{"id":3210,"date":"2017-02-01T14:37:17","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T20:37:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=3210"},"modified":"2019-07-03T13:53:52","modified_gmt":"2019-07-03T19:53:52","slug":"galentines-day-party-ideas-crafty-heart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/galentines-day-party-ideas-crafty-heart","title":{"rendered":"Galentine\u2019s Day Party Ideas for the Crafty at Heart"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today\u2019s post is brought to us by Brynn of Dandy & Fine Parties<\/em><\/p>\n

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Gal pals are the absolute best (and I have a feeling you would\u00a0agree!) Who else can you hang out with in your pjs\u2014gabbing about anything and everything that’s on your mind? I appreciate my girlfriends more than they know, which is why I want to throw them a little extra love this Valentine\u2019s <\/span> errr, Galentine\u2019s Day! This\u00a0official holiday takes place on\u00a0February 13\u00a0(and it’s\u00a0way more fun than Valentine\u2019s Day!) So, in honor of my lovely lady friends, I am hosting a little shindig where we will eat, drink, be merry, and craft together! Continue reading to learn more about my festive tips on throwing\u00a0your very own Galentine\u2019s Craft Party!<\/p>\n

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TIP no.1: KEEP IT EASY<\/h3>\n

From experience, I’ve learned it’s best to simplify when throwing a craft party. When getting a big group of friends together, it’s likely\u00a0that you\u2019ll have at least a couple of people that aren\u2019t innately crafty. It’s best\u00a0to have an organized craft that can be prepared ahead of time\u2014one that you can also give a quick tutorial on. And even better is to build sweet little craft kits for each of your gals!<\/p>\n

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TIP no.2: COLOR, COLOR, COLOR<\/h3>\n

Make sure to narrow down your color palette. If you already have craft supplies on hand, I find that it’s super helpful to pull out what you already have. Find out what colors are most prominent in your collection and\u00a0go from there. If you have a ton of blues and greens, but are dead set on pinks and reds, you’ll need to determine if it’s in your budget to hit up your favorite art and craft stores (we all know it adds up!) Otherwise, be savvy and think outside of the box when\u00a0incorporating what you already own. I went mostly traditional with this one (since Galentine\u2019s Day only comes around once a year!) and stuck with pinks, gold, and a pop of red. I also modernized the color palette with some black and white patterns. Don’t be afraid to venture out\u00a0of the norm and use a combo mint green, red, and gold. It\u2019s all about being creative!<\/p>\n

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DIY: MIXED MEDIA COASTERS with GOLDFOIL DETAILS<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the past, I\u2019ve made some DIY items that never get used, so I’m\u00a0making an effort to create items that are applicable to everyday living (and therefore won\u2019t just take up space or end up in the waste bin!) I played around with several ideas before finally landing on these sweet little coasters. They are super adorable as well as extra practical. Win, win! And if you could stand to part with them, I think they would make such a cute hostess or housewarming gift!<\/p>\n

\u00a0 \u00a0 – Supplies –<\/h3>\n

Items for individual kits:<\/p>\n