Posted on January 7, 2013 by Kara

Om Nom Monster 1st Birthday Party

This clever OM NOM MONSTER 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Laura Harper of My Pookie Designs. Any child who loves the game, ‘Cut the Rope’ would adore this party! So cute!

Laura said this about planning the party- “As I was thinking about what theme to do for my son’s 1st birthday party, I had already been thinking a monster theme. Then I thought of things about my little guy and the fact that he eats a lot came to mind, we call him our little om nom. Instantly I thought of the cute little green monster named Om Nom from the App game “Cut the Rope” and fell in love with the idea!

The color scheme went right along with the game- green, blue, cardboard and peppermint :) Peppermint candies were easy to do around Christmastime! Besides peppermints, the decor consisted of green polkadot background, cardboard boxes as stands, black yarn pompom Spider garland, and of course a cute plush Om Nom monster.

Since om nom refers to eating, we did a dinner and had a Pizza Bar. Simple, quick and delicious! The treats were few including: Om Nom cake, peppermint sugar cookies, peppermint swirl cookies (which were used for one of the games), Peppermint whipped dip with ginger thins, red Squeeze-it drinks and peppermint candies.

For the favors, everyone got a small box with a peppermint sugar cookie with a tag saying, “Thanks for cOMNOMing over!”

For the games we played: Cookie hang (like the donut hang), balloon bottom pop (with a twist-teams had to pop balloons and get 3 stars inside to win), Matching game with my lil guy’s pictures (another twist with a few cards with picture of the Spidey in game- if they turned it over they lost a turn) and a peppermint spin contest.

It’s amazing how much you can do with just a simple idea from a game like Cut the Rope. Very few details, so many possibilities.”

Vendors and Credits:
Cake- The Swirly Girls Bakery
Party Styling, Decorations and Photography- My Pookie Designs

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Balloons
Favor Boxes
Baker’s Twine
Mini Martini Glasses

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Kara

Monster Themed Baby Shower

This adorable MONSTER THEMED BABY SHOWER was submitted by Christina Christian of Something Chic Party and Event!

Christina said this about planning the party- “This Little Monsters themed baby shower was inspired by the Ikea Little Monsters collection. We styled our focal point on monstrous decor items, which the mother-to-be raved about. The shower was held on a beautiful winter afternoon. Although it’s winter, she requested that we stick with the primary colors while allowing the beauty of nature take center stage. The sweet treats we package were cupcakes, Mike and Ikes, rock candy, and cookies n’ creme chocolate bars.”

Party Styling- Something Chic Party and Event
Paper Design- Nellie Design
Photography- Thomas Nguyen

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Rock Candy Swizzle Sticks
Ribbon
Cupcake Favor Boxes
Cupcake Liners

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Kara

Friendly Monster 3rd Birthday Party

This incredibly cute FRIENDLY MONSTER BASH THIRD BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Rachel Scott of RV Parties! I’m dying at all the adorable details! Everything just screams perfection! WHAT a darling party with so many fabulous ideas!

Rachel said this about planning the party- “This 3rd birthday party was monstrously-fun to style! Our “little monster” birthday boy is energetic and happy so our monsters had to be too! From the bright and happy monster decorations to the coloring wall–it certainly was a party tailored for toddlers that was cheerful and fun!

Kiddos snacked on one-eyed monster cruffle pops, bright sprinkled chocolate covered pretzels, cupcakes and a three-tiered cake by Got What It Cakes–specially customized in the party’s theme and adorned with fondant monsters. The birthday boy ate his confections on a custom printed plate by RV Parties in the monster party pattern.

Coordinating fabric was printed in the party design and used to make a number “3″ birthday shirt and runners for the tables. Monster silhouettes popped up throughout the party–as confetti on the table, framed pictures on the wall and garland in the doorways. Googly eyes were a quick and easy way to bring additional elements into the party theme — and they’re so fun, who could resist putting them on everything!?

Our favorite part was the large-scale wall decor. The backdrop for the dessert table was a 3′x4′ vinyl banner which now decorates the birthday boy’s room! All the little monsters loved grabbing washable crayons from the coloring table to doodle on the coloring walls.

Favors included monsters knitted with hand dyed yarn, gumballs and a jar of coordinating jelly beans–as well as a family picture in the monster photo booth. And we loved the other elements brightening the favor table–a yarn wrapped H and a cute monster gumball machine!”

Vendors & Credits-
Party styling, birthday plate and printables: RV Parties
Photography: Peanut Butter and Jenny
Cake, Cruffle Pops and Cupcakes: Got What It Cakes
Knitted Monster Favors: Hermosa Fiber Company
Monster Gumball Machine: Chrissy’s Custom Creations
Fabric: Spoonflower
Sprinkles, Straws, Tubes: DK Delektables

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
White 2-sided frame
Striped Paper Straws
Tissue Pom Poms
Washi Tape
Wooden Utensils
Lollipop Sticks
Milk Bottles
Gumball Tubes

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Kara

Little Monster Birthday Party

This adorable LITTLE MONSTER BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Karen Ayars.

I love the framed art and the bright rainbow colors. Definitely a fun take on a monster bash. I hope you enjoy this darling party, and get an idea or two for yourself!… Continue reading →

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Kara

Monster Valentine’s Party – FREE downloads!

Are you ready for some cuteness? This MONSTER VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY submitted by Lauren Skansgaard of Ellinee is adorable! Who would have thought that combining monsters and Valentines would be soooo darling! And the best part- the whole monster party kit is available to download for FREE! Thanks so much, Ellinee!

Be sure and check Ellineeout, they have a lovely paper styling blog.Lia Griffith, creative director of Ellinee said-“What says ‘Happy Heart Day’ better than geek monsters? This was our inspiration for our Valentine’s Day kit that can be used for kids or adults, in classrooms or in the office. Our illustrator/designer Jennie created these huggable little guys and this is their debut into our crafty world. You can download and print this kit {for FREE} and find step by step instructions for creating this party below…

Vendors:

Baker’s Twine: The Twinery Glassine Bags: Paper & Parcel Paper Straws: Shop Sweet Lulu Cupcakes & Juju Stars: Whole Foods Market Chocolate Bars: Dagoba Organic Chocolate {photos by Lia Griffith}

THINGS YOU WILL NEED:

1) 8.5 X 11″ Letter Weight & Card Stock Paper compatible with your printer 2) Avery 8293 (1.5 inch round) Ink Jet Label Sheets 3) Scissors, Paper Cutter or Xacto Knife, Metal Ruler & Cutting Mat 4) Double Stick Tape & Clear Tape 5) Baker’s Twine or Ribbon 6) Straws & Toothpicks

The invitation & the monster valentine’s day card are available to personalize, download and print from shareholidays.com. CANDY BAR WRAPPERS: Print PDF pages on 8.5 X 11 inch letter weight stock. Trim and wrap around bar securing ends with double stick tape.

ROUND STICKER SHEETS: Open PDF and print. Make sure you select PAGE SCALING = NONE in the print window. (Very important so that the design lines up properly). Print onto Avery 8293 label sheets. Peel and stick to decorate packages, envelopes or anything else.

STRAW FLAGS & ROUND DESSERT TOPPERS: Print PDF on either card stock or letter weight stock. Trim flags and fold on dotted line. Open flat and place a 2 inch strip of double stick tape across the fold. Make sure there is no tape hanging off the edges of the flag. Wrap taped area of flag around stick pressing paper together on flag ends.

Trim round toppers using a 2″ circle punch or scissors. Using tape, secure onto the top of a toothpick or bamboo skewer. Insert into cupcake or dessert. Now just download and print the Free Monster Party kit!”

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