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DIY Birthday Party Decorations with Elementary Aged Kids

Create a fun ocean themed party with your child using just a few simple art supplies and build fun memories together.  Here’s how we created ours.
DIY Ocean Themed Birthday Party Decorations

It was Birthday Weekend at our house!  My oldest daughter turned 7!  Can’t believe she’ll be starting Second Grade next Monday.  It’s no secret that we love having birthday parties at our house and I’m always looking for fun way to involve the kids.  

How to Create Ocean Themed Animal Decorations



This year her party was an Ocean Theme.  I wanted to share with you a fun way to get your child involved with their birthday party.  Yes, you can go onto Etsy and pay quite a bit of money for coordinated party supplies, but I love parties with a kid’s touch that are made from the heart too.  

Our Little Mermaid

She created her own wall hangings from the party that were ocean themed.  We jumped onto the computer and found a few clip art images that we liked and then copied those ideas onto large pieces of paper using our new Infinity markers {Back to School Ideas here} .  The paper we used is leftover paper that we got from our local newspaper for free!   

DIY Ocean Themed Birthday Party Decorations

Using the Infinity Markers we sketched out our shapes and then she used Poster Paint to paint the pictures.  She chose to paint a Mermaid, Whale, Dolphin, Sea Turtle and fish.  Both my daughters worked on this project together which was fun to do for preparing for a sibling’s birthday too.  My daughter had so much fun preparing all week for her party and it really made it a memorable event for her and her friends that was budget friendly for me.  

DIY Ocean Themed Birthday Party Decorations including a Mermaid Craft Idea
 

Here’s a fun little Mermaid craft that we made at the birthday party with her friends.  We were inspired by transforming the concept of a clothespin doll into a mermaid by using colorful foam and Infinity Markers to add the details.  The girls then selected yard hair to glue on and some sequins to decorate ! Worked on to be super easy and fun, I love how different they each looked at the end of it!  

What are ways that you personalize your child’s birthday? 

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About Kim Vij

Early childhood teacher, author, speaker and mom of 3. Kim shares ways to make learning fun and parenting an adventure by sharing developmentally appropriate activities.

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Comments

  1. Kelly at Little Wonders' Days says

    August 12, 2013 at 11:22 am

    It looks like such a cute and fun party! Happy birthday to your girl.

    Reply
  2. Raising a Happy Child says

    August 14, 2013 at 9:48 pm

    Happy birthday to your crafty girl! She looks so happy and proud!

    Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    August 14, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    What a wonderful birthday! my daughter is also a mermaid fan. Thanks for featuring our Under the Sea world too!

    Reply
  4. albertteinsteinn1 says

    August 19, 2013 at 1:30 am

    Thank you for sharing valuable information

    Reply

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