DIY Bachelorette Party Board Game!!

This week I decided to do something special. One of my best friends, Lauren, recently got engaged, and I wanted to make something fun for her bachelorette party. Bachelorette Pursuit is a DIY board game created from scratch by yours truly. See below to find out how to make one of your own.

How It Works

The game is for 2+ players. The object of the game is to go around the entire board and up to the center (like trivial pursuit). Each player rolls the dice and moves their player that many spaces onto one of the circle pieces. Then they draw a card from the corresponding pile. Example: you land on the bride icon, and then you draw a blue bride card. Each card will have instructions on what to do.

Types of Cards

1. Bride cards: Mostly questions about the bride, some about the groom too.
2. TV/Film cards: TV and film trivia.
3. Drinking cards: Self explanatory.
4. Question mark cards: These are random cards. They might ask you to tell a story or they might ask you to perform a task.

Some of the cards allow you to skip up spaces, some cause you to move back spaces, and some have no effect on the game.

DOCUMENTS TO DOWNLOAD

• The DIY Instructions doc: Document shows you how to make the board game.
• The print doc: Includes the circle icons and the playing cards.
• Game Instructions doc: Contains the instructions for Bachelorette Pursuit

Download these three documents: DIY_instructionss and print and game_instructions. (click to download)

SUPPLIES

Most of the supplies you can buy from hobby lobby or you already have at home. If you are on a low budget you can be creative and use other supplies you have at home to make the game board.

   

INSTRUCTIONS

     

     

     

     

     

     

*Excuse the rushed instructions on how to make the game board. Studying for midterms has kept me busy! If you have ANY questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

5 Brilliant Ways to Use a Polaroid Camera at Your Oscars Party!!

Hello Oscar Party planners! Sunday is approaching fast, and it’s time to put the finishing touches on your shindig. Looking for something unique to entertain your guests? Here’s FIVE ways to use a polaroid camera at your Oscars party.

For me, Oscar Sunday is a a big day. I love the fashion, the comedy, and, of course, the very handsome men dressed in suits. Throwing a party is a great way to get your friends together and celebrate your love of film. The tricky part is keeping your quests entertained the whole time, especially during the red carpet and commercial breaks. I think using polaroid cameras are a great way to do this.

(1) OFFICIAL PRESS BADGE

Make official press badges by printing out templates and then gluing or taping on polaroid pictures of your guests. I think this is a cool way to make your friends feel special. It also serves as a name tag.

(2) PICTURE FRAME PARTY FAVOR

Have your guests take polaroids throughout the night. Then glue them to picture frames and give them out as party favors.

(3) PICTURE GAME CONTEST

Make a list of pictures you want your guests to take (ex. George Clooney smile, funny Tina Fey expression, etc.). During commercial breaks pick something off your list and see what pictures your friends came up with. You can also have people vote on who had the best picture. It’s a lot of fun and is sure to keep your guests happy.

(4) CAPTION GAME

You can also try a polaroid caption game. Have your friends take funny polaroid pictures. Then gather all of them, mix them up, and distribute them. Now have your guests write funny things under the pictures. See an example to the left. This is also a really fun game to play.

(5) SCRAPBOOK

Last, but not least, commemorate your Oscar party by making a scrapbook. Have your guests take polaroid pictures of themselves and others. Then they can add them to the scrapbook along with a special note. A scrapbook is a great way to remember the fun times at your party. TIP: add stickers and other decorations to make it more creative.

Have a fabulous Oscar Sunday!

Don’t forget to check back next week for more DIY inspiration from Creative Crafts by Callie!

–Callie

PICTURE CREDITS

• Top picture: http://cdn.agilitycms.com/polaroid/MediaGroupings/1039/ONESTEP-SX70-01.jpg and http://www.psdgraphics.com/file/blank-polaroid-frame.jpg
• Press badge: http://gallatinpsychotherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/smiling-woman-over-white.jpg
• Picture frame party favor: https://jeprimehiko.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/11.jpg and http://williamoconnor.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/laughing-friends-1.jpg
• Picture game contest: http://static.readwave.com/statics/cover/cdb6314574efdb24/original.jpg?6ec9, http://hollywoodsmilesfl.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/slider5.png, https://naturalmantra.files.wordpress.com/2014/11/smiling-man.jpg, http://barnesjewishblog.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/male-smiling.jpg?w=150, http://acceledent.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/Smiling-teen-w_braces.jpg, and http://www.comfortlife.ca/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/senior-man-smiling-298-x-298.jpg
• Caption game: http://facts.fm/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/0229.jpg, http://news.everest.edu/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/istock_000008233744xsmall.jpg, and http://cdn4.gurl.com/wp-content/gallery/nervous-about-new-relationship/two-girl-friends-laughing.jpg
• Scrapbook: http://www.rwbbraces.com/images/photos/newsletters.jpg

The Need A Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift?

Looking for something special to give your something special this Valentine’s Day? Why not try a coupon book? 

Choosing the right gift for your man can be challenging, especially on Val Day. I always make something for my boyfriend, so I thought I’d share what I’ve created this year. Trying to incorporate romance and men…not an easy task. The Coupon Book For Him does just that- a romantic design incorporated with things he will genuinely love. Keep reading to find out how to make one of your own!

Book includes 20 coupon pages

(1) title page (14) pre-made coupons, (10) blank coupons for creating a book from scratch 

Hobby Lobby and Michaels are great places for yarn and are reasonably priced.

You can also use string, ribbon, or anything else that will hold the book together.

STEP ONE: download the valday2015.doc, print the coupons, & then cut them out.

Click to download: Val Day 2015 Coupon Book_Instructions

Click to download: Val Day 2015 Coupon Book_printable coupons

STEP TWO: fill in the template with your own ideas or use the ones I have provided.

Tip: when creating your own ideas for coupons, make a list before you write them in the book. That way you don’t have to erase or re-print the document.

STEP THREE: make two hole punches (one at the top & one at the bottom). Next add yarn to tie the coupons together.

STEP FOUR: surprise your something special with something special 🙂

Thanks for taking the time to look at this post! Have any comments or questions? Let me know! Don’t forget to check back next week for another DIY project by

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