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Frugal Sleepover Fun: Glow-in-the-Dark Cups

November 10, 2011 by Kimberly Danger 15 Comments

glow in the dark drink cups

Glow sticks just never get old, even for “grown up kids” like myself!  I recently purchased a pack of glow bracelets at Target’s Dollar Spot.  Turning them into these super-fun glow-in-the-dark cups is so simple, and would be perfect for your child’s sleepover or an outdoor party some evening.  Here’s how:

glow cups using glow bracelets sticksYou’ll Need:

  • Glow bracelets
  • Solid-color plastic cups (such as Red Solo Cups)
  • Clear plastic cups, the same size as the solid-color cups for stacking

 

How to Make Your Glow Cups:

Crack the glow bracelet to activate it.  Insert it in the bottom of the solid color plastic cup.  These Red Solo Cups are great because the glow bracelet fits nicely into the groove at the bottom.  It takes some adjusting, but isn’t too hard.

glow cups using glow bracelets sticksNext, put the clear cup over the glow bracelet to push it down.  Add ice cubes and a clear drink, such as 7-Up or Sprite.  Your guest won’t notice the “glow” factor until its is dark… so they’re in for a fun surprise!

glow cups using glow bracelets sticks

Thanks to Come Together Kids for the inspiration!

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Comments

  1. Ellen S says

    March 28, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    HI,
    I tried to make the glow cups but the glowstick bracelets are too big they won’t stay in the bottom of the

    Reply
    • Kimberly Danger says

      March 29, 2012 at 8:12 am

      Ellen – we wound the glow sticks around our fingers in a spiral to make them more compact.

      Reply
  2. Dawn says

    April 4, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    Oh my gosh – this sounds like the cutest thing! I can’t wait to try this on my grandkids…and I think I will also do this when I have family over for a picnic! Thank you – I need to go see what other goodies I can find on your website. Dawn : )

    Reply
  3. Fran says

    April 27, 2012 at 6:19 pm

    cant wait to try this

    Reply
  4. Ashley says

    July 3, 2012 at 6:20 pm

    Couldn’t you also use two clear cups, so they glow from the outside as well. I think that could be really fun! =)

    Reply
  5. April Morrison says

    July 3, 2012 at 6:26 pm

    Cool idea! Now where to buy the bracelets for the best price!

    Reply
    • Kimberly Danger says

      July 3, 2012 at 6:44 pm

      They have them at Michaels craft store, The Dollar Tree and Target’s Dollar Spot for just a buck.

      Reply
  6. cynthia corrales says

    October 1, 2012 at 10:04 am

    I love the idea, how do the cups stay together?

    Reply
    • Kimberly Danger says

      October 1, 2012 at 1:52 pm

      Since you’re using stackable cups, they stay together nicely.

      Reply
    • michael says

      April 17, 2013 at 4:58 pm

      a drop of super glue on the outside of the inner cup and they shouldnt split easily

      Reply
  7. Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says

    July 1, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    I love this trick! You should check out the free neon printable party invitations I made.

    Reply

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