How to Decorate Plastic Cups
If love is in the details, then a decorated plastic cup must be the big warm hug of party decor. Plastic cups can be decorated to reflect a specific party theme or season, or just to add a bit of whimsy to your gathering. They can even be given to guests as a party favor. Cup decorating is also a smart craft for kids. The supplies are inexpensive, so children can experiment with creative techniques without adults worrying about waste or breakage.
Instructions
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Place a plastic cup over a can or similar item to secure it while you work.
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Glue pom poms, beads, googly eyes, buttons, bits of ribbon, small pre-made bows or other light-weight decorative items onto the plastic cup with white craft glue. Apply a small amount of glue to the item and press it onto the cup. Hold the item in place until the glue becomes tacky enough to grip the decoration securely.
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Glue small bits of tissue onto the plastic cup to create a decoupage look. Tear tissue into randomly shaped pieces that measure no more than about 2 inches at their longest point. Dip a paint brush into white craft glue. Paint a small area of the cup with glue, apply the tissue and paint glue over the tissue. Repeat the process, overlapping pieces of tissue, until the cup is completely decorated.
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Apply stickers or adhesive-backed foam letters to the plastic cup. Remove the sticker or foam decoration from its sheet and press the sticky side onto the cup. Spell out names of party guests or sentiments such as "Happy Birthday."
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Tips & Warnings
Remember that someone is going to hold the decorated cup when you are finished. Avoid using bulky, sharp or easily-crushed items as decorations.
References
- Photo Credit stack of plastic cups image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.com
