Here are some fun kid’s party related links for you to check out this weekend.

Birthday Parties and Themes has a fun bingo game for the kids to play at your next birthday party.

Seasonal Kids Activities has a really cute idea for homemade Valentines 

Mommy Auctions has one of my favorite party activities- coloring on the floor. They don’t really color on the floor, and it’s a great way to get rid of that leftover wrapping paper.

Enjoy and have a great weekend!

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There have been some great Valentine’s Day party ideas posted over the last few days, here are a couple links to help you with your Valentine’s Day party planning.

Tangled Thread has some cute Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Cards which would be a great party activity, or great to make ahead for a Valentine’s day party.  They look soooo cute, and they just have simple running stitches. I think a child woud have fun helping to make these.

Printables for Kids has printable Valentines Day Activities, and an activity sheet you can download.

Seasonal Kid’s Activities has Rice Krispie Valentine treats, they look yummie! I think I may have to make a batch.

I hope these links will make your Valentine’s day planning a little easier.

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I like to make a new photo ornament with my son’s photo every year. Here’s one from a couple years ago. Just use a wooden cutout shape, a heart was used for this ornament. You can find these wooden cutouts at your local craft store, or cut out your own if you’re handy with the saw.

Glue a recent photo in the center, and surround the photo with buttons, glitter, or whatever you want. The outer edge of the ornament is finished with lace. Drill a small hole in the top to attach a string.

Start a new tradition in your family, and preserve those younger years. These simple ornaments also make gifts for grandparents.

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Here’s a great idea for a children’s Christmas party activity. Make salt dough ornaments. Here’s the recipe.

Ingredients

1/3 cup salt

1 Tablespoon of tempura paint (if you want a color to your ornament) or 1/4 cup cinnamon (if you want the natural look with a yummy scent)

1 3/4 cup flour

1/2 cup of water + 1 tablespoon if needed

To make the ornaments

Step 1. Combine all ingredients together in a medium size bowl. Mix well then knead by hand until smooth. If necessary add more water one tablespoon at a time.

Step 2. Pat or roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick. Then cut with your favorite cookie cutter shape.

Step 3. Use a toothpick to make a hole to string your ornament up for the tree.

Step 4. Arrange the ornaments on a baking sheet and bake at 225` for 30 minutes at a time. Check the ornaments every 30 minutes. When the ornament is no longer soft at its widest part the ornament is done.

Step 5. Decorate your ornament. You can paint them, or varnish them. You can also glue glitter, or gemstones to the ornament.

Step 6. Give your ornament as a gift, or hang it on your tree.

Salt dough ornaments are a great idea to make at a party. The children can each make one or two ornaments to give their parents as gifts. You can help them decorate and wrap the ornaments. Every parent cherishes a gift made from the heart by their own child, or grandchild.

Caution: These are not edible.

More children’s Christmas party planning ideas

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