Rainbow Themed Birthday Party | Kara’s Party Ideas Shop

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Today I am featuring my RAINBOW THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY! I actually styled this party last year…and have been dying to share it with you!

This party was super fun to plan and execute. I hope you enjoy all of the rainbow party ideas. I tried to pack as many rainbow themed party ideas as possible into one party. There are a lot of ideas that could be used for an ART PARTY, too!

Party Styling: Kara’s Party Ideas
Photography: Kara Allen / Kara’s Party Ideas
Cake- Chubby Hubby Cupcakes

All party products used in this party are from KARA’S PARTY SHOP:
Rainbow Printable Set
Lollipops
Bakers Twine
Balloons
Number 5 Piñata
Gumballs
Milk Bottles
Paper Straws
Polka Dot Baking Cups
Candy Sticks
Bubbles
Chevron Paper Bags
Chevron Wooden Forks / Spoons
Striped Wooden Forks / Spoons
Ribbon
Mini Pedestal Cups
Rock Candy
Paper Shred
6″ Linen Bags
3″ Linen Bags
Paper Fringe
Party Hats
Gumball Tubes
White Standing Party Frame
Swirl Lollipops
Mini Cordial Clear Bowls
Happy Birthday Wooden Spoons
Cello Bags
Crepe Paper
Gable Boxes
Mason Jars

A number 5 piñata from Kara’s Party Shop doubled as part of the decor.

I filled letter candy dishes spelling ‘happy’ (from Amazon.com) with various rainbow candy…

White Gable Box, Bakers Twine- Kara’s Party Shop

I love these old fashioned lollipops in the shop. I attached cute tags (part of the rainbow printable collection) to the lollipops with bakers twine (also from the shop). I cut out the tags with my scallop paper punch.

These napkin holders were one of my favorite elements of the party. I used mini chevron bags to hold napkins, a candy stick and a paper straw with a cute printable straw topper…all from the shop. I tied printed wooden spoons to the bags with bakers twine…available here.

The invitation is also part of the printable party pack…shown here with red ribbon weaved through one side.

I cut cloud shapes out of white card stock and used them as fun straw toppers. Glass milk bottles, paper straws and printable drink label from the shop.

The layered jello was super fun in the mini plastic parfait cups from the shop.

One of the cute images from the printable party pack was printed on iron on transfer paper. The “you are my sunshine” was then printed onto linen favor bags from the shop.

Milk bottles, rainbow drink labels & striped paper straws from Kara’s Party Shop.

The same “you are my sunshine” image was printed on a smaller scale and used as cupcake toppers (attached to striped paper straws). A yellow pom sun was also attached to each topper.

Bubble favors were adorned with rainbow heart patterned printable flags (also part of the rainbow party pack).

Oranges were cut in half and hollowed out then filled with jello. Cute happy birthday wooden spoons from the shop were inserted into each orange jello cup.

I filled individual popsicle molds with rainbow candies and attached a printable tag (also from the printable collection) with bakers twine.

I filled ice cube trays with various juice and fruit. The ice cubes were delicious in Sprite.

Rock candy sticks (from the shop) are one of my favorite party treats.

I added paper fringe to the tops of paper chevron print bags.

Doughnut holes served as “Doughnut Clouds”. Printable topper from the rainbow printable collection.

Mini plastic cordial cups from the shop were filled with rainbow candies. A printable tag from the party pack was then simply placed on top of the candy in the center of the bowl for extra cuteness.

Easily make these popsicle cupcake toppers with mike & ike candies & toothpicks! The cute polka dot cupcake cups / wrappers are from the shop.

TUTORIAL on how to make a fringe garland…

Supplies needed-

Square Plastic Tablecloths

Wire

Rope or Ribbon

Scissors

I filled cello bags with rainbow licorice and gold chocolate coins for one party favor. The other held rainbow paint. All printables from the shop.

Printable banner and cupcake toppers / tags from the printable collection. Gumball tubes also from the shop.

Rainbow swirl lollipops from the shop.

Printable over the rainbow sign and standing party frame from the shop.

The mini happy birthday pennant banner cake topper is a FREE download here!

Slushie Tube recipe found here.

Raspberry Lemonade pop recipe found here. Striped wooden spoons and snow cone wrappers available in the shop.

Beautiful cake made by Chubby Hubby Cupcakes.

Mini happy birthday cake topper banner available as a FREE download here.

Gifts were wrapped in craft paper and yarn.

Mini linen bags from the shop were stamped and used as crayon bags for guests to fill at the “crayon bar”.

All party products used in this party are from KARA’S PARTY SHOP:
Rainbow Printable Set
Lollipops
Bakers Twine
Balloons
Number 5 Piñata
Gumballs
Milk Bottles
Paper Straws
Polka Dot Baking Cups
Candy Sticks
Bubbles
Chevron Paper Bags
Chevron Wooden Forks / Spoons
Striped Wooden Forks / Spoons
Ribbon
Mini Pedestal Cups
Rock Candy
Paper Shred
6″ Linen Bags
3″ Linen Bags
Paper Fringe
Party Hats
Gumball Tubes
White Standing Party Frame
Swirl Lollipops
Mini Cordial Clear Bowls
Happy Birthday Wooden Spoons
Cello Bags
Crepe Paper
Gable Boxes
Mason Jars

Camp Arts & Crafts Rainbow Party

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This unique CAMP ARTS & CRAFTS RAINBOW PARTY was submitted by Melissa Thiel Collar of Buckets of Grace.

What a fun idea to highlight the arts and crafts aspect of a fun camp out by combining the two themes into one party! I also love the bright, happy vibe that the rainbow theme brings into this camping arts and crafts party. A few of my favorite ideas and elements are:
  • The rainbow paper chain backdrop
  • The colorful cake pops displayed on a wooden artist’s palette
  • The cake with rainbow striped sides and topped with an artist’s palette and a camping tent
  • The Rice Krispie treats dipped in colored candy melts and topped with wooden paddles to resemble paintbrushes dipped in paint
  • The white ruffle tablecloth and burlap ruffle tablecloth
  • and MORE!
Grace’s dress – Gymboree
Grace’s headband – Pirouettes and Ponytails, Etsy
Grace and Melissa’s necklaces – Create Outside the Box, Etsy
Cake – Monzu Bakery
Printables – Dimple Prints

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Burlap
Baker’s Twine
Striped Paper Straws
Mason Jar Drinking Glasses and Daisy Cut Lids
Rainbow Honeycomb Tissue Flowers
Ribbon
Candy Scoops
White 2-sided Frame
Gumball Tubes
Gumballs
Wooden Spoons
Washi Tape
Cupcake Liners
Tin Pails

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Melissa said this about the party- “Like most 9 year old girls, my daughter Grace loves all things arts and crafts. So when picking the theme for her birthday party this year, I wasn’t surprised when she asked for an arts and crafts theme. To put a little twist on the traditional theme, we turned her party into a Camp Arts and Crafts Party. We used a rainbow color scheme with lots of camp touches, including burlap, kraft paper and touches of nature. Carli from Dimple Prints made the customized printables that tied the party together. They were amazing!

For the backdrop for the sweets table and the trail mix bar, we stuck with our rainbow arts and crafts theme by making ombre paper pinwheels for the sweets table and paper chains for the trail mix bar.

We had lots of arts and crafts activities for our campers. We dyed sailor bracelets, painted canvases, made noodle necklaces and bracelets, made God’s Eyes, had sand art. My daughter decided that instead of having her campers bring presents, she wanted to collect donations for Project Linus – a non-profit organization that collects blankets for children in need. As one of the arts and crafts projects, we made a fleece tie blanket to donate on behalf of her party. It was such a touching activity!”

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Burlap
Baker’s Twine
Striped Paper Straws
Mason Jar Drinking Glasses and Daisy Cut Lids
Rainbow Honeycomb Tissue Flowers
Ribbon
Candy Scoops
White 2-sided Frame
Gumball Tubes
Gumballs
Wooden Spoons
Washi Tape
Cupcake Liners
Tin Pails

Pastel Pinwheel Dessert Table + 1st Birthday Party

Pastel pinwheel themed birthday party with SO many ideas! Via Kara's Party Ideas KarasPartyIdeas.com #pastel #rainbow #birthday #pinwheel #party

This delicate PASTEL PINWHEEL DESSERT TABLE + 1ST BIRTHDAY CHRISTENING PARTY was submitted by Natalie Zakhem of Events by Nat.

What an adorable party full of ideas! Some of my favorite elements are:
  • The gorgeous ruffle tablecloth
  • The fondant pinwheel cupcake toppers
  • The pinwheel themed cake
  • The cake pops
  • The pinwheel cookies
  • And MORE!
Dessert table styling, photography, pinwheel embellishments and pinwheel marshmallows – Events by Nat
Cake – Cakes by Sharon
Cupcakes and cookies – Minnie’s Sweet Creations
Macarons and cake pops – It’s a Cake Thing (by Jhoanee)
Paperie and chocolate wrappers – Pretty and Print

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Pinwheel toppers
Apothecary Jars
Cupcake wrappers
Lollipop / Treat Sticks
Ribbon
Fondant
Fondant Press used to make designs
Sugar Pearls
Honeycomb Tissue Balls

This is what Natalie said about planning the party- ”I’m sending you the latest table I styled for a little girl’s 1st birthday and Christening. My client approached me seeking something soft and delicate for her daughters christening. When I suggested Pinwheels, my client was hesitant at first as she pictured the really colourful pinwheels we come across in carnivals. I assured her that we can make these pinwheels soft and delicate. I love it when a client puts their faith in me, which is exactly what she did.

We chose pastels for the colour scheme with an emphasis on feminine pastel colours.

I made 4 pinwheels which sat towards the back of the table and bought the concept to life. I tried to incorporate as many pinwheels as possible though out the entire table. Desserts on the table included pinwheel cupcakes, pinwheel cookies, pinwheel cake pops, pinwheel marshmallows and candy in the chosen colour scheme.

Overall, the dessert table was so delicate and sweet, fit for any little princess.”

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Pinwheel toppers
Apothecary Jars
Cupcake wrappers
Lollipop / Treat Sticks
Ribbon
Fondant
Fondant Press used to make designs
Sugar Pearls
Honeycomb Tissue Balls

Noah’s Ark Themed Twins Birthday Party

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This creative NOAH’S ARK THEMED TWINS BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Kelly Little.
I love the idea of throwing a gender neutral Noah’s Ark party for twins and focusing on the animals that went “two by two” (just like twins) as well as the vibrant colors of the rainbow. What a fun party!

A few of the highlights to look for are:
  • The watermelon carved into the shape of an ark and used to serve fruit
  • The Noah’s Ark themed cake, complete with animals and, of course, an ark
  • The birthday girl’s rainbow fabric strip and ribbon skirt
  • The ark shaped felt favor / activity bags filled with felt finger puppet animals
  • and MORE!
Cake- Elizabeth’s Cakes of Plano
Party Printables – Totful Memories
Ark Finger Puppet Bags- Groovy Holidays
Petting Zoo- Cathy’s Critters
Photography- Kelly Rucker Photography

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Tissue Pom Poms
Scallop Circle Paper Punch
Lollipop / Treat Sticks
Balloons
Ribbon
Whirly Pops
Unicorn Pops

Here’s what Kelly said about planning the party- “What better theme for twins turning 2 than a 2×2 Party? It’s always a challenge to find fun gender-neutral party themes, so I thought a Noah’s Ark Party was the perfect way for my little boy and girl to celebrate their birthday together! Also, I loved all the fun rainbow party inspiration I had been seeing, so this was a great way to bring together my love for bright colors and my twins’ love of animals!

The centerpiece of the party was the “Taste the Rainbow” treat table including Rainbow Dipped Oreos & Pretzel Twigs, Marshmallow Lollipops with Rainbow Sprinkles, and Rainbow Licorice. And I absolutely adored the gorgeous Noah’s Ark cake from Elizabeth’s Cakes.

Other details included an ark made from watermelon (which served as a fruit bowl and was surprisingly easy to make!), felt ark gift bags with pairs of animal finger puppets for party favors, and a wooden ark bean bag toss that my husband and I made together.

Of course the main attraction was the adorable petting zoo of baby animals from Cathy’s Critters. We had quite a large age range of kids at the party, and the animals were a huge hit with them all!”

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Tissue Pom Poms
Scallop Circle Paper Punch
Lollipop / Treat Sticks
Balloons
Ribbon
Whirly Pops
Unicorn Pops

Wizard of Oz Themed Party!

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This impressive WIZARD OF OZ THEMED PARTY was actually a fabulous WEDDING! It was submitted by Kylie Kakouratos of Sweetpickings Candy Buffet.

I can’t believe all of the amazing details that are in this celebration! What a fun party theme full of amazing ideas!

Some of the highlights to look for are:
  • The 7 layer candy covered rainbow cake
  • The muesli cereal “straw” for the Scarecrow
  • The silver macarons for the Tin Man
  • The clear glass ornament “bubbles” hanging from trees carrying Glinda the Good
  • The cookie toppers that have a Dorothy silhouette wearing red ruby slippers and are surrounded by a circle of blue gingham
  • The wooden lollipop tree stands
  • and so much MORE!

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