Posted on May 16, 2013 by Kara

Circus Themed 1st Birthday Party

This amazing CIRCUS THEMED FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Astir and Alessandra of Pra Vocë Festas Especiais.

I have a soft spot for circus parties and this one is fantastic and is filled with so many great ideas! some of the highlights to look for are:

The favor cones adorned with paper mustaches and filled with peanuts
The colorful popcorn ball lollipops
The strongman barbells made with paper straws and marshmallows
and MORE!

Astir and Alessandra said this about the party- “How about making JG’s debut birthday party in the world of cheerful and colorful Circus Clowns, magicians, jugglers and all the joy of the circus? These were all part of this first birthday, along with delicacies that are reminiscent of this charming universe – cotton candy, popcorn, candy apples, peanuts, and more!”

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Polka Dot Balloons
Striped Paper Straws
Ribbon
Clear Cellophane Bags
Candles

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Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Polka Dot Balloons
Striped Paper Straws
Ribbon
Clear Cellophane Bags
Candles

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Kara

Caterpillar Baby Einstein Themed 1st Birthday Party

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This colorful CATERPILLAR BABY EINSTEIN THEMED FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Barbara Rivera & Monica Melendez of Just Imagine.

This caterpillar party is so adorable and would be great inspiration for a Very Hungry Caterpillar or a Baby Einstein party too! A few of my favorite ideas and elements are:

The colorful cake pops lined up to look like a caterpillar
The antennae headband party favors
The paper lanterns and balloons hung to look like colorful caterpillars
and MORE!

Barbara and Monica said this about planning the party- “Our friend wanted a colorful theme birthday party for her son’s first birthday. She likes “The Baby Einsteins” but she only wanted the caterpillar because she didn’t like the others little animals. She also likes ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ but not the colors. So we took both themes and this is what we came up with.”

Design and decor: Just Imagine
Balloons decor: Amazing Balloons
Cake and cookies: S&E Bakery

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Jute Twine
Decorative Paper Shred
Balloons
Paper Lanterns
Tin Pails
Paper Straws
Clear Cellophane Bags
Popcorn Boxes
Apothecary Jars

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Kara

A Very Bunny 1st Birthday Party

This charming BUNNY THEMED FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Alex Vardakis of Avie & Lulu in Australia.

I love so many things about this bunny party! It would obviously not only be great for a birthday but would work for a Easter party or a baby shower as well. A few highlights to look for are:

The mason jars painted opaque white and used as vases
The gorgeous glass apothecary style drink dispensers
The bunny shaped cookies tied to the sides of milk bottles
The stunning cake complete with cascading sugar flowers and topped with a three dimensional fondant bunny
and MORE!

Party Styling: Avie & Lulu
Photography: Lee Bird Photography
Desserts: Sweet Tiers
Cookies: Kookie Krumbs by Kirstie
Drink dispensers and assorted Cake Stands: Leo & Bella

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Striped Paper Straws
Milk Bottles
Ribbon
Cupcake Liners
Balloons
Apothecary Jars

Alex said this about the party- “My third little girl celebrated her first birthday in April and being around Easter we thought what better than to have a gorgeous pastel themed Easter party! It was a garden party with lots of prettiness and lots of fun!

A special appearance by the Easter Bunny himself was a highlight for the kids, as was the real white fluffy bunny which spent the afternoon hoping around.

A beautiful 2 tier Cake was the show stopper of the dessert table. Made by the talented Sweet Tiers it featured a beautiful Bunny figurine topper. All of the guests were amazed it was fondant and many thought it was a real porcelain figurine. Other treats included buttercream ruffled cupcakes in pastel shades of lemon, pink, mint and blue. And the most amazing and detailed Cookies by the super amazing cookie artist Kookie Krumbs by Kirstie. They were like tiny portraits, delicately detailed and definitely too good beautiful to eat! The children’s setting featured rattan chairs which suited the garden feel to a tea.

Each guest received a keepsake hankie designed by Ham&Pea Paperie which featured the Winnie the Pooh quote ‘You are braver then you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think’.”

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Striped Paper Straws
Milk Bottles
Ribbon
Cupcake Liners
Balloons
Apothecary Jars

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Kara

Fairy Garden Themed 1st Birthday Party

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This lovely FAIRY GARDEN THEMED FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Astir and Alessandra of Pra Você Festas Especiais.

A few of the highlights to look for in this sweet fairy garden party are:

The desserts wrapped in paper and served in pots to resemble flowers
The layers of ribbon tied around the table
The lovely 2-tiered cake wrapped with a fondant bow
and MORE!

This is what Astir and Alessandra said about the party- “To celebrate the 1st birthday of Maria Antonia mama wanted something delicate and magical, with many flowers! Working with the colors pink, lilac, green and white, we create an enchanted world where fairies roam between flowers and candy! It was a delicate feast full of charm and lots of flowers!”

Photography- Renata Dugulin

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:

Fairy Party Supplies

Clear Cellophane Bags

Ribbon

Lollipals Lollipops

Garden Themed Party Supplies

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Kara

Alphabet ABC Themed 2nd Birthday Party

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This cute ALPHABET ABC THEMED SECOND BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Tierney Williams of Tints and Prints by Tierney.

I love how the simplicity of this theme is taken up a level in this party by all of the unique items that were brought in from various Etsy shops. I think this Alphabet ABC theme would be so fun for a back to school party or a baby shower too! Some of the ideas and elements I like best in this party are:

The chalkboard printables
The small cake made to look like a toy block with fondant letters on the sides and striped paper straws along the edges
The mini composition book party favors
The alphabet cereal served in cupcake liners
The fork, knife and napkin packaged together in notebook paper favor bags
and MORE!

Alphabet ABC Chalkboard Birthday Party Invitation- Tints and Prints by Tierney
Personalized Letter Crayons- Posh Paper Creations
Custom Fabric Buntings- Loo De Loop
Striped Paper Straws and Notebook Paper Bags- Sofie Jack
Custom Made Fondant Letters and Numbers- Les Pop Sweets
Personalized Tooth Fairy Pillow and READ Pillow- Cosmic Thimble
Photography- bnb By Three Photography

Items used in this party available in the Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Striped Paper Straws
Baker’s Twine
Notebook Paper and Chevron Print Paper Favor Bags
Balloons
#2 Candle
Clear Cellophane Bags
Decorative Paper Shred
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY” Square Paper Plates
Burlap

Tierney said this about the party- “Planning birthday parties is an art, an adventure and a memory in the making. As our youngest son turned 2, we decided to put a modern spin on an ABC Party. As the owner of Tints and Prints by Tierney, I challenge myself to create unique birthday parties for my boys. And when I need those unique, one-of-a-kind ideas, I shop on Etsy for just about everything. My parties start with the invitation design, of course, and everything falls into place from there. ABC decorations, books, crayon favors, notebook paper bags, chalkboard and chevron accents…need I say more? Adding these modern twists to a traditional ABC party sounded like fun and were a hit with the school of cousins we had over.

Aside from the birthday party invitation and coordinating party items, this Alphabet ABC Chalkboard Birthday Party features 5 other products from other Etsy shops. Personalized crayons, adorable fabric buntings, custom made fondant for the cake, party straws and paper bags, and the cutest Tooth Fairy pillow gift you’ve ever seen…all wonderful products. Each custom and personalized item made our party one for the books!”

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Category Archives: 1st Birthday Parties

Circus Themed 1st Birthday Party

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A Very Bunny 1st Birthday Party

Fairy Garden Themed 1st Birthday Party

Alphabet ABC Themed 2nd Birthday Party