How to Choose the Right Craft Activity for Your Party
Planning a birthday party is exciting, but if you really want to wow your little guests and create lasting memories, adding a hands-on craft activity is the way to go. Crafts aren’t just fun; they’re also fantastic conversation starters (for shyer kids) and give everyone something to take home.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly how to choose the perfect craft for your party, so your event feels creative, interactive, and totally unforgettable.
1. Know Your Guests
The first step in choosing a party craft is thinking about who will be there. Are you planning for energetic 5-year-olds or chatty teenagers?
For kids: Choose simple, colorful crafts like figurine and canvas painting
For teens: Go for trend-based crafts like bracelet making or custom tote bag painting.
Pro tip: Think about skill level and patience. You don’t want something too tricky for little hands or too “kiddish” to older teens
2. Match the Craft to Your Party Theme
Your craft station should complement your party theme for a seamless look and feel.
Princess party: Paint pink princess designs on canvas
Garden picnic: Make matching flower beaded bracelets
Under the Sea: Paint seashells or ocean themed designs on tote bags
Themed crafts don’t just look great, they also make your party photo-worthy and memorable! Parents of your little guests will love snapping photos of their creations.
3. Consider the Time & Space You Have
Craft activities should fit within your party schedule without stressing anyone out, including both parents and your little guests.
If your event is short (e.g., 2 hours or below), pick quick crafts like beading
For longer parties, you can go for crafts that need more time and effort like painting
Also, make sure you have enough table space and seating for guests to work comfortably. If your venue is outdoors, remember to factor in wind and weather: paper crafts and glitter may not be your best friend on a breezy day.
4. Plan for All Guests to Join In
Make sure your craft is inclusive and adaptable, especially if your party is across a large age range. Some guests might have different skill levels, abilities, or preferences. You can prepare simpler versions of the same craft or offer a choice of designs so everyone feels comfortable participating.
Final Thoughts: Making Your Craft Party Unforgettable
Let’s be real: planning a party is a LOT of work. From the guest list to the food to the decorations, you’ve already got enough on your plate. Coming up with the perfect craft activity to entertain your child’s guests? That’s just one more thing to juggle.
That’s where we come in. At Side Quest, we take care of everything craft-related: from sourcing beautiful materials to setting up a seamless, stress-free hosted craft experience that matches your theme perfectly. With our friendly team guiding the fun, we’ll make sure it’s creative and engaging.
All you have to do? Show up, enjoy your party, and watch your guests light up as they make something they’ll treasure.
📩 Contact us today and let us bring the creativity, color, and unforgettable moments while you get to actually relax and enjoy your own event!