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football party

It’s football season! If you’ve decided to take it to the house for your next football get-together, then this post is for you. I’m sharing fun and easy football party food and crafts that everyone will love! You’re certain to score with your biggest fans with these easy football party ideas!

easy football ideas

football party ideas

football party

football party ideas

I have lots of crafts and food ideas to share, including felt Coca-Cola bottle jerseys (so cute!), a fun football field backdrop, cupcake flags, a football flag garland, and delicious food featuring RITZ® crackers! So let’s get started, first, with the perfect craft idea for football fans, no matter what team you’re rooting for!

football party crafts

football party ideas

These felt football jerseys are the perfect accessory for your Coca-Cola bottles! Just print out the template, trace your template onto a piece of felt and cut out. You can then decorate your jersey with sticker numbers and washi tape (or marker) to create stripes on the sleeves.

Use hot glue on the back of the jersey (see image above-I put washi tape where the glue should go), press it closed, and slip over your Coca-Cola bottle.

coke bottle template

click here to download coca-cola bottle jersey template

football party ideas

Aren’t they adorable?!

Next up, every food table needs a football garland! This one is super easy! All you need is craft foam, white puffy paint, and bakers twine…

easy football decor

Cut your craft foam into triangles use your puffy paint to paint white stripes (to look like football stitching), and let dry. Once dry, use a hole punch to punch 2 holes in each triangle and string onto baker’s twine…

football banner

easy football party ideas

Let’s not forget these cupcake flags–the perfect way to gussy up store-bought cupcakes. Just cut paper straws in half, stamp your saying of choice on masking tape, and wind the tape around the straws. Easy, inexpensive and adorable cupcake decor!

football party

Now, let’s talk about the food…

easy football food
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It’s hard to say enough good things about this Baked Ricotta Dip! With buttery RITZ® crackers, it will easily score you a touchdown with your family and friends!

ricotta lemon dip

Simply mix your ingredients and put in a oven-safe bowl or glass baking dish. The best part is, you can make this the day before and store in the refrigerator until you’re ready to bake. Here it is before going into the oven…

football party food

football food ideas
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football party ideas

Speaking of easy party food, this Sun Dried Tomato Baked Brie is another easy and delicious dish!

football party

sun dried tomato baked brie
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And, lastly, a football party just wouldn’t be complete without Mini Crescent Dogs!

football party ideas

Use mustard (or ketchup, if you prefer) to pipe some football “stitching” onto your cooked snacks for some football-inspired fun!

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And, lastly, let’s chat about this backdrop…

easy football ideas

Simply take square paper plates, and use them to form a grid onto your wall. I used 25 total, but you can make the backdrop as large as you’d like! I secured the plates to the wall with a bit of double-sided foam tape.

football party ideas

Next, to form the lines on the field, run a length of white masking tape from the bottom to the top of backdrop, centering the tape where the plates meet.

easy football party

Use number stickers to indicate yard lines, and you’re done!

football party

Ready to host a game day get-together of your own? Everything you need can be found at Walmart! As an added incentive, Coca-Cola 16.9 oz 6-packs are now 2 for $5!

coca cola

I’ve shared my easy football party ideas, and now I’d love to hear yours! Leave a comment with your favorite, easy party-hosting tip!

Amy Anderson

Tuesday 19th of January 2016

SO many great ideas - I love your party! I especially love the football banner and soda jerseys. When can I come over?

jessica

Monday 18th of January 2016

Fantastic ideas! Thanks for sharing!

Atta Girl Amy

Wednesday 13th of January 2016

So many fun ideas. I love that wall treatment. So clever.

Nicole Elliott ~ Client

Tuesday 12th of January 2016

These are all awesome and unique ideas!! I superly love the felt jerseys--they're adorable and I love that you can reuse them year after year, what fun!! Plus all the recipes and drinks look soooo tasty!

Lazy Budget Chef

Tuesday 12th of January 2016

Cute bottle cozies!