Step into the HUG zone! This 6ft.-wide DIY party and photo backdrop now marks the space where you can break the quarantine rules we've been living with for so long. Reunite with friends and family and say, "So Long Social Distancing!", good-bye toilet paper shortages and hello to wearing pants again!
All you need is my free printable banner, some fiesta fringe and a few rolls of toilet paper. In just a couple steps you'll have a backdrop that celebrates putting the pieces back together post-quarantine.
First, set up the Premium Backdrop Frame. Follow the simple directions that to assemble the frame. Hang strips of toilet paper over the frame until they reach the floor on both sides. Slightly overlap each strip as you make your way across the frame. This takes approximately 3 rolls of toilet paper.
Next, layer the Fiesta Fringe Garland across the top bar of the frame, tie to each end of the frame and secure in place with tape. Cut the fringe to fit and trim if necessary to show all colors.
Next, cover the top of the fringe with a length of Ruler Tape. This represents the 6ft. recommended to practice social distancing.
Cut the mask from the Kid's Doctor Costume in half to get 2 smaller masks, then tie a mask to each end of the backdrop frame. These masks are a nod to the heroes of the pandemic and our continued use of face masks for protection.
Download the free banner printable HERE then print it onto white cardstock and cut out the banner. Punch small holes at the top of each banner flag and use bakers twine to string the banner together.
Next, hang the banner from the frame. The banner says "Celebrating putting the pieces back together again" and uses puzzle pieces to represent the sentiment and the #1 family quarantine activity! Who did a puzzle while in quarantine?
Finally, add a roll of toilet paper to each end of the frame.
Use fun Dry Erase Paddles as props so that the party backdrop can double as a photo booth for guests. Have guests either write their own dry-erase messages or use sharpies to write messages such as "time to wear pants again", "like my quarantine haircut?" and more. You could also use a vinyl cutting machine to cut phrases out on vinyl and adhere to the boards.
Next, paint some old puzzle pieces in bright fun colors.
Use glue dots to attach the puzzle pieces to the paddle props. Then they are ready for guests and double as great conversation starters in case you aren't used to face-to-face communication anymore!
Be sure to check out the full Post-Quarantine Party for more ideas on how to catch up on all the celebrating we missed.