How-To

Bandanna Party

If you're planning a child's celebration, creating a theme from scratch can be as simple as selecting fun paper and rubber stamps. Bandanna and dot patterns create a festive and fun celebration that's perfect for children of all ages.
The Martha Stewart Show, May 2007

Party Favors How-To
1. Fold top of medium-size goody bag just below the lowest holes.

2. Using screw punch, punch through all layers at upper holes.

3. Fold a 6-by-6-inch square of paper into a triangle.

4. Wrap around filled bag and punch aligning holes.

5. Thread ribbon through holes from front to back, cross ends behind, and thread back to front.

Party Hats How-To
1. Cut a 12-by-12-inch paper into a circle, then in half.

2. Roll from one corner to form a cone.

3. Seal outside edge with double-sided tape.

4. With small-tip screw punch, punch holes on either side.

5. Insert knotted baker's twine through holes for ties.

Tassels How-To
1. Cut a deep fringe along one edge of a 2-by-3-inch piece of food tissue paper.

2. Roll up and tape at bottom, then insert into tip of hat.

Stamp How-To
1. Stamp number on paper.

2. Punch out with starburst craft punch.

3. Cut a slightly larger circle shape from contrasting paper.

4. Place foam dot between 2 circles and tape to hat.

Resources
Download more great bandana-theme party ideas, including a banner and cupcake toppers as well as wallet favors and cookie envelopes. The following Martha Stewart Crafts products can be found at Michaels:
Screw punch (M281000)
Crafting paper, bandanna/pegboard, $10.99 each
Food tissue-paper roll, $5.99
Ornamental stamp, $12.99
Stamp pad, $5.99
Stamp mount, $9.99
Craft knife, $12.99
Craft ruler, $24.99 for a 14 by 6 inch
12-by-12-inch cutting mat, $14.99
1-inch starburst craft punch, $9.99
Adhesive foam dots, $3.99
Double-sided tape, $4.99
Color border stickers, $3.99
Piped nylon ribbon, $2.99
Goody bags, $9.99 for 15 bags
Double sided tape, $4.99

Reviews (8)

  • Greenisgood2
    18 Jan, 2013

    If you want a very unique party favor.. kids are now growing a pet like plant called the TickleMe Plant that goes crazy when you Tickle its leaves.
    Watch
    TickleMe Plant

  • Steffy Watson
    13 Aug, 2012

    Thanks for sharing this step-by-step guide Martha.

  • Doggylover1
    7 Aug, 2012

    There's a video?

  • andrea_caro
    23 Apr, 2012

    thanks for this idea. I like it a lot! martha, do you have an app for my ipad with this?

  • Greenisgood2
    10 Nov, 2011

    search TickleMe Plant Party Favor if you want your kids to grow a real house plant that MovEs and closes its leaves when Tickled. http://www.ticklemeplant.com

  • princesskellycookie
    20 Mar, 2010

    I couldn't get it to work, either!

  • princesskellycookie
    20 Mar, 2010

    I couldn't get it to work, either!

  • kat_singer
    18 Feb, 2010

    The video with this doesn't seem to work.