Posted on January 3, 2013 by amber

Mardi Gras Themed Birthday Party

This fabulous MARDI GRAS THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Keren Precel of Keren Precel Events!

Keren said this about planning the party- “We were lucky enough to decorate this lovely Mardi Gras party, held in the village in NYC. A little boy’s first birthday party with a little something for everyone. We had a children table as well as an adult table. Masks, stickers and beads were given to the children to play with. A photo booth with Mardi Gras props was set up for the guests to take pictures. Decor items included: strings of beads, feathers, masks and more.”

Vendors and Credits-
Concept, styling and decor: Keren Precel Events
All food: Freshmade NYC
Photography: Noit Zakay

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Ribbon
Cups, Spoons
Favor Boxes

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Kara

Rockets and Robots 2nd Birthday Party

What a fabulous ROCKETS & ROBOTS + SPACE THEMED SECOND BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Louise Sanders of SunshineParties! I hope you gain a lot of inspiration and party ideas here!

Louise said this about planning the party- “Send your little boy shooting into the stars with this vintage-inspired Rockets and Robots space-themed party. We created this party theme for my little boy, Thomas – he was turning two!

For the Party Table decor we used mainly blue and orange. The decor consisted of honeycomb paper balls or “planets”, home-made rockets, spaceship and robot masks, rocket favors and of course the space rocket cake.

We created this space theme by using our designs from our latest Sunshine Parties printable set. All digital design elements can be printed on a home PC printer and handmade. This makes the party unique and still affordable and best of all it doesn’t take that long! With a little thought this party can look out of this world and your little boy will be over the moon! Excuse the pun!”

Vendors and Credits:
Venue- Akimbo (in Durban, South Africa)
Photography- Louise Sanders
Party Design, Printables and Decor- SunshineParties
Cupcakes- Isla Louise
Cake- Marlise Ross Cakes

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Tissue Balls
Baker’s Twine
Cupcake Stand
Gumballs
Tin Paint Pails

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Kara

Kawaii Love 8th Birthday Party

This KAWAII LOVE EIGHT BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Christine Kantaporn of Pure Joy Events. Isn’t it cute?! I haven’t seen this theme yet and I love it!

Christine said- “With its apple green walls, blush pink curtains, and off white furniture, Cailtyn’s bedroom was the perfect space to hold her 8th birthday party. Inspired by Paper Glitter’s Japanese Kawaii Love party kit, the room was decorated with cherry blossoms balloons, kawaii banners, bento boxes, Iwako erasers, and a giant panda balloon. In the center of the room, comfy chair cushions were placed along an activity table that sat low to the ground. Caitlyn’s 100+ collection of Iwako erasers were displayed on nail polish racks. Lime green and hot pink bento lunch boxes were wrapped with water bottle labels from the printable collection. Wooden clothes pins adorned with decorative washi tape were used to hang kawaii prints and secure glassine favor bags.

I kept the desserts simple — just cake, cupcakes and mochi ice cream. A raspberry butter cream cake and chocolate cupcakes were decorated with beautifully sculpted fondant toppers by Sugar High, Inc.

Each guest received a handcrafted book personalized with their name in Japanese. The girls drew kawaii faces with scented glitter gel pens and decorated their books with washi tape.

Using panda rice molds, food picks, cutters, nori punchers and other fun accessories, the girls prepared their bento boxes. Lunch was served with flavored sodas from Japan. Candy sushi filled gummy worms, Swedish fish and Twizzlers, wrapped with Rice Krispies Treats and Fruit by the Foot, and topped with roe-like mango poppers were a huge hit.

Each favor bag contained Paper Glitter’s kawaii panda stationery set, washi tape on a wooden spool, and an Iwako panda.”

Vendors and Credits-
Photography: Rebecca Watkins Photography
Printable Paper Crafts: Paper Glitter
Fondant Toppers: Sugar High, Inc.
Cupcakes: Cupcakes Actually
Bento Boxes and Accessories: All Things for Sale
Iwako Erasers: Hapa Culture
Glassine Bags: Le Box Boutique
3′ Balloon: CupKate’s Event Design

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Balloons
Cupcake Liners
Washi Tape

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Kara

Air + Airplane Racing Championships 2nd Birthday Party

I’m excited to showcase this darling VINTAGE AIR RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS 2ND BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Daniela Jayne of The Little Soiree!

Daniela said- “For my son’s 2nd Birthday I chose an plane theme as he is fascinated by them and always points, stares and calls out at them. However I thought I would make it a little different and unique and created a Vintage Air Racing Championships party as opposed to an airport type theme.

I created all the printables and will be releasing the collection via my Etsy Store once the party has debuted.

I had decided on the colour palette straight after my son’s Peter Rabbit 1st Birthday Party. I love the red and thought it a little more grown up than the simple dark and light blues used for his 1st Birthday. The red really livened the whole theme.

The photography was by Laura Sheppard Photography. She is so amazing that I couldn’t imagine working with anyone else!”

Vendors and Credits-
Party Wares and Candy: Occasion by Design
Glassware and Candy: Sweet Style
Macarons: Her Macarons
Cookies: Sweet Table
Beverage Dispenser: Little Big Company

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Burlap
Striped Paper Straws
Large Round Balloons
Rock Candy Sticks
Clear Cellophane Bags
Fabric
Gumballs
Handmade Twist Lollipops
Gable Boxes
Wooden Candy Scoops
Ice Cream Cups

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Kara

Pumpkin County Fair 9th Birthday Party

This amazing PUMPKIN COUNTY FAIR NINTH BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Wendy Updegraff of Wendy Updegraff Photography will blow you away! What a darling party theme! So many cute ideas here that would be perfect for any fall celebration!

“We celebrated my sweet Bella’s 9th birthday with a backyard bash with some country flair. The theme was Pumpkin County Fair and we tried to make it a little feminine by sticking with pinks, oranges & black. All of the decorations were a labor of love by my very talented mother and myself…and my wonderful mother-in-law helped out with the baking. My son and a friend of the family were our “carnies” and I think they were the two cutest carnies I have ever seen. They did a great job helping the younger kids with all of the games.”

Vendors and Credits:
Photography: Wendy Updegraff Photography
Invitations: Loralee Lewis
Bella’s Dress: EmmaNicole Designs
Bella’s Hair piece: Flowerz by Suz
Bella’s Jewlery: Teeny Tinley Designs
Cake: Love & Sugar Kisses
Cake Topper: IndigoTwin
Preston’s Bow Tie: SDLM

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Ribbon, Fabric
Jute Twine
Striped Paper Bags
Round Polka Dot Balloons
Paper Honeycomb Flowers
Striped Paper Straws
Cupcake Liners
Plastic Forks + Paper Plates, Napkins
Polka Dot Nut / Candy Cups
White Paper Doilies
Lollipop Sticks
Ticket Rolls
Paper Fringe

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