’s Day gift tags available!)
Grab a fun planting pot, fill with dirt, and set the seed bomb on top. Cover the top of the pot with plastic wrap, and secure with a rubber band to keep everything inside the pot. You can hide the rubber band with a matching ribbon and bow. Add a gift tag and you are good to go! Word of advice– you may not want to use a small pot for this. Keep in mind how much space your seeds will need to grow. Each plant is different and the number of seeds you add also makes a difference in the size of pot you will need.
Download this awesome watercolor flower “Thanks for helping me grow” free printable, print on cardstock, cut out, and then attach a seed bomb. This card fits a 4×6″ cellophane bag perfectly if your seed bombs are thinner like mine. If you make thick ones, you can fit it in a sandwich bag.
That’s all there is to it!
This fun and colorful project can really bring a smile to someone’s face!
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Throwing a space-themed birthday party for your child can be a blast, but it can also be challenging to come up with creative and fun ideas to make the party memorable. One idea is to make printable rocket water bottle wraps to add a fun and personalized touch to your child’s outer space birthday party.
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Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make a printable rocket water bottle wrap:
Once you have downloaded the template, print it on white printer paper. Make sure your printer settings are set to high quality to ensure that the colors come out vibrant and crisp. You can use a lightweight cardstock if you want a little more rigidity to your rocket.
Step 3: Cut out the template
Use scissors to carefully cut out the printed template along the outer lines.
Step 4: Wrap the rocket template around the water bottle
Take the cut-out template and wrap it around the water bottle. Use glue or tape to secure the ends of the template together.
Step 5: Make the wings
Each of the three wings have four lines on them. The two center lines are the guidelines for where you fold the paper in. The two outside lines, by the triangle edges, are to be folded out. When it’s done, you should have a flat surface to tape to the rocket water bottle with a triangle wing sticking straight out.
Step 6: Make the cone top
Wrap the half circle shaped piece into a cone shape. Secure with tape or glue. You can either tape it to the water bottle or simply let it sit on top.
Step 7: Repeat for all water bottles
Once you have decorated your first water bottle wrap, repeat the process for all of the other water bottles you have.
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In conclusion, making printable rocket water bottle wraps is a fun and easy way to add a personal touch to your child’s outer space birthday party. With just a few materials and some time, you can create unique and memorable decorations that will make your child’s special day even more fun and exciting.
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Mother’s Day is coming and I’ve got a FREE “Happy Mother’s Day” printable that fits perfectly on mints. There are five different floral designs with “Happy Mother’s Day” on each one.
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I made this printable because I currently work at a restaurant as a server and Mother’s Day is one of our busiest days of the year. I love giving things to people and making them feel special so I came up with the idea to make these mints for all of our guests!
These Mother’s Day mints would also be perfect for any office setting or doctor’s office, church get-togethers, gift baskets, libraries, restaurants… I can go on and on! It is a very universal and simple gift that most people would appreciate.
How to make the Mother’s Day mints
It’s super simple… Download, print, cut, and stick!
You’ll want to use sticker paper (this is the kind I use) to make this as easy as possible. The design also has guidelines on it to take the guess work out of the cutting.
I like to get the big tub of soft peppermints from Walmart (They’re perfect for smashing up and mixing with lemon and hot water when I’ve got a sore throat!), but you can use any individually wrapped peppermints that will fit this Mother’s Day mint design. The stickers are 1″ x 1.5″.
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If you’re looking for a super cheap and easy party favor for any kid’s Outer Space themed party, check out these rocket chalk favors!
These come together in minutes and if you buy chalk from the Dollar Tree or when they are on sale, then these can be some of the most affordable party favors you’d find!
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Your little space explorer will absolutely love getting Astronaut Food at their Space party! You can also use these in a lunch box for an awesome surprise!
The best part? They’re FREE!
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My youngest just turned one, y’all! I have been wanting to do a space themed party for awhile so I took this opportunity to do a First Trip Around The Sun party for my little man.
In this post you’ll be able to see how I brought the party together in these areas:
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First Trip Around The Sun Party Backdrop
When I originally planned this party, it was going to be at my house. When my family decided to celebrate family Easter on the same day, I had to change my plan for my backdrop. (Please don’t mind the Easter items that may be in the pictures, haha)
I ended up making a backdrop with a black background, 2 boxes of an outer space balloon kit on Amazon, and made 3 wooden geometric arches which were covered with contact paper (I got the white from Walmart, but the yellow and stars came from Amazon.)
It would have been nice to able to get instructions for how I made the arches, but I had to do them within 2 days so I was more focused on just getting them done.
I know my yellow half circle looks a little out of place, but in my defense, I had yellow/orange balloon planets that were supposed to go on my arch to tie it all together. Unfortunately, with 7 kids, nieces, and nephews running around, the planets were the first casualties.
My little one definitely loved his cake!
Space Themed Food
I don’t know about you, but I love making my food match my party theme. One of the things people usually remember most about any party is if they liked the food or not, so to me, tying in the party theme is an easy way to help make it memorable (in a good way).
My stepdad wanted hamburgers and hotdogs for the main meal which is not pictured. (We took party pictures before he grilled them)
Main Food Items
“Meaty-or Meatballs” are super simple, quick, and a great party food! Add a glittery star to a toothpick to each meatball for easy handling. I made the stars on my cricut machine, but you can cut them out by hand, use a star punch, or even find similar options on Etsy that others make and ship for you!
Side Items
“Space Chips” go perfectly with meatballs. I chose tortilla chips since I wanted to make homemade dips, but you can easily use Funyuns as “Saturn’s Rings”, Cheese Balls as “Asteroids” or “Meteors”, or you can be like me and choose any chips that match your menu and make them “Space Chips” (I like that it sounds like “space ships”, haha).
Speaking of dips… I had 3! “Sun Flare Salsa” which is a store bought salsa that we like, “Blast Off Bean Dip”, and “Galaxy Guacamole”. You could easily add a “Celestial Cheese Dip” to the mix as well!
One of my favorite things about the party was this “Fruity Planet”. I wish I would have had more time to work on it though. I think it would look better if the pineapples and strawberries were more even in height and better fitting.
It could have been more amazing if I would have added more berry skewers to give the rings a more definite path. It still turned out pretty awesome and it ended up being a perfect side for our party!
Space Themed Drink
For the drink, I made a Lunar Lemonade (most people call it Galaxy Lemonade). I really love how the colors change and I added edible glitter to my ice stars to give it more of a galactic feel. This lemonade drink is definitely a big hit at parties!
Cakes & Treats
What’s a kid’s party without cake & treats?! For this First Trip Around The Sun party, we had a smash cake, dairy free cookies and cupcakes, “Constellation In A Cup”, and Moon Pies.
How cute is this smash cake?! Baking In Wonderland made the cake and cookies for this party and the kids really loved them all!
Moon Pies are probably one of the easiest Space Party foods to incorporate in a space party. Half of my family is dairy free so we had Oreos as a dairy free alternative. (Peep my rocket water bottles in the background! This free printable is in my printable library!)
These wooden boxes come from the Dollar Tree. I simply painted them to match the party colors.
If you want a fun art project for your space party, these “Constellation In A Cup” treats are an easy option that the kids love (cause what kid doesn’t love playing with their food?!).
As a bonus, it is also a simple way to teach kids about stars and constellations so they can learn something while they play.
Kid’s Table & Party Favors
The kid’s table had a spacy plastic tablecloth (same one was used for the food table), black and blue plates, and the party favors that I made!
The treat bags were made with plain black treat bags. I made a cute design with silver vinyl on my Cricut machine to put on them and then printed one of my thank you tags to attach to them.
Inside I added star glasses that I got from Hobby Lobby, “Astronaut Food” applesauce, and a chalk “rocket”.
I have the chalk printable for free in my printable library! Simply print on cardstock, cut out, and stick a chalk on it with sticky tack! -EASY!
My final party favor was some homemade galaxy play dough. You can find the full details in this post!
The last thing I had for this party is this awesome photo prop! The kids all had a lot of fun taking pictures with it.
I made a sturdy stand with PVC pipes. It was nice that it was easy to travel with, quick to put together and take apart, and safe enough for kids to play around.
Party Credits:
Photos mostly by Krista w/The Awe Moments and Pamela McCormick
A scavenger hunt can be a fun and exciting way to add some adventure to a child’s birthday party. Kids love exploring and discovering new things, so a scavenger hunt is a great way to engage them in a game that is both challenging and entertaining.
In this blog post, we’ll explore how to create a birthday party scavenger hunt for kids that will keep them engaged and excited throughout the party.
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Step 1: Choose a Theme
The first step in creating a birthday party scavenger hunt is to choose a theme.
The theme could be anything from pirates to superheroes to unicorns.
Whatever theme you choose, make sure it is something that the birthday child and their friends will be excited about.
Step 2: Plan the Clues
Once you have decided on the theme, you can start creating the clues.
The clues should be age-appropriate and easy for little kids to understand. You can create clues that are written or visual, depending on the age of the children. For younger kids, you may want to use pictures or symbols instead of words.
For example, if your scavenger hunt theme is pirates, the first clue could be “X marks the spot where the treasure is buried.” The clue could lead the kids to a sandbox or a designated area where the next clue is hidden. The next clue could be “Look for a skull and crossbones flag.” The kids would then search for a flag with a skull and crossbones on it, and the clue could be hidden underneath.
Once you have planned the clues, it’s time to hide them.
Make sure the clues are hidden in places that are easy for kids to find but not too obvious.
You don’t want the game to be too easy, but you also don’t want the kids to get frustrated.
Step 4: Provide Prizes
Kids love prizes, so make sure you have a few small prizes for the kids who complete the scavenger hunt. The prizes could be anything from candy to stickers to small toys.
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Step 5: Set the Rules
Before the scavenger hunt begins, make sure you explain the rules to the kids.
Let them know how many clues there are and how long they have to complete the game.
You may also want to have an adult accompany each group of kids to ensure that they stay safe and on track.
Step 6: Play the Game
Once everything is set up, it’s time to play the game!
Divide the kids into teams and give each team a clue to start with. Make sure the teams are evenly matched and have an equal chance of finding all the clues.
The team that finds all the clues first wins!
Other Scavenger Hunt Options
Alternatively, you can buy a scavenger hunt game that is ready to go!
Amazon has a few cool options, but this one is my favorite! The best part about this game is that the cards are easily reusable and you can pull it out all year long!
Creating a birthday party scavenger hunt for kids is a great way to add some excitement and adventure to a birthday party.
With a little planning and preparation, you can create a game that the kids will remember for years to come. So why not give it a try at your next birthday party!
When planning a party with kids, it’s a good idea to have something to entertain them. They are more likely to have fun, it can help keep them out of trouble, and the adults can better enjoy the company of the other guests. Below is a list of 12 inexpensive ways that you can entertain kids when you’re hosting a party.
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Chalk
How much more simple can it get than chalk?! If you’ve got a sidewalk, slab of concrete, chalkboards, or even a simple wooden fence, you can let the kids imaginations go crazy without having to worry about a giant mess to clean (Thank you rain!).
One of the best parts is that you can buy chalk for next to nothing!
If you like to DIY and really want to save money, you can easily make your own chalk with egg shells!
Amazon has some decent priced boxes of chalk in bulk if you want a lot of chalk for your party.
Crayons
Another super simple way to inexpensively entertain kids at a party is with crayons. Whether you have a large piece of butcher paper taped to the table or print party themed activity sheets, pretty much all kids love to be creative with crayons!
There are so many different kind of printables out there that will easily keep kids entertained. From BINGO, to coloring pages, to crafts. Perusing Pinterest might land you with some free options, but if you can’t find something specific on there, check out Etsy! There are so many amazing printable shops that sell printable kids games, pages, and crafts at cheap prices!
What kid doesn’t love bubbles?! You can give each kid individual bubble wands as party favors or set up a bubble station where they can refill their containers.
To simplify it even more (or if you have a lot of tots running around that’ll just dump the bubbles instead of blowing them) then opt for a bubble machine instead. These might be a little more expensive, but if you have one already laying around then it’ll definitely be a cheap option for entertaining the kids!
Here is an awesome bubble solution that makes 5 gallons of bubbles which would provide hours of fun for a great price!
These mini star wands would be easy to incorporate into a kids party!
Bean Bag/Ball Toss
If you have a cardboard box and something to cut out holes with, you can make a fun bean bag/ball toss game to match your party theme! You can paint a character on it or just turn it into a simple bullseye target.
Really, you can use anything you have laying around that kids can throw bags or balls into/ through. Cans, cups, baskets… Get creative and have fun!
If you don’t want to make your own game, here is a bean bag/ring toss kit that is ready to use!
Balloons
I can’t tell you how many hours of fun balloons have provided for my kids. They’ve played “Keepy Uppy”, popped them with their butts, tossed them in baskets and boxes, and even decorated them with stickers and markers.
Balloons are definitely an inexpensive way to entertain kids and the best part is that you can easily double them for party decor!
Needing balloons? I’ve found an awesome bulk bundle of those for you too! I’ve used these for my parties in the past and all the kids had a lot of fun with them!
Obstacle Course
Obstacle courses are also easy to make with items you have around the house!
Tape can be put on the floor in different patterns for kids to walk on, jump over, etc. Boxes can be used as tunnels. Wood can be made into balance beams. String can be taped to walls for kids to climb through.
Just see what is available in your home and you’ll be able to entertain kids at your party practically for free!
Pretty Real shows a perfect example of how you can use many different objects to make an obstacle course.
If you need a little help getting started, here is a game kit that you can use for your obstacle course. I think the medals would be an awesome addition to help motivate the kids!
Tic-Tac-Toe
A childhood favorite: Tic-tac-toe! You can take a piece of wood and paint some stones to make a quick, but fun tic-tac-toe game. If you want something easier, paint some beans and make a tic-tac-toe board on a square of cardboard. You could also use cereal, noodles, or stones. Whatever you have around the house can work!
This is an easy game to personalize and send home with your guests as party favors!
Bowling
This is another game that is easy to reuse items around the house! Tin cans, water/soda bottles, plastic cups.. Anything you can stand up and then knock down with balls.
Scavenger hunts are easy to do when you have a themed party! You can make a fun printable page with pictures for each of the kids and send them around the party site to find those party themed items!
Canva is my go-to for making simple pages like this. Just find graphics that match your theme that the kids can find (or upload your pics if you took special pics for the hunt) and then put them on your paper wherever you’d like them. The kids can circle or mark through the items as they find them.
If you have older kids, make it more challenging by having them use a phone or camera to take a picture of each item they find.
If you have access to a sand box (or can make one), these are easy kid entertainment centers. Trucks, dinosaurs, blocks, animals… so many items can be played with in a sandbox! Bonus points if you can match it to your party theme!
Sugar Spice & Glitter made a blog post about different sand options and many can be used for themed parties!
Water Fun
Water table, water buckets, water guns, water balloons, sponges… If your guests are fine with kids getting wet then you can incorporate many different kinds of water play into your Summer parties to keep kids busy (and work all of the sugar out of their bodies!)
Here is a fun blog by Mama Cheaps that shows many options that can be used for your birthday parties!
Let me know if I’ve inspired you in some way! I’d love to hear what cheap ideas you’ve used to entertain kids at your own parties!
