DIY Panda Party Tableware Set

3 min read September 14, 2026 Natalie Mayhew
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Nothing can add the "aww" factor to your place setting quite like this sweet Panda Party Tableware Set. Classic black & white panda bear face markings served as the inspiration for this custom birthday party plate, cup and chopstick set. Download the printable panda face template here to easily transform plain white plates and cups in seconds.

Project Time
60 to 70 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

First, download the free template HERE and print it out on white cardstock. Cut out the shapes and use a small hole punch to cut out the eye holes. If you have a cutting machine, use this to cut out the template. Cut the panda face in black vinyl and the ears in black card stock.

DIY Panda Party Tableware Set step 1
Step
2

Next, adhere the panda face to a White Paper Dessert Plate. For vinyl use transfer paper. For cardstock use a glue stick.

DIY Panda Party Tableware Set step 2
Step
3

Use a small hole punch (1/4") to cut two panda cheeks out of pink card stock. You could also simply trace around the provided template cheeks to get the correct circle size. Glue to the plate.

DIY Panda Party Tableware Set step 3
Step
4

Next, use hot glue to attach the panda ears to the back of the plate.

DIY Panda Party Tableware Set step 4 part 1
DIY Panda Party Tableware Set step 4 part 2
Step
5

Then, glue a bow tie to the bottom of the plate and place the completed panda face onto a Black Overlapping Chevrons Round Paper Dinner Plate.

DIY Panda Party Tableware Set step 5
Step
6

Cut a crown shape out of gold glitter card stock for the birthday boy or girl's place setting. Cut the crown shape to your size and preference. Glue the crown to the top of the plate and place the completed panda face onto a Black Overlapping Chevrons Round Paper Dinner Plate.

DIY Panda Party Tableware Set step 6
Step
7

Next, cut out the smaller panda face and ears from the template. Use a small hole punch to cut out the eye holes. If you're using a vinyl machine, cut the panda face in black vinyl and the ears in black card stock. Use a regular hole punch to cut two panda cheeks out of pink card stock. Alternatively trace around the provided template cheeks to get the correct circle size. Glue to a White Paper Cup as shown.

DIY Panda Party Tableware Set step 7
Step
9

Wrap black masking tape around the floral ends of Decorated Wood Chopsticks.

DIY Panda Party Tableware Set step 9
Step
10

To make the chopsticks kid-friendly, cut a small strip of black card stock (approx 1/4' by 2") then tightly roll up the card stock.

DIY Panda Party Tableware Set step 10
Step
11

Place the roll of card stock between the top ends of the chopsticks and secure in place with small rubber bands.

DIY Panda Party Tableware Set step 11
Step
12

Place the sweet DIY panda tableware set on the table and get ready to party like a panda!

See the entire Panda Birthday Party and learn how to make delicious Panda Marshmallow Pops and cute DIY Panda Party Favor Pails.

DIY Panda Party Tableware Set step 12

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