All of the prizes will be displayed in front of a fun "prize booth" backdrop that I created from a dollar store tri-fold and red duct tape. It was a simple DIY project, but I think it will have a big impact. A good backdrop really sets the stage and adds a bit of "polish".
One of the prizes I am really excited about are the pom pom poppers I made from pool noodles, balloons and duct tape. I was able to make a bunch (inexpensively), and I am sure the kids will have a lot of fun with them. You can find the full tutorial for pom pom poppers here.
Of course, I also have a bunch of dollar store goodies. My boys had fun picking out their favorite little treats.
One of the more unique prizes that will be available to be won are these LEGO crayons that I crafted from old, broken crayons. I love how bright and colorful they are, and my boys love LEGO! You can find the full tutorial for recycling crayons here.
Another way to get a lot of prizes without breaking the bank is to buy in bulk and divide up the contents. I bought a large box of sidewalk chalk, and I bagged it up in groups of two. Now I have a bunch of fun prizes for the kids to win.
It's also fun to try new ways to present prizes. I created a fun "prize punch" (from dollar store supplies) for hockey cards. You can find the full tutorial for this carnival prize punch here. I have been making these prize punches for years, and they are always a highlight of my boys' parties.
Finally, a party isn't a party without some sweet treats, and these little containers of candy make perfect prizes. I purchased big bags of candy, and then I packaged them in little condiment containers. Cute, right? With these little containers, a few bags of candy can be turned into a large number of treats.
I can't wait for all our little party guests to win some of these carnival prizes. I wonder which prizes will be the biggest hits. Do you have a favorite?
♥
Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)
PS (Here is the link to all the other DIY carnival party details.)
Looks great! I'm sure they will love it. Where did you find the little cups & covers for the candy?
ReplyDeleteI found them at the grocery store... but I am sure a restaurant supply store would have them too.
DeleteHow did you get the crayons in the shape of legos?
ReplyDeleteI bought LEGO molds, and used this method:http://eastcoastmommyblog.blogspot.ca/2016/01/crayon-valentines-with-free-printable.html
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ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing all your ideas. I look forward to my own twist that I will do in December (I'm planning early). I was curious in regards to the games and prizes did the children play multiple times to collect more tickets or did you limit how many chances at each game. I am wondering how many prizes (even if small prizes) I need to have on hand. Thank you,
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You can find out how I ran my games here: http://eastcoastmommyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/carnival-games-and-activities.html
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You can find out how I ran my games here: http://eastcoastmommyblog.blogspot.ca/2015/07/carnival-games-and-activities.html
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Did you do anything special to get the lego dots to come out? Mine didn't all come out. Did you spray with pam or anything?
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