Host a Craft Night That Everyone Will Love: Easy Tips And Ideas

Just extend an invitation! If you have the time and want to send out paper invitations, that's great. If not, invite people over with a text message or call. Remember, people just like being together.

With all the demands of everyday life, it can be easy to sacrifice social gatherings for the sake of efficiency. However, research shows that being connected to a group or collective beyond yourself is an important aspect of overall well-being. With this in mind, it becomes easier to make room in your busy schedule for social gatherings like dinner or a craft night with friends.

Crafting with friends is an easy way to create meaningful bonds. Creative gatherings give us the opportunity to learn from each other and to connect over shared experiences, but the thought of hosting can also be intimidating. If you want to put together a crafting party, but don’t know where to start, here are a few tips and ideas to help you host a stress-free craft night.

Planning Your Craft Night

Social media is full of examples of elaborate social gatherings that can make planning a craft night feel overwhelming. However, if you keep the end—connection—in mind, it becomes easier to let go of expectations and focus instead on the people. You don’t need a fancy menu or over-the-top decor. Craft nights can be easy and casual.

How to Invite Guests

So, how can you make gathering easy? Just extend an invitation! If you have the time and want to send out paper invitations, that’s great. If not, invite people over with a text message or call. Remember, people just like being together.

Choosing the Perfect Craft Is Easier Than You Think

We know how busy you are. Rather than spending hours preparing for a DIY craft night, we want you to feel empowered to invite friends over without adding stress to your life. Stampin’ Up! kits are an easy way to integrate a fun craft activity into your next social gathering.

From card making to scrapbooking and everything in between, our kits are designed to include everything you need for each project. This takes the guesswork and stress out of buying craft supplies and offers a beautiful project for your guests to take home at the end of the night. Some of the benefits of our craft kits include:

All Inclusive: Everything you need is included in the box.
Ready to Craft: Most kits include everything you need!*
No Prep Work: Supplies come prepped and ready for crafting.
Follow Along: Step-by-step instructions guide you through each craft.
Portable: Take the party with you!
Cost Effective: Most kits have enough supplies to make multiples.
Switch It Up: Choose from a variety of project styles—from gift tags, decor, cards, and more!

*Occasionally, a kit craft will require additional tools like a glue gun or a pair of scissors.

Five Tips to Make Your Craft Night Easy

Craft kits from Stampin’ Up! are one of our favorite ways to encourage people to craft with friends. Whether your guests are beginner crafters, advanced crafters, or a mix of both, these craft kits for adults make crafting accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Here are some ways you can use Stampin’ Up! kits to make your craft night easy.

Pick a Theme

An easy way to get craft night ideas is to pick a theme. Whether you are celebrating a holiday, gathering to make cards, or scrapbooking, having a theme will help you choose corresponding craft projects. (Or you can even let everyone pick their own kit, so they get to work on something meaningful to them!).

Pictured here is the Make a Memory Scrapbooking Kit — Pictured here: Make a Memory Scrapbooking Kit

For example, if you were to pick “memory keeping” as a theme, the Stampin’ Up! Make a Memory Scrapbooking Kit would be a fun way to go. With an all-inclusive scrapbooking kit, everyone in your group can capture everyday memories with coordinating papers and stickers in a versatile, all-occasion style. With everything you need in one set, creating meaningful pages has never been simpler—which leaves plenty of time for visiting and socializing while you craft!

With an all-inclusive scrapbooking kit, everyone in your group can capture everyday memories with coordinating papers and stickers in a versatile, all-occasion style.

Encourage Conversation

Another way you can connect with friends during a craft night is to encourage conversation. Having a unique paper craft project can do just that.

Pictured here are unique paper craft projects from the Layered Landscapes Kit — Pictured here: Layered Landscapes Kit

Craft projects can spark memories and encourage us to talk about our hopes and dreams. In turn, these conversations help us connect with people on a deeper level. If you’re looking for a good conversation starter for your next craft night, check out our Layered Landscapes Kit. This kit includes four frames and precut paper pieces to create a unique and beautiful piece of DIY home decor.

This kit includes four frames and precut paper pieces to create a unique and beautiful piece of DIY home decor.

Craft with a Purpose

Craft nights can be fun and help you cross off some of those to-dos on your list. Whether you need a stack of cards that are ready to go for any occasion or want a collection of gift tags to make birthdays easier, you can prepare for upcoming events while crafting with friends.

The Stampin’ Up! Birthday Bash Kit is an easy craft project to do with friends to help you prepare for upcoming celebrations. It includes everything you need to create cheerful, bright gift packaging, including gift bags, gift card holders, and tags.

Try Something New

Most people are familiar with the concept of cards and scrapbook pages, but there’s so much more that falls under the banner of “paper crafting!” Take, for instance, the lovely paper flower bouquet in the Paper Bouquet Kit. With something like this, your guests will have a decorative piece that will remind them of the fun they had while they gathered with friends to craft.

With something like this, your guests will have a decorative piece that will remind them of the fun they had while they gathered with friends to craft. — Pictured here: Paper Bouquet Kit

These hand-crafted paper flowers will never wilt! The kit includes precut leaf and flower pieces, floral wire, and pony beads. The instructions will walk you through the process of layering and curling the paper pieces to make this vibrant bouquet.

Make Room for Creativity and Fun

In a world full of pressure, it’s important to make room for creativity and fun. In fact, engaging in creative activities can significantly boost well-being. Craft nights are an excellent way to take a break from day-to-day responsibilities and tap into something that is uniquely yours.

Craft nights are an excellent way to take a break from day-to-day responsibilities and tap into something that is uniquely yours. — Pictured here: Pop-Up Pals Kit

With the Stampin’ Up! Pop-Up Pals Kit, you and your friends can enjoy an evening of card making that’s sure to bring some laughter.

Make Your Craft Night Memorable

DIY craft nights with Stampin’ Up! kits make it easier than ever to bring friends together. With everything you need to get creative, these kits enable you to spend your time on other things, like making sure everyone feels comfortable. This can be as easy as introducing your friends to each other or making sure everyone has a place to craft. With a good group and fun craft activity, you’ll be able to witness the magic of crafting—where communication, laughter, and joy meet.

Get Help Hosting a Craft Night

Hosting a craft night is easier than you think. If you need help coming up with easy craft ideas or want some personalized ideas on how to make hosting easier, reach out to the ultimate craft night hosts—Stampin’ Up! demonstrators!