Julie Campbell
There are so many occasions when being crafty comes in very handy! I recently hosted my sister’s bridal shower, and my paper crafting skills were put to the test. I made invitations, decorations, gifts, and games all out of my stash . . . and had so much fun in the process!
Even if you’re not planning a wedding any time soon, many of these ideas could be tweaked to use for any type of celebration.
Here are some tips for creating invitations:
- Make the design simple enough to mass produce.
- Avoid excess postage fees by keeping your cards flat. (minimal embellishments)
- Add a stamped design to the envelopes. It gives the recipient a little taste of what’s inside.
You can find more details about how I made the invitations on my blog.
Washi tape is so popular right now. I wrapped strips of it around wooden utensils to coordinate with the table decor. Washi tape has a very light adhesive & can easily be removed, making it a perfect choice for packaging!
I wanted to make little gift baskets for all of the guests as a way of saying “thank you.” The shower had a strawberry theme, so I played off of that idea by filling strawberry crates with themed gifts. I used my Silhouette to die-cut paper strawberry boxes that I filled with strawberry-flavored jelly beans. These strawberry-cheesecake-scented candles were only $1 at my local big box store! I removed the outer wrap and die cut a tiny tag to add in its place. I created garden stakes by stamping onto die-cut patterned paper and adhered popsicle sticks between the layers.
One of my favorite games from the shower was “He Said/She Said.” I asked the future bride & groom 20 questions ahead of time and read the answers one by one at the shower. If the guests thought the bride answered the statement read, they would raise their pink flag, and vice versa for the groom.
I used my Silhouette again to die-cut all of the flags, and I adhered them to popsicle sticks as well.
I hope I’ve inspired you to take a second look at your paper crafting supplies! For even more paper-crafted party inspiration, be sure to grab your copy of Party Ensembles. Inside it you will find 140 different party themes!
One lucky person will get to win a copy of this amazing publication! Just leave a comment on this post by Friday, April 27th at 5 pm, and we will randomly choose one lucky winner! Happy crafting!
Julie Campbell
Paper Crafts Go-to Gal
I love the idea of making my own party goods! Can’t wait to try sometime.
That little strawberry box is so cute! Adorable!
These are wonderful ideas, particularly about making flat cards for cheaper postage and stamping on the envelope. Thanks for sharing.
Super cute ideas, TFS and for the giveaway. God Bless.
Thank you so much for giving us a chance to win this great party magazine. I have not seen it in any stores. I love your bridal shower ideas.
Julie!!!!!!!!!! You hav blown me away again! I LOVE those little “he said she said” game pieces!! Great job:)
Love the strawberry box and container! So creative – just love it!
I would love to won a copy! Thank you!
What a great issue and wonderful ideas for a bridal shower! My daughter is getting married in about a year and we plan to “craft” many of her decorations and favors for the wedding. This would be a wonderful issue to win and get some great ideas!
Very cool ideas. Thank you the inspiration.
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There are some great ideas! I would like to try them at home! it would make the parties that much more special!
What great ideas! I will be helping to plan a bridal shower this summer and this would be a fantastic resource for ideas.
great work, she must have been thrilled!
Love party stuff and DIY is always the best! Thanks for the chance!
Such cute ideas, and the washi tape on the flatware is so simple but gives it a very nice look!
hi, i would love to win it!!!! good luck for every one
Great party ideas.
Wow, what perfect timing! My daughter is giving a bridal shower for her sister…these are some wonderful ideas to share! Thank you for the chance to win this publication, too!
So cute!! I like how you were really able to stick with the theme for the favors.
The perfect inspiration for any party.
You have created some great things for a party. Would love to win the great ideas.
Love the ideas for the shower! How adorable are those man/woman flags for the game!!!
what a nice ensemble. i especially love the “he said; she said” game! thank you for the opportunity to win.
Thanks for the chance to win! Love the “he said/she said” game with the flags.
This sure looks like a fun publication. I’d love the chance to win!
I love your party ideas. That strawberry box is so clever. Great ensemble. Looks like a great special issue. Thanks for the chance to win.
I dabbled in a bit of “party crafting” for my wedding, for a friend’s bridal shower and for a Halloween party (I used die-cut pumpkins to make cupcake picks). I’d love to have this publication!
I love that our hobby supplies come in handy for showers and other parties! (and my kids school projects)