How creative is this GOONIES THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY { would make a great HALLOWEEN PARTY, too} submitted by Audrey Novak of Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats! Wow, so much detail and so many wonderful ideas!
Audrey said- “To celebrate my son’s 4th birthday we planned a GOONIES themed party! We are all BIG fans of the movie around here, and after all the guests left he told me it was his “BEST party EVER!”
When Dane originally told me he wanted a GOONIES party, I have to admit, I spent a couple of weeks trying to convince him that maybe he wanted a different party theme…one that was a little easier to plan – LOL! He had his mind made-up and I figured out a way to make it work. I decided we’d have GOONIES elements, with some pirate decorations, skulls, lots of treasure and hoped it would all come together. I tried really hard to not make it just a pirate party and didn’t want a Halloween feel…I think the end result was more than I could have hoped for!
Squared Party Printables created a GOONIES themed party package for me. It really gave the party a cohesive feel! I wanted to incorporate several quotes from the movie in the printables, and they looked great framed throughout the party. I used the 2” cupcake toppers on SO many things…cupcakes (of course), Cake Pops, Cupcake Shooters, favor bags and several other treats!
I found a few different GOONIES movie posters online and hand them hanging throughout the house. We framed the Truffle Shuffle poster and plan on hanging it in my son’s room after the party.
I also framed some printed GOONIES cards from Thunderpeep Designs. She had created caricature-style renditions of some of the key characters, Sloth, Mama Fratelli and One Eyed Willy…another FUN way to tie in the movie. I used a TON of borrowed items to decorate, along with LOTS of thrift store finds. My Grandma had most of the trunks that we used just tucked away in her basement. I also managed to borrow a Statue of David figure! I’m not sure that all of our guests got the movie reference on that one…but TRUE fans of the movie thought it was hilarious!
The favor station included lots of FUN goodies including Ring Pops, Rock Candy, Skull rings, necklaces, jewels, golden coin candy, candied cornfetti, eye patches and Pinchers of POWER, to name a few. I put out paper bags and skeleton stickers so the kids could decorate their own goody-sack to fill-up! I also had some COOL favors for the grown-ups at the party. Inspired by the Lost Garden Wishing Well scene from the movie, Two Jennifers created stamped quarter charms! Some were stamped with “My Wish” and some with “My Dream.” They look great on necklaces or even key chains and turned out SO super cool!
I created ALL of the desserts for the party…I love doing it and had LOTS of fun ideas! To honor our favorite character from the movie, Sloth, I made several Rocky Road-inspired desserts! We served Rocky Road Cupcakes, giant marshmallows dipped in chocolate and then rolled in walnuts, and cupcake shooters. I pre-scooped Rocky Road ice cream into cupcake liners…and then forgot to get them out during the party! I also made “Buried Treasure” Cupcakes, they had a layer of Crunch Coat topping under the frosting…SO fun! I have to say, out of ALL the desserts…the Cake Pops STOLE the show! Dane had requested some skeleton pops and…SLOTH Cake Pops! I figured he was already lumpy to start with, so they were worth a shot – LOL! They turned out hilariously cute…I was literally laughing out-loud as I was making them.
Another fun movie reference, I wanted to serve a drink that looked like the grody-water Mama Fratelli serves to the boys in the Lighthouse. I made an Apple Juice/White Grape Juice combination and put it in our big beverage dispenser. Next to it, I put a framed printable with a quote from that scene in the movie…funny!
One activity the kids really enjoyed was digging for buried treasure in our backyard. We buried a bunch of seashells and colored gems in our sandbox and the kids dug away! They put their buried treasure in some SUPER cute, hand-stamped canvas bags from Thunderpeep Designs. We also had a bench in the backyard so they could walk-the-plank! I planned on having a Truffle Shuffle dance-off, but the kids were having SO much fun playing outside, we just never got around to it!
When I started planning the GOONIES party my son asked me if we could invite Sloth to the party! I immediately got online, found a Sloth mask, Superman Shirt, red suspenders and made the purchase. The next day, Dane informed me that maybe Sloth shouldn’t come to the party because, “Sloth kinda freaks me out sometimes Mom!” LOL! I told him it was rude to uninvited people, but if he was scared when Sloth got to the party, he didn’t have to see him. Well…Sloth arrived…Baby Ruth Bars in-hand…and most of the kids were willing to go up to him since he was giving out full-size candy bars. Dane hid in his playhouse and told Sloth he could just toss one up to him…SO funny!
After all of our guests went home, Dane still told me his favorite part of the party was when Sloth came, but quickly added that he didn’t want him to visit again anytime soon.”
Vendors and Credits:
Party desserts, photos and event styling- Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats
I am in love with this PETER PAN 4TH BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Jenny Keller of Jenny Cookies!! Not only does Jenny style exquisite desserts, but she throws some fabulous parties as well!
Jenny said- “My sweet little Hudson turned 4 a few weeks ago, which I can still hardly believe. We celebrated Hudson’s fourth birthday by throwing him a Peter Pan party. He was thrilled with his invitations we sent out in bottles, and could hardly wait to wear his Peter Pan costume. He was a little disappointed though when he discovered the costume didn’t make him fly. Trust me, he tried jumping off the bed. (Thank goodness it was just the bed.)
The Kellers became Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Wendy Darling, and Princess Tigerlily for Hudson’s big day!
His party took place on the beach at Kayak Point State Park. We woke up to rainclouds and sprinkles but by the time we got out to the beach the rain had stopped and the sun was shining. It was a birthday miracle. (If you know me, it rains about 75% of the time I’m planning an outdoor party.)
The kids had a blast at the beach. They had a Peter Pan picnic on a pirate ship table, dug for buried treasure, sword fought mean Captain Hook, had their faces painted, and of course ate more sugar than their parents would have agreed to.”
Items available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop: Burlap Gable Boxes Candy Fabric Gold Paper Plates, Cups, Napkins Scalloped Edge Cardboard Treat Boxes Pirate Eye Patches Gold Coins
I just love this original take on the typical pirate party….this CHEVRON AND BURLAP PIRATE THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Jenna Sefkow of Hackberry Adventures couldn’t be cuter!
Jenna said- “My 3 year old son loves EVERYTHING Jake and the Neverland Pirates, so it was pretty easy to choose a pirate birthday theme this year! Most of what you see almost happened by accident. All paper goods were purchased from Archivers. I searched high and low for a standard blue and white stripe patterned paper to use for the sails on the invite. However, I couldn’t find anything available around me, and this blue/teal chevron patterned paper is the closet thing I could find at Archivers—and thus, the pirate/teal/yellow/chevron/burlap theme was born. I added in the burlap elements to add a more “rustic” feel and for it to not look too girly/modern for a boy’s pirate party.
The invitations were handmade by myself (and a friend) using the Silhouette Cameo machine as were all the signs, letters, and flag for the cake. The Cake was also baked and decorated by me (a 10+ hour labor of love!). The cupcakes were baked and decorated by me and the cupcake wrappers and toppers were also cut using the Silhouette Cameo machine. Chevron cotton fabric was purchased from fabric.com and the table runners and large sails were sewed by myself (and a friend) as well.
Party favors included M&M’s, a Jake pirate cup, eye patch, party blower, stickers, tattoos, and coloring sheet print outs from the official DisneyJunior.com site. Babies that were in attendance received a handmade headband and handmade bib! (since stickers and tattoos don’t mix well with little ones!).”
Vendors and Credits:
Burlap party favor bags and striped straws- Pink Lemonade Party Shop
Photography- Jenna Sefkow Photography
Party Supplies used in this party that are available in the Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Burlap, Burlap Bags, Jute TwineLollipop SticksPaper LanternsStriped Paper StrawsPirate Eye PatchesCardboard Party Hats
Take a look at this adorable MERMAIDS & PIRATES THIRD BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Jen and Karis of The Sunshine Party Studio! Such a cute theme for a combined party for a boy and girl! All the ideas and decorations are wonderful, too!
Karis said- “This mermaid and pirate party, boasted burlap, wood crates, driftwood branches, “sand” (raw sugar!), shells, chains, coins & jewels amongst an aqua and pink color scheme. Pirate details were featured on the main food table, and a more feminine mermaid style took over the dessert table.”
Recreate this party:
Party Styling and Custom Printable Collection: The Sunshine Party Studio
Cake: Johnson’s Custom Cakes & More
Pearlized Gumballs:
Shiver me timbers, it’s a fabulous PIRATE THEMED BROTHER BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Katie Cogbill of Kaden Ashley Printable Designs!
Katie said- “Last month my two boys, Aidan and Kai, celebrated their 4th and 2nd birthdays. Their birthdays are just 3 days apart, so having a joint party was a no-brainer. Aidan, the 4 year old, loves anything pirate. He was even Captain Hook for Halloween this year. So a pirate party it was! I started off creating the pirate ship invitation. I chose classic pirate colors of red and black and added shades of aqua blue to make it a little more child like. Then it was onto the tablescape. I dressed up a simple black linen with a polka dot overlay that I sewed with fabric from the fabric store. I also created fabric bunting with various colors and patterns of fabric and simply hot glued onto bias tape. Throughout the party you will see Kayden Ashley touches; from the water bottle labels and popcorn cones to creative food tags such as Captain Cogbill’s Catch O’ the Day (Goldfish crackers).
The kids all went home with a pirate sword, eye patches and pirate booty. The pirate booty bags made out of plain muslin bags that I customized with a skull and crossbones and the childs name and filled with chocolate coins. Custom cookies and cupcake toppers were created to match my designs by Kristin of Sweet Spot. I added some flair to the PB&J sandwiches using Uncrustables that are found in the freezer section of the grocery store and stamped with a skull and crossbones using a toast stamper and edible ink. This was a fabulous idea that I found from Sweeten Your Day Events. I also pre-scooped the ice cream the night before into paper cups from The Tomkat Studio. The little wooden spoons from The Tomkat Studio were also hand stamped with a skull and crossbones.”
Vendors and Credits:
Printables and Styling- Kayden Ashley Printable Designs
Photography- Jiahn Cerda Photography
Cookies and Toppers- Sweet Spot
Ice Cream Cups and Spoons- The Tomkat Studio
Linens, serving tray and drink container- Encore Event Rentals
Linen “pirate booty” bags, wooden spoons, jute twine, pirate patches, gold coins, polkadot balloons, pirate pennant banner- Available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop
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