Hosting a "Create Your Own" Ugly Sweater Holiday Party

Happy 2016! I'm still getting used to saying that. 

Two weeks ago, I hosted an ugly sweater holiday party. Instead of the traditional theme where everyone arrives wearing an ugly sweater, I made the evening about creating one.

This post is a guide for you to host your own party next year :)

First, have each person bring a sweater to decorate. One can be picked up at a thrift store for under five dollars. 

I got a bunch of supplies together. 

Suggested Supplies:

• Felt
• Pom Poms
• Tacky Glue
• Scissors
• Felt Letters
• Ribbon
• Pipe Cleaners
• Fabric Paint
• Fabric Markers
• Glitter
• Stockings
• Tinsel
• Mardi Gras Beads
• Bows
• Googly Eyes
• Garland
• Bells

Also, I bought some small Christmas decorations such as the top hat that I used on my Stevie Nicks sweater (which you will see further down).

I suggest putting foil or cardboard inside the sweater while you decorate. 

                                                

There were ornaments to paint which could be glued to the sweater.

As for food, I ordered pizza and made festive vegan cookies and had a hot chocolate bar.

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I bought a leg lamp cookie cutter and decorated with frosting and sprinkles. :)

My hot chocolate was made with Silky Cow Farms Hot Chocolate mix. Most of their flavors are non dairy. I used almond milk and got out my Crock-Pot to ensure it stayed warm throughout the evening. I bought chocolate chips, pumpkin flavored marshmallows, melting caramels and peppermint sticks, in case the guests wanted to add more flavor. 

The party was a lot of fun and I look forward to hosting another one next year! If you have any questions, leave a comment below or email me at TheZenFashionista@Gmail.Com

Have you ever made an ugly sweater before?

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