Sea-lightful Decorations:
Wave-y wall
Transform any room into a splashy seaside with a few rolls of wrapping paper, scissors, and double-sided tape. Simply cut a wave shape into the upper edge of the paper, layer on the wall, and secure in place with tape. It also makes a great backdrop for photos or (spoiler alert) the activity below.
Sea-lightful Decorations:Sea-themed table runners
Jellyfish Chandeliers
Materials
- Ziploc® brand bags
- uncooked rice
- cheesecloth
- scissors
- rubber bands
Directions
- 1 Turn a Ziploc® brand bag inside out, (this creates rounded corners) and fill it with uncooked rice.
- 2 Zip the bag shut and place it in the center of a cheesecloth rectangle (approximately 18” x 24”).
- 3 Use scissors to cut strips into the edges of the cheesecloth, creating a starburst. Pull the cheesecloth strips tightly together over the Ziploc® brand bag, and secure with a rubber band.
- 4 Turn the bag over and separate the cheesecloth strips (now tentacles) with your fingertips to see the completed jellyfish!
- 5 To suspend the jellyfish, create a cross with two long strips of cheesecloth, and make a hole at their intersection. Insert the jellyfish tentacles through the hole, and pull the long strips over the edges of the Ziploc® brand bag, forming a cradle that can be easily tied and suspended to the ceiling or a light fixture.
SANDwich Snacks:
Swimmy Sammys
Bring your “seafood” to life by using classic metal cookie cutters to create under-the-sea themed sandwiches ahead of time (cookie cutters work on all kinds of sandwiches so it’s sure to fit most tastes). Then wrap them in Ziploc® brand bags, handwrite each child’s name on their respective bag and set at each place setting. The easy open tabs make it easy for little hands to get to their snacks, and the name helps with reading. Boom—you’ve got a learning-party-ready table.
SANDwich Snacks:Activities for Guppies:
Fishy Stamps
Remember that wave wall you put up? It’s time to decorate it with fish! No fancy stamps are needed—simply cut dish sponges into fish and sea life shapes. Set them out with a few washable paint colors and invite each kid to stamp the wall and write their name, too. They'll have a blast, and the birthday boy or girl will enjoy their artist-autographed artwork long after the tide has gone out and the party is over. Bonus: you can rinse the sponges clean and use them as bath toys. Activities for Guppies:Ocean in a bag party favor
Materials
- Blue Hair Gel
- Sequins
- Underwater animal figurines
- Quart size Ziploc® brand bag
Directions
- 1 To make this interactive party favor, simply squeeze approximately ¾ cup of classic blue hair gel into a Ziploc® brand bag.
- 2 Insert sequins and a selection of plastic underwater animal figurines, zip the bag, and have little ones use their hands to manipulate their ocean scenes.
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