Celebrate Birthdays

Celebrate Birthdays
Gifted by: Leisure Arts
www.leisurearts.com
Reviewed by Madison Bowes, Editor, AllFreePaperCrafts.com

Pinterest is the hub of creative birthday party ideas. No matter where you look, there is another picture perfect themed party that will have you clamoring to recreate it. Instead of trying to figure out where the photos link to, or how to make something with no instructions, pick up the new Leisure Arts book, Celebrate Birthdays. In this book you will find 16 DIY birthday projects that are bright, fun, and perfect for any child's birthday, no matter the theme.

Leisure Arts keeps you up to date with current birthday party trends in this book. One of the most popular party features, a faux photo booth, is featured on page 7. There are five different photo prop ideas, and your kids will have a blast posing in front of you and having their picture taken. Simply set up a backdrop like a sheet or wall of streamers, put your camera on a tripod, and let them have their pick of fun mustaches, glasses, and bow ties on sticks. They just have to hold them up and snap away for memories that will last a lifetime. You can find patterns for the photos props, banners, and more at the back of the book.

There are patterns in this book that are not only perfect for birthdays, but for day-to-day life. On pages 18-19 there are pretty lemonade bottles and favor bags that would be fun to incorporate into your regular week. The lemonade bottles are perfect for after-school snacks, and the favor bag idea could be used for a regular lunch bag! Imagine your little one's face as you hand over the perfect lunch bag each day, customized with a name and favorite colors. With patterns for all occasions, this is a book you need to have in your craft room.