Tools make a good party theme.
The tool theme brings out the handyman in everyone. Whether the guest of honor is a child who loves building or an adult with a handy talent, many tool party ideas add to the fun. Adding tool-related items to all areas of the party planning emphasizes the theme. Keep in mind the specific tool-related interests of the guest of honor when planning the party. Does this Spark an idea?
Invitations
Homemade party invitations allow you to make a customized design that fits the tool party. Several ideas work well for the tool theme. Cardstock cut into the shape of tools or a tool box is a simple option. You can also cut a rectangle of cardstock and decorate it with tool stickers. Another option is to take a picture of the guest of honor wearing a toolbelt and tools. Use the picture as the invitation with the party details written on the back.
Location
A tool party can be held at any venue. For a themed option, a large garage works well. You get the workshop ambiance that relates to the tool theme. If the garage is large enough, you can set up tables inside for lunch. This also gives you easy access to the yard if you're planning outside activities.
Toolboxes
Real toolboxes make simple party centerpieces for the tool party. You can find inexpensive plastic tool boxes at most home improvement stores. Tie balloons to the handle, tuck tissue paper inside or fill the toolboxes with real or toy tools to complete the centerpieces. You can have a raffle with the toolboxes as the prizes at the end of the party.
Tool Cutouts
Cardboard cutouts of tools work well for wall decorations. After drawing the tool shapes on cardboard and cutting them out, use paint to add the details. Hang the tool cutouts on the walls in the party room. Another option is to paint both sides of the tools and suspend them from the ceiling.
Party Food
A sandwich-building station allows the party guests to build their own sandwiches to follow the construction party theme. A tool-themed cake adds a sweet finish to the party food. A toolbox cake is simple to make, with sheet cakes stacked to create the shape. A layer of icing and details, such as the handle and closure made from fondant, finish the cake. Toy tools placed around the toolbox also add extra decoration to the cake.
Games & Entertainment
A toolbelt relay is a simple game for the party. Each team has a toolbelt and several tools. The players put on the toolbelt, fill it with the tools and run the relay course. They then unload the tools and pass the toolbelt to the next person. This continues until the entire team is finished.
Building zones are another simple option. The zones each have a different type of building activity such as building with blocks, a sand box with excavation toys and a bridge-building area using toothpicks and marshmallows as the building materials.
Favors
Tool-themed favors round out the construction party. Party supply stores often sell foam or plastic hard hats that work well as party favors. Other assorted tool items such as stickers, toy tools and coloring books related to the theme also work well as favors. Turn the hard hats upside down and tuck the other favors inside for a creative presentation.
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