2. Creepy-Cute Crepe Paper Surprise Balls
In the 1950s, party hosts delighted guests with surprise balls—tightly wound spheres of colorful crepe paper that hid tiny toys, fortunes, and candies within their layers. To craft these vintage party favors, gather an assortment of small trinkets like plastic spiders, vintage-style stamps, and wrapped sweets. Begin wrapping the largest item with streamers of orange, black, and cream crepe paper, tucking smaller prizes into the layers as the ball grows. Once you achieve a smooth, spherical shape, secure the end with a bit of glue. Transform the ball into a vintage character, such as a black cat, a grinning skull, or a mischievous witch, by gluing on cardstock ears, hats, and hand-drawn facial features. Guests will love unraveling the layers to discover the hidden treasures inside.