Family fun night is an opportunity for families to bond, explore their creative sides and make memories. A novel and somewhat insane idea to make such gatherings a bit more interesting is by introducing glow in the dark stickers. Such stickers do not only surprise but also appeal to young and adult audiences as well. In this guide, we will demonstrate 5 simple crafts featuring glow in the dark stickers that will totally blow up your family fun night!
Glow in the Dark Scrapbook
Materials Needed:
Glow in the dark stickers
Scrapbook or blank journal
Colored markers or gel pens
Photos and memorabilia (like ticket stubs, postcards)
Craft glue or double-sided tape
Instructions:
Choose Your Theme: You should choose a theme for your scrapbook that you will base the stories around such as traveling, family events or even day to day activities.
Layout Your Pages: Make sure that you do not glue anything on the pages; design where you will place the pictures and the stickers on the pages.
Add Stickers: As an added feature, include glow in the dark stickers into your designs. Use them around pictures or even in blank areas that need some sparkle.
Make Captions. Overlay colored marker or gel pen on the photos for writings, captions, dates, and notes. The glow in the dark elements will make your scrapbook even more fun since it can be used in dark.
Finish and display. When everything is already glued down, wait for the glue to dry. Put out the scrapbook for everybody to have a look at and keep one in an active location even in the night because the glows will be outstanding!
Benefits:
The variant of adding glow in the dark stickers, turns it to be a special item that can be given out to relatives and friends.
DIY Glow in the Dark Wall Art
Materials Needed:
Canvas/ poster board.
Glow in the dark stickers (bought or self-made).
Acrylic paints (optional).
Brushes for colors (optional).
Frame for the poster (optional).
Instructions:
Prepare the Canvas: For better results, you may also paint your canvas or some poster board a background first using acrylic paint. Bright blue or black would get rid of strains and allow the glowing to shine through.
Arrange the Stickers: Before adhering any stickers, first arrange your glow in the dark stickers on the canvas to achieve any design that you want. Straight line, shapes, repetitive designs or even a scene of a starry night can be created.
Adhere the Stickers: When pleased with the fitting, then the stickers can now be built on the canvas.
Frame It (Optional): You may also want to put your creation in a frame for a more finished look if you want.
Display in a Dark Area: This composition ought to be arranged in a dark room to appreciate the working of the stickers fully.
Benefits:
What’s more, this craft does not only beautify your home but also gives it an exciting look in the dark. This is a great way to stimulate imaginative play and let family members create their beautiful pieces of art as they wish.
Glow in the Dark Jars
Materials Needed:
Glass jars (empty and clean)
Glow in the dark stickers
Battery operated tea lights (optional)
Decorative elements (glitter, ribbons)
Instructions:
Choose Your Jars: Choose glass jars of different sizes. Mason jars work well for this project.
Decorate the Jars: Apply glow in the dark stickers to the jars. Make some designs or arrange them haphazardly so that they can glow in various intensities.
Add Tea Lights (Optional): As an extra touch, considering inserting a battery-operated tea light inside the rim of each tea light. The light will shine through the stickers and help in giving a warm feel when you look at the jars.
Finish the Jars: You can further adorn the jars with the help of glitter or ribbons for increased styling.
Display: Place the jars in various places within the house or the garden so that there is a glowing effect when having your family fun night.
Benefits:
Glow in the dark jars emit a cute magical feeling and which is why they are a great accessory during parties or sleepovers, or even a quiet night in the house.
Glow in the Dark T-Shirts
Materials Needed:
Plain t-shirts (white or light-colored)
Glow in the dark stickers
Fabric markers (optional)
Iron (if using fabric glue)
Instructions:
Prepare the T-Shirts: T shirts will be tilling on a flat & cool surface.
Design Your Shirts: Place glow in the dark stickers on the t-shirts to make very nice visuals. Other designed by users may be around the stickers, using fabric marker.
Secure the Stickers: Use the fabric glue to stick the sticker in case you want it to be so that it doesn’t come off after washing the shirt.
Iron (if applicable): Iron the t-shirts as per the fabric glue dry instructions to hold the clothing design.
A Word of Encouragement: Have fun wearing and creating your ideal glow in the dark t shirts with family during family fun night with the only requirement of turning the lights off to witness the full glowing glory!
Benefits:
This activity focuses on creativity as well as self – expression. It is enjoyable too when everyone has a chance to design their own shirts and it brings excitement to family activities.
Glow in the dark greeting cards
Materials Needed:
Blank cards or cardstock
Glow in the dark stickers
Colored markers
Envelopes(if sending)
Decorative scissors(Optional)
Instructions:
Create the Base: Fold cardstock in half to create a blank card. You may also use the ready made blanks.
Decorate with Stickers: Stick glow in the dark stickers on the top part of the card to beautify it. Use some fun themes for the cards such as: Sorry, Thank You, Happy Birthday, Christmas and so on.
Add Messages: Use markers to write short but sweet notes in the insides of the cards. Got pictures to postcard stickers? Write sunny scenes Note: Stickers glow in the dark.
Customize Further: If necessary, interesting sides of the cards can be achieved by the use of decorative scissors.
Send or Give: The cards can also be used on special occasions or just to surprise any of your friends and relatives for no particular reason.
Benefits:
One more mesmerizing approach is the introduction of glow in the dark greeting cards. Such greeting cards become unique as more and more people appreciate the creativity behind them.
Conclusion
Space glow in the dark stickers is fun, easy to use and very useful for every family fun night crafts. Everything from making beautiful scrapbooks, imaging on screen t shirts the sky is the limit. Not only do these projects build creativity but they also promote bonding among family members as they work together. Gather your materials, be creative and host a fun family fun night full of unique and exciting memories and lots of laughs!
