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One of our family’s favorite shows to watch together is Cupcake Wars. My oldest has even decided that when he grows up, he and I are going to go on it and win. Of course, he clearly doesn’t realize that all of those cupcakes I bake come from a box but that’s okay. We’ll let him dream. To give him a little taste of the competition, I surprised him with a Cupcake Wars monster party.

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After the raging success of the party, I can teach you how to throw a Cupcake Wars monster party for less than $100 with Oriental Trading. Surprise your aspiring young baker with a party he’ll never forget!

Party Supplies

Cupcakes

It’s not practical to have the kids create their own cupcakes from scratch in the time-span of a birthday party. Instead, bring cupcakes that are already baked and iced with white frosting. Make the competition about the decorations. Encourage kids to create the most outrageous and awesome monster cupcake ever!

$ Saving Tip: Make your own cupcakes and only add enough frosting to seal them. There is going to be plenty of candy added to them at the party.

Goodie Bag Creation

Fill each of your monster gift bags with the following:

Fan

Glasses

Sucker

3+ Temporary Tattoos

4+ Pixie Stix

$ Saving Tip: Buy the goodie bag items in bulk from Oriental Trading to have plenty to fill the bags without spending a lot of cash.

Party Set-Up

Place your tablecloths on each the tables.
Add a monster centerpiece to each one.
Place a blank chef’s hat at each seat.
Provide markers throughout the table.
Have everything else set off to the side but easily accessible.

$ Saving Tip: Don’t feel the need for a ton of party décor. There are so many monster items for decorating that it looks like there is a ton of décor.

Party Outline

Have the kids decorate their chef’s hats with markers.

When they have finished, fit the hats to each child’s head.
Next, provide each kid with a frosted cupcake on a monster plate.

Fill a paint tray with various sprinkles for each child.

Then let everyone pick a cupcake wrapper, monster eyes, and cotton candy for monster fur.

Note:

They may need help with the cupcake wrappers.

As the kids finish decorating their cupcakes, set them off to the side for judging.
Once all of the cupcakes are finished, hold up each cupcake creation one at a time and have kids and parents vote by a show of hands.

Tips:

We let everyone vote as many times as they wanted and still had a clear winner.
Keep track of votes for each cupcake in some form.

You can have a specified prize for the winner if you would like. We did not and the kids were still happy.

Let the kids devour their cupcakes.
Hand out the goody bags for them to play with while they wait for everyone to finish eating.

Once everyone has finished eating, end the party with presents and play.

This party is a big crowd pleaser! Even kids who aren’t into crafts and art will love creating crazy candy cupcake monsters. Remember to always have a backup in case the party activities move along faster than expected. For this party we had mini notebooks for each of the kids to color on and take home. We have also had tissue paper fights in the past which are always exciting for kids. Lastly, if you’re looking to save even more on your party, don’t forget that Oriental Trading has a coupon page, too!

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Don’t Forget to Pin It!

Ever since seeing the Trolls movie I am even more obsessed with rainbows and glitter and so are my kids. It’s no surprise that when deciding on class Valentines this year my oldest immediately started brainstorming Trolls-themed ones. Trolls love glitter, rainbows, and scrapbooking. These DIY rainbow notebook Valentines have it all covered! The only way they could channel any more awesome Troll energy would be if they sang when you opened them. Alas, we haven’t quite mastered that one but maybe your child could sing while handing them out to classmates. Either way, kids will love receiving these Valentines and parents will love one less piece of candy coming home from school that day.

These notebooks are such a great quality! When you’re getting small notebooks you expect them to be a little flimsy and flexible. I was so surprised to find these notebooks had thick, almost canvas-like, covers that were incredibly sturdy. That makes them perfect for crafting with because they will hold up to glue, paint, and more.

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Materials

STEP 1

Cut a strip of rainbow Ducktape that is 1 inch longer that the height of your notebook.

Step 2

Place the strip of tape centered on the right side of your front cover.

Tip:

Leave a small amount of the cover on the right. See the picture above for reference.

Step 3

Wrap the overhanging edges of tape over the edges of the notebook cover and secure on the back.

Step 4

Select 3 foam conversation hearts, 1 large and 2 small, each in a different color.

Step 5

First, attach the large conversation heart in the center of the white space on the cover.

Step 6

Next, attach the 2 smaller conversation hearts above and below the larger one.

Step 7

Trace the letters on the large conversation heart with glitter glue.

Step 8

Allow the glitter glue to dry before moving on.

Step 9

Cut a strip of ribbon that is roughly the length of your pencil.

Step 10

Next, tape the ribbon to the end of your pencil with the rainbow Ducktape.

Step 11

Secure the loose end of the ribbon to the notebook by tying it loosely around the spirals.

Tip:

Make sure that it is loose enough not to pull the wire spirals out of shape.

Step 12

Slide the pencil into the spiral binding.

Step 13

Repeat steps 1 through 12 for your remaining notebooks.

These DIY rainbow notebook Valentines turned out so adorable. They are a perfect non-candy treat that will encourage creativity and writing. They also channel that fun-loving Trolls energy for fun and colorful living.

Don’t forget to get your kids involved in creating these fun Valentines. It is a great activity to bond with them during. Have a hand in creating them will also instill your children with a sense of pride at giving their friends something that they made!

If you want more awesome Valentine ideas then check out these Free Printable Kids Valentines and this Recycled Pokeball Valentine Box! Don’t forget to stock up for Valentine’s Day at Oriental Trading to get everything you need (including the materials to make this awesome project)!

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DIY Look and Find Book

This is an incredibly simple way to get creative on a snow day.

Materials

Small Toys
Goldfish Crackers
Construction Paper
Phone
Small Photo Album

Step 1

Gather a collection of items: small toys, art supplies, and other small objects.

Step 2

Give each child a piece of construction paper.

Step 3

Have your kids fill their paper with small items. Let them have fun with it and get as creative as they want.

Step 4

Sprinkle Goldfish crackers over the scene your child has created.

Step 5

Take a photo of the scene using the edges of the construction paper as a guide.

Step 6

Do this for each child. Feel free to let them dump the scene after you’ve photographed it and make another.

Tip:

Let your kids keep creating as many different scenes as they want. The more pictures you have, the better you can fill their Look and Find books.

Step 7

Print out the photos and place them in a small, inexpensive photo album.

Tip:

Be sure to print out multiple copies of each photo if you want each child to have his or her own book.

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Goldfish Cracker Mosaic

Make macaroni art a thing of the past with Goldfish cracker mosaics. This low-mess activity will make it easy for your child to discover their inner artist.

Materials

1 Cup of Flour
½ Cup of Water
Goldfish Crackers
Construction Paper
Paintbrush

Step 1

Mix your flour and water in a small container to create a non-toxic paste.

Step 2

Give each child a piece of construction paper, a paintbrush, and a small bowl of Goldfish crackers.

Step 3

Show them how to create their mosaics by painting flour paste on the back of a Goldfish cracker and attaching them to the construction paper.

Tip:

If your child wants an idea to follow you can draw a shape or outline on the paper before he or she starts adding Goldfish crackers.

Step 4

Allow their artwork to dry then hang it on the wall to display.

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Stop Motion Video

This is a fun, creative activity that will have your kids excited for days! They will love coming up with the story, making the background and costumes, and showing off their movie masterpiece. If you’ve never made a stop motion video before, don’t worry. It’s easier than you think. GoldfishTales has an awesome video tutorial to help you out but essentially it is as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Step 1

Think of a story and create your background.

Step 2

Place your Goldfish crackers on your background and take a picture each time you move it.

Step 3

Add all of your photos to your favorite video app and play.

Tip:

If you need app suggestions, check out the Goldfish how-to video.

This is an absolute blast! My kids and I had so much fun brainstorming and creating. Right now Goldfish Brand wants to inspire you to create your own stop-motion video as a family with an awesome contest. Get information, tips, and ideas at GoldfishTales.

These 3 creative activities to rock snow days are so much fun you will find yourself looking forward to snow days as much as your kiddos! Enjoy the opportunities to have fun together. Create smile worthy moments that become cherished memories for years to come. Don’t forget to visit the GoldfishTales page to submit your stop motion for a chance to win $5,000!