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This Cheap DIY Minecraft Nether Portal and Ghasts was such a hit at our house. It was fun, it was easy, inexpensive and I loved hearing the little exclamations of surprise as the kids found it (Since having a hallway of hidden ghosts… I mean Nether World Ghasts) was… well hidden.
They got to discover it when they needed to use the bathroom or wash their hands, and at then end of the party the kids got to go in with their blow up diamond swords and attack.
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Total Cost: $4.50
Supplies Needed:
- Two different shades of purple party streamers ($1.50/each at Dollar Tree, or this Purple Foil Curtain from Amazon would work well too)
- 20 white balloons ($1.50/bag at Dollar Tree)
- Red Marker (I’d suggest a permanent marker)
- Black Marker (I’d suggest a permanent marker)
- White Plastic Shopping Bags
- Scissors
- Tape
- Thread
On a door or hall entryway hang the purple streamers so they cover the opening, like a beaded curtain. If you’re feeling extra crafty you can grab some cardboard or paper and make a sign over the top that says “Nether Portal”. We did this going down our hallway.
Get your plastic bags (white ideally) and cut them in half, then with the solidly white half cut slits up the the back side, not quite to to the top to make them kind of look like tentacles.
Blow up your balloons, and use your sharpies to draw a “Ghast” face on the balloons, then tape your plastic bag tentacles on the opposite side that you drew the face.
Finish by taping a bit of thread to the top of your balloon and your ceiling at different heights so they appear to be floating.
Our Nether Portal was huge hit, and at the end of the party we had them break free from the Nether and kids got to attack them with their blow up swords. The plastic bags made perfect tentacles because they were nearly as light as the balloon so there was still lots of floating action, and they were my favorite party decorations.
You can view moree easy ideas from our DIY Minecraft party here
