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Wine and Cheese Party Ideas on a Budget

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March 23, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Need a good reason to spend time with friends and family? These budget-friendly Wine and Cheese Party Ideas, tips, and recipes will have you hosting a memorable and relaxing party. Wine party ideas include fun charcuterie boards, wine party games, and wine-tasting printables.

Wine and Cheese Party Ideas on a Budget

When preparing for your party, consider cheese boards an art form that involves much more than throwing some cheeses and crackers on a plate and serving it to guests. Putting together your first cheese & charcuterie board shouldn’t feel daunting. Follow a few basic pairing guidelines when selecting your ingredients, and don’t hesitate to try something new! We have Wine Party Ideas to match your budget and tips and recipes that you can prepare ahead, not only saving your dollars but saving your time!

Be an Expert – The More You Know

It’s important to be an expert in the field. Okay, maybe not a total expert but at least have a few fun facts in your back pocket. What is in a charcuterie board? Harcuterie (shahr-cute-uh-ree) is a French word for smoked, dry-cured, or cooked meats. Charcuterie itself describes an array of preserved and prepared meat dishes, such as cured sausages, hams, bacon, and more. These aged meats add the perfect addition to a Wine and Cheese Party.

Throwing a Wine Party Hosting Tips

If you are doing the hosting, a few at-home wine party ideas might help. I could have shared almost our entire post of our Party and Hosting Tips in this round-up. Be sure to look at that post as many ideas overlap for hosting a Wine tasting party. In addition to these fun ideas for a white and cheese party at home, make sure you have the right drink. Wine tasting party theme needs different kinds of wine.

Grab a few bottles of wine including

Chardonnay
Cava
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Sauvignon Blanc
Prosecco
Merlot

Include a grape variety of both red wine and white wine. Know the location of origin for each bottle of wine and try different bottles both locally and around the worth. Popular wine regions might include Argentina, Chile, Napa Valley, New Zealand, South Africa, and the Champagne region of France. If you can not have different wine glasses for a bottle of each wine, then have something to easily rinse out each glass in between tastings.

Wine Party Printables

A few printables help create a wine party ambiance and a bit of fun entertainment. Visit our Wine Tasting Party Games to learn more about what to do at a wine-tasting party. We include printable wine-tasting scorecards, tasting notes templates, and wine party games. Make sure to get to the bottom of the post as we have a very exciting free wine party printable for you – cheese markers to label your cheese and snack boards.

Creative Wine Party Ideas

They are plenty of low-cost wine and cheese party ideas on a budget. It’s possible to host a five-star wine party with a few frugal-friendly wine party ideas. Follow these DIY wine party ideas that are not only Pinterest-worthy aesthetically, but are also creatively low-cost and doable.

Let’s get started with some amazing Wine party ideas.

Wine-Tasting Tag Printables

Wine-tasting party ideas have to include a blind tasting. Grab different wines and cover them with a brown bag. If hosting a blind wine-tasting party, follow these easy steps including what to purchase. Put each wine in a brown paper bag and fix numbered wine tags to identify each bottle. Have dump buckets so no one gets drunk. | Bottles Fine Wine

Wine Party Games

If you want to make a wine party fun, have a few activities that fit the party theme. Keep your guests entertained with Wine & Cheese Party Games as well as these wine-tasting scorecards. Includes 11 cocktail party theme games for adults, wine-tasting notes, and wine-tasting sheets for immediate download. Print as many as you need for every guest to have one. These can be done for a 21st birthday, bachelorette parties, a bridal shower, a 30th birthday, or a 40th birthday milestone. Even adults love to have fun.

Individual Charcuterie Jar

Love a good meat and cheese appetizer? These Super Simple Charcuterie Board Snacks in a Jar are the perfect fancy mason jar snack. They are not only so tasty but really easy to create. Hit the dollar tree for small jars. | Frugal Coupon Living

Wine and Cheese Party Food

Worried about filling a crowd? Your number one filler is going to be bread. Our Roasted Asparagus Bruschetta is so delicious and easy to make! Perfect for your budget. They are so good.

How to Make a Charcuterie Board

To get started, take a look at this easy-peasy party cheeseboard. It’s a tutorial on how to display and lay out an easy charcuterie board. | Toot Sweet 4 Two (As seen in our Hosting Tips. Also check out these easy-to-make snack boards with cheese.)

Homemade Fruit & Nut Crackers

Stephanie fell in love with a box of crackers and had to learn to make them herself. No one will believe you made these Homemade Fruit and Nut Crips yourself. Top with butter or cheese. | Girl Versus Dough

Wine Party Signs

Either learn to paint with wine or print these free Wine Printables for your party. Gather your 8 x 10 frames and fill them with artwork for free wine and cheese party decor. | One Project Closer

Goat Cheese Appetizer

Remember, bread fills! Check out this delicious Roasted Grape Goat Cheese Crostini appetizer featuring balsamic roasted sweet grapes, creamy goat cheese, and nutty pecans on crunchy toasted bread. It’s ready in only 30 minutes! | Yay for Food.

Wine and Cheese Board

Follow these steps for how to build a Wine and Cheese Board on a budget. If I may suggest, Trader Joe’s will be your great friend of stocking up on a Charcuterie board supplies. | My Food Story

DIY Crackers

Make your own crackers. Simple homemade flatbread crackers. Topped with seeds and spices for flavor and texture. Perfect for cheese and dips. | Salted Mint

Parmesan Crisps

One of our favorite recipes is our Parmesan Crisps. Guess what – it’s one ingredient! Make a bunch ahead and bring them out the day of your Wine and Cheese event.

DIY Wine Bottle Vases

Your centerpiece purchases don’t have to cost much. Start collecting wine bottles to make pretty wine bottle vases in the center of your table. | Uncommon Designs Online

Wine & Cheese Pairing Chart

You can never go wrong with some direction. Take a look at these pairings when purchasing your drinks and bites. To satisfy the palate, pair different kinds of wine with different cheeses. The chart includes red white and white wine. | His and Her Wine (As seen in our Hosting Tips.)

Wine Party Food Display

Get creative with your display! Use brown paper bags folded or rolled down to give the table a rustic feel. | Fantabulosity

Brie and Bread Recipe

Stick with a tried and true recipe. A Baked Brie in Puff Pastry is a classic. Use the recipe your mama used growing up! | Just a Little Bit of Bacon (There are many recipes out there, but this one was the closest to the original.)

Antipasto Skewers

Your taste buds will pop with these Antipasto Skewers. | The Sweetest Occasion

Cheese Balls on a Stick

Pretzels turned to toothpicks? These stuffed Pepper Jelly Mini Cheese Balls are the bomb (pun intended!) You could even make Goat Cheese Balls and insert toothpicks or pretzel sticks. | Take Two Tapas

Wine Jelly

Honey and jelly are a must! This Rosé Wine Hot Pepper Jelly is a simple sweet/hot wine jelly that turns cheese and crackers into a gourmet experience. Serve as the party and if you are inspired, send home as a wine and cheese party favor. This would also be tasty with brie. | The View from Great Island

Mac & Cheese Cups

We sorta swear by mac and cheese. By we, I mean myself and you (as a reader of my blog – wink!) I think, if you are a good friend, you will have these Mac and Cheese Cups at your next wine and cheese party. That’s all. Plus it easily covers the cheese party of a Wine and Cheese party. | Damn Delicious

Frozen Grapes

Remember this hack for your drinks. Keep your wine chilled with frozen grapes. They look adorable bouncing up in down in your drink. Of course, if you don’t want to use them as DIy ice cubes, they make tasty snacks. | Positive Med (As seen in our Hosting Tips.)

Wine Cheesecake

Thick, creamy cheesecake squares topped with a layer of tangy wine gelée. Irresistibly rich and perfect make-ahead dessert! Who knew you could combine cheesecake and wine – seems like a winner to me! | Sweet and Savory by Shinee

Chocolate Charcutterie Board

Have a separate table for dessert! Yes, there is such a thing as a dessert cheese board. Add softer, creamier cheeses, chocolates, strawberries, and fruits, as well as honey for a sweet bite. The secret to this board is Pirouline Rolled Wafers. Of course, pair this board with a few sweet dessert wines. | Source

Printable Cheese Board Labels

Have you ever visited a home and found yourself pointing to food after food asking “what’s this?” Safe your self the trouble of answering which cheese is which with these adorable, Free Printable Cheese Markers. Print on card stock, cut, add to a toothpick with tape and you have instant cheese labels! This set in includes 12 or grab the larger Cheese Marker set on Etsy.

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Wine is great, but beer might be preferred! Enjoy these Oktoberfest-inspired Beers & Cheers Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Create an amazing tablescape with these Inspiring Edible Table Runners. Pin to Pinterest.

I could have shared almost our entire post of our Party and Hosting Tips in this round-up. Be sure to look at that post as many ideas overlap for hosting a Wine and Cheese Party. Pin to Pinterest.

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Dollar Store Crafts Ideas and DIY Home Organization Project Hacks

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March 23, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

The Dollar Tree is amazing low-cost location for crafting supplies and there are plenty of different things you can make. Enjoy these Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks using unusual one-dollar items.

Dollar Store Crafts and Hacks

Make your Dollar Tree finds look like a million bucks! The Dollar Tree has hands down the most affordable crafting essentials. They are honestly the most overlooked store, in my opinion. With tons of home goods, kitchen utensils, organization materials, and crafting products, there’s really no limit to what you can create! We’ve organized a great list of some of the most imaginative DIY Dollar Tree crafts. I can’t believe the supplies these creative bloggers used to turn dull into extraordinary! Best of all, they all are frugal… but they look expensive.

Why are things so cheap at Dollar Tree?

It’s no secret, things are just cheaper at the Dollar Tree — it’s literally a dollar (well, mostly). Dollar stores acquire cheap, liquidated goods, so you can still get the low price without them going out of business. As for crafts, there are tons of options for your kitchen and home DIY Dollar Tree crafts. They’ve got lamps, vases, cups, forks, spoons, knives, organization materials like dividers and binders, and even things for your bathroom! At the Dollar Tree, and at pretty much all dollar stores, there are DIY options for any room in your house!

What can I make out of Dollar Store items?

The Dollar store is an amazing place for cheap craft items. This is of course because everything is a dollar (well a $1.25 – darn you, Dollar Tree – well can you blame them?) While Dollar tree has a small, eclectic $1 crafting supplies section, they have much more than that. I you can think outside the box and walk up and down the aisles with a bit of creativity, there are plenty of things you can make out of Dollar store items. Grab storage containers, plates, vases, and spray paint and let the fun begin.

These Dollar Tree Craft Ideas include…

In addition to these fun seasonal decor items, there are plenty of other ways to get crafty with the Dollar Store.

DIY Dollar Tree Crafts

There are some fantastic ways to upcycle your old decorations and make new ones with Dollar Tree items! It’s a great, easy way to create some chic Dollar Tree decor or even Dollar Tree gifts! DIY Dollar Tree projects are fun to do with your whole family as well. Make some new bedroom decor for your preteens, or even some handprints for your newborn! It’s a great way to explore your kids’ creative side without breaking the bank.

Get crafty!

What’s your favorite way to craft? Are you a DIY life hacker, a paint-by-number painter, or an advanced DIY pro? DIY Dollar Tree Craft ideas cater to all of your creative needs while staying on the affordable side. It’s amazing what you can do with a few bucks and a crafting guide. Whether you’re looking for quality time with your family or designing a new DIY home craft, check out these DIY Dollar Tree crafts below and let us know how you explore your creative side!

DIY Tassel Garlands

Let’s start with a bit of color inspiration. Making your own adorable tassel garlands is so easy! They’re the perfect Dollar Store Craft for parties or cute room decor. If you are hosting a party, replace the birthday wreath with a fun splash of brightly colored garland. | Pizzazzerie

Buy It: Dollar Tree Tissue Paper

Jewelry Tower

The home crafter who loves DIY home projects will like this. How cool is this Dollar Store DIY Jewelry Tower? You’d never guess it’s made out of candle sticks and bowls from the dollar store. If it’s super stable, you can use it as a centerpiece for a table. Just add some fruit for Christmas cookies. Use Dollar Tree plates instead of bowls to create the same tiered tray and easy Christmas craft that’s flat! | Confessions of a Serial DIYer

Buy It: Dollar Tree Candle Sticks and Ceramic Bowls.

DIY Geometric Planters

These Dollar Tree craft supplies are not found in the crafting aisle. These geometric planters might be the coolest Dollar Tree DIY project I’ve seen yet! Hint this tutorial might include straws. | Homemade Ginger

Buy It: Hint, you will need some Dollar Tree Straws.

DIY Floral Mousepad

I love Rachel’s style! This Dollar Tree craft is just as simple to make as it is adorable. The mousepad is a super simple and efficient Dollar Store DIY project for the home. | The Crafted Life

DIY Mirror Jewelry Wall Hangers

Yep, another amazing dollar store craft! Organize your jewelry beautifully with these DIY mirror jewelry wall hangers. These mirrors were once used for another purpose making this Dollar Tree craft idea completely outside the box. | Homey Oh My

Buy It: Dollar Tree Mirrors

DIY Kitchen Dollar Tree Storage

The dollar store is your best friend for staying organized in the kitchen. Containers can get expensive, but with a little DIY you can upgrade your Dollar Tree containers for a chic look. We love how organized this pantry is. The fun idea is also found in our DIY Project Dollar Tree Home Organization Post! Add stickers for the pantry to be extra organized. | The Social Home

Buy It: Kitchen Dollar Tree Glass Storage Containers

DIY Dollar Tree Vertical Succulents Garden

Make your own vertical succulent garden with supplies with just a few supplies for a beautiful DIY Dollar Tree craft. Grab any color Dollar Tree frames and using the spray paint or acrylic paints of your choice, transform the look to fit the color patterns of your living space. | The Homespun Hydrangea

Buy It: Dollar Tree Succulents

DIY Starburst Mirror

Can you believe this gorgeous DIY starburst mirror is made with kitchen skewers? You’d never guess this Dollar Tree decor was so cheap! The sunburst from wood pieces mimics a very expensive designer home store.

Buy It: Round Dollar Tree Mirror

DIY Elephant Bookends

Toys are fun Dollar Tree Supplies that can be transformed into anything. Is it obvious what this item was before it was transformed into something new? These DIY elephant bookends are perfect for your kid’s playroom. Plus, they only cost a dollar! | Love Grows Wild

Buy It: Dollar Tree Plastic Animals

DIY Mini Flower Vases

Stephanie made this adorable Dollar Tree decor out of — you’ll never guess — salt and pepper shakers! They’d be perfect for a farmhouse-style kitchen. Have a hot glue gun and add adorable embellishments from the flower or craft aisle. | Hometalk

Buy It: Salt and Pepper Shakers

DIY Rope Baskets

Run, don’t walk to the local Dollar Tree store to make this DIY Rope Basket. This easy Dollar Tree Craft is perfect for storage! It requires rope, glue sticks, and a glue gun. | I Heart Organizing

Buy It: Plastic Laundry Baskets

DIY Colorful Clothespin Trivets

Your kids will love making these adorable colorful clothespin trivets. This DIY Dollar Tree craft is perfect for your summer bucket list! | Dream A Little Bigger

Buy It: Dollar Tree Clothespins

DIY Fish Scale Wall Art

You only need poster board and spray paint for this stunning Dollar Tree decor project. Win! Plus using a foam board you can make this canvas as large as you need to cover a wall with a beautiful DIY artwork peice. | Two Thirty-Five Designs

Buy It: Dollar Tree Posterboard

DIY Beaded Chandelier

Yes, you can make a chandelier from dollar store items. I’ve got to try this! | Dollar Store Crafts

Buy It: Dollar Tree Beaded Necklaces

Easy Faux Galvanized Topsy Turvy Planter

Leanne is truly the Diva of DIY! This Easy Faux Galvanized Flower Pot is a super cheap Dollar Tree DIY project. These go great with our Front Porch Ideas. We actually use these plastic buckets from the Dollar Tree as throwup buckets – gross I know but they definitely are multi-purpose. | Diva of DIY

Buy It: Dollar Tree Plastic Buckets with Handles

DIY Dollar Tree Farmhouse Makeovers

These DIY Dollar Tree farmhouse makeovers are at the top of my to-do list! (Also featured in our DIY Fixer Upper Farmhouse Style Ideas) | Little House of Four

Buy It: Dollar Tree Farmhouse Decor – Mason Jars, Candle Holders, Mirrors, Wooden Beads, Succulents and more.

DIY Hurricane Lanterns

Why didn’t I think of this?! Turn your dollar-store picture frames into beautiful hurricane lanterns. Just add a flameless candle.| Grosgrain Fab

Buy It: Dollar Tree Picture Frames

DIY Flower Stepping Stones

Wow! All you need is a $1 chip bowl from the Dollar Tree to make these super cute floral stepping stones for your garden. This fits right in with our Curb Appeal Hacks (to increase your home value!) | Hometalk

Buy It: Dollar Tree Veggie/Chip and Dip Tray

DIY House Key Frame

Organize your keys in style with this DIY house keyframe! Keep this DIY home project by the door so your keys are always right where you need them. | Red Fly Creations

Buy It: Dollar Tree Picture Frames

DIY Cake Stands

Go bright with these handmade cake stands. They’re perfect for parties and sure to impress! Layer for a tired look. | Creative Me Inspired You

Buy It: Dollar Tree Candle Sticks

DIY Plastic Stemware Chandelier

The talent is crazy! You’d never guess these gorgeous chandeliers were a DIY Dollar Tree craft. These would go great with our Midsummer Night Patio Ideas. | Oh That Mrs Greene

Buy It: Dollar Tree Drinking Glasses

DIY Dollar Tree crafts aren’t just fun activities for the whole family. They’re beautiful pieces that will make a lasting impression in your home. Let us know which one you’re dying to try in the comments below!

Does it spark joy? Get inspired by these KonMari Dollar Tree Organizing. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these Five Minute Science Experiments for Kids (some with items from The Dollar Store!) Pin to Pinterest.

Decorating the house? We love these Upcycled DIY Hardware – Knobs, Rods, Hinges, and More. Pin to Pinterest.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe – Beach Snacks

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March 23, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Beach friendly food is important when traveling to the sand and sun. This Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe with ranch seasoning mix is easy to prepare, extremely tasty, filling and feeds a large crowd. It’s a family favorite beach snack recipe you will make over and over again.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe

As a former sand and sun worshiper and native of Florida, I am often asked, “what snacks are good for the beach?” The sun has a way of sucking the calories out of you and often tummies, namely those of the kids, are famished! My first goal of preparing beach snacks is to feed a crowd. If you go to the beach with two kids, you always end up feeding about triple your head count. Kids pick up kids. People also eat larger servings in the sun. I love to make a meal healthy, but I also like to make a hearty snack.

This Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd and is incredibly tasty. Best of all, it is easy to whip up the morning before you head out to the beach or prepare ahead and store in a tightly sealed bag or plastic container. This is a family recipe. My stepmom has made it for years and my kids always ask for it. She makes it without cheese crackers, but this year for our beach adventure, we decided to mix things up. In addition to our oyster crackers, we added Goldfish! I figured this would be a nice touch for our young crowd, three kids two and under!

Also check out our other beach friendly food recipes – Strawberry Mango Salsa. So good!

Other beach friendly foods include peanut butter banana roll-ups tortillas, tangerines, frozen grapes, pre-cut watermelon triangles, strawberry mango salsa, frozen Capri Suns, kids Cliff Bars, and sandwiches. Think fruit, crabs, and protein!

See this Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe is featured in Beach Life Hacks and Beach Tips and Hacks!

Beach Friendly Recipe Adaption: This is best in the slow cooker so you can continuously stir. If your beach house lacks a Crock-Pot, prepare the recipe, lay it out on cookie sheets and let it bake in the sun! If the porch is too windy, bake it in the oven at 250 degrees for 20 minutes.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Ingredients:

Optional: Make without Goldfish. Other variations include adding pretzels or substitute with mini Saltines.

You can substitute Mazola corn oil for vegetable oil. We also have changed the oil about pairing 1/4 cup vegetable with 4 TBSP unsalted butter.

Multiply as needed. This recipe will fill about a gallon sized plastic bag.

Seasoned Oyster Cracker Recipe – Beach Friendly Food

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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9 oz Oyster Crackers
6.6 oz bag of Goldfish
2 T Dill Weed
3/4 cup Mazola Oil
1 oz package Ranch Seasoning Mix

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Instructions

Gather your dry ingredients and mix in your slow cooker (or bowl if not baking.)
Pour Mazola oil evenly over your crackers.
Set Crock-Pot to low for an hour.
During that hour, keep stirring, on and off. The secret is stirring and making sure your ingredients are evening displaced.
When cooled, store in an air tight container or bag.

Notes

Beach Friendly Recipe Adaption: This is best in the slow cooker so you can continuously stir. If your beach house lacks a Crock-Pot, prepare the recipe, lay it out on cookie sheets and let it bake in the sun! If the porch is too windy, bake it in the oven at 250 degrees for 20 minutes. This recipe will fill a gallon sized Ziploc bag. Multiply as needed.

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Seasoned Oyster Cracker Beach Snacks Directions:

First, gather your dry ingredients and mix in your slow cooker (or bowl if not baking.)

Pour Mazola oil evenly over your crackers.

Set Crock-Pot to low for an hour.

During that hour, keep stirring, on and off. The secret is stirring and making sure your ingredients are evening displaced.

When cooled, store in an air tight container or bag.

Enjoy!

Be sure to also check out our Beach Life Hacks before heading on your next trip. Pin to Pinterest.

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Camping Birthday Party

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March 23, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Games, Home Improvement, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Grab your flashlights, firewood, and s’mores, we have the best camping birthday party ideas for the kids. From camping party food ideas, to décor, games, and more, these camping activities for kids will create many happy campers!

Do you have a little one who loves the outdoors and adventure? A camping-themed party is a wonderful idea for wilderness-loving kids. Best of all the venue is free, open the door and go into the great outdoors.

What do you do for a camping birthday?

Hosting a camping birthday party doesn’t have to be difficult. You can pull together an amazing camping-themed birthday using many supplies you might have at home. If you don’t have them, chances are your friends and family do, or hit up a few consignment and second-hand stores. These fun ideas will create an amazing low-budget birthday party camping theme.

Grab a venue – this can be your own backyard. Have a great backyard camping party and enjoy a great savings.
Collect camping supplies – camping supplies will create adorable camping birthday party decor at little to no cost. If you don’t have it, ask friends and family or visit second-hand stores.
Create the invite – you can get a free camping theme invite on evite or visit Etsy for custom-made camping birthday party invitations or even electronic invites that can easily be sent using your phone. From glamping to camping, there is something for both girls and boys.
Create a camping food menu for your birthday party food – camping recipes are everywhere. Plus light a bonfire and easily create your food for a camping activity. Don’t feel like making your recipes, use camping-themed food ideas for something that looks like the real thing.
Create a few camping activities for kids – have camping games, a camping scavenger hunt, outdoor games, outdoor crafts under the stars, and more. This camp theme birthday party entertainment can remain very low cost.

We’ve put together more than 25 cute camping birthday party ideas that’ll help you plan the perfect get-together. You’ll find fun party foods like campfire s’mores, campfire hot dogs, and walking tacos. Of course, we’ve found a handful of adorable cake options (including easy cupcakes).

The list includes plenty of fun activities for the little campers to do during the party, like camping charades, camping Bingo, making lanterns, and painting walking sticks. We’ve also found some décor and party favor ideas that’ll really bring the theme together.

Check out these ideas for the best and cutest camping party you’ve ever seen.

Camping Birthday Party Food

S’mores campfire cones are a delicious idea for your dessert table. Provide waffle cones, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows, wrap in foil, and pop them on the grill or in the fire pit for a few minutes. They’ll be a big hit with kids and adults alike! For variations on the recipe, add butterscotch chips, chopped strawberries, etc. You can set up a s’mores station so everyone can personalize their cone. | Frugal Coupon Living

If you’re planning a bonfire for your camp theme birthday party, these camping hot dogs are a must! They’re so easy to make using just hot dogs and crescent rolls. Provide ketchup or mustard to squeeze onto the dogs (optional) as well as cheese dip or barbecue sauce in individual cups for dipping. They’re delicious and filling, and you don’t even need a plate to eat them! | Frugal Coupon Living

This S’mores snack mix would make a great favor or take-home snack for your party guests, but it’s great for munching on while you mingle, too. Toasting the marshmallows gives this snack that S’mores vibe, but you can add them to the mix without toasting them, too. | Cincy Shopper

Walking tacos are an easy main dish to serve at your party with minimal mess to clean up. For this camping-themed party food, pile all your taco toppings into a bag of crushed Doritos or Fritos, grab a fork, and you’re ready to mingle while enjoying your tacos. They’re so good and don’t even require dishes. This fun camping food is an excellent camping party idea for adults or kids! | Frugal Coupon Living

These mini camping cookies are adorable! Set some out on the dessert table or wrap them in cellophane and tie them with a ribbon to hand out as favors at the end of the party. They’re easier to make than you think. Start with cut-out sugar cookie dough, and make royal icing in several different colors. Grab some camping-themed cookie cutters, and you’re all set. | The Decorated Cookie

Make pond water punch for the kids to drink! It’s a mix of blue Kool-aid and Sprite, but any blue drink you’d like works great. Add some fishing floats (and perhaps even a few gummy fish) to complete the look. So cool! | Surviving A Teacher’s Salary

These tent and campfire treats look as yummy as they are cute. They’re made with simple pantry ingredients you probably already have on hand, like peanut butter, Ritz crackers, and fruit roll-ups. If you don’t like chocolate raisins, you could use chocolate chips to make the stones around the campfire instead. The tent is made with graham crackers and caramel apple wrap. How brilliant is that? | She Knows

A trail mix bar is an absolutely genius idea for a camping party. Provide canisters of mini marshmallows, M&Ms, pretzels, cereal, chocolate chips, nuts, etc., for each child to make their own perfect trail mix. | And Everything Sweet

Cakes for a Camping Birthday Party

Birthday cakes make amazing centerpieces. Your guests will definitely ooh and ahh over this amazing lumberjack cake that’s made to look like a log and an ax. The surprise is the buffalo plaid interior. How fun! The peanut butter cracker cookies shown in this post are also terrific for a camping party. | Jenny Cookies (seen in our Father’s Day Cake Ideas)

Chocolate, graham cracker crumbs, and toasted marshmallows come together in these cute, easy, and delicious S’more cupcakes. The Teddy Graham and Hershey bar toppers are ultra-cute! This idea is simple enough that you can use a boxed cake mix and store-bought frosting instead of made-from-scratch if you’re short on time. | Tastes of Lizzy T

What could be more appropriate for a backyard camping birthday party cake than a campfire cake? This one is made with sugar glass for the campfire flames, rolled chocolate wafer sticks for the campfire logs, and a yummy chocolate frosting for the cake. | Simone Made It

What about having individual caping birthday party cakes? Campfire cupcakes are another terrific cake idea for a camp-themed birthday party, and they’re easy to make. You’ll need chocolate cupcakes (store-bought or homemade are both fine), chocolate and red frosting, mini marshmallows (optional), and pretzel sticks. | The Typical Mom

There are loads of great camping cake and cupcake ideas in this post, but the ones that caught our eye are the woodland animals’ cupcakes. You’ll need to be really great at working with fondant to recreate them, but there are other ways to do this, too! Use woodland animal paper cupcake toppers, or make or order some small woodland animal cookies to put on top. | Kara’s Party Ideas

There are so many cute details going on with this camping party that it’s difficult to choose just one idea, but a favorite is the teepee campfire cake. The cake looks like a log, and the fondant campfire and teepee sit on top. You should also check out the centerpieces and the canteen party favors. | Hostess with the Mostess

Camping Birthday Party Décor

Turn bandanas into a party banner to drape from the front of a table, from the ceiling, or above a doorway. You can purchase bandanas inexpensively from most dollar stores, so it’s an easy and fun decoration to put together. Add some greenery by clipping some branches from one of your trees, too. | Design Dazzle

Make the party for your happy camper comes together in no time with these printable camping party cupcake toppers. They feature cute and simple designs with tents, compasses, trees, canoes, and more that’ll go great with any camping theme. | Alice and Lois

A pinecone garland would make a festive piece of décor for a camping party, plus you can reuse it again for the winter holidays! You’ll need some jute ribbon or twine, hooks, and pinecones. For these camping party decorations, it’ll be even more special if you go round up the pinecones from your own backyard! | Redeem Your Ground

Add some greenery to the décor by placing pine branches in galvanized pails or vases embellished with a plaid ribbon. The wooden slice underneath and pine cones in front complete the look. | Studio DIY

Make some campsite signs to show your guests the way to the party! This is such a cute idea, and while I typically see it with wood, making your signs with cardboard is a great party sign alternative if you want to keep expenses down or aren’t handy with a saw and a wood burner. | The Busy Broad

Worried about having a real fire with little ones around? Make a faux campfire with sticks and red, orange, and yellow tissue paper. This idea would also be brilliant as a centerpiece at the dining tables (but on a smaller scale). | Rockin’ Boys

Camping Birthday Party Favors

How fun are these tacklebox favors? They’re filled with gummy worms and wrapped with twine and a fishing bobber with a tag that reads, “Thanks for making my party reel fun.” | Must Have Mom

Make some bandana sacks for the kids to take home. You can fill them with goodies or a few of your favorite things like gummy worms, goldfish, cookies, binoculars, candy, canteens, etc., and they’ll think it’s super cool that they can carry their sacks over their shoulders. Instead of using wooden dowels, consider picking up a few twigs in the yard for a rustic look. They make adorable birthday camping party favors but can also be used to wrap the special guy/gal’s gifts. | Kara’s Party Ideas

Camping Birthday Party Games and Activities

Let the kids make lanterns with glow sticks! This is a safe way for kids to enjoy the lantern experience. If you’re worried about glass jars, provide plastic ones instead. The kids will need some assistance with the wire hangers, or you could attach those to the jars before the party starts. | Frugal Coupon Living

Kick the party off with a fun nature scavenger hunt to entertain the kids. It’s a great activity if you have your party in a woodsy area, but you can simplify the list if you’re hosting the party in an area without many trees, sticks, etc., too. | Frugal Mom Eh! (As seen in our Scavenger Hunts for Kids)

Camping games and charades will have kids and adults alike in fits of laughter. These are easy and fun games for all ages. Print, gather supplies, and play. For the camping scavenger hunt, stick the clues in a jar or bowl, and have each guest come up to act out a scene. You can divide into teams if you want or have a free-for-all. Also, consider these lake games, just add lake water! | Frugal Coupon Living

If you have an outdoor birthday party, consider taking your party go-ers on a camping scavenger hunt around the campsite. Omit whichever camping scavenger hunt clues don’t fit your camping party décor. As they read rhyming riddles and find new clues, you can lead them to find their camping party favors or camping-themed prizes. | Frugal Coupon Living

Camping Bingo is another fun game that’s great for kids of all ages. It’s in picture form, so even toddlers and preschoolers can join in. If you’re hosting this party outside, use small pebbles as your Bingo markers. It’ll add to the theme and help hold down your game sheets. | Glue Sticks & Gumdrops (seen in our Bingo Printables for Kids)

Every happy camper needs a good walking stick to use while hiking and exploring. Let the kids create their own painted walking sticks to take on their adventures. | The DIY Dreamer

Pin this list of camping themed birthday party ideas to save for your upcoming party!

More Birthday Party Ideas for Kids

It’s fun to add science experiments to a super science party, but don’t forget the party games too. Enjoy these 50+ Party Games for Kids. Pin to Pinterest for later.

I’ve not learned how to get my kids to stop growing. Because of this, it feels as though I am planning birthday parties all the time. Looking for more Birthday Party Ideas? We have them – parties for toddlers, for boys, for girls, for teens, and more!

Enjoy Themed Party Ideas for Kids, Adults, and Families.

You can keep parties small or even celebrate small celebrations every six months. Take a look at these…

Cheers to another year!

Purr-fect Cat Birthday Party Ideas

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March 23, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Don’t be a furball! Throw a Purr-fectly planned Cat Birthday Party. Cattastic kitty party ideas for pets and their tiny humans. Make a cat birthday hat, bake a cool cat cake, download a free cat printable, and find all the cat party decor you could need for your (fur or furless) loved one. Happy celebrating both your feline friend and birthday girl!

Does your kitty have a special place in your heart? Parents can be pretty extra when it comes to celebrating another year in their kid’s life – Furball or human – and that is okay! We have some of the most creative cat birthday party ideas for pets and humans. Enjoy these cat-tastic cat-themed birthday party cakes, party games, cat party decor ideas, and more.

Happy celebrating your special day!

Find more inspiration in our Littlest Pet Shop Party Ideas.

Cat Birthday Party Ideas for Pets

First, let’s start with your feline friend. If it’s your cat’s special day, let’s take a look at some cute ideas for your cat’s birthday. These fun ideas can be done alone or in celebration with others.

What should I do on my cat’s birthday?

If you have a feline buddy that is about to have a special way, there are a few things you can do to not disrupt their digestive system or comfortable environment. White a cat party is typically for the feline owner, you should (of course) give a cat a birthday party. There are small things you can do for your special pet including a fun treat, new toys, and ideas for pay-it-forward donations (so they don’t feel completely spoiled.)

Make a homemade cat treat
Take a cute cat photo
Have friends visit with donations to the animal shelter
Get a new cat bed
Upcycle a box (you need me to explain more? Okay, put a box on the ground – the cat will show you.)

Take a look at these cat-tastic, cool cat pet birthday party ideas. From drinks to cakes, birthday photos, and more. For a cute idea, ask guests to bring donations for an animal shelter. Your cat truly doesn’t need more than you would already deliver. Grab your organic catnip and a few new toys, – let’s wish your (insert cat name) a very Happy birthday!

Homemade Cat Treats

The best gift you can give your pet is a treat. The online pet store Chewy doesn’t have a premade cat birthday cake (they have a dog birthday cake.) Every cat, however, will enjoy this microwave cat cake mix with turkey flavors. Warning: they might not share with the party guests so save a few extras for any feline guests.

DIY Cat Party Hats

Every cool cat needs a party hat for the celebration. Follow this tutorial for how to make a birthday hat for your pet. Quicky snap that cat photo, because you know they will run! | Jedi Craft Girl

Cat Cupcake Recipe

Want something to spoil your cat with? Follow this pet recipe for cats. Have a tuna kitty birthday cake for the birthday cat and kitty cat cupcakes for the humans. Cats love when they get to eat their own birthday cake, of course! | Mommity

Cat Party Food

If you need cat party food ideas for all these furballs (or just the special guy/gal), save on your kitty food when you show chewy.com cat food. You can save on reoccurring shipments or buy one-time cat food for a party.

Check out

cat food with gravy
cat food treats
adorable cat food bowls

Cat Party Decor

This Cat Birthday Party Set is great because those little dangly ribbon cat streamers can double as cat toys when you’re through with them. In addition, this kitty party set comes with a birthday banner, Mylar balloons, and a cat centerpiece. Serve with a bit of cut-up chicken cat food and warm up your vocal cords with a happy birthday tune – make sure you make it pur-tastic mixing a few meows between each line of the song.

Cat Photo Ideas

Cat Party Welcome Idea

Take an annual birthday picture of your cat. Watch how your cat grows (or just stays the same – wink!) This portrait will be framed on the wall in the third spot, clearly. | Polka-Dotty Place

Decorate the front walk with sidewalk chalk. Cool cats and party go-ers will know where the party is at! | Source (Similar Idea in our Littlest Pet Shop Party Ideas!)

Cat Party Drinks

Have some tasty adult beverages for the humans. Mark off drinks and mugs with drink collars like these wine lives Kitty Drink Markers off Amazon.

Crafts for Cats

Have activities for the attending guests to celebrate the pet cat. Pick up this book Cattastic Crafts: DIY Project for Cats and Cat People. All the crafts they are made can be used for the birthday pet! They can make a gift for the birthday feline or as fun activities for everyone to take home for a party favor.

Treat your cat like a queen or king and show them you love them… Now for the non-furries.

Cat Themed Birthday Party for Kids

Of course, the humans and owners sometimes have birthday parties too. These kids’ cat-themed birthday party ideas are purr-fect for the non-furballs. If you have a special someone who loves cats, take a look at these cat birthday party ideas. These cat birthday ideas can honor the cat or your tiny human who also has a birthday. If it’s a human birthday, just remember to give the birthday girl/boy as much love as the cat… okay?

Cat Party Games

Looking for cat birthday party games and activities for the kids aka kittens? Take a look at these kitty cat games for loads of party fun. Roll down the hall pushing those balls of yarn with your nose. Fastest feline wins. | Nestling Design

DIY Cat Party Balloons

Try this budget-friendly decor. For the party balloons, use black construction paper to cut ears, a nose, and whiskers. Tape them onto balloons to create adorable cat birthday balloons. You can also purchase cat latex balloons instead of making your own.| Delia Creates

Free Cat Prints

Have some fun cat quotes around. Make them to dress up the tables. You can add this adorable cat party decor – you’ve cat to be kitten me right meow free printable. Then use it has a keepsake for later and hang it on your child’s wall. | Mod Podge Rocks

Cat Birthday Party Masks

Give everyone a fun pet name and let them wear a fun little cat mask with party hats. (This set is sold out but you can grab a similar set here.)

Cat Themed Birthday Party Cake

For a purr-fect cat-themed birthday party cake, take this to your baker for inspiration! You could also pick up these cat shaped cake toppers. | Project Nursery

Adopt a Cat Party Idea

Have a pet adoption station where party visitors can adopt their very own Beanie Boo’s. Compare prices with Webkinz Cats. All the guests will have a blast picking out and naming their very own pets. | Modern Glam (a lot of great kitty party ideas from Ashley)

Cat Party Food Ideas

Serve candy in a kitty litter bucket. You can use a brand-new kitty scooper as a spoon and allow everyone to make their very own cat litter-themed goodie bags. Alternatively, fill the bucket with oatmeal and small chocolates – if you get what I am implying. | The Purple Pug

Cat Party Table Decor

Create this cute cat party tablescape with balls of yarn, cat pails, cat cookies, and cat ear headbands. You can grab these metal white pails and Sharpie Permanent Markers to make your own.| Pretty Plain Janes

Cat Party Treats

Now for the cat birthday party-themed snacks. Using triangular cheese and crackers, create a lip-smacking, tasty mice snack. | Hostess with the Mostess

Read to party? Keep the kids entertained. Take a look at these 50+ Kids’ Party Games – indoor, outdoor, night, birthday.

MORE THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY IDEAS

We have many more themed birthday party ideas for boys and girls. Save many of these for ideas for future years or for other children and pets too!

Not having a large birthday gathering this year? Look at these family birthday ideas.

Enjoy another year!

Death to My Youth Birthday | 30th Party Ideas You’ll Love

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March 22, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Is having to say goodbye to your youth haunting you? Enjoy these 30th Birthday Ideas including a Funeral for My Youth Party Ideas or a 30th birthday theme Death to My 20s Birthday Party. It’s no murder mystery, all the fun 20th birthday party ideas are here. Host a funeral themed 30th birthday party with these party ideas for “young” adults.

30th Birthday Funeral for My Youth Party Ideas

Disclosure: This article is written for a milestone birthday. It birthday idea not for everyone. Death should be taken seriously. This post is not intended for the funeral of a young person or child. If looking for memorial ideas for a loved one, please visit this post.

In just a few days I am entering my 40s. It’s had me thinking about many things since my 30th birthday – a marriage, three moves including a move from Florida to Virginia, and the addition of 3 more kids (twins being the topper.) When I look back at my 30th birthday party, I have to laugh. It included a divorce 3 days prior, kids at a very nice French restaurant, and a clown. I kid you not, my mother hired a clown for my surprise 30th birthday. Perhaps Bo Jangles, the clown, brought some luck to my 30s and a new decade after all.

If a clown is not your thing, how about 30th birthday themes that celebrate you? In this article, explore 30th birthday ideas for celebrating this important milestone. This warrants a celebration!

What are some good 30th birthday ideas?

Turning 30 truly is a right of passage. For many, though they have been an adult for 12 years, it feels more like adulthood. Many fears and worries from your 20s are shed and you are beginning to create a life. This can be with kids and a spouse or an incredible support community around you of friends and loved ones.

If you are looking for some great party ideas for your 30s, we have those. Take the guesswork out of celebrating and embrace this momentous milestone with some fun 30th birthday party ideas.

Host a White Party
Roll back time with an 80s Party
Play cards at a Casino Night
Take a Cooking Class
Go on a Scavenger Hunt – virtual, around town, adult, photo
Host a Drinking Party – can you still hold your drinks?
Create a bucket list of 30 items and see how many you can check off on the big day.
Stay home with a Backyard Movie
Keep it fast-paced with a Minute to Win It Game Party
Visit a Vineyard
Go Skydiving
Host an Oktoberfest Beer Party
Create your own Wine Tasting & Cheese Party
Make it a Charcuterie Board Party – sweets to salts
Go Golfing
Host a Pool Party
Visit an Escape Room
Have a spa day
Create a Dirty 30 Gatsby Theme
Visit an Amusement Park
Make your own DIY Murder-Mystery Party
Host a funeral + celebration of life – Death to my 20s party

Looking at these 30th-themed birthday party ideas, they definitely look way cooler and would have been a better fit for my life situation when turning 30.

If you too want to have an amazing 30th birthday, try some of these fun ideas while playing a funeral direction. Play on the 30th birthday theme of death to your 20s. Host a funeral for your youth with these 30th birthday cash ideas for a funeral for your 20s! The ideas are epic.

… and before you continue, let’s get one thing straight: 30 isn’t old. My 30s were an amazing season and I hope that yours are too!

Death to my 20s – 30th Birthday Party Ideas

Losing your 20s doesn’t have to be a murder mystery – though oh so fun if you combine the two. Take a look at these 30th birthday celebrations that are a funeral to your youth. RIP the 20s and embrace a new decade – you deserve a celebration, a celebration of life!

30th Birthday Invitation

You can’t host a RIP to my youth without a funeral to my youth invitation. Download this Death to my 20th Birthday Party Invitation with a skull. You can personalize your 30th birthday party invite, print at Staples.

Birthday Decor for the Table

I love a beautiful table runner. Grab black tulle to drape over the edge of the table for an RIP to my youth party. Add deep red and pink elements in the the form of fruits and flowers. | Ruffled Blog

30th Birthday Coookies

30 is not old. However, if you feel like it’s a departure from your youth, these 30th birthday party cookies set the mood for the perfect party theme. | Kriss Ricci

Birthday Cake

Speaking of sweet treats, pull some inspiration from Halloween and create a death to my 30s cake. This funny Coffin Cake writes, here lies your youth. The funeral for my youth cake is a really easy birthday cake to replicate for your birthday bash causing you the least frustration when preparing for the big day. | Fresno Creative Cakes

Honorable mention 30th birthday cakes: This coffin cake idea and this cool coffin cake.

30th Birthday Balloons

Funeral birthday party for the 3-0. What are 30th birthday goals? This. Girl, grab your throne and some silver 3-0 balloon and black balloons and own it! These balloons make a fun backdrop for a photo booth or just let the princess sit tight and holder her bottle and mylar balloons. | Bored Panda

Black & Gold Party Decor

Opposite of a white party, keep the theme dark. The color pallet of funerals is black. Add a touch of gold to keep it classy like these Black and Gold Party Supplies including plates, napkins, utensils, tablecloth, and a birthday banner. | Carrie Jacobs

Mystery Party Decor

Take your party table outdoors. With your food table channel your Edgar Allan Poe and don’t forget to keep it dark and mysterious… I love the touches here of the raven, top hat, and candelabra! | Source

Coffin Party Decor

Feeling 30 years loved? Celebrate with the girls. See if you can get a leftover Halloween Coffin for a funeral for my youth decorations and recreate this photo idea. | Source

DIY Coffin

Or follow this tutorial for how to build a Halloween Coffin using foam. | Manning Krull

Photo Shoot

Make it dramatic. Mad props to these girls and their amazing 30th birthday party celebration. Frame the birthday girl (or boy) with this staged funeral for my 20s photo idea. This is epic and worthy of being framed. Might be the only way you can capture in time these amazing memories. | Carrie Jacobs

30th Birthday Drink

Raise a glass to drinking the fountain of youth. These Black Magic Margaritas might have you under a spell. See who is willing to take a sip for this 30th birthday party drink. | Delish

DIY Bar Sign

Speaking of wine, on the bar add a pick your poison sign in the shape of a coffin. You can add your bar menu to this coffin letterboard. | Carrie Jacobs

Party Favors

What is a birthday party without confetti poppers? Enjoy these funeral of my youth confetti poppers. | Vacationland Mama

Party Food You Can Make

There is no reason to fall alone on the sword. Poison your guests with a black as night caramel apple for dessert. | Evite

Party Food Sweets

Or for a Black & White theme Birthday Party Idea, serve everyone black and white macaroons. | Catch My Party

Black and White Party Decor

I always need a good tablescape to get me inspired. I start with the food table and work my way outward… anyone else? Enjoy this 30th birthday celebration décor and table. | Hire & Host

Beer Party

Take the birthday party to a brewery, bar, or speakeasy. You could even incorporate a bit of a classy Great Gatsby party theme design. | Atx FYI

Party Decor Ideas

Raid your Halloween décor or if you have spring cobwebs in the corner of your room, don’t clean them! Add faux spider webs and crystals to your chandelier. Easy peasy. | Catch My Party

Graveyard

Slay a funeral for my youth photoshoot. You could get really cute and do a cake smash in a tutu, or keep it dark by visiting a cemetery in a death to my 20s photoshoot. | Maxime Poulin Photography

Trash the Dress Divorce

Speaking of a 30th birthday photo shoot, remember the 30th birthday celebration I mentioned above? The one with the clown at the fancy restaurant with kids two days after my divorce. Well instead of signing off to my 20s on that date, I spray painted my wedding dress black and gave a tribute to that in my 30th year with black dress photo shoot. Also, going through a milestone? Spray paint your fabric black and wave good-bye re-creating a death to my youth photoshoot.

30th Birthday Outift

Looking for a funeral for my youth outfit? Get inspiration from these ladies in 18th-century mourning dresses. | Rodenska

Black Dress for 30th Birthday

The dress code is… black, of course! Don’t blow the budget on a black dress you will only wear once. We love this long black v-neck lace dress as a funeral for my youth outfit. Pair with this RIP to my 20s birthday sash.

Birthday Memories

… and before you go, leave your death wishes in a black guest book for the party. | Catch My Party

Funeral for My Youth Party Supplies

We couldn’t leave you hanging on your 30th birthday party theme. RIP to my 20s with these birthday party supplies.

Funeral for my Youth Party Decorations

You did it — you survived your 20s! Now go celebrate and tell us your favorite 30th Birthday Party idea when hosting a funeral for your 20s.

More Adult Birthday Party Ideas

Looking for more ways to celebrate a new year? Take a look at these Glow in the Dark Party Ideas for Adults or Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these White Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Cute Crafts for Teens and Tweens

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March 22, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Are you looking for some fun and easy crafts for teens? All too often, it seems that teens get left out of the crafting circle. You’ll find lots of crafts for little kids and plenty for adults, but where are the fun projects for teens and tweens? Take a breath, because we found them…Check out these adorably cute Crafts for Teens and Tweens.

Are you looking for some easy and fun crafts for teens? All too often, it seems that teens get left out of the crafting circle. You’ll find lots of crafts for little kids and plenty for adults, but where are the fun projects for the younger crowd?

What are some fun crafts for teens to make?

Teens are overflowing with thoughts. Pull together those thoughts with a few cute DIY projects for adolescents. Fun crafts bring out amazing ideas but important they aren’t challenging. Fun crafts for teens might take time but it’s important they do not bring out frustrations. Go online and follow step-by-step craft tutorials for teens instead of trying to invent the wheel. Teens can use these cute crafts to keep, use last birthday gifts or sell at craft fairs. You might even become your own Etsy seller entrepreneur.

We’ve found more than 20 projects that are easy, cute, and fun for teens and tweens to make. You’ll find all sorts of DIYs here, like paracord bracelets, makeup bags, glitter pens, and more. These aren’t your grandma’s crafts and can be kept for oneself, used as DIY gifts, or even sold at craft fairs.

And if you’re looking for gift ideas for a friend (on the cheap), you’ll find lots of those ideas here, too—the lip scrub, polymer clay stamped jewelry, bath bombs, hoodie charms, and glitter phone cases are all great examples.

Crafting is a great way to engage the creative part of your brain, and with a little practice, you may get good enough at some of these projects to make money on the side. That’s always a bonus for any cash-strapped teen.

So pick a few crafts to try this week. We can’t wait to see what you make!

Easy and Cute Crafts for Teens

Get busy with fun activities for teens. Plenty of easy crafts for teens to make, keep, gift, or resell for income. Many include supplies found in the home.

String Lights

Take upcycled egg cartons and recycled Christmas lights and make these pretty flower string lights for your bedroom decor! This DIY project takes time but it’s pretty easy gifting your child the pride of the time they invested. The paper flowers are made from an upcyced egg carton but could easily be replaced with cardstock. Make sure your string lights are low temp!

Body Scrub

A cotton candy lip scrub is a great way to keep lips soft and moisturized, and you can make lots of it for super cheap. Put it in small containers to give as gifts to your friends for a birthday, too. Isn’t it pretty? As you tackle this beginner scrub, move on to other face and body scrubs using fresh ingredients. You can even make DIY Bath Bombs. It will save a lot of money at the body shop! | Bitz & Giggles

Necklace

Percy Jackson fans will love making and wearing this Percy Jackson Camp Half-Blood necklace. Don’t worry if you don’t think you can free-hand the designs on the beads. A template is provided that you can transfer to the beads using only a pencil! Or make it your own and add an accessory that fits another book character of your choosing. | Artsy-Fartsy Mama

Paracord Bracelet

This fun craft for teens reminds me of summer camp and camping. Paracord bracelets for fun for guys and girls to make, and they’re super simple once you get the hang of it. This will make a fun camp craft if you plan on doing the camp counselor thing for summer! | Happiness is Homemade

Pencil Holder

This fun craft for teens is pretty bright but the splash of color could easily be adjusted to any themed bedroom for teens. Turn any old container into a fun, colorful pencil holder for your desk. Just cover it in pom-poms. You can use a bag of multi-color pom-poms, as done here, or use coordinating colors in groups of two or three colors. This is a great way to upcycle old jars, oatmeal canisters, etc. Just add a hot glue gun. | Sum of Their Stories

No-Sew Scrunchie

Scrunchies are back, baby, and it’s super easy to make your own using fun fabrics from the craft store or just upcycling old shirts and things. This tutorial goes through 3 different step-by-step tutorials to make scrunchies, and one of them is a no-sew option for those that do not have a sewing machine. | Sustain My Craft Habit

Bath Bomb

Make bath bombs with hidden jewelry inside! These would make a fun gift to give to a friend who needs some pampering. Bath bombs make the bathwater so pretty and colorful, and it smells amazing! Add a bit of creativity and use whatever essential oils you like. | Life Should Cost Less

Stick Jewelry Holder

If boho is your style, this jewelry holder will be right up your alley for a DIY craft and home decor idea. You just need a stick, some hooks, twine, and a few other materials to recreate this piece. This string art would look really cool using a piece of driftwood, too. | The Soccer Mom Blog

Leather Keychain

This leather tassel keychain will make keeping up with your keys a breeze. It’ll also look cute clipped to your purse, backpack, or laptop bag, and these make great gifts for family at Christmastime. Use a needle and thread or a glue gun and scissors is likely enough to complete your final look. | Manzanita

Notebook

Are you obsessed with pretty notebooks? You can create your own designs that are WAY cuter than anything you’ll get at the store, like these DIY unicorn notebooks. Pretty, sparkly, and fabulous, these DIY crafts make taking notes a whole lot more fun. Embellish with fun stickers and a gift to a younger sibling or friend. | Projects with Kids

Makeup Case

This fluffy DIY case is perfect for makeup, pens, pencils, or for carrying accessories in your luggage when traveling. You don’t have to be an expert at sewing to pull this off. The design is very forgiving. | The Craft Train

Eyeglass Case

Use your cutting machine to make a case for your sunglasses. It’s easy to do with a basic pouch and some heat transfer vinyl. | DIY Candy

Essential Oil Bracelet

Make some braided essential oil diffuser bracelets for you and your friends. It’s a great way to carry your favorite scents with you wherever you go. Hello, lavender essential oil to destress right before a test! | The Soccer Mom Blog

T-Shirt Bag

Turn an old t-shirt into a cute no-sew t-shirt bag. What a great idea for a shirt that you love too much to get rid of, but perhaps it doesn’t fit right any longer. This cute tote bag can be used for the pool during summer or for books during the school year. | DIY & Crafts

Glitter Pen

You know that wonderful feeling you get when you start using a pretty new pen? Imagine how amazing it’ll be to make your own DIY glitter pens! It’s easier than you think using empty tube pens and glitter in various sizes. | Happiness is Homemade

Leather Necklace

The possibilities are endless with these stamped polymer clay necklaces. Use rubber stamps (available at your local craft store or online) to create words and designs in the clay. Add holes, bake them, and then add chains and accessories to create unique and fun pieces of jewelry. | Projects with Kids

Phone Case

Make a glitter phone case! Although the tutorial starts with a clear phone case, you can use this technique to revamp any old case that you’re tired of. Remember to brush on a clear acrylic sealer or nail polish to ensure that the glitter lasts a while. | Mod Podge Rocks

Flower Wreath

Decorate your door with a wooden letter wreath that’s customized to your style preferences! Use flowers if that’s your thing, but it’s so easy to do a different theme. If you’re into gaming, paint it with some of your favorite characters. If you like comic books, use pages from a comic book. LEGOs, glitter, sequins, metal thumbtacks, feathers, and pom-poms are just a handful of other materials you can cover the letters with. Go vintage and hit the thrift store looking for a bit of inspiration. | Thimble and Twig

Peg People

No one outgrows their Harry Potter obsession, so if the HP characters are still some of your favorites, making these Harry Potter peg dolls can be lots of fun. Add them to your shelves, or gift them to another fanatic. You could make any book or movie character and have fun becoming your own Etsy content creator. | Artsy Fartsy Mama

Handstamped Blanket

Turn a boring fleece blanket into a much cooler one using this stamping technique. You’ll be stamping with a potato—yes, really—and fabric paint to create cool geometric designs. You can also use this technique to make a fun matching pillow. Tie with ribbons for a bit more embellishment. | Swoodson Says

Rainbow Macrame

Do you have extra yarn or string for this cute craft for teens? Make a macrame rainbow to brighten someone’s day (or your own)! This is for a small-ish charm to add to your backpack, hoodie, or bag. Make cute ornaments for Christmas gifts but you can scale it up for a wall hanging or down to make a bracelet or necklace charm very easily by following the step-by-step tutorial. | Moms and Crafters

Tie-Dye Shirt

Go for the summer camp vibe by learning how to tie-dye! Use it on shirts, bags, scrunchies, or shorts for summer. This tutorial will teach you three easy patterns, so you’ll be a tie-dying pro in no time. Just grab a kit and add it to your family bucket list. | The Craft Train

Don’t forget all of our Tie Dye Craft Ideas for Kids!

Soda Cap Bracelet

Okay, so we’re not encouraging you to drink soda or anything, but if you do, save those pull tabs to make some cool bracelets. These are great for guys or girls. Weave ribbon throughout the upcycled soda can tabs and tie it together for adorable DIY jewelry. | Red Ted Art

Painted Clay Pot

Make mom smile with a cute face pot filled with some succulents or her favorite flowers. You can do this with mini pots or with larger clay pots that go outdoors. Grab a Sharpie and copy the face or make your own unique pattern. This planter can even be used as a DIY project for mother’s day. | Pink Stripey Socks

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DIY Vans

Make your own brand-name inspired cute craft. These geometric stamped shoes remind me of the Vans shoes in the 1980s. with this easy DIY project, it’ll be so much fun to make and wear shoes that you designed in your own patterns and color combinations. | Happiness is Homemade

Pin this list of crafts for teens for the next time you’re feeling inspired to make something cute and fun!

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Your teens will be inspired by these Teen Bedroom Ideas. Want a low-cost teen bedroom makeover? Take a look at these DIY teenage bedroom ideas you can easily replicate. These DIY fun craft ideas allow teens to add personality to their own space. Pin to Pinterest.

This could be a really cute craft for tweens and teens, Upcycled Altoid Tin Box Ideas. They will love to make it and it makes a cute craft to gift to a friend or family member. Pin to Pinterest.

This one is really fun too! Tie Dye Crafts for Kids. Add this idea to the summer bucket list for teens. It’s a fun craft with list of cute ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Family Fun Hotel Scavenger Hunt

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March 20, 2023 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, Travel

Planning a trip where there is a hotel stay included? This Hotel Scavenger Hunt is the best! The kids will love searching the hotel room and areas for all the clues on this printable paper. Not only will this make your time at the hotel fun and adventurous, but it’s also a great way for the family to have a blast together, too. Full of unique and great clues, this resort scavenger hunt printable is great fun for the whole family!

Staying at a hotel is always a fun time! The bright lights, the long hallways, the big rooms – it’s all super exciting! No matter where you are in a hotel or restore, there is always something to look at. These fun Resort Scavenger Hunt Clues are the perfect balance of excitement, and logic – and that means that it’s a great way for everyone to join in on the fun.

The great thing about this family scavenger hunt printable is that there are more than enough items to look for! Arriving at a hotel and using this printable activity as a way to get everyone acclimated to the hotel is a fun way to calm those travel nerves. Just be ready – the race will be on to see who can find the most clues either in a set amount of time or first to finish!

What makes this a fun scavenger hunt with a twist?

Typically scavenger hunts are reserved for at home or on a holiday like Easter or Valentines’ Day. What makes this an epically fun, unique scavenger hunt is the treasure hunt is set outside the home, often outside one’s own city or hometown. It’s a hotel scavenger hunt that makes a great activity for a resort, motel, conference center, hostel, or even a VRBO or Airbnb.

Family vacations and travel plans are so fun! While traveling in a plane or a car can be daunting and tiresome, that doesn’t mean that arriving at the hotel has to be a time to sleep. Use that travel energy and explore the room and layout of the hotel! This would be super fun for a family vacation, staycation, or even a birthday party with a hotel stay!

Some other fun ideas to use for this hotel scavenger hunt printable could be:

Family Reunion Activity
Weekend family fun
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Vacation activity to do while resting at the hotel
Indoor activity on a rainy day
Hotel exploration and discovery

An interactive indoor scavenger hunt is a great way to get acclimated or to fill the downtime at the hotel while waiting for your next family activity or adventure. Use it as exploration and getting to know your surroundings or as team building for friends and extended family.

Hotel Scavenger Hunt Clues and Ideas

Everyone will have a blast with these fun clues. These scavenger hunt clues were created so that all ages can join in the fun! Even if someone isn’t old enough to read, they can still see the pictures and be on the lookout for those items. There are two pages of clues that range from items to find in a hotel, to shapes and colors to be on the lookout for.

See a sneak peek below of the printable scavenger hunt PDF so that you know exactly what it looks like!

Hotel scavenger hunt items include:

coffee pot
do not disturb sign
luggage cart
workout center
brochure
front desk
swimming pool
fire extinguisher

These are just a few of the items that the kids (and adults) can try to spot in the hotel! And who knows, you may end up finding even more fun items that you have to add to your own scavenger hunt list!

Make it Your Own!

Each user can make this scavenger hunt personal. Since we are all visiting different scavenger hunt locations and have various scavenger hunt participants, try some of these fun ideas to make the treasure hunt your own.

Hotel scavenger hunt ideas include…

Have a Fun Prize

Grab a few party favors or rewards for a special treat at the end of the hunt. A small prize can also act as a souvenir. Visiting Disney? Then grab a few princess party favors or mickey gifts off the internet before you travel. Hnad these items out to reward success at the end of the treasure hunt.

Count As You Go

Use the provided checklist for a hotel but allow the checklist items to add up. For example, did your team find multiple fire extinguishers? If they found 5, make that five points toward the scavenger hunt checklist total. The most points at the end of a set amount of time, wins.

Hotel Photo Scavenger Hunt

Create a virtual scavenger hunt and split up but make sure each team has a smartphone. Instead of giving each player a hotel scavenger hunt list of items, allow them to use their smartphone for a hotel photo scavenger hunt

Play like this… “The first item is a pillow.” Each team has to race and take a picture of a pillow in a group text. This can be a pillow on the couch in the lobby or a pillow in the hotel room. In the same format, have the mediator text “the next item is a local map.” Each team will race to take a picture of a local map and text it to the group. The team that returns the first image to the group, wins that round. Continue on with fun items like

- room number
- fitness room
- red chair
- funny picture in the hallway
- vending machine item
- etc.

Use the scavenger hunt checklist of items to guide the moderator in this phone scavenger hunt game.

This game is so much fun for an older group of teens or young adults. Heck, even grannie and gramps will have a good time with this fast-paced fun game.

What are the rules for this resort treasure hunt?

Since a hotel treasure hunt is a public scavenger hunt, it’s essential to go over a few rules. Manors and teaming up are two of the most important scavenger hunt rules.

The indoor scavenger hunt rules are a combination of the hotel rules and your family rules. Make sure that the kids know that they shouldn’t be wandering around the hotel alone and to always be with an adult from their own family while looking for things. It’s important to also team up young kids and older kids.

Also, abide by the rules of the hotel that there is no running or disturbing the other guests! Have them take a pencil so that they can mark off the items as they find them!

Who is this Hotel Photo Scavenger Hunt for?

Kids: This printable PDF is really for all ages. Make sure that the littles pair up with the big kids or adults – and have a blast. It’s a great way to burn off extra energy before a slower-paced activity.

Teens: Even the tweens will join in on the fun! Just be sure to remind them of that no-running rule – as teens can get pretty competitive!

Adults: Absolutely! Adults love good friendly competition and the ability to gloat the rest of the trip. It’s always fun to pair an adult up with one of the kids!

Hotel Scavenger Hunt PDF

Have a fun vacation with this epically fun Hotel Scavenger Hunt printable for kids. Get to know your resort, create a rainy day activity or explore your new environment.

All you need to do is download this Hotel Scavenger Hunt Printable PDF, and take it with you to the hotel. If there is something that you can’t find, just omit it and keep going! (You can print it in black and white as well to save on ink!)

Included in this fun hotel scavenger hunt list are two versions. These hotel scavenger hunt examples can be used together or separately.

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More Scavenger Hunt Printables

Fune exploration and treasure hunts don’t have to end on the vacation. Try some of these fun scavneger hunt ideas at home, outdoors, or for a special holiday or occasoin.

We love scavenger hunts because they’re perfect for any time of the year! Here are some other great activities and ideas to use!

Also, check out plenty of other Printable Scavenger Hunt Ideas!

Traveling? This Road Trip Activities and Travel Journal for Kids is another great idea to have for the car ride or plane ride to your destination! Make sure you add our printable car games too for your adventure!

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your hotel scavenger hunt ideas. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!