Birthday parties can be a lot of work, especially if you are doing one at home. That’s why you should pick the games that will keep everyone entertained without burning a hole in your pocketbook or stress you out. Here’s 20 birthday party games for kids that are guaranteed to be a hit!

I love throwing birthday parties for my five kids. And I have thrown a lot of parties. Through trial and error, I have figured out which games work and which games everyone loves. So, here’s a list of birthday party games for kids that are guaranteed to be a hit, no matter what the age. You can also check out my birthday party game idea list.

#1: Indoor treasure hunt

Okay, I designed this super simple indoor birthday treasure hunt that works in basically any home. Kids just love finding the clues and every single person gets a prize at the end. However, my recommendation would be to make sure everyone gets a turn to find a clue. That way, the fastest and most aggressive child doesn’t find all the clues before everyone else.

#2: Saran wrap ball

If you’ve never done a saran wrap ball, they are super fun. You just wrap a bunch of presents in Saran wrap and then let the kids take turns unwrapping it. Each kid gets a turn until they uncover a present. Then, you can put a big prize in the middle.

#3: Pinata

I have a complicated relationship with pinatas. Kids love them. But adults–like myself–don’t love the chaos and potential harm a stick swinging in the air might cause. However, I always end up doing a pinata because they are just so much fun. They are the classic birthday party game for a reason. Here’s how to make your own pinata for only $5.

#4: Giant bubbles

If you’ve never done giant bubbles before, they are a definite hit. This is however, an outdoor game, so keep that in mind. All you need to do is make a simple bubble solution and bubble wands. My recommendation is to only allow adults to make the bubbles and let the kids run around and pop them. If you let the kids do it, you’ll be untangling bubble wands the WHOLE time.

#5 Riddle Balloon Game

Kids love riddles and they love popping balloons. So, this game is perfect. Kids are given two balloons (with a riddle or an answer inside) each and a pin. Then, they pop their balloons and work together to match up the riddles with the answers that were inside the balloons.

#6: Musical hats

This is a fun twist on the classic musical chairs game, but instead of chairs, you use hats! We’ve played this game at birthdays, classroom parties and just for fun. You can have prizes for the winners. If you need some hats, here’s a pack of 12 hats on Amazon.

#7: Pass the parcel game

This game has been around forever but because more popular after it was played on the TV show Bluey. While music is playing, players sit in a circle and pass around a present that is wrapped in multiple layers of wrapping paper. When the music stops, the person who is holding the present gets to unwrap the first layer of wrapping paper. Continue passing and unwrapping layer by layer. Whoever unwraps the last layer gets to keep the present. You can have a small treat for everyone else for participating.

#8: Kim’s game (memory game)

The game has been around for years and this is a great “quiet” game that requires a bit of concentration and focus. Basically, you place a bunch of small items on a tray and allow the group one minute to look at it. Then, you take the tray away and give the kids two minutes to write down as many items as they can remember. Whoever remembers the most, wins!

#9: Pin the Tail on the Donkey

This is a classic birthday party game. But you don’t have to stick with a donkey, you can also play pin the _____ on the _____ games listed below:

• Mustache on Mario
• Crown on the Princess
• Tail on the Dinosaur
• Hat on the Cat

#10: Limbo

Kids are particularly good at this island-themed party game. Just have two adults hold a broomstick and crank up some music. Watch as kids take turns trying to pass under the stick without falling or touching the stick. You can also buy a cute inflatable limbo set online that won’t set you back too much.

#11: Zombie tag and other tag variations

Zombie tag (plus tons of other variations of tag) is a great way to get kids’ energy out during a birthday party. Plus, they really like it. In this game, a couple of students will start as the zombies – these are the “it” kids. They must move like zombies (no bending legs or arms) trying to tag other players. When another player is tagged, they also become a zombie.

#12: Capture the flag

My son did a Capture the Flag birthday party when he turned 10 years old and it was a blast! We went to a wooded park near our home and set up boundaries with balloons and divided into teams. After I explained the rules, they took off. Everyone had so much fun.

#13: Marshmallow gun war

This game makes kind of a giant mess, but it would work great for a backyard water party. Plus, the kids absolutely LOVE it. Just give each kid a mini marshmallow gun and their own small bag of miniature marshmallows. Then divide into teams and have a marshmallow war!

#14: Minute to Win It games

These games never get old. And usually with a few supplies, you can involve the entire group and have loads of fun. Here’s some fun Minute to Win It game ideas to get you started.

#15: Photo Scavenger Hunt

Gather into two teams at a mall or grocery store and work as a team to take pictures of all of the items listed on a photo scavenger template. The first team to find all of the items wins! This is a fun game because everyone can get involved and it doesn’t take a lot of work.

#16: Water balloon games

If it is nice weather outside when you are hosting your birthday party, there are TONS of fun water balloon games that you can play. Here’s a list of 25 water balloon games to get you started.

#17: Candy Bar Game

This game is so much fun and the kids are highly motivated to play because they get a candy bar. Places a tray of candy bars in the middle of the table. Then, take turns rolling a die. Whoever rolls a one or a six, they get to pick a candy bar. Continue until all of the candy bars are gone. Players can also steal candy bars from other players. It’s super fun!

#18: Donut on a string

Traditionally, this is a popular game during Halloween season. But it is so much fun that I say, “Why not birthdays too?” It’s super simple too. Just tie a bunch of donuts to a string and see which player can eat the entire donut first without using their hands.

#19: Food fight

Gather all the players on chairs in a circle facing each other. Place a shower cap on everyone’s head and top each head with shaving cream. Then, give each kid a bowl of popcorn and let the popcorn fly. A tarp underneath their chairs is also very helpful for quick clean up.

#20: Glow in the dark balloon stomp

Crack a glow stick and place it in a filled balloon. Tie a balloon to each player’s ankle. Then turn off the lights and let every loose. The goal is to stomp and pop the balloons of the other players. The last player with a balloon still remaining is the winner.

I hope you like all of the birthday party games for kids and that they will help during your next birthday party. If you have any other fun games, let me know in the comments below. Thanks!

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Birthday parties can be complicated and stressful. But they don’t have to be. With a little bit of planning and self-control, your child can have a super memorable party while keeping your sanity at the same time. Here’s some tips to help you out.

I love throwing a good birthday party for each of my kids. They are only little for so long and I like to take advantage of each year. However, it is possible to go overboard. There’s a fine balance. That’s why over the years of throwing party after party, I’ve set my own parameters so that I’m happy and my kid is happy. Check it out.

Tip #1: Set a budget

I usually tell my kids that I am not going to spend more than $100 on their birthday party. That way, when my child asks if they can take their 10 friends to Disneyland, they already know the answer. No. If $100 sounds cheap, then set a different budget. But whatever your limit is, stick to it.

Tip #2: DIY the birthday cake

Custom cakes are sooooo expensive nowadays. You can spend $100 alone just on the cake. Instead, spend $5 on cake mix and store-bought frosting and call it good. The kids honestly don’t even care. You can also drop by your local bakery right before closing time and buy a bunch of half-off donuts and make a donut cake.

Tip #3: Request no gifts

This one sounds crazy, I know. But my son recently went to a birthday party and they requested bring a can of food for the local food pantry instead of a gift. It helps your child be less greedy and focus more on just having fun.

Tip #4: Recruit help from other parents

Nothing is more stressful than trying to host a birthday party with 10 wild 8-year-olds all by yourself. Try asking one of the moms or a friend to help you out during the party. More than likely, I’m sure they’ll say yes.

Tip #5: Send e-invites

There is no reason that you need to print a bunch of birthday invitations and hand- deliver them to all of your kids’ friends. It’s just a lot of extra work. Instead, hop on Etsy and spend $5 to customize and text your invite to all of your guests.

Tip #6: Buy your party decorations used

People sell used birthday party decorations on Facebook Marketplace all the time. That’s because they spent a fortune buying them even though they know they are never going to use them again. My son wanted a Mario birthday party and I bought an entire box of decorations on Facebook for $20. It saved me so much money.

Tip #7: Limit the guest list

Sometimes, birthday parties are so stressful because there are so many flipping kids! Instead, tell you child that they can invite two of their very best friends. With a smaller group, they can do something a little bit more expensive and it’s way less stress on your part. My son invited two of his friends to an art studio and all of them got to have a personalized painting session. They loved it.

Tip #8: Choose an all-inclusive birthday venue

If money’s not an issue, this is a really great option. Whether it’s a bounce house, museum, local pool or arcade, there are so many places that host birthday parties. All you have to do is show up and they take care of everything. Now, if that’s not stress-free, I don’t know what is.

Tip #9: Host “friend” parties every other year

I have a lot of friends who tell their kids that they can only have a big party with their friends every other year. During the off years, they get to go out to dinner and spend time together doing something fun as a family. This works for a lot of people. But, I still like to throw a party for my kids every year, ha ha.

Tip #10: Try a birthday scavenger hunt

Every kid loves a good scavenger hunt and it’s a fun game for any birthday party. They are pretty simple to set up and everyone gets a prize at the end. If it’s cold outside, you can do an indoor scavenger hunt. Or, if you want to be really adventurous, you can do a traveling scavenger hunt.

Tip #11: Make your kids help

There is no reason why mom needs to do all of the work. Have your child help decorate, make the cake, shop for supplies and definitely clean up after that party is over. It will help them appreciate all the work that goes into planning a fun birthday party.

Tip #12: Give experiences instead of gifts

Instead of buying your kids some random toy they will forget about a week later, give them experience birthday coupons. You can give them a lunch date with mom or 30 minutes of free screen time. The possibilities are limitless and you’ll be surprised how much they like it.

Tip #13: Say no to the piñata

Kids love piñatas but they are the worst! The kids go crazy and without fail, someone always get hit really hard with the stick. It is seriously chaos and honestly the kids don’t need more candy. I started saying no to piñatas several years ago and our birthday parties have been way less stressful.

Tip #14: Skip the goody bags

Goody bags at birthday parties are pretty much an unnecessary expense. The kids are completely happy playing games, eating ice cream and having fun with their friends. If you do want to give something away at the end of the party, try handing out a simple toy light a glow stick or a squirt gun with a thank you note on it.

Tip #15: Keep it to an hour

Yep, you heard me. One hour is plenty of time to host a simple birthday party in your home. Whenever I try to host a party for longer than an hour, I find myself trying to entertain a house full of kids for the last half hour. Short and sweet, that’s my motto.

What other tips do you have to keep your birthday parties simple and stress-free? Let me know in the comments below.

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Whether it’s family time or a party with friends, an outdoor movie night is a fun way to enjoy the good weather and spend time together with those you love. So, I have some great ideas to make this a fun night without breaking the bank. Check it out!

So, my kids were asking to have an outdoor movie all summer long. As the end of the summer approached, it was the perfect time of year and I was able to get myself organized and pull this fun party together. Through the process, I figured out some easy ways to make this movie night cheap, memorable and lots of fun. Check it out!

Gather your outdoor movie night equipment

One of the reasons that I hadn’t done an outdoor movie before was that I didn’t have all of the expensive equipment. But I sent out a message to our neighborhood GroupMe and my friend happened to already have a projector, speaker and screen. She was happy to let me borrow it. You just want to make sure that the speaker is loud enough or else no one will be able to hear the movie. Make sure the projector can connect to your laptop, phone or DVD player.

However, if you don’t someone to borrow the equipment from, here’s a list of fairly affordable outdoor movie supplies you can buy on Amazon:

• Movie projector and outdoor projector screen
• Speaker
• Power station (or extension cords to connect to the house)

Prep your movie snacks

It wouldn’t be an outdoor movie without some popcorn and snacks. I didn’t want to go overboard and spend too much movie on snacks. So I tried to keep it simple. Instead of buying everything, I told everyone that I invited to bring a snack to share.

For my part, I kept it really simple and provided the popcorn in cute little popcorn bags and Koolaid. I just bought a giant bag of movie popcorn at the store and like four packets of cherry Koolaid.

Set everything up in advance

Whenever you’re working with electronics, you’ll want to give yourself plenty of time to set up. Make sure everything is working properly so you’re not scrambling as people arrive. It took at least a half hour to set up the projector and screen. We couldn’t find the right cord so that took a little bit. Overall however, the prep for this movie night wasn’t as difficult as I thought it would be.

Other outdoor movie night tips and trips

Make sure you tell everyone who’s coming to bring a blanket and a camping chair. Since we did out outdoor movie on our driveway, it was definitely more comfortable to have a camping chair.

• Camping chair and blanket: Tell everyone who is coming to bring their own own chairs (specifically lawn chairs or camping chairs) and a blanket, especially if you are doing it on your driveway. We also had some extra camping chairs set up for those who forgot.
• Invitations: Keep it simple and send a text out to everyone instead of printing invitations
• Power station: Instead of dealing with long extension cords to connect to our house, we used my husband’s power station. It worked perfectly and clean up was a cinch.
• Weather: Keep an eye on the weather and have a backup plan in case it looks like it might rain. On cool nights, tell everyone to bring a jacket and bug spray.
• Start and end time: It’s tempting to invite everyone over too early, but make sure it’s actually dark before you start or you can’t see the movie. And remind parents that it will be getting over late. We started our movie around 8:45 p.m. and finished around 10:30 p.m.
• Pre-movie activities: If you want to invite friends over earlier, you can have a fire pit with s’mores, nine square and cornhole.
• Movie choice: If there are kids attending, make sure you pick a kid-friendly show like Finding Nemo or Garfield. New releases are also a good choice.
• Final touches: Try hanging some outdoor string lights and buying some glow sticks to hand out to everyone.

Here’s a quick video of how our movie night turned out. Our kids loved it and they said that want to do it every year. We had a ton of fun.

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If a birthday ice cream cake sounds intimidating, then you need to try this recipe. It’s so easy to make and super delicious. It is definitely a crown pleaser and you don’t have to be good at baking either. Take a look!

Full disclosure, I’m not a great baker. I just can’t seem to replicate those perfect cakes that people make on social media. So, this blog post is for all the average bakers who just want to make a decent ice cream cake without all the fancy schmancy stuff. You know what I’m talking about. Let’s get started!

Gather your birthday ice cream cake ingredients

Alright, the ingredient list for this decadent masterpiece is pretty simple. So simple, it might make you shed tears of joy. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Boxed cake mix (plus all the ingredients to make the cake)
• Magic Shell Chocolate Fudge
• Package of Oreos (not double stuffed)
• Quart of ice cream (whatever flavor you want)
• Powdered sugar
• Heavy whipping cream
• Frosting, decorating gel and food coloring
• Two 8″ or 9″ cake pans

Step #1: Ice cream layer

Line a 9″ or 8″ cake pan with saran wrap. Then, scoop chunks of the ice cream into the cake pan. You can leave the ice cream on the counter for 20 minutes so it softens a little bit. Or you can cut the ice cream into chunks and place it in the pan.

Smooth out the ice cream so it evenly fill the entire cake pan. Fold the excess plastic wrap over the top of the ice cream and place the cake pan in the freezer for at least an hour to harden.

Step #2: Cake layer

Prepare your boxed cake mix according to the directions on the package. Then, pour half of the cake mix into the cake pan and cook according to the directions on the cake mix package. You can cook the other half of the cake mixture in a different pan and give it to the birthday boy or girl to decorate themselves. My son loved that he had his own personal cake to decorate. Once the cake is done, allow it to cool completely.

Step #3: Crunchy Oreo layer

This layer is the best part of the entire cake–besides the ice cream of course. Roughly chop about 20-ish Oreos (or the entire package if you are feeling crazy) and mix it with the entire bottle of Magic Shell in a bowl. When the Magic Shell and Oreo mixture touch the ice cream, it will harden, making a deliciously crunchy layer.

Step #4: Assemble your ice cream cake

Place the boxed cake in the middle of a cake stand. Then, spread the crunchy Oreo layer over the top. Make sure you get right to the edges and smooth it out as best you can. Finally, remove the ice cream layer from the plastic wrap and the cake pan and place it on top as the final layer. Then, frost the cake with whipped cream frosting.

To make the whipped cream frosting, mix two cups of powdered sugar with one pint of whipping cream until it is very stiff. You can also frost the cake with pre-made frosting from the store. Whatever you prefer. Then, just decorate you cake with whatever other decoration you want. Place the cake back in the freezer until you’re ready to eat!

I put a bunch of Oreos on the top of the cake and it looked really cute. Although, it was kind of lop-sided and not frosted perfectly, my son didn’t care. Plus, it was seriously so yummy. Hopefully you have better frosting skills than me, but even if you don’t, you’re going to love this recipe. My other son even asked me to make it for his birthday too! Win!

I hope you like this recipe as much as I did. Click the link below if you want to print this recipe and use it for years to come, ha ha!

What other fun ideas do you have when celebrating your kids’ birthdays? Let me know in the comments below.

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If you’ve never thrown a Cupcake Wars party, don’t be intimidated. It’s super easy and loads of fun for everyone involved. Plus, it doesn’t take a whole lot of planning. It’s as easy and 1-2-3! Check it out!

So we decided to do Cupcake Wars with our youth group from my church. We had a group of about 30 kids ages 12-13. It was important to keep it simple enough and yet challenging enough to engage everyone attending. We were pleasantly surprised at how much fun everybody had. Here’s what you’ll need to do:

Step #1: Decide a theme and buy toppings

The sky is the limit as far as themes go. But since we had our party in September, we thought we would do a holiday theme. We focused on three holidays: Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Each group would decorate their cupcakes according to the holiday that they were assigned. Here’s some other theme ideas:

• Superheros
• Sports
• Animals
• Colors
• Food
• Seasons

The good thing is, regardless of the time of year, you can find whatever toppings you want or need on Amazon. Here’s a few supplies you’ll need to decorate your cupcakes:

• Frosting bulb kit
• Cupcake liners
• White serving platters
• Disposable tablecloths
• Colored sugar sprinkles
• Toothpicks
• Skewers

Basically we just bought a whole bunch of different candies and treats that we thought would go well on top of a cupcake. It was pretty easy.

Step #2: Set up your Cupcake Wars party

You’ll want to have a separate table for each group that will be decorating cupcakes. If you have a small group, you can do individual competitions instead of group ones. We had a table with all the decorations and a table for gathering and decorating. So we actually had six tables. But you can do it however you want.

If you’re able, you can decorate each table with items that relate to the theme for each group. We threw on a few Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations and it turned out so cute.

Step #3: Let the wars begin

Divide all of the participants into three groups and have them stand by their table. Explain the rules to everyone before you begin. We told everyone that they would be judged on three criteria:

• Creativity
• Presentation
• Teamwork

These rules allow everyone to participate in order to complete the challenge with a decent finished project. Some of the groups worked better together than others. But, regardless, everyone had tons of fun. I also told everyone to be respectful of the toppings and not be wasteful.

We gave them about 30 minutes to make their creations. You can give them a five minute warning when it’s almost over. Overall, all of the cupcake displays turned out awesome. I was super impressed. The adults choose the winners together and the winning group got candy bars as prizes.

What other ideas do you have for fun parties with teenagers? Leave your comments below

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This birthday treasure hunt is the perfect activity for any child’s special day. And even a little toddler can join in on the fun since each clue has pictures instead of words. So, what are you waiting for? Print your copy right now!

I wanted to do a birthday treasure hunt for my four-year-old’s birthday that was easy and simple. Instead of writing clever clues, I put images of basic household objects that were easy to recognize. He LOVED it! He didn’t need help from any of us. It was definitely the highlight of the day. Here’s how you can do it at your next birthday celebration.

Print and cut your Birthday Treasure Hunt

This treasure hunt only has five pages that you need to print out. Download the PDF below and send it to your local printer or print them at home.

Click on the link at the end of this blog post to download your treasure hunt.

Then just cut then clue pages in half. You’ll have eight total clues and then a treasure hunt title page to display on the table.

Hide your clues

I purposely made these clues simple so that they would work in most any household. Plus, it’s easy for your child to find them as well. So, just hide the clues in order according to the image on each clue. Listed below are the locations where you will hide your clues:

• #1: Kitchen table
• #2: Bathroom
• #3: Washing machine
• #4: Television
• #5: Couch
• #6: Fridge
• #7: Microwave
• #8: Car

Start your treasure hunt

Before you begin the birthday treasure hunt, make sure you tell all the kids participating that the birthday boy or girl is the one who collects the clues. Sometimes kids get so excited and they plow over all the other kids to find the clue.

Then, hand out the first clue and watch the fun unfold. My kids were running around the house and loving every minute of it. My little four-year-old LOVED all of the attention. The last clue leads everyone to the car. Inside I hid my son’s birthday presents and a bag a goodies for the rest of the kids.

For our birthday grab bags at the end, I bought some glow sticks, Squeeze its fruit drinks and candy. Kids also love Wiki Stix, fidget toys, temporary tattoos and Squishies. The sky is the limit.

Spice up your party with extras

Aside from the birthday treasure hunt, you can add some of the following decorations to finish off your birthday celebration:

• Birthday Banner Balloon Set
• Shark Cake Toppers
• Birthday invitations
• Plates and napkins
• Birthday tablecloth
• Hat-making activity kit
• Party blowers

Download your treasure hunt

Click on the link below to purchase and download your birthday treasure hunt.

Birthday Treasure Hunt Printable

Hopefully this gives you some great ideas for your next birthday party extravaganza. What other ideas do you have for birthday parties for your kids? Leave your comments below.

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Throwing a capture the flag birthday party is a super affordable and fun way to celebrate your child’s birthday. Plus, I have all the free printables that you can download instantly. Check it out!

My son was set on having a capture the flag party for his 10th birthday. Although I was a little apprehensive about the logistics, it ended up being such a fun and memorable birthday party. Here’s how you can throw one too.

Determine the Capture the Flag location

This is probably the most important part of your Capture the Flag birthday party. You’ll want to find a play area, preferably a wooded park nearby that has lots of places for kids to run and hide. My son had his party at a nearby pond with lots of paved pathways and trees everywhere. It was perfect.

Print your birthday party invitations

I designed this cute and FREE printable birthday party invitation. You just have to download the PDF, print it off and fill in the blanks. It comes with four to a page. Download the file below. I offer this printable for FREE to all visitors of my blog, but if you’d like to show your support, feel free to buy me a taco .

Click here for your FREE Capture the Flag PDF

Prep your supplies

The best part about this type of birthday party is that it doesn’t require very many supplies. This is what you’ll need:

• Two flags (different colors)
• Two different sets of cloth strips (one for each player)
• Balloons (to indicate boundaries)
• Map of the playing field
• Whistle

You can even buy a capture the flag game online if you want to bypass buying all of the supplies above. I made my cloth strips from some old pillow cases and that did the trick.

Print rules and coupons

Although the rules are pretty self- explanatory, it’s helpful to have them all written down in one place. Especially when you’re trying to talk over about twenty 10-year-olds, ha ha! You can download the rules below.

Click here for your FREE Capture the Flag rules

I also wanted to make it fun for the kids by hiding coupons throughout the playing field. Some of the coupons could be redeemed for a prize at the end and the other coupons allowed some players to get out of jail immediately if they are tagged. The kids really liked this. Almost all of them got a prize. Download and print the coupons below. I offer this printable for FREE to all visitors of my blog, but if you’d like to show your support, feel free to buy me a taco .

Click here for your Capture the Flag coupons

Setup the playing field and have fun!

I went a little bit early and hung balloons along the center of the playing field so the kids knew where the base line was. We also hid the coupons all over the field as well. It was like a simple obstacle course. You’ll also want to utilize your whistle because it’s really hard to yell over a bunch of screaming kids. The first team to steal the flag from the opposite team and bring it back to their own territory wins.

This was the best party. All of the kids had a great time. In total, we had 20 kids. The boys were running around like crazy. They especially liked the cloth strips. They tied them around their heads and all of them wanted to take them home as party favors at the end. I also gave everyone glow sticks to take home. It was a huge success.

We served hot chocolate and doughnuts at the end at home base. It was the perfect finish to a great night. What ideas do you have for a fun birthday party? Leave your comments below.

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These do-it-yourself spray paint t-shirts are cheap and easy and look really awesome too. You’d think we bought them at the store. My boys were way excited with the way they turned out. Here’s how we did it.

My oldest has been asking all summer long to make these spray paint t-shirts and now I know why. They were really easy and turned out super cool. Here’s the steps.

Pick a stencil and cut it out

I put together a whole boat load of stencils and they are all free for your to choose from. Just download below. I created a PDF file for boys and one for girls. You take your pick.

And here is the file and some images of the stencils that you can download for girls:

After you choose the stencil that you want to use, print it on carstock or mount it to something sturdy like cardboard or poster board. Then carefully cut it out.

Prep your t-shirt and apply spray adhesive

You next step is to cut out a piece of cardboard and place it inside the t-shirt so the paint doesn’t leak through to the back of the shirt. Then, cover the back of the stencil with a spray adhesive. If you don’t put an adhesive on, the image will turn out undefined.

Apply spray paint to t-shirt

Once the stencil is securely placed on the t-shirt, you can start spraying! You have to use fabric spray paint. If you use regular spray paint, your shirt will be too stiff. Try to do even strokes around the stencil. Don’t put too much on. One quick layer will do the trick.

Give it a few minutes and then carefully remove the stencil from the t-shirt.

Then, you’re done! Yay! Here’s a video our how we did it.

My kids love the way these t-shirts turned out. I loved Groot the best.

What ideas do you have to making t-shirts? Leave your comments below.

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