DIY

What and How to Print Party Printable

Most of the party printable you purchase online can look quite confusing to assemble especially if it’s your very first time. It can be overwhelming when you receive 30 pages of printable. Where do you even start! First thing to do is to glance over all the pages and understand what they are used for. If it’s a full party package, you may receive few options for party favor. It could be a template for a box, bag, thank you tag, treat topper and such. You don’t really need them all, so decide first on what favor you are giving out and print the template that would be appropriate for it. For some party printable files, you’ll need to print in quantity based on the number of guests. Examples are water bottle wrappers, party hats, chip bags and favors.

Here are some examples of what you might receive in your party package:

Happy Birthday Banner
Thank You Tags
Water bottle wrappers
Small Favor Box
Candy bag topper
Food labels
Place cards
Cupcake topper
Straw Flag Toppers
Cupcake Wrapper
Party Hat
Popcorn Cone

How to Assemble Basic Party Printables

In this video, we are going to show you how to assemble a basic Alice in Wonderland party printable from Magical Printable; banner, cupcake topper, straw flag topper, and menu labels.

Type of Paper DOES Matter!

So, what type of paper should you be printing these printable on? Surprisingly, when a printout doesn’t turn out as well as you expected, such as the colors printing out dull or pixelated, it is most likely that it is NOT your printer’s fault. What we need to remember is that the quality of the paper makes a huge difference. For a full-colored printable, I always recommend using a smooth and bright white cardstock that is also heavier than regular papers. I normally use no less than 150gsm or 100lb.

Adjust your Printer Setting

Unfortunately, it is not just about the type of paper you need to worry about. There’s also the printer. You may need to adjust your printer setting. If you are not tech-savvy, this can be a very tricky task. With so many brands with its own settings, it certainly does not help! What I normally do is this. I just go through the basic setting as well as the advanced setting and ensure they somewhat make sense. If there’s an option to choose quality, which most printers do, make sure to choose ‘maximum quality’ or ‘best’ and ensure you are selecting color! See below to learn a little about basic printer setup.

Printing Correct Paper Size

Last thing we want is for the printable to be printing the wrong size! This is a very common issue. Some printers will remember the last setting you used from your last printing job and this may not always be what you need now.

First thing you would want to check is the “orientation” or layout. Landscape or Vertical. Choose the correct orientation here.

Second thing to check is the page setup. If you are using 8.5×11″ papers, ensure that you have selected this size in this section. Unfortunately, not all printers accept the paper size you may have in hand, and sadly, this can make your life a lot harder. If this is the case, you may need to play around with the paper size option which I’ll explain a little more in the next point.

Lastly, in the paper size option, there may be options like ‘shrink’, ‘fit’, ‘custom scale’ and such. Ensure you are selecting ‘original’ or ‘actual size’. Most printable you purchase would want you to print its actual size. You should not be needing to use other option unless if your printing doesn’t have the paper size that you have in hand. When this happens, I normally choose ‘fit to page’ and this may mean that it may not print the actual size of the file, but the printer would try its best to fit the image to the paper size you selected.

How to assemble Cupcake Toppers

What you need: printable, scissors, toothpick, and glue.

Step 1: Print the printable

Step 2: Cut the toppers to size. Either square or circle, your choice.

Step 3: Apply glue on the top part of the toothpick and gently place the first topper on. Place the second topper on the back side.

Step 4: Place the topper on the cupcake!

How to assemble Straw Flag Toppers

What you need: printable, scissors, and glue.

Step 1: Print the printable

Step 2: Cut the flag toppers to size.

Step 3: Position the flag on the straw and secure with glue

How to assemble Printable Banner

What you need: printable, scissors, stapler, and yarn.

Step 1: Print the printable

Step 2: Cut the banner flags to size

Step 3: Fold down the top part of the flags

Step 4: Place the yarn over the folded section

Step 5: Secure the yarn with a stapler

How to assemble Chip Bag

What you need: printable, scissors, and glue.

Step 1: Print the printable

Step 2: Cut the chip bag to size

Step 3: Place a mini chip bag inside the printable. So that we know it would definitely fit!

Step 4: Follow the lines of where to glue. This would be the top and bottom and the edge.

How to assemble Tent Food Labels

Step 1: Print the printable

Step 2: Cut the labels to size

Step 3: If you are wanting the labels to sit on the table, fold them down so it becomes a “tent” style. Otherwise, you can just cute at the line in the center and use them a flat card. This is your choice.

This adorable hanging mobile is the perfect addition to any baby shower, nursery, or party. This simple paper craft is sure to look stunning in any space, and you can even set up a mobile making station at the baby shower event!

Baby mobiles are so much more than just cute objects hanging from the ceiling or crib. Not only can they help soothe and calm your baby, but they are also a terrific way to give your baby’s brain a boost. This cute whale mobile will not only provide your baby with something beautiful to engage with. It can make the perfect final touch to a whale themed nursery.

Great Handmade Gift

If you are planning on attending a baby shower, a handmade mobile can make a perfect baby shower gift. The mother to be will adore the thoughtful gift that will be cherished for years to come. Depending on the theme of the future baby’s nursery, you can change the shapes and colors of the mobile accordingly. Experiment with different shades to get something that will fit just right.

How to use a Whale Mobile as Decor

This whale mobile would also make for the perfect decor at a whale themed baby shower. Hang it above the dessert or gift area to create an eye-catching piece. If you’re having an outdoor party, hang it on an open hook outside or use a shepherd’s hook to display your beautiful creation. The best part is that after the party, this craft can be easily transformed into a nursery decoration.

Under the Sea

Mobiles are not just for baby celebrations. If you’re hosting an Under the Sea themed party, this mobile would be make a beautiful display hanging above any dessert or beverage table. You could even change some of the whales out for colorful fish or starfish to add an extra special touch.

Making a Paper Hanging Mobile

Watch the Video below to Make your own Hanging Decoration!

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What you will need:

Thermocol Round 11cm Radius (22cm Diameter)
Colored paper (I used 3 shades of blue)
Stanley Knife
Scissors
Pencil
Ruler
Needle and Thread
Glue
Paper Clip

Ghouls and goblins and ghosts, yes, that’s right! The sudden reappearance of these spooky subjects can only mean one thing! Halloween is almost here!

Halloween is all about the kids and parties! It’s time to embrace a little bit of fun. While you’re busy having fun with costumes and potions, why not bring that same whimsical fun into your home decor with cute, creative Halloween crafts? Although this lantern is simple to make, adults would need to be involved as it requires the use of a needle and thread. Other than that, you can get the kids involved with the rest of the crafting.

Simple paper crafts are great for all ages, preschoolers and kids in kindergarten can practice their scissor skills while older kids can just have fun making a bunch of fall pumpkin decorations. 

Little Pumpkin Decoration

Not only are these pumpkins an adorable addition to your fall decor, they also make the perfect decorations for fall baby showers and birthday parties. These pumpkins will fit perfectly with the theme, especially for the classic “Little Pumpkin” baby shower theme. Use them as centerpieces on the tables or set them on the front porch to welcome guests to the party. If you have a dessert or beverage table, these pumpkins are perfect to add a little bit of Halloween spirit. The lights in the center of these pumpkins make them the perfect decoration for day or night.

Halloween Birthday Party

As for Halloween themed birthday party, it is the perfect opportunity to spice up your Halloween decor and these pumpkins do just that. The pumpkins can easily transform a photo backdrop into something for the birthday girl or boy to remember. If you’re having an outdoor party, set these pumpkins at every table to create the perfect party atmosphere. For a child’s party, these pumpkins can be used for a fun pumpkin patch.

Video on How to Make a Paper Pumpkin

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What you will need:

Orange Paper strips x 16 (21cm length x 2cm width)
Green Paper
Black Paper
Needle & Thread (or glue)
Glue Gun
Scissors

Baby Shower Decorations

Picking out baby shower decorations is one of the most exciting parts of planning the event! The décor can add so much charm and flair to your event space, and if you play your cards right, your guests will be babbling about your handiwork long after they leave!

If you’re on a budget for your baby celebration, there’s no need to worry. Not all decorations have to be expensive, store-bought items. You can make your own baby shower decorations for half the price, but double the cuteness. And these paper craft building blocks are the perfect place to start! You won’t need much from your arsenal of craft supplies – just gather paper and cardstock, scissors, glue, some bamboo sticks, and you’re all set!

Video on How to Make a Simple Baby Blocks

Where and How to use Baby Blocks

Gift Table

The great thing about these paper building blocks is that you can tailor them to match your shower exactly. They can have the color scheme, the same elements of your shower’s theme, and they can say whatever you want them to! Stick with the classic “ABC” blocks, or spell out the baby’s name and use them to decorate the gift table.

Table Numbers & Centerpiece

Need some table numbers for a more structured event? Use paper building blocks to mark each table! Or if you’re searching for the perfect centerpiece, look no further; gather a few paper building blocks and voila! Sweet centerpieces with a personal touch that tie all your decorations together.

Party Favors

Are you still figuring out baby shower favors? You can create a slightly smaller version of these adorable blocks, and fill your paper building blocks with shredded paper, then sprinkle in some wrapped pieces of candy or sweets, kind of like an Easter basket. You could even substitute the paper decorations on a stick for sweets on a stick, like candy apples or chocolate lollipops!

Paper building blocks are versatile, easy to make, and customizable for your baby shower. Check out the how-to video above to get started!

Decorating a baby shower can be a monumental task. You have to find the perfect theme or color scheme, make centerpieces for the tables, and don’t forget to make memorable party favors for your guests to take home! It can add up quickly, especially if you’re buying all of your décor at a party supplies store. So why not turn to some DIY solutions?

Video on making Baby Booties

Crafting your own unique décor saves you money and adds a special flair to your event, giving your baby shower adorable charm that fits perfectly with the theme of your special day! One of the most simple and easy ways to take your first steps into the DIY game is with paper crafts. And the perfect paper craft for a shower? Paper baby booties, of course!

Materials You need:

Baby Booties:
Papers
Pencil
Scissors
Glue
Laces and gems or faux roses or any other embellishment

For the Tiered Display:
Cardboard
Can or Tin
Paper
Glue
Beads or other decorations

These dainty decorations are the perfect detail for your baby shower. Paper booties can add an adorable touch to a table’s centerpiece; just tuck them around the base of the centerpiece or nestle them among the flowers in a vase. With enough paper, you can even stack several paper booties together to make them the focal point of your tables!

Baby Booties as Place Cards

Do you have arranged seating at your shower? Use these booties as place cards to mark your guests’ seats and tables! A paper bootie place card is the perfect blend of sophisticated seating and cute fun – ideal for an elegant shower that needs just a touch of whimsy!

Baby Booties as Garland

Paper booties are versatile, so they make a great garland as well. You can string them together to add some adorable garland to your tables, or you can easily hang them from the walls like streamers! Need some more fun wall décor? Arrange several booties in a circle, with the toes facing outward. Staple them together at the ankles, and you’ve got a wreath of paper booties that you can hang on the walls! These wreaths could also dress up your food tables if you make the wreaths big enough to surround the plates and platters.

Baby Booties as Favors

One of the best uses for these paper booties, though, is party favors. They are the perfect to-go size for candies and sweets, and make a lovely table arrangement if you opt to display them all on one table as the guests exit! You can also arrange them at each guest’s seat, or scatter them throughout the dessert table. Just be sure to fill your paper booties with treats that match your color scheme to really tie the décor together – it’s all about the little details!

Regardless of how you use them, paper baby booties are a fantastic addition to your baby shower’s decorations. They can be simple, just pink or blue paper, or you can jazz them up with lace trim, ribbon, or even glitter if you’re feeling extra adventurous! Your guests will coo over the sweet, little design and are sure to love the personal touch of your DIY décor. So what are you waiting for? Grab some paper, scissors, and glue, and let’s bust out some baby booties!

Making Paper Flowerpot Centerpiece

All parties need beautiful decor and a central part of this decor is the centerpiece. Purchasing is one option, but they can become quite costly especially if you are placing a centerpiece on each guest table. Despite the cost, it is definitely convenient. The other alternative is to make your own centerpiece and challenge yourself making something you’ve never made before! The best part of doing it yourself is, you can also customize it to fit your baby shower theme!

This paper flower pot centerpiece is one perfect example that is challenging and affordable using items that you can easily find at home! You’ll be leaving your guests wondering where you bought it from!

Video on How to Make a Paper Flowerpot

Materials

Here’s what you’ll need:

• Tissues
• Plastic ball (eg. Kid’s Toy Ball)
• Glue
• Color papers (this should be the color you want the centerpiece to be)
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Bamboo stick or any wooden long stick
• Stanley knife
• Ornaments such as beads, pearls, laces, letter liquid stickers (optional)
• Tin | Can
• Polystyrene

Instructions

Step 1:

Mix up equal amounts of water and glue in a cup. This will be the glue mixture.

Step 2:

Take the plastic ball and, using the glue mixture, stick the pieces of tissue paper until completely covered.

Step 3:

Draw a spiral shape on the color paper and then cut along the drawn lines with scissors.

Step 4:

Grab the spiral strip of paper and start rolling the outermost end, inwards. Continue doing this until you’ve reached towards the end. Use glue to secure the bottom of the rolled-up portion to the innermost “circular” portion. Now you’ve made the flower!

Step 5:

Make many more flowers using the method mentioned in step 3 and step 4.

Step 6:

Take a bamboo stick and draw its outline on the covered ball. Cut along the marked outline using a Stanley knife.

Step 7:

Insert the stick into the ball through the hole, with the pointy part inside.

Step 8:

Stick the flowers onto the tissue-wrapped ball one by one, until the ball is completely covered.

Step 9:

Use beads to decorate the flower as you wish. Here pearls have been glued to the center of each flower.

Step 10:

Using the tin can, draw circles on the Polystyrene. Cut the circles out and place them inside the can.

Step 11:

Wrap the can with paper on the outside and glue lace (or your choice of ornament) to the top and bottom edges.

Add other decorations like letters, stickers if you want.

Step 12:

Insert the bamboo stick attached to the ball through the Polystyrene inside the tin can.

Step 13:

Cover the visible Polystyrene with small strips of colored paper and pearls.

And there you have it! A beautiful centerpiece you can use as elegant decor for parties.