Birthday party- duct tape wallets

At Caroline's birthday pool party last year, we decided to have each guest make a duct tape wallet as the take home gift.  Why have a pool party and make duct tape wallets?  A) Having a pool party is the easiest kind of party to have.  The kids entertain themselves.  B) It's nice to have an activity at the "adult swim" time of each hour.  C) We made duct tape wallets at Hilton Head while on vacation and had a blast.  D) Duct tape wallets are very useful and water proof when completed.

First step is to go to Michael's or Target or wherever to buy duct tape.  If you don't know, duct tape just isn't silver any more.  It comes in a rainbow of colors and patterns. We bought several roles of duct tape.

Second step is to practice how to make the wallet at home and make a plan on how to show the kids how to make it.   This link gives you super easy directions and pictures. http://www.rpi-polymath.com/ducttape/duct_tape_wallet.html
OR try this website. http://www.instructables.com/id/quality-duct-tape-wallet/

Third step is (at the party) set up a big table so everyone can see the demonstrator and have extra folks to help make the wallets.  There are always those who need extra help.  The more hands the better.  Caroline's big sister was the super helper.

Fourth step is to pre-cut strips of duct tape.  (When the party guests arrived, I asked each to pick two colors of duct tape.)  Pre-cutting saves a bunch of time.  Hang the pre-cut strips on the side of the table at each person's spot.

Now you're ready to begin.  (Remember: practice at home before trying to get a group to make them.)  Good luck!