DIY Sock Hop Soda Cup Place Cards

2 min read September 13, 2026 Mariah Leeson
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When it comes to parties, personalization is key. Those little details are what sets your event apart from the others, and will leave guests talking about how much fun they had long after the party is over. These fun DIY Sock Hop Soda Cup Place Cards are that extra little touch that will take your Daddy + Daughter Sock Hop from ordinary to extraordinary!

Project Time
15 to 25 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Begin by filling the mini soda glass half full with the sparkling powder blue chocolate candy.

DIY Sock Hop Soda Cup Place Cards step 1
Step
2

For the next layer, add the white foil wrapped caramels on top of the blue candy. This is the “whipped cream” layer, so don’t worry if the edge of the candy wrappers are poking out or spilling over.

DIY Sock Hop Soda Cup Place Cards step 2
Step
3

Cut one of the pink striped straws in half and place it in the candy.

DIY Sock Hop Soda Cup Place Cards step 3
Step
4

Create a little spot for the red gumball to sit on top of the soda.

DIY Sock Hop Soda Cup Place Cards step 4
Step
5

Now it’s time to personalize these place cards. Gather up your scrapbook paper and use the 2″ punch to create your first circle.

DIY Sock Hop Soda Cup Place Cards step 5
Step
6

Use a 1″ punch to create the smaller circle. Glue this piece to the center of the black circle.

DIY Sock Hop Soda Cup Place Cards step 6
Step
7

Use a hole punch to punch the final circle in the center of the circles. They should look like little records.

DIY Sock Hop Soda Cup Place Cards step 7
Step
8

Trim checked patterned paper to fit on the white name cards and glue to the front. Glue the mini record to the top corner.

DIY Sock Hop Soda Cup Place Cards step 8
Step
9

I used vinyl and my favorite craft tool to create the names for each place card, but you could also hand write the names or use stickers. Place the name cards on the table next to the fun soda cups. Mini desserts are so much fun and these little DIY Sock Hop Soda Cup Place Cards are no exception! Make sure you pop on over and check all the party details for our 50s themed Daddy + Daughter Sock Hop including a DIY Retro Record Cupcake Stand and a recipe for Coke Float Cupcakes.

DIY Sock Hop Soda Cup Place Cards step 9

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