How to Design Booth Signs for a Carnival Birthday
A carnival-themed birthday party can be as elaborate as desired. To keep costs low and to add a personal twist to a birthday party, you can make your own booth signs. Personalized booth signs will enhance the atmosphere and they help partygoers find their way around the carnival. Whether you make a ticket booth sign or a sign for a food-and-drink station, creating the signs can be a fun activity for the entire family. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Cardboard or chipboard sheets
- Measuring tape
- Scissors
- Wrapping paper
- Tape
- Markers
- Paint
- Construction paper
- Streamers
- Ribbons
- Balloons
Instructions
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Purchase large cardboard or white chipboard sheets from your local arts and craft store. Select medium-thin sheets that are strong but can easily be cut with scissors.
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Measure the length and height of the table against which you'll position the sign. Cut your cardboard or chipboard 4 inches longer than the width of the table. This will give you extra material to secure to the table. Keep the height of your sign approximately 2 inches smaller than the height of the table. You don't want it touching the ground, but you do want space for large letters.
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Cover the cardboard with bright-colored wrapping paper. Use single-colored wrapping paper or wrapping paper with a festive pattern. Secure the wrapping paper at the back of the sign with sticky tape. This step is optional if you're using the white side of a chipboard sheet.
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Write the name of the booth in the center of the sign with a thick, dark-colored marker. As an alternative, use paint or construction paper cutouts to make the letters.
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Decorate the area around the letters. Use ribbons, streamers and markers to enhance your sign.
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Attach balloons to the upper corners or your sign, and position it in front of the designated table to complete your carnival booth.
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Tips & Warnings
Instead of purchasing cardboard or chipboard sheets, cut out the walls of a large cardboard box.
Instead of creating standard square-shaped signs, you can make round, triangle or cloud-shaped signs.
To hold up your sign, attach it to one or more wooden stakes.
References
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