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One of my favorite memories of dating my husband was attending Saturday football games together. Let me be clear: I had great fun going to all the pregame tailgating parties. Come the actual football game, I would spend more time checking out the crowd, eating my endless pit of popcorn and eyeballing the team’s mascot on the sidelines. Good thing my then boyfriend was smitten enough to overlook my lack of game attention!
Now with a trio of kids and a much busier life, our football days are all about staying home with the game on in the background. However, one can still get into the spirit of fall ball with an easy at-home tailgating party complete with brown paper bag football-themed snack bags and refreshing drinks.
And be sure to check out these 10 Tailgating Tips for a fun-filled Game Day …at home!
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How to Make Cute Football Snack Bags for Tailgating Party
When out shopping to score great deals in time for the game, be sure to toss some brown paper lunch bags into your cart. Here are three super easy football-themed snack bags to make for your football-loving guests.
Supplies:
– Brown paper lunch bags
– Scissors (I used zig zag scrapbooking scissors)
– White craft paint + brush
– Hole punch
– Ribbon
How to Make Easy Football Party Snack Bags
Cut the paper bag in half. I cut mine about 2/3 of the way down.
Lay the bag flat and use white craft paint (or a white marker) to add some football threading.
Outline a rounded triangle-like shape halfway down the paper bag. (You are mimicking the shape of the end of a football.) Keep the bag flat and cut out.
Use white paint to add some football stripes and threading.
Make two punches at the top of the bag and insert a ribbon to close.
How to have football tailgate party at home
Open the paper bag and make a cut down the crease in the side of the bag.
Continue cutting until you reach the middle of the bag. Turn the zig zag scissors and cut a straight line to the other side of the bag. Then proceed to cut up the crease on the other side of the bag.
Just like in Snack Bag #2, outline a football-like shape on the uncut side of the bag. Cut out.
Add some football details. Once dry, fold over to close the bag.
ideas for football tailgate party at home
Hosting a tailgating party at home is sure to score you a touchdown!
Here are 10 football tailgate party tips:
- Lots of yummy foods, including easy to eat finger foods and dips
- If the weather allows, pull out the grill and throw on juicy hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs or grilled veggies
- Wear the colors of the team you are supporting. Pull out face paint for guests to fully get into the spirit of the game
- Show your spirit by having the team’s logo everywhere, including napkins, cups, flags
- Keep party goers entertained during commercials and halftime with games like corn hole and ring toss
- Forget the parking lot! Pitch the tailgating tent in the backyard complete with camping chairs, fold-out tables and the pregame activities on in the background
- Have a great spot to watch the game with a screen large enough for all to see the action
- Set up an easy photo booth by hanging a referee striped black-and-white background with a handful of football props for fun photo-taking
- Pass out beverage koozies for guests to use at the tailgate and then to take home with them to use for the next big game
- Use frozen water balloons to keep buckets of beverages like Coca-Cola and COKE ZERO SUGAR cold and refreshing all game long
How do you celebrate Game Day every weekend during football season?
Play baseball? DIY Ideas
Use brown paper bags to make easy Baseball Goodie Bags for team snacks.
Pack team snacks in cellophane baggies with FREE printable baseball tags.
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- Summertime fiesta paper napkin wreath
- Astro turf outdoor throw pillow with flowers
- DIY college sports team colors travel coffee cups
- Easy outdoor chalkboards for backyard fun
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Cute tailgating snack bags! this is definitely a simple idea that makes a lot of impact for a football gathering. {client}
What a cute idea! These would make any tailgate party perfect!
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Cute! Those bags would also be great for a boy’s birthday party. Thank you for joining The Really crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!
These bags are cute and even I can make them. So fun and great idea.
I love how simple these bags are! I even have everything on hand to make them.
Such a clever but simple idea 🙂
Oh this idea is cute and fun. I can see me using it sooner than later. Pinning.
Love these cute DIY football ideas that you shared at my Show and Share party last week and I wanted to feature them this week, but I don’t see a link back to my party…did I miss it?
Blessings,
Linda
fun ideas. I have a high school daughter & football season is a big deal. I need to send her with cute pop corn snack bags. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party @DearCreatives Pinned & sharing.
SUCH a fun idea!! 🙂
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Oh wow, these bags are just too cute! Thanks for sharing.
-Lauren
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What a fun project! Again, thanks so much for joining us at the To Grandma’s House We Go link party. Your link has been pinned! Please join us again next Wednesday! Cheers!
Love this!!
Thanks Laura, they turned out cute!
What cute ideas! This would be cute for a teenage party, as well. Thanks for sharing!
Too cute! I know what you mean about liking the tailgating more than the game! I was more of a rugby fan myself back in college:) (Yes, I even played, too.) Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm! xo Kathleen|Our Hopeful Home
These football bags are adorable and I love all your tailgating tips, especially the idea of the photo booth! So happy you included baseball ideas too! Thank you for sharing at Celebrate It!
Such a fun and cute idea. Thanks for sharing.