How to Decorate Tables at a Kid's Birthday Party
A decorated birthday table can help set the tone of the birthday party. The table should represent the birthday child as well as be festive. In addition, the birthday table should be functional so that your party guests can sit and eat. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Party guest list
- Tables and chairs
- Plastic or vinyl tablecloths
- Paper plates
- Plastic cups
- Plastic utensils
- Party hats
- Horn blowers
- Name tags
- Centerpieces
Instructions
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Create a birthday party guest list. Creating a guest list will help you choose how many tables, chairs and dining utensils you will need. Have the birthday child help you compile a list of friends he or she would like to invite to the birthday party.
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Select a theme or a color scheme for the birthday party. Knowing what colors to use or what theme to aim for will help you to choose the decorations. The party theme or colors could coincide with the birthday child's favorite television show, sports team, musician or extracurricular groups.
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Cover the tables with a plastic tablecloth that corresponds to the theme of the party. A plastic or vinyl tablecloth will help ease post-party cleaning and will not stain if food or drinks are spilled on it. You can find themed or festive tablecloths at local party supply stores or at department stores.
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Place paper plates, plastic cups and plastic utensils on the tables. Consider using decorated plastic cups that have lids and straws and can be used as party souvenirs. You can find decorated plastic cups at local party supply stores or online stores.
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Place party hats, horn blowers and name tags at each table setting. You can print out name tags using your computer and have the birthday child help with decorating the name tags.
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Place a centerpiece on each table. The centerpieces can represent the birthday child's age or the theme of the party. Consider creating centerpieces that offer a variety of souvenirs that guests can take home at the end of the party, such as a plastic bowl filled with stickers, small toys, colorful whistles, glow-in-the-dark necklaces and individually wrapped sweet treats.
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References
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