My boys are all really into pirates at the moment, so testing out the Interplay Pirate Craft Party kit over half term was a perfect activity for them to enjoy.
The kit contains pirate themed craft supplies for up to 6 children, along with ideas for pirate themed party games:
- 6 Pirate treasure chests
- 6 Pirate hats + 6 adjustable headbands for the hats
- 6 skull and crossbone decals for the hats
- 6 Pirate eye patches and cords
- 6 Fine paint brushes
- 12 pots of paint (in 4 colours)
- 24 imitation gold dubloons for pirate treasure
- Instructions for the supervising adult
The boys were excited to get started, and we did the treasure chest painting first. The smaller brushes were ideal to help them with painting the details neatly, and the paint was plenty to go around. The included colours are black, brown, yellow and white.
They concentrated quietly on their painting and were proud of the results!
The next activity was making the pirate hats. My boys are not always ones to stick rigidly to the instructions so as well as sticking on the skull and crossbone self adhesive decals, we did have some painted pirate hats too! This was fine with me, as the paint dried pretty quickly.
The craft activities are recommended for age 5+, although I think it would be fine as a party from age 4+. Mr R age 2 was having a nap during the craft time but loved to wear the hats when he woke up!
To use this kit for a birthday party would work really well, as all the craft supplies are provided it makes life easy for a parent. Mr Z (age 5) said that he would like a pirate party like this, but that 6 people may not be enough for a birthday party and he would prefer to invite more friends. I think this is a fair point but it could be easily solved by buying two or three kits. The crafts made in the party can be taken home as party favours. My boys have especially loved their hats and pirate treasure coins, and they are still being played with now! The kits work out at under £5 per child which is better value than a lot of party options, even when you factor in buying food and decorations too.
Mr Z has been to some of his friends’ birthday parties with a pirate theme and it’s always lots of fun. I remember going to pirate themed parties as a child myself, so it’s nice to have something so classic that lasts through the generations.
Some more ideas for pirate party songs, games and crafts
- Portside Pirates song
- Roll Up The Map song
- 30 Creative Pirate Ideas
- Pirate Party cakes, decorations and more
- How to make a girls Pirate costume
- DIY Pirate party treasure map invites
What do you think to the Interplay kits? Have your kids ever had a pirate themed party? Share your ideas in the comments!
You guys are so very inventive and creative. You put us to shame. This is great xx
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What great fun! I love the last photo, how cute 🙂
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We’ve had pirate parties in the past – I spnt hours preparing all the stuff, this really saves time 🙂
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These kits look great. I’m going to check them out because my girls both have birthdays in August and they want a garden party so these would be great to keep the kids entertained 🙂
I think these kits are such a great idea. Having everything there in the box will save so much time.
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These do look like a lot of fun. As much as he is into pirates, I think Harry may be a little young at 3.5 just yet but definitely something worth considering!
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Anna,
This is so cool!!
Hayden just went to a fancy dress party as a pirate – He loves Disney channels Jake!
This would be great for him! You’re boys are too darn cute! Looks like you guys had fun.
Thanks for sharing.
Lotte xo
BericeBaby
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These kits look great as I nearly always try to avoid paying entertainers as they just cost too much. My only reservation would be letting 6 kids loose in my house with paint!
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Pirate parties are so popular, this is a great idea
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This looks like a fab pack for any Pirate in the making!
This looks like such a great kit with loads included! My boys would love it. Great pictures x
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My boys would love this. It looks fab and like you had a fab time crafting with the Pirate kit! x
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Oh these kits look fun. Munchkin recently was did a topic on pirates at school…she would have loved this
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We reviewed this too – looks like you had as much fun as we did xx!
This pack looks like great fun especially the pirate chests. Something to take home from a party and I think better than a goody bag.
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Love the lock of this, exactly what I have in mind for the next Monkey birthday party. Will have to remember this in December!
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We never had a pirate theme party but I love the idea
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We tried this kit last year with Miss M and 5 of her friends – they all loved it, spent ages painting the little chests which we filled with coins for them to take home.
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We reviewed the Treasure Party and planned to buy the Pirate party next! I think they are fantastic and you only spend around £4 a child for all the fun! Having seen your post we are definitely getting it, girls loves pirates too 😉
This looks like great fun! Great way to have a pirate themed party! Thanks for linking up at #ProductReviewParty! I’ll be pinning this and adding to Twitter.
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Lucas says – RRRRRRR me Hearties……….. (did you like my Pirate impression?) What a cool idea for a birthday party and I reckon you’ve all done a fab job – high-5’s all round 🙂
Grace says – Oh Lucas, you do make me laugh but I agree – this is a great idea. Hope you all had a great time x
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Oh what a really good idea for a party that’s a bit different
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