Craft the perfect Birthday celebration with Sara Davies

Hiya crafters! You all know how much I love a good party—and birthdays are my absolute favourite. For me, it’s not just about balloons and cake (although I do love both!), it’s about those personal touches that make the day feel extra special. And the best part? You can create so many of them yourself with just a few crafting tools and a sprinkle of imagination.

Let me walk you through some of my favourite ways to craft the perfect birthday celebration.

Beautiful Bunting

First up—bunting. Honestly, nothing says "let’s celebrate" like bunting strung across the room. But instead of shop-bought, why not make your own? With our doily dies, you can cut the most gorgeous patterns in any colour you fancy. I love using bright cardstock or even using metallics for a bit of shimmer. String them up with some ribbon or twine and—voilà!—you’ve got a decoration that’s totally unique to your party.

Handmade Favour Boxes for Guests

I’m a big believer that little details make a big difference. And one of my favourite details is homemade favour boxes. They’re brilliant for holding sweets, chocolates, or tiny keepsakes, and they look stunning on the table too. You can cut and decorate them to match your colour scheme and even pop a little thank-you tag on top. Trust me—your guests will be blown away!

Dress your table!

Here’s a quick win for making your table look stylish without much fuss—wine glass name tags and matching napkin rings. Not only do they add a polished look, but they’re also super practical (no more “whose glass is this?” moments). Pick papers that tie in with your bunting or favour boxes, and suddenly your whole table looks like it was styled by a professional party planner.

Colourful Cupcake Wrappers

Now, you know me—I love a cupcake! But I always say, it’s not just about how they taste, it’s about how they look too. Using our cupcake wrapper dies, you can create gorgeous, colourful cupcake wrappers that instantly dress up your bakes. Go bold with brights, elegant with pastels, or add glitter card for some birthday sparkle. Pop them on a stand in the middle of your table, and you’ve got a show-stopping centrepiece.

Handmade Birthday Cards

And finally, no birthday would be complete without a card. But don’t grab one off the shelf—make one yourself! Honestly, it’s one of the most heartfelt ways to show someone you care. Add die-cut embellishments, a bit of embossing, maybe even some ribbon or gems. That handmade touch makes it so much more meaningful, and it’s something they’ll want to keep forever!

So there you go—my top crafting ideas for creating a birthday celebration that’s full of personality, colour, and joy. With just a few dies and some cardstock, you can make decorations, table settings, and keepsakes that everyone will remember.

So, grab your crafting stash, pop the kettle on, and let’s get creating—I promise, the results will be worth it!