Slumber party activities haven't changed much in recent years: it's still all about gathering your girlfriends for a night of snacking, movie-marathoning and games of truth-or-dare.
A sleepover is an adolescent rite-of-passage and friendship ritual mixed into one, and is therefore very important. It's where boundaries melt away and walls come down, strengthening bonds between friends until they are near-impenetrable; a force to be reckoned with.
Alongside all the usual activities, you can expand your slumber party action to include inventive manicures (which feature everything from festive glitter to your favorite Hollywood hunk), karaoke and DIY arts and crafts. While a lot of this stuff can be done on your own, it's more fun to include your friends. Because what's a karaoke session without an audience? Or a duet, for that matter.
24 Slumber Party Activities
From Playful Starlet Nail Art to Song-Altering Karaoke Kits:
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Craftily Lit Bedframes
The ‘DIY Light Up Headboard’ by A Beautiful Mess is an Fun Home
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Hunky Celeb Nail Stickers
Stare All You Want at the Ryan Gosling Manicure by Rad Nails
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Water Bottle Bangles
Turn a Bottle into a Quirky Bracelet Using Only Recyclables
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DIY Record Clutches
This Handy Craft Turns Old Vinyl Records into a Chic Statement Accessory
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DIY Dystopian Film Manicures
This Hunger Games Nail Look Represents Katniss Everdeen's District
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DIY String Hearts
This String Art Tutorial is the Perfect Craft for Valentine's Day
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Glitzy Celebratory Manicures
The Beauty Department ‘New Years Nails’ are Glittery Perf
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DIY Decorative Diffusers
This DIY Reed Diffuser Project Includes Tiny Triangular Flag Decor
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Confectionery Cacti Crafts
Sugar and Cloth's Macaron Recipe is Also an Adorably Sweet DIY Project
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Tropical Decoupage Balloons
This DIY Decor Project Makes Any Party More Festive
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Bizarre Reverse Manicures
These Flip Manicures Find a Clever Use For Waste Nail Real Estate
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8-Bit Karaoke Bars
The Highball Lets You Belt Out Tunes in a Mario-Inspired Room
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Handmade Paper Crowns
Honestly WTF's DIY Floral Crown is the Perfect Bohemian Accessory
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DIY Bandana Manicures
Dress Up Your Nails With The Adorable Bandana Inspired Paisley Nail Art
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Song-Altering Karaoke Kits
The Singtrix Lets You Turn Any Song into a Karaoke Masterpiece
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App-Inspired Karaoke Systems
The StarMaker Bluetooth Karaoke System by Philips Raises the Bar
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Fast Food Manicures
These Homemade Nail Decals Recreate Popular Food Items With Polish
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Seasonal Beauty Recipes
The Apple and Pumpkin Pie Spice Lotion is Perfect for Fall
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Playful Starlet Nail Art
Confidently Embrace Your Inner Diva with These Beyonce Nail Decals
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Tablet Karaoke Machines
This iPad Karaoke Machine is Ideal for Practicing at Home for Real Karaoke
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Feline Silhouette Manicures
These Black Cat Nail Decals are Perfect for Witchy Fashion Lovers
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Group Coloring Games
Chroma Cubes Challenges You to Be Quick & Creative
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DIY Candy Necklaces
HGTV's Sweet Tutorial is a Fun Valentine's Day Craft
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Cocoa Scented Scrubs
This Chocolate Cake Scented Creamy Sugar Scrub is Perfect for Candy Lovers
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