Slumber party fun

Excerpted from Perfect Kids' Parties: 12 Fantastic Theme Celebrations by Bruce Sterling and Karen Famini (Sterling Publishing, 2002).

Host a slumber party that isn't a snore. Delight your guests with these fun craft ideas! If you have room, prepare a separate table with a plastic tablecloth for your craft projects and supplies.

Creative kits
Check out the arts and crafts section of your favourite store. There are great kits available (e.g., friendship bracelets, picture making) that your guests will enjoy.

While you're there, pick up the supplies for our glamour bags, picture frames, personalized pillowcases, skidproof slipper socks and memory journals.

Glamour bags

Materials:
• black or brown lunch bags
• craft sticks or plastic spoons
• hole punch
• colourful ribbon
• star-shaped craft sponges
• gold or yellow tempera paint
• gold or white glitter
• paper plates
• water
• markers
• glamour bag party favours such as toiletries (eg., toothbrushes, shampoo samples, soap, lotion), nail polish, and hair accessories

Directions
1. Label each bag with guest's name.

2. Pour paint into paper plates. Add glitter and mix with a craft stick or plastic spoon.

3. Dampen sponges and wring out excess moisture.

4. Lay bags flat. Print stars on the bags by dipping sponges into the paint and pressing lightly on the bag.

5. When the paint dries, fold over the top of each bag and punch two holes through all layers. Pull the ends of the ribbon through the holes and tie a bow in front.

6. Allow time during the party for girls to dig into their bags and use the nail polish, hair accessories, and toiletries.