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How to run a sleepover craft night without losing the carpet
The best sleepovers have one planned activity and a lot of unplanned ones. Here is how we set up the table when it is our turn to host.
Pick one messy thing and one calm thing
Start with the project that needs the most hands and attention, like glitter tattoos or nail art, while everyone is still fresh. Keep a calmer project, like journal decorating or friendship bracelets, for later in the evening when the energy drops and the movie is on.
Set the table before they arrive
Cover the table with a cheap plastic cloth or kraft paper. Put out a roll of paper towels, a bowl for rubbish and a tray for anything wet. Open the kits and sort the pieces into small bowls so nobody has to dig.
For nail art, give each guest a folded paper towel as a hand rest. For glitter, work over a tray or a baking sheet with a rim. It saves the carpet and lets you pour the leftovers back.
Count the makes, not the kits
One Headband Making Kit makes ten headbands, which covers a party. One Glitter Tattoo Studio has more than 85 designs. You rarely need a kit per child; you need enough turns that nobody waits long.
Let them trade
The second half of any craft night is the swap. Bracelets get given away, headbands change owners. Build in ten minutes for it and take the group photo after, when everyone is wearing someone else’s work.
