5 DIY Football Crafts to Make Your Child’s Party Even More Fun
A football-themed birthday party will never flop with young children, specifically if they are fond of the game. But, since it’s your child’s party, there’s no limit to taking it up a notch by adding fun, easy-to-make crafts. Isn’t letting children flourish their creativity before they hit the pitch a good idea?
Make it better while hosting children’s birthday parties in Bristol or Chippenham because not every child loves to go full Premier League from the get-go. Some might prefer a breather or just love crafting in between games. This blog provides some of those ideas.
What Can You Add to a Children’s Football-Themed Party to Make it Better?
No matter the way you are organising a party, these football-themed crafts are bound to add the touch of creative development that blends with the party energy. How? Read on to know that.
1. DIY Football Party Hats
Forget the generic paper hats from the party shop. Create your own football-themed headgear with just a few basic supplies. Start with plain party hats or cones made from cards. Let kids decorate them with football stickers, team colours, glitter pens, and even foam football shapes.
Want to get fancier? Add paper “goal nets” or make hats in the shape of footballs using black and white cut-outs. It’s a great icebreaker at the start of the party and gives every kid their own wearable party badge.
2. Football Player Puppets
This one’s a hit for younger kids. All you need are wooden craft sticks, paper cutouts of footballers, glue, and markers. Let the children design their own dream players, jersey number, hairstyle, boots, and the lot. They can draw themselves as football stars or invent a totally new team. Once dry, these puppets can be used for fun storytelling games or as table decorations during snack time. It’s imaginative and engaging and makes for a unique party souvenir.
3. Design Your Own Jersey Station
Most organisers of kids birthday parties in Chippenham or Bristol give out jerseys. If not, set up a simple station with plain paper or felt jersey cutouts, coloured markers, stickers, and glue-on letters. The goal? Let every child design their very own football shirt. You could even offer iron-on options if you’re using real fabric and have time to prep in advance.
For extra flair, string the finished jerseys across the room like bunting or use them to assign teams for games later in the day. It’s a personal touch that gets everyone involved, even the less sporty guests.
4. Paper Plate Football Masks
Take standard white paper plates and cut out eye holes. Hand them over to the kids with black pens, paint, or stickers, and let them create their own football-themed masks. Some might go full panda-football style; others may draw their favourite team’s badge. Add string or elastic, and boom, every child has a fun prop for party photos. It’s a perfect mix of silly and sporty.
5. Build a Mini Trophy
No football party is complete without some silverware. Give each child a paper cup, some foil, cardboard, and glitter glue. The challenge? Build your own “World Cup” trophy. Whether it’s tall and shiny or short and wobbly, every kid will love showing off their creation.
You can even hold a mini “trophy parade” at the end of the party, complete with music and applause. The trophies double as a keepsake that’ll remind them of their awesome day for weeks to come.
Here’s an additional idea to turn your space into a mini stadium for the party! Read the blog here.
Wrapping It Up
Adding crafts to kids birthday parties in Chippenham and Bristol is a great way to manage both high-energy fun with creative downtime. It lets the little hands stay busy while encouraging imagination, letting the kids have a personal piece from the party as a takeaway.
You can always book a party package from FSS Inflatable Parties or plan your own backyard birthday bash. No matter what, these DIY activities are bound to bring an extra layer of fun to the day. And them being easy enough to prep makes the experience better.
So, are you ready to blend creativity and football in one unforgettable party? Prepare some glue sticks and get the party started!