Planning a birthday party for kids and looking for a theme that’s both fun and easy to pull off? Look no further than an emoji-themed celebration! With a little creativity and some simple supplies, you can transform your party space into a smiley-filled wonderland. From interactive games to colorful decorations, these DIY emoji party ideas will bring excitement and laughter to kids of all ages.
1. Emoji Backdrop
With some yellow plates from the dollar store you can draw emoji faces and stick to the wall to create an awesome backdrop for photos.
Supplies
Yellow disposable plates (for wall decorations and tableware)
Black and white adhesive vinyl or construction paper
Scissors
Glue or double-sided tape
Blue tablecloth (for contrast)
Clear jars or cups (for candy display)
Yellow gift bags
Black marker
Cupcakes and candy in yellow, blue, and white
Instructions
1. DIY Emoji Wall Decorations
Stick yellow plates to the wall using removable adhesive.
Cut out emoji face features from black and white vinyl or paper.
Attach the features to the plates to create different expressions.
2. Themed Party Table Setup
Cover the table with a blue tablecloth.
Stack yellow plates for serving food.
Use clear jars or cups filled with blue and yellow candy to match the theme.
2. Emoji Punch Board Game
This DIY game is not only exciting but also super easy to make with a few simple supplies. Kids will love taking turns punching through the emoji cups to reveal a surprise inside. Add an extra challenge by incorporating trivia questions before each punch!
Supplies
- Solo cups (yellow or white)
- Yellow tissue paper
- Bristol board (white or any preferred color for the background)
- Permanent markers (black and red for drawing emoji faces)
- Glue gun & glue sticks
- Small prizes (candy, stickers, mini toys, etc.)
- Scissors & tape
Instructions
Prepare the Cups: Take each Solo cup and place a small prize inside.
Cover with Tissue Paper: Cut squares of yellow tissue paper slightly larger than the cup opening. Secure the tissue paper over the cup opening using a glue gun or tape.
Draw Emoji Faces: Using permanent markers, draw fun emoji expressions on the tissue paper. Get creative with smiley faces, heart eyes, winks, sunglasses, and more!
Attach to Bristol Board: Arrange the decorated cups in a grid pattern on the bristol board. Secure each cup using a glue gun.
Set Up for Play: Hang or prop up the board at a height kids can easily reach.
How to Play:
Each child takes a turn selecting an emoji cup.
To make the game more challenging, ask an emoji-themed trivia question before they get a chance to punch.
If they answer correctly, they get to punch through the tissue paper to reveal their prize!
Continue until all cups are punched and prizes are won.
3. Emoji Balloon Decoration
Another fantastic way to bring the emoji theme to life is by incorporating DIY emoji balloon decorations. These cheerful balloons, featuring popular emoji expressions, add a fun and colorful touch to your party setup. Place them around the party area or use them as centerpieces on tables to enhance the theme.
