Both kids and adults were captivated by this fun and easy to make space. You can make a "room" like this too!
This project was both inexpensive and simple!
Supplies you'll need:
-Rectangular colored plastic table cloths, about 8 of each color. I found most of mine at the Dollar Store.You can also buy them inexpensively online:
-Packing tape, or duct tape
-A staple gun and staples
Disco ball (this is the one I used):
*Note: The disco ball doesn't run on batteries. It plugs in. So you may need an extension cord too.
-(Optional): Checkerboard floor tiles. These are peel and stick and easy to use. You can just put them right onto the cement in your garage. You'll likely need a scraper to get them off though (or just leave them there and have a neat garage floor!). For a floor about the size of mine (12'x12') you'll need 8 boxes.
It's time to start!
If you chose to make a checkerboard floor, install it first. We centered ours in the middle of the garage, leaving space around the edges for all the junk we keep stashed in there. If you have junk too (as most of us do!) Don't worry about it, we'll hide it later!
If you don't want to stick anything to your floor, you can also rent a checkerboard dance floor from a party/ wedding supply business.
Add lighting
If you have an electric garage door opener, it's possible that you also have an electrical outlet there too. Then you can easily plug in your disco ball. If you don't have one nearby that's okay. Just run an extension cord to your nearest power source. Attach it to the rafters or ceiling to hide it from sight.
Note: at this point any kids in the household will be ready to dance. Have music ready!
Make a rainbow!
Using your tape, connect the narrow ends of two (same color) table cloths. This should give you enough length to drape it from the center of the ceiling, to close to the floor (of a two car sized garage).
Now it's time to start hanging the sheets of color! I attached one color at a time and worked my way around the room in a circle.
First I gathered one end of the table cloth into a bundle and wrapped tape around it to secure it together. Then I attached that bunched end to the ceiling directly above the base of the disco ball.
Leaving a little slack so that it would hang loosely, then I flared each piece open wider and attached it to the rafters. I made sure it was secured directly above the edge of the dance floor. Then I let the rest of the length just hang down towards the floor. This way I created "walls" for the space.
If you are adhering the table cloths to a wall, or wooden rafters, it's easiest to use a staple gun. But, these are so lightweight that you could even just use tape too.
Kids will start to get REALLY excited now! Take a break and bust a move!
Keep working your way around the room, creating a "tent" of color. Leave a few feet of empty space for an easy entranceway. And if any parts are too long, simple trim away the access with a pair of scissors.
Then just add a playlist of fun dance music, turn on the disco lights and enjoy!
Thanks for stoping by, and happy dancing!
For MORE information about how to host your own rainbow party, see these posts:
Rainbow Party Goodie Bags
DIY Hand Kite Favors
Linking up to these fun parties:
http://www.raegunramblings.com/2017/04/diy-gift-ideas-she-will-love.html
http://www.funkypolkadotgiraffe.net/2017/04/too-cute-tuesday-linky-par-tay-334.html
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