I’m on a Mod Podge photo transfer medium binge! After my breakfast tray project last month, my mind started percolating with other ways I could use MP transfer.

My Etsy shop and blog are pretty much all about home, family, and memories. I hit on this idea for a family reunion centerpiece (that could also be used for an anniversary, wedding, unique home decor . . . pretty much any celebration).

I thought it would be a fun way to celebrate a family’s history with names, street addresses, wedding dates, etc. I made it, I liked it, and photographed it. Then, as often happens, I thought, “Wait! I have a better idea!”

And once I started on the better idea, I suddenly realized, “Wait! I could do it this way!!”

Such is the nature of my creative process.

The issue is that in this instance, my creative process had a deadline because of the date of the party. So what follows is a tutorial on how I made my family reunion centerpiece, along with tips on how to augment it to make your own version.

At the end of this wood craft there’s a brainstorm of other variations that I hope you will enjoy. This project would look wonderful with rustic or farmhouse decor – and after the reunion it makes a beautiful decor piece. Here’s what you’re going to need!

• 4 x 6′ piece of lumber cut to 36″ long
• Wood stain
• Acrylic paint – white
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Electric Drill with 2″ Forstner bit (to make it a tealight holder) or a 7/8″ Spade bit (for tapers)
• Sandpaper
• Laserjet copies of the family names, reversed
• Glass tealight holders (such as those from IKEA) or tapers
• Roller/brayer (optional)

Here is version with tapers rather than tea lights:

Get the printable how to for this project below:

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DIY Family Reunion Decor

Create a personalized family reunion centerpiece, perfect for memorable gatherings. You can also use it afterwards for decor.

Course Party Crafts

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 day day

Total Time 1 day day 2 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings 1 centerpiece

Cost $10

Equipment

• Electric drill including a 2" Forstner bit (to make it a tealight holder) or a 7/8" Spade bit (for tapers)
• Brayer optional

Ingredients

• 1 piece 4' x 6' lumber cut to 36" long
• Wood stain
• Acrylic paint white
• Mod Podge Photo Transfer Medium
• Sandpaper
• Laser copy prints of the family names reversed
• Glass tealight holders such as those from IKEA or tapers

Instructions

• Clamp or brace the piece of wood securely to your work table before you drill and wear eye protection. Drill holes into the wood using the right bit (depending on the candles or votive holders you're going to use).
  
• I lightly stained the edges and top of the wood and then painted the whole piece with flat, white latex paint. Once that had dried I sanded the edges and top for a slightly aged look.
• I designed my text to fit on legal sized paper (14" long by 3" high) using the Word Art feature in MSWord. With WordArt, you can resize and move the text around to create any layout you'd like.
• I laid down a good coat of Mod Podge Transfer on the face of the wood, then placed my paper on top. To ensure a good transfer, I used my fingers and the roller to press the paper down into the medium.
  
• After letting it dry overnight, I soaked the paper with a damp rag and rubbed it away. I used the transfer medium because, as you can see, even though a thin layer of paper remains you can see the wood and the texture of the wood through it.
  

Notes

Step 1: To make sure you get all the candle holes drilled to the same depth, just mark the bit with a piece of painter’s tape and drill down to that level every time.

Step 3: I mixed fonts and styles and, once I had it all to my liking, I chose “flip horizontal” on the layout menu and flipped all the words backwards. I then printed it out on plain legal paper with a laser printer.

It took several pieces of paper to get all the way around the centerpiece, and I had different design for each piece – here is a sample of what it looks like before and after I flipped it:

I gussied up the edges of my wood with a quick pass with my small router, but I realize not everyone has those kinds of tools so it’s a very optional option.

Post Project Thoughts

• I thought it would be cool to use the same technique, but on medium-sized flower pots rather than wood. Each pot could be designated to a particular branch of the family and then they could be take-home gifts. OR perhaps small flower pots at each place setting with that person’s family names featured.
• You could do the same thing with smaller blocks. Put them together in the center of the table to make the centerpiece and then, when the party is over, everybody gets to take one home.
• The idea would also work for wedding table settings or rehearsal dinner favors.
• You could also incorporate family photos into the design for some visual variety.

I hope this sparks some ideas for your next family gathering. And, as always, I will monitor the comments section, so if you have any questions – fire away! Plus check out these other photo transfer ideas here:

Christmas Napkins • Image to a Wood Block • Inkjet Transfer • Photo Keychain • Photo Transfer to Canvas • Transfer Paper to Fabric • Transfer Photos to Canvas • Transfer Photos to Fabric • Transfer to Furniture • Transfer to Glass • Transfer to Metal

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Skills Required: Beginner. It helps to have experience with Mod Podge, but not totally required. My advice is to use more thin to medium coats as opposed to a few thick ones.

Hello friends, and Happy New Year! I can’t believe it’s almost a new year, can you? Crazy.

I must say, I love that before we focus on resolutions and get organized, we always kick off the new year with a party. New Year’s Eve is one of my favorite holidays!

I love making party decor for New Years, so I wanted to share a fun glitter glasses tutorial with one of my favorite Mod Podge supplies. You can use this glitter craft for any type of celebration, like a wedding, or a graduation, birthday . . . really whatever you like!

This is the Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe Gloss medium, and it can easily turn your projects into waterproof, dishwasher safe dishes.

If you want to Mod Podge on glass, using Dishwasher Safe with glitter is a great way to do it. Learn how to make the glasses below.

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Mod Podge Glitter Glasses

Learn how to glitter a wine glass using this easy tutorial! Perfect for New Year's, weddings, birthdays, and any other party or celebration you like.

Course Party Crafts

Keyword New Year’s Eve

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Dry Time 4 hours hours

Total Time 6 hours hours

Servings 2 glasses

Cost $2

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)

Ingredients

• 2 Wine glasses
• Glitter colors of your choice
• Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge
• Painter’s tape optional

Instructions

• Clean each glass with mild soap and water; dry completely.
  
• Brush each glass with an even coat of Mod Podge Dishwasher Safe. Optional: use painter’s tape to block off any areas where you don’t want glitter.
  
• While the glue is still wet, spread an even amount of bling all over the glass. For an ombre look, pour the gold glitter on first, then silver.
  
• After pouring on the sparkle, allow your glasses at least two hours to dry completely. If your glitter is really thick, wait overnight.
  
• When the glassware is dry, apply a generous coat of Mod Podge on top of your glitter. Allow to dry completely. Be sure to read the curing instructions on the label to finish.
  

Video

Notes

While Natalie’s photos illustrate the glitter going all the way up to the glass rim, if you are going to use these you should leave the glitter about 1/4″ down from the lip of the vessel according to best practices for Mod Podge. Thank you!

If you enjoyed putting glitter on glass, you might also want to try a glitter mug! Learn how to make them here on the blog!

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Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you’ll be able to accomplish this project. You’ll be Mod Podging and then sprinkling confetti.

Hi there, Jessica here from The Confetti Bar—your go-to shop for all things sparkly, festive, and fun!

Around here, we believe every occasion deserves a little extra pizzazz, and I’m all about party crafts that are easy and make a big impact.

Today, I’m sharing a fabulous DIY that’s sure to wow your guests and add a touch of glamour to your next celebration.

Whether you’re planning a New Year’s Eve bash, a wedding, or any event that calls for popping a bottle of bubbly, this confetti-dipped champagne bottle is the perfect way to make it extra special!

The best part? This project is super simple, even if crafting isn’t your forte.

All you need is a bottle of champagne, some Mod Podge, and colorful confetti, and you’ll have a sparkling centerpiece or thoughtful gift in no time. Trust me—this craft is as fun to make as it is to show off!

Ready to get started? Let’s decorate a champagne bottle that’s as festive as your celebration. Cheers to making something beautiful and unforgettable!

Gather These Supplies

• Champagne bottle (or try sparkling cider for an alcohol-free choice!)
• Confetti!
• Mod Podge Matte
• Sponge brush (+ maybe a plate to pour the Mod Podge to dip your brush for easy application)

One of the easiest party crafts ever. Now tell me, doesn’t this confetti champagne bottle just scream “CELEBRATION TIME”?

Bonus idea: Attach a number card (like this cute one from Tinsel and Flair) and use as table numbers for a wedding, birthday, or anniversary.

Get the printable how to below:

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Mod Podge Champagne Bottle

Learn how to decorate a bottle of champagne with Mod Podge and confetti! This is a fun idea for any celebration.

Course Party Crafts

Keyword champagne bottle decoration, confetti champagne bottle

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Dry Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 3 hours hours 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 bottle

Cost $3

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)

Ingredients

• Champagne bottle
• Confetti
• Mod Podge

Instructions

• Start by covering the bottle in a thick layer of Mod Podge (except the foil-covered top!).
  
• Grab a handful of confetti and sprinkle over the bottle. You’ll want to sprinkle and press to make sure it sticks.
  
• Keep sprinkling and pressing the confetti onto the bottle until the whole thing is covered. Let dry for a couple of hours.
  
• Repeat with a second layer of confetti and Mod Podge to full cover. Let dry completely before displaying.
  

Notes

I didn’t add the cost of the champagne in the cost of this project – because as you know, that varies greatly to say the least!

If you like this idea, try these New Year’s Eve decoupage glitter glasses! You should also look at our wine bottle decor.

PLUS: We’ve got you covered in the whole confetti department in our shop. (EXTRA BONUS: you can even tack on a few custom confetti pieces at the end with a bit of glue!). See you soon!

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Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can easily make this garland. You’re going to be cutting with scissors, applying Mod Podge, glittering, and stringing. It’s very simple, even for kids.

Hi, my name is Rachel from Lines Across, and I’m happy to be contributing here at Mod Podge Rocks! I’m a little obsessed with geometric shapes and bright colors, and often share free printable gift boxes.

Today I’m sharing how to make a paper garland. If you like glitter crafts that are easy to make and you like party crafts, you’re going to enjoy this.

I’ve had this project in mind since I created some diamond shaped gift boxes. I knew I wanted to make a smaller version that could be strung together into a fun garland for a celebration.

This paper garland project was pretty easy, but it took a little longer than I thought. It would be perfect as a project for a craft night with a few friends, as a part of a handmade wedding, or as something to make while watching TV.

Learn how to make this project in a few simple steps below!

Gather These Supplies

• Cardstock – any color
• FREE TEMPLATE
• Scissors
• Mod Podge Gloss
• Paintbrush
• Glitter
• Twine
• Craft glue

I just love the way the glittery pink and gold look next to the plain kraft paper. What color combos would you love?

Get the printable how to card for this craft below:

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Make a Paper Garland

Make a garland using a paper template, Mod Podge, and glitter. It's perfect for a party!

Course Party Crafts

Keyword DIY paper garland, how to make a paper garland, make a paper garland, paper garland, paper garland DIY

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 3 hours hours 40 minutes minutes

Servings 1 garland

Cost $2

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Scissors

Ingredients

• Garland template
• Cardstock or stiffer paper that will hold the shape
• Mod Podge
• Glitter colors of your choice
• Twine
• Craft glue

Instructions

• Print out the template. Each template makes two octahedrons. Cut out as many as you like, depending on the length you'd like your garland to be.
• Fold each octahedron on the dotted lines. I found it easier to score first.
• Flip over the paper so that the printed lines are on the bottom. These will become the inside of each paper shape. Carefully paint a medium coat of Mod Podge over every other triangle (4 total).
  
• Sprinkle each Mod Podged area with glitter and shake off the excess. Let dry.
• Use the craft glue to assemble each octahedron. Let dry.
  
• Thread all your glittered paper shapes onto the twine to create the garland. Spread out and hang.
  

Notes

I had a LOT of trouble stringing together the boxes. First I tried putting a needle and embroidery thread through the top, thinking gravity would pull it through the bottom.

For some reason it just kept getting stuck inside the box. Then I tried tying embroidery thread to a piece of spaghetti. This was an epic fail. Enough said.

What finally worked very well was using a coarse jute twine. I covered one end (about 4 inches) in Mod Podge and let it dry in a straight line. Then I threaded the twine through the boxes.

Note: the hole on one side of the box is slightly larger than the other. Start threading through the smaller hole to make it easier.

Thanks Amy, for having me here today! Be sure to stop by Lines Across and say hi! If you enjoyed this DIY paper garland, I hope you’ll check out these other project ideas too:

• How to Make a Banner: 20 Genius Ideas!
• Colorful Geometric Frame Using Tissue Paper
• How to Make a Fabric Banner for Any Occasion
• Fabulous Glitter Crafts with Mod Podge
• How to Make a Banner from Paper

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Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never Mod Podged before, these Christmas candle holders are very easy to make. You’ll be mixing glitter and epsom salt and sprinkling it on glass votives.

These gold votive candle holders are so easy to make and is guaranteed to make your table setting sparkle this Christmas, New Years, or whenever you have a gold-themed party. If you love party crafts that are easy, let me make an introduction. Mod Podge and glitter – meet everyone!

I really love that these votives are perfect for elegant weddings, too.

All you need to decorate candle holders is a few supplies, some time and a lot of patience (to wait for it to dry). If you want to Mod Podge on glass, this is a great project to get you started. Well what are you waiting for – read on to find out how easy they are to make!

Gather These Supplies

• Clear votives
• Epsom salt
• Gold glitter
• Mod Podge Matte
• Paintbrush
• Newspaper or any covering

The best part is these candle holders are reusable too – good for your Christmas party, a New Year’s Eve bash, or even a wedding celebration.

I love the imperfect look and the additional texture the epsom salt brings to these gold votive candle holders – they’re just so pretty! Now to make a dozen more or so . . .

Get the printable how to below:

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Glitter Mod Podge Candle Holders

Learn how to make DIY votives with glitter the easy way – no previous crafting skills required. Perfect for any celebration!

Course Home Decor Crafts

Keyword DIY candle holders, diy glitter candle holder, diy glitter candle holders, glitter candle holders, gold tealight holder, gold votive candle holders, gold votive holders, gold votives

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Additional Time 2 hours hours

Total Time 4 hours hours

Servings 3 votives

Cost $5

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)
• Mixing container
• Spoon

Ingredients

• Clear votives
• Epsom salt
• Glitter gold
• Mod Podge Matte

Instructions

• Wash and dry your votives using mild soap and water or rubbing alcohol and cotton balls. You want them clean and spotless with no fingerprints (oils keep Mod Podge from sticking).
  
• Mix the epsom salt and gold glitter in a bowl in a 1:2 ratio.
  
• Brush Mod Podge on the votives in strokes, working in a small area and covering as much of the glass as you like.
  
• Sprinkle the epsom salt and glitter mixture onto the votive. Shake the excess off and leave to dry.
  
• Repeat with additional votives. If areas are missed, or you would like to add a second layer, repeat steps 3 – 4. Let dry before using.
  

Notes

Step 2:  Alternatively, you can use german glass glitter, or different sized glitters. For me, I had epsom salt and the gold glitter on hand so I went with that. I used epsom salt combined with fine glitter to give the votives some texture, which I love!

Step 5: Be careful not to get your brush too close to the glitter when you’re applying additional glitter. You can pick it up on the Mod Podge on your brush. Sometimes it works best to work an area at a time and let dry in between.

Optional to finish: Let dry completely. Brush another layer of Mod Podge on top to seal them and prevent the glitter from falling off. Since I was making two dozen, I skipped this step to save time. However, it does help the glitter from falling off later.

What do you think about these? Let me know in the comments. I’d also love it if you’d visit some of my other exciting projects:

• Epsom Salt Snowman Votive
• Dollar Tree Christmas Crafts for Gifts or Decor
• Votive Candle Holders Made from Glasses
• Frosted Christmas Luminaries with Faux “Snow”!
• Make Confetti Candle Holders on the Cheap
• Votive Candle Holders Made from Glasses

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Skills Required: Beginner. It’s a very easy project for those with basic crafting experience. You’ll be painting, gluing, and Mod Podging.

I actually did this DIY cake stand last year, but I wanted to share it again because I really like it. Vintage holiday-ish colors are my fav, and I think the blue and silver work in that regard – yet I could use this for a party all year round. If you love DIY cake stands for party or decorating . . . this is SO easy and inexpensive!

I assembled this DIY dessert stand for only $1. I had everything else on hand. I would love to do a series of these in coordinating patterns so that the party table I don’t have yet looks cool.

One day I will have a party table, and this will be on it! Here’s how I made this cake stand.

Gather These Supplies

• 11″ blue plate ($1 from Dollar Tree)
• Mod Podge Matte
• FolkArt Enamel Paint  – Silver Sterling
• Candle holder (old one I had lying around the house, but the dollar store has them as well as thrift stores)
• One sheet of scrapbook paper with coordinating embellishments
• E-6000
• Clear rhinestones
• Scissors
• Paintbrush
• Circle cutter (optional)
• Scalloped scissors (optional)

Notes and Thoughts on This Project

Before you paint anything glass with glass paint, you’ll want to make sure to clean it with mild soap and water and then let dry. You can also use rubbing alcohol.

When you paint the candlestick, make sure that you use a soft brush or the strokes will show in the paint. You will also need to paint several layers if it’s a metallic paint, letting dry between layers.

And since I’m basically a psychic, I can already predict your question. Can you put food directly on your DIY cake stand? You could, but then the decoupage police would come and arrest you.

The manufacturer recommends a clear glass plate on top of the decoupaged plate. Are you ready to try this project? The how-to card is below!

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DIY Cake Stand

Learn how to make a DIY cake stand using items from the dollar store! This is easy and you can customize it for any celebration.

Course Cheap Crafts

Keyword diy cake stand, diy cake stand dollar store, diy cake stand dollar tree, diy cake stands from thrift plates and glasses, diy cupcake stand, diy dollar store cake stand, diy dollar tree cake stand, dollar tree cake stand, homemade cake stand, make a cake stand, wedding cake stand ideas

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 2 hours hours

Dry Time 12 hours hours

Total Time 14 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 1 stand

Cost $3

Equipment

• Scissors
• Paintbrush(es)
• Circle cutter (optional)
• Scalloped scissors (optional)

Ingredients

• 1 Plate 11"
• Mod Podge
• FolkArt Enamel Colors
• Candleholder
• Scrapbook paper
• E-6000
• Clear rhinestones

Instructions

• Clean the glass candlestick with mild soap and water or rubbing alcohol and cotton pads. Let dry.
  
• Paint the candlestick using glass paint. Give several coats until desired color is reached, letting dry between coats. Set aside to dry.
  
• Cut paper to fit the center of the plate, including embellishments for the edges.
  
• Add Mod Podge to the back of the paper and then smooth onto the plate. Repeat with the embellishments. Let dry for 15-20 minutes.
  
• Coat the top of the plate with Mod Podge. Let dry.
  
• Glue the plate to the top of the candlestick using the E-6000. Add a bead of glue to the edge, press the candlestick down in the middle of the bottom of the plate, and let dry.
  
• Add rhinestones to bling the base using E-6000 if desired. Let dry completely before using.
  

Notes

Set the cake on a clear plate or cake doily when using this stand.

Let me know what you think of this project in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other party posts:

• Decorate Plates with These Unique Ideas!
• DIY Cake Pop Stands that Will Dazzle
• DIY Cake Pop Stand for the Holidays

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Skills Required: Beginner. You’ll need to know how to use Mod Podge, and a drill. The holes you’ll be drilling are basic, as is the decoupage portion of the project.

Hi, it’s David from Cheltenham Road.

Each year I throw a big Christmas Dessert Party. It’s one of my favorite things to do for the holidays. Tons of great friends and, of course, a chance for me to eat share a lot of my favorite desserts!

This year is no exception, and I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve been building my list of recipes and ideas over on Pinterest and trying to get things done as far in advance as possible so I can relax and enjoy the season.

I always try to make each dessert just a nibble, and cake pops are always a big hit.

In years past I just stuck them in some styrofoam, covered it with fake snow for a festive look, and called it a day. This got a bit messy as the evening wore on.

This year I thought I’d kick it up a notch and create a DIY cake pop holder just for the cake pops (or anything else I might “stick on a stick”! Last year I made s’mores on sticks. I highly recommend s’mores on sticks!).

Anyway. I gathered my supplies for this wood Christmas craft. Here’s what you’ll need.

Gather These Supplies

• Square wood plaque from Michaels (painted white)
• Print out of an vintage Christmas graphic scaled to the size of the plaque (Graphics Fairy is great for that)
• Matte Mod Podge (not pictured)
• Hard Coat Mod Podge
• Foam Brush
• Sandpaper
• Painter’s Tape (not pictured)
• Electric drill and a bit sized to the diameter of the sticks

One Holiday Party Project knocked out. Now I just need to go buy a Costco sized bag of sugar, and I’m all set! Have a great Thanksgiving everyone. -David

Get the printable how to below:

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DIY Cake Pop Holder

Learn how to make a wooden cake pop stand from a plaque! This is such a cute idea for parties or holidays, and is reusable year after year.

Course Christmas

Keyword cake pop holder, cake pop stand, diy cake pop stand, how to display cake pops

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 2 hours hours 45 minutes minutes

Servings 1 stand

Cost $5

Equipment

• Foam brush(es)
• Scissors
• Drill and drill bits
• Ruler
• Pencil

Ingredients

• 1 Square wood plaque
• 1 bottle Craft paint white
• Vintage Christmas graphic sized to the plaque or scrapbook paper
• Mod Podge Matte
• Mod Podge Hard Coat
• Sandpaper
• Painter’s tape

Instructions

• Paint the plaque with white acrylic paint and let dry. Distress the edges with sandpaper.
• Print out a graphic to fit your plaque on a laserjet printer. Cut paper to fit the top of the plaque.
• Mod Podge the graphic into place on the top of the plaque and let dry 15 – 20 minutes. Then brush over the top using Mod Podge, and let dry.
  
• Make a simple grid sized to fit the number of cake pops you have.
  
• Tape over the top of the plaque using painter's tape. Drill directly into the paper and plaque at the marks.
  
• Seal the entire plaque with Hard Coat Mod Podge and let dry.

Notes

I only paid $1.50 for the wood plaque from the dollar bins up front at Michaels – everything else I had on hand. Costs will vary.

To keep the depth of each hole the same, I used a scrap of painters tape on the drill bit so I’d know when to stop drilling each time.

If you enjoyed making this Christmas craft, I think you’re going to like these other crafts as well:

• DIY Cake Stand with Dollar Store Supplies
• DIY Cake Pop Stands that Will Dazzle on the Dessert Table
• DIY Cake Stands For Entertaining or Decor
• Easy Cupcake Stand for Your Next Soirée

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Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you’ll be able to do this project. You’ll be applying confetti to paper with Mod Podge.

Hey, hey! Jessica here from The Confetti Bar, the coolest confetti shop on the block, where we believe happiness should be celebrated! Since I believe everything is better with confetti, a cute piece of letter wall art is no exception.

As you can imagine, a purveyor of confetti loves a good celebration and, along with that, party crafts! This would be a fun activity at a birthday party, with each person customizing their own letter.

Best part? This technique can be used with a variety of letter, numbers, and shapes! If you are looking for some confetti crafts to try  – this is a perfect place to start!

\It’s fun for both kids and adults . . . it would also be an awesome summer craft idea for littles to try.

Get the printable how to below:

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Confetti Letters

Learn how to decorate letters with confetti using Mod Podge! These are very easy to make even if you haven't crafted before.

Course Party Crafts

Keyword party

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 1 hour hour 35 minutes minutes

Servings 1 letter

Cost $1

Equipment

• Paintbrush(es)

Ingredients

• Printed image on a sheet of cardstock
• Confetti!
• Mod Podge

Instructions

• Print out a letter on your computer using the font of your choice. Turn it light gray.
  
• Start by painting the letter with Mod Podge, using a medium coat and working quickly.
  
• Sprinkle some confetti on top, pressing down to get as much to stick to the Mod Podge as possible.
  
• Shake off the excess confetti and let dry for a an hour or so.
  
• Add a second coat of Mod Podge over the confetti that’s already stuck, sprinkle on more confetti, tap off excess, and let dry overnight.

We’ve got you covered with lots of fun colored confetti mixes in our shop, but if you want something extra cool we also specialize in custom confetti! You can also check out our blog for more fun (like this rad confetti table)!

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Hello friends! It’s Aki here again from Minted Strawberry. It’s fun to make and have unexpected and unique kitchen and food accessories – it paves the way for sometimes interesting conversations at parties.

These DIY food picks are an example of that – wouldn’t you want to ask where the host possibly got this? I was making some dollhouse accessories for my little sister when I thought of making these fabulous mod melt frames into cute food picks or cupcake picks.

I figured I would try them and see, after all, there’s no harm in trying, right? I so love how they turned out that I am planning to make a bunch to send to my sister to use for her cupcakes for her birthday party in a few months!

I am quite sure a lot of her friends are going to ask where she got them. And it’s easy too! Read on for the how-to.

Gather These Supplies

• Silicone frame mold
• Glue gun
• Hot glue sticks or Mod Melt gluesticks
• Paint
• Spouncer and Fine-tip paintbrushes
• Nail scissors
• Heat gun
• Wide washi tape
• Art for the frame (download what I used here)
• Cutter
• Bamboo skewers

These party picks are completely reusable as well! You can take the toothpick off by either cutting the hot glue off the backs of the frames or pulling off the washi tape.

Why not keep these for another party or use these in another craft?

Love how fun and elegant they look! Perfect for a tween or teen party or even as wedding food picks – don’t you think so?

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DIY Food Picks

Learn how to make these easy party picks for food! Create as many as you like in a short amount of time.

Course Party Crafts

Keyword cupcake picks wedding, diy food picks, food picks, food picks for parties, party food picks, party picks for food, wedding cupcake picks, wedding food picks, wedding picks

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Dry Time 1 hour hour

Total Time 2 hours hours 35 minutes minutes

Servings 5 picks

Cost $3

Equipment

• Printer and paper
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Paintbrush(es)
• Detail scissors

Ingredients

• 1 Silicone mold with frames
• Acrylic paint
• Art for the frames
• Toothpicks

Instructions

• Squeeze your hot glue into the silicone mold of your choice. Wait for the frame to harden.
  
• Separate the frame from the mold. Use small scissors to trim the edges.
  
• Paint your frames – paint two coats and let dry in between. Use a detail brush to get into the small areas. To ensure fullest coverage, choose a multisurface paint. Make sure to paint over the back as well.
  
• Create/download images and print out to fit the frames, leaving a little bit extra around the edge.
  
• Glue the art to the backs of the frames.
  
• Cut your skewer down to size using your cutter. You can also use food picks or toothpicks.
  
• Attach your pick using hot glue or use washi tape for a less permanent option.
  

If you like these DIY food picks, check out these other simple party projects:

• Confetti Candle Holders
• Easy Cupcake Stand
• Glittery Paper Garland
• DIY Party Lanterns

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Hey party peopleeeeeee! How’s it going today? If you’re here, I’m assuming you’re planning for a celebration.

Well I’ve been known to throw quite a shindig in my time. I’m not a big partier to be honest. Here’s how I roll, personally: I don’t party it up very often, but when I do, I go ALL in!

I commit to food, outfits, decor, all of it. That happens whether I’m in attendance or I’m the hostess. Being the hostess means I’ll go that much further.

It might be crazy, but I just feel like because I don’t do it that often, I should go all out. So I have fun with it!

Anyhoo, that’s what this blog post is all about. It’s about going all out and making an impression at your next celebration. I’ve shared party crafts before and now I’m sharing another important collection: DIY party favors!

On this list are two things – 1) containers to fill with stuff and 2) projects that are the favors themselves. If you make any of the containers, here are some small items to shove in them:

• Small squishy toys
• Pop bubble or fidget toys
• Stickers
• Temporary tattoos
• Erasers
• Sticky hands
• Mini slime containers
• Bracelets and necklaces

There are a lot more too! I’d love to hear your suggestions in the comments.

Take a peek at this list of DIY favors and let me know what you think! There are ideas for every holiday and every type of celebration, so something will definitely fit your party. Happy crafting!

1

Glitter Mini Champagne Bottles

These mini champagne bottles make perfect favors for party, wedding, or New Years! Use this technique to glitter any alcohol bottles. It’s easy!

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2

Fabulous DIY Party Favors in Four Easy Steps

These simple and cute DIY party favors are so easy to make – and use a supply that you already have in your house: toilet paper rolls! You can customize with any paper you like, making these great for any occasion.

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3

ohhappyday.com

Personalized Buckets

There’s something so sweet about a personalized favor at a party. It goes without saying that the birthday kid feel special – but these make ALL the guests feel special too. You can customize these to any color or theme. Fill these cute little buckets with anything you’d like!

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4

Tiffany Hewlett

Unicorn Surprise Balls

Unicorns are magical, but fill them with fun little treats and gifts and you've got one spectacular surprise ball! These are perfect for birthday gifts, or would make darling party decorations to be given out as favors at the end of the celebration.

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5

handmadecharlotte.com

Sushi Surprise

Turn sweet treats and streamers into an adorable “sushi surprise” for a fun dessert or favor! These are easy to make using party streamers and cardboard.

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6

bestfriendsforfrosting.com

DIY Confetti Sticks

No matter what the theme is at your next bash, these colorful straws will make perfect party favors! Your guests will leave with sparkly reminders of all the fun they had. Or if you want these sticks all to yourself, set them up in a cute display anywhere in your house.

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7

ablackbirdsepiphany.co.uk

Miniature Pinatas

What's cuter than a regular pinata? A mini version! You can use these as pinatas to break apart, or place as favors on each plate, or even string up for a party garland. So many options!

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8

somethingturquoise.com

DIY Mason Jar Cocktail Gifts

So freaking cute – you just have to see them! Wrap up a mason jar drinking mug, soda and a mini bottle of alcohol for a darling DIY cocktail favor.

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9

www.handmadecharlotte.com

Cardboard Cake Slices

Making these recycled birthday party favors is a piece of cake! You're going to use cardboard, some colorful paint, and even pasta to make these.

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10

makeit-loveit.com

Sewn Party Thank Yous

Did you know that you can sew paper? It's actually quite easy! These are cut out of paper, stamped, and then sewn. SO cute.

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11

www.theconfettibar.com

DIY Confetti Shaker Bookmarks

These confetti bookmarks are super easy to make, and that makes them the perfect party favors! Stick them in gift bags along with other items . . . plus you can personalize with stickers.

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12

www.maisondepax.com

DIY Monogram Chalk “Slate”

These chalkboard letters make adorable party favors, teacher's gifts, or coloring slates for kids, and the step by step craft tutorial is super easy!

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13

icingdesignsonline.blogspot.com

DIY Confetti Window Treat Bags

A bag with a confetti, see-thru window reminds me of a birthday party snowglobe! This would be fun to do for any holiday or celebration.

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14

www.bakerella.com

Chocolate Chip Cookie Candy Buttons

Candy buttons were a huge hit when I was a kid! I love this chocolate chip candy version with downloadable templates and tags.

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15

ohsobeautifulpaper.com

DIY Iridescent Favor Bags

These DIY goodie bags for birthday parties and weddings were made with iridescent cellophane. Add personalized messages using a label maker!

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16

prettylifegirls.com

How to Make Perfect DIY Candy Kabobs

Learn how to make the perfect candy kabobs – perfect for adding color and personality to any party! You can use them for decorating and dessert, but most importantly they make great favors.

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17

eighteen25.com

You’re a Real Gem

These are gift tags, but they're perfect for attaching to a wide variety of items! I love the Ring Pop idea. These would be great for a bridal shower or wedding!

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18

www.livinglocurto.com

Candy Gumball Machine

Learn how to make a candy gumball machine craft for gifts, party favors, or a birthday party dessert table. Get supplies at Dollar Tree!

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19

studiodiy.com

DIY Confetti Cannon Makeover

If you want to go for some confetti cannons, you'll see how *not attractive* the packaging is – and want to revamp it! Learn how to do it with some wrapping paper and other supplies here.

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20

www.hwtm.com

Paint-Dipped Cacti

This is SUCH a fun way to make a cactus party favor! It's so cute I can hardly stand it. What I'm wondering is what other flowers or plants I can make with Kisses. What a great idea!

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21

ispydiy.com

Gold Glitter Fortune Cookies

Using a little food spray, you dye your fortune cookies for any celebration, event, or holiday! Add a bit of sugar and then bag them in cellophane. Perfect for weddings, baby showers, Chinese New Year, and more.

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22

hollyshelpings.com

Skittles Vodka Mini Bottles

This is a fun idea for an "adult" party! It's easy to infuse mini vodka bottles with flavor using delicious Skittles. Give as favors with other goodies or by themselves.

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23

abubblylife.com

DIY Unicorn Glitter Play Dough

You won't believe how easy homemade play dough is to make! This is a favor you can make for ANY type of kids' party or birthday. Slime would be fun in these mason jars as well.

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24

helloyummy.co

St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Coins & Rainbows

These colorful St. Patrick's Day favors with edible gold cookie coins and rainbows make the perfect party treat for kids! They're not just for St. Pat's though – you could use them any time during spring or for Pride.

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25

Iridescent Plant Pots

What's different about these? They are decorated on the outside and have fun confetti seeds in the middle! When your guests water these, they have no idea what's going to come up.

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26

somethingturquoise.com

Mini Glass Jars

Learn how to make these adorable DIY candy wedding favors in mini glass jars. They are so cute! These would be cute for baby showers or graduation parties too.

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27

fernandmaple.com

Paris Themed

Natalie shows you how to make a variety of Paris-themed party favors in this post, but my favorite is the bubbles with vinyl labels and mini picture charms. These would be awesome for baby showers or first birthdays!

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28

www.attagirlsays.com

Gardening-Themed Printable Bags

Print and make your own gardening themed party favor bags featuring artwork from vintage seed catalogs. This free collection 22 gorgeous spring floral designs!

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29

prettylifegirls.com

Mini Fruit Slice Pinatas

You're going to love these mini pinatas in the shape of sweet fruit! These cuties are super easy to make and are so fun to fill with candy, messages, or other treats.

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30

www.intimateweddings.com

Easy No-Sew DIY Favor Bags

These adorable DIY favor bags are a cinch to make and they’re perfect for brides or hostesses who don’t sew. These bags don’t require a sewing machine, or even a needle and thread.

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31

studiodiy.com

DIY Surprise Message Confetti Poppers

Make a classic confetti popper with a cute message inside! You can customize this for any holiday or occasion.

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32

ohhappyday.com

Gum Ball Ice Cream Cone Favors DIY

What could be better than an ice cream cone that doesn’t melt!? Brightly colored gumballs atop a tiny paper cone look just adorable. Display them in a bowl filled with – what else – sprinkles!

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33

kimmccrary.blogspot.com

Smarties Butterflies

Smarties make perfect butterfly favors with a little bit of paper – and kids will have fun decorating them! You could use this same idea to make some other creatures as well.

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34

karaspartyideas.com

Plastic Animal Candy Jars

Not sure exactly what to do for party favors? Put some goodies in mason jars with painted plastic animals and lids! What other items could you paint and put on the tops of jars?

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35

Steve Carrell

4th of July Rockets

Learn how to make 4th of July party favors out of recycled materials – and they’re shaped like rockets! Just add red, white, and blue candy.

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36

somethingturquoise.com

Jars O’ Sprinkles

These are by far the most adorable, DIY sprinkle party favor you will ever see! Learn how Jen made this custom sprinkle mixture and turned it into gifts.

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37

happyhappynester.com

DIY Succulent Favors

Make these easy and oh-so-cute mini succulent favors for a wedding, baby shower, or any party. Combine cacti and succulents. Bonus idea: make them as centerpieces too!

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38

Lace Mason Jars

You can add lace to jars with Mod Podge for home decor or party/wedding favors.

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39

soapdelinews.com

DIY Goldfish in a Bag Soap

This melt and pour soap tutorial for DIY goldfish in a bag soap makes super cute gift for kids, party favors, or crafts to make and sell.

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40

thecraftingchicks.com

Quick Coffee Filters

A lot of people always have coffee filters in their cabinet, but if you don't you can pick up a pack at Dollar Tree! That will give you quite a few goodie bags. These are very easy to make and perfect for any celebration.

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41

eighteen25.com

Simple Pumpkin Favor Bags

A fall celebration requires a pumpkin themed goodie bag! You don't have to go with classic orange though. You can use orange patterned bags and then add some bright green leaves.

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42

These Confetti Party Favors Glow in the Dark!

Halloween jars that glow in the dark make a perfect confetti party favors for a holiday celebration. Fill them with handmade confetti! You could use them for a spooky wedding too.

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43

somethingturquoise.com

DIY Mini Cake Stand Favors Filled With Treats

Get three unique ideas for how to make the most adorable treat favors inside darling mini cake stands! One sweet, one savory, and one candy. These are great for weddings or baby showers.

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44

diycandy.com

Mini Mummy Pinata for Kids Halloween Fun!

Use a toilet paper roll and some crepe paper to make the cutest Halloween pinata. This mummy piñata is great for party favors! You’ll love finding out what’s inside this toilet paper roll mummy.

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45

Halloween Candy Bar Wrappers

These Halloween candy bar wrappers are perfect for using during parties or for passing out to trick or treaters . . . and they’re FREE!

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46

onesimpleparty.com

Turkey Lollipops Craft

Most of the time the party favor at Thanksgiving is a full container of leftovers with a piece of pie! But if you want something for the kids, these little turkeys are super cute. You could adapt this idea to other celebrations too.

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47

somethingturquoise.com

Adorable Hot Chocolate Favors

If you've got a shindig during the holidays, this is a brilliant idea! Make some to-go favors out of hot chocolate. Add some marshmallows and sprinkles for the ultimate winter gift.

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48

www.craftymorning.com

Cookie Cutter Fudge Christmas Gifts

I'll never complain about edible favors. This is not only a small gift (the cookie cutter), but there is a delicious fudge within. Perfect for parties but also neighbor or coworker gifts.

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49

onecelebrationatatime.com

DIY Christmas Crackers with a Free Template

Making your own DIY crackers is a great way to add your own unique gifts to a celebration while also matching them to your theme. Christmas crackers are party favors that are filled with goodies, and these and Santa and reindeer themed!

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50

www.iheartartsncrafts.com

Rudolph Reindeer Candy Bars

Everyone loves a chocolate bar favor! These are turned into reindeer with the addition of peppermint sticks and googly eyes. But what other animals can you make out of chocolate bars? Give these alone or as part of a goodie bag.

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If you decide to forgo the store bought favors and make any from this list, I’d love for you to let me know in the comments! You should also check out these other posts:

DIY Cake Pop Stands • DIY Cake Stands • DIY Napkin Rings • How to Make a Crown • Gift Wrap Ideas

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