Creating DIY Big Game Party Fun Without Breaking The Bank

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Football Field Table Runner

• Roll of white craft paper
• Americana acrylic paint in white and green
• Sponge Brush
• Thin paint brush
• Americana green paint marker
• Deco Art white paint marker
• Yard stick and ruler
• Double sided tape or glue dots.

Directions

1. Roll the white paper out as long as you want it to be.
2. Paint the front side of the paper with the Americana green acrylic paint.
3. Let the paint dry and measure out your sidelines.
4. Using the Americana Paint marker, draw white lines where the sidelines and yard markers should be.
5. Let dry completely, and use double sided tape or glue dots to hold the runner to the table.

Party Football Coasters

• Cork board sheets
• Americana acrylic paint in white
• Deco Art Paint Marker in white
• Thin paint Brush

Directions

1. Cut the cork board sheet into the shape of a football; be sure to make it big enough to hold your drink of choice.
2. Next, paint lines on the cork with the Americana Paint marker or acrylic paint to make it look like a football.
3. Let it dry for about 10 minutes before you use it.

 

Mini Taco Soup Cups

Items Needed

• Tortillas – I used low carb, but you can use what you like
• Large round cutter or round glass to use as a template
• 1 pound ground beef
• McCormick taco seasoning
• Hidden Valley ranch dressing mix
• Pinto beans
• Chili beans
• Crushed tomatoes
• Petite diced tomatoes
• 1 Can of water
• Cupcake pan
• Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

1. Brown the hamburger in a large pot.
2. Add the tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, taco seasoning, ranch seasoning, both cans of beans and a can of water.
3. Let it simmer for 30 minutes. ​​
4. While the soup is simmering, preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
5. Now, cut the tortillas into smaller circles, about 3 – 4” in diameter so they fit into the cupcake pan. ​
6. Lightly coat the cupcake pan with non-stick cooking spray or oil and place the cut tortillas into the cupcake pan, pressing them to the sides to make a cup.
7. Bake them for about 5 minutes.
8. Once the taco soup is done, spoon it into the tortilla cup, sprinkle the top with shredded cheese and bake for another 10 minutes.

7 Layer Mini Cups

These are a great snack to make ahead of time and re-heat before the game.  Place a dollop of sour cream on the top and enjoy. These are perfect for any DIY big game party.

Items Needed

• Personal Size 7 Layer Dip
• Refried Beans
• Guacamole
• Sour Cream
• Picante Sauce
• Cheese
• Tomatoes
• Olives
• Green Onions
• Tortilla Chips
• Directions

Directions

1. Layer every item in the list in the same order it is listed.
2. You can create this in a large pan, or I really like to put it in individual cups so there is no double dipping.
3. Place the cup on a plate filled with chips.

Stuffed Cucumbers

Items Needed

• Cucumber – sliced very thick
• Dip of your choice, I used a spinach artichoke dip from Tastefully Simple
• Bacon bits

Chocolate Football Cupcakes

Items Needed

• Chocolate cake mix
• Items by Wilton
• baking cups
• Ready to use chocolate decorator icing
• Decorating white icing
• Disposable decorating bags
• Open star decorating tip
• Tip coupler

Football Utensil Holder

Items Needed

• Empty cans, washed and dried
• Brown construction paper
• Americana acrylic paint in white
• Thin paint Brush
• Glue dots ​

Directions

1. First you will want to wash and dry your cans.
2. Next, measure the construction paper to fit the outside of the can.
3. Draw lines using the white paint to make the paper look like a football.
4. Place the paper around the outside of the can using glue dots to hold it in place.
5. Fill the cans with silverware and napkins and anything else you will need for your Super Bowl party.

Personalized Beer Markers

Items Needed

• Green card stock
• Brown card stock
• Americana acrylic paint in white
• Thin paint Brush
• Deco Art brown paint marker
• String or wire​

Directions

1. Cut circles about 1 – 2 inches in diameter out of the green card stock.
2. Next, cut small footballs out of the brown card stock, small enough to fit inside of the green circles.
3. Draw lines on the brown footballs using a Deco Art paint marker or a thin brush and white Americana acrylic paint.
4. Place the football onto the green circle with a glue dot.
5. Draw the names of the party attendees onto the green part of the circle with a brown Deco Art paint marker.
6. Poke a small hole into the circle and use string or wire to connect it to your drink of choice.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Items Needed

• Fresh strawberries
• Dark chocolate candy melts by Wilton
• Ready to decorate white icing
• Wilton melting pot
• Paper towels

Directions

1. Rinse and dry the strawberries, be sure to leave the stems and leaves on the strawberries.
2. Melt the dark chocolate candy melts in the melting pot or a double boiler.
3. Dip the tips of the strawberries into the melted candy melts and place them on a plate to cool, you can put the chocolate covered strawberries into the fridge to cool quicker.
4. Using the ready to decorate white icing, draw a line on the strawberries to look like a football.