I’ve been known to pull out the paper plates a time or two when I’m feeling too lazy to clean up the kitchen, but my favorite use for paper plates has nothing to do with cooking.
I love using paper plates as party décor! Not only are they incredibly cost-efficient (you can get packs of 20 for $1 at the dollar store and Wal-Mart), but they come in virtually any color, and the possibilities are endless!
All you need is a little bit of imagination, and you can create something with paper plates to go with almost any theme!
Here’s a peek at some fun ways I’ve used them:
1. As polka dot party dots! Paper plates placed all around the party area give the feel of a polka dot paradise! You get a big impact for little effort.
2. As a backdrop! We created a frame out of wood and adhered the paper plates with hot glue. If you’d like to use the frame over and over again, try using Velcro instead of glue…you’ll be able to save the plates for re-use and the frame will be ready for its next dress-up session!
3. As outdoor décor to welcome your guests! Adhered to thin wooden dowels, covered with saran wrap, and secured with ribbon, paper plates are transformed into adorable little lollipops that welcome your guests to a Sweet Shoppe Party.
We used the same idea for our Minnie Mouse Picnic:
Cute, right?
I hope this is enough inspiration to get you thinking about how you can incorporate paper plates into the party décor for your next party!
Have fun with it!
Jen
Jennifer Tetreault is the creative mind behind Passion-for-Parties.com, a website specializing in providing fun, stylish party inspiration for people of all ages. Jennifer is also a designer and will soon launch her line of unique invitations and paper party goods. Martha Stewart loves her and you will, too!
I absolutely love the paper
I absolutely love the paper plate party decor ideas, especially the Minnie Mouse head made from the paper plate. My youngest two daughters turn 4 and 3 in April, and I think I am going to use this idea for their party! So cute!