Posted on March 24, 2013 by Kara

Bookworm Themed 4th Birthday Party

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This super creative BOOKWORM THEMED FOURTH BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Angela Jackson of Taffie Wishes.

I love so many things about this party! The bookworm theme is perfect for a birthday party, baby shower, or play date! A few of my favorite elements in this party are:

The bookworm and apple shaped cookies given as party favors
The glasses and bow ties worn by the guests
The personalized canvas book bags
and MORE!

Event styling: Taffie Wishes
Personalized canvas book bags: Taffie Sweets
Bookworm Cookies: Sugar and Flour
Linen Bow Ties/ Hair Bows: Handmade by KP
Ice cream cups, polka dot treat / nut cups, and wooden spoons: Kara’s Party Ideas Shop
Paper Straws: In The Clear

Additional items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Baker’s Twine
Milk bottles
Clear Cellophane Bags
Balloons
Bookworm Reading Glasses

Here’s what Angela said about planning the party- “My son Isaiah recently turned 4 and is mid-way through his first year of Preschool. Seeing how much he enjoys going to school and learning new things, I decided to throw him a Bookworm themed birthday party. We invited a few of his little friends who are also in their first year of school, plus their moms – for a play date party!

I set up my dining room to look like a fun, kid friendly library – complete with plenty of balloons, colorful books, and a comfy reading nook. Each child was asked to bring their favorite book. When the guests arrived they were given a bow tie / hair bow clip and a pair of ‘reading glasses’ to wear.

The children’s activities included coloring bookmarks and ‘writing’ their very own story (with the help of a package of stickers and the writing skills of the moms!). We also had story time, when we read the books the children had brought and the stories they wrote! It was so cute to hear what those little minds thought up!

We shared a light meal of meat cheese & crackers, fruit and vegetables – which were served in brightly colored paper bowls. For desert, each guest was given an individual dirt cake (complete with gummy worms) in lieu of a cupcake or piece of cake. Other treats included cherry sour balls and adorably decorated sugar cookies.

At the end of the party each child gathered up their favors in a beautiful personalized book bag.

This was a small party which was quite simple to put together, and the children LOVED it! I would recommend this party theme to anyone with young children!”

Additional items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Baker’s Twine
Milk bottles
Clear Cellophane Bags
Balloons
Bookworm Reading Glasses

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Kara

Back To School Party!

With School starting just around the corner I thought I would feature this darling BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY submitted by Mariah Leeson of Giggles Galore. SUCH a cute party with SO many adorable ideas!

Mariah said- “The carefree days of summer are coming to an end, but for school-aged kids a new adventure is just around the corner. Back-to-school means new friends, new teachers and new memories! Get your little ones excited about the new school year and celebrate with a Back to School Bash.My daughter is going to kindergarten this year and I wanted to start the school year off right and document this exciting milestone. I decided to use my daughter’s love of books and reading as the focus of our party. Dimpleprints created the perfect invitation calling all bookworms to join us for an afternoon of fun.I set-up an old desk and bookshelf I borrowed from a friend to display the party treats and goodies. I served a traditional “school lunch” with items that were easy to make and budget friendly. We had PB&J sandwiches in decorated glassine bags, applesauce, fruit cups, milk, cookies, chocolate covered Oreos, and apple cake pops.During “recess” the kids got to burn off some energy with old school themed activities like “Teacher Says” (Simon Says), Red Rover, Freeze Tag and Kickball. I also created a little reading nook and filled it with books about starting kindergarten and going to school.My friend and photographer Elayne Dunn Photography was on hand to capture a “class photo” and take individual photos of each child. I used the First Day of Kindergarten sign from the party package and put it into a decorative frame for each kid to pose with and create a memorable keepsake for mom. I also made oversized flashcards with the numbers that represent their first day of school. Our guest went home with a brown paper sack full of goodies to start the school year off right. The bags were filled with an apple shaped notepad, crayons, and a sweet treat. They were also given a composition notebook and bookmark to use as a journal throughout the year. Whether your child is starting kindergarten or they are a seasoned school pro throwing a Back to School party is an A+ idea!”

Vendor Credits:

Event Styling - Giggles Galore

Back to School Printables - Dimpleprints

Photography - Elayne Dunn Photography

Fondant Cupcake Toppers - Love & Sugar Kisses

Apple Cake Pops - Heavenly Cake Pops

Lollipops, Jelly Beans & Mrs. Fields Cookie Dough Delights - The Candyland Store

Milk Bottles, Bakers Twine, Brown Paper Krinkle Shred, Striped Paper Straws, Ice Cream Cups, Brown Paper Sacks- All available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Kara

Dr. Seuss Themed Teacher Appreciation Celebration

In celebration of Teacher Appreciation week I am excited to share this fun DR. SEUSS THEMED TEACHER APPRECIATION CELEBRATION submitted by Maegan Birr of Confessions of a Scrapaholic. Maegan did such a wonderful job! So much work went into this 5-day party! There are so many ideas that could be used for a birthday party and/or a baby shower, too.

Maegan said- “With this being the time of year for Teacher Appreciation Week, I wanted to share this 5-day Dr. Seuss Themed Teacher/Staff Appreciation celebration at my daughter’s school. I planned the event and created all of the printables (which are available for purchase). The activities for the week included: Gourmet Hop-on-Popcorn Bar, Biffer Baum Boxed Lunches, Pink Yink Ink Drink Breakfast, Whoo Feast Luncheon, and a Whoo Treats dessert Bar. On my blog, you will find detailed instructions if you’re hoping to re-create a Dr. Seuss themed Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week for your school!”

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Posted on March 19, 2012 by Kara

ABC/123 Birthday Party + End of School Party

This super creative ABC + 123 6TH BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Sandra El-Ayoubi and styled by 3’s A Party. Such a cute birthday party theme, right?! This party would be perfect for the end of school, too. So many fun elements…love all the chalk board tags!

Here is what Sandra had to say about the party– “My sister Lina came to me wanting to do a 6th birthday party for her son. His love for school and leadership qualities was exactly the reason to have this theme to encourage a more positive idea about schooling and healthy eating (minus all the treats) :). So the Theme of 123/ABC came about. Here is where the brilliant mind of Yassmine (3′s a Party’s stylist) came into action. The ideas went flying and the masterpiece came about. Being a High School Teacher I was able to work my magic and find my way into a history museum in the school I work at (one I had no idea exited) and found an array of props that would make the event even more special and close to the hearts of all the children that were present. Props such as an old vintage school bench, school bells, vintage Globe, old historical book dating back to the 1800′s, the Australian Map and Vintage looking flag had a priceless value adding element that completed the whole setting. It was a lot of hard work but the collaboration of Yassmine, Diana and myself, we were able to contsruct a Vintage School setting that would make any person want to have one more day spent at school.” Vendors: Props and Decorations: 3’s A Party Party Printables: Top That Paperie Cakes, cake pops, cookies, cupcakes: Ellhaam Serhan-Wise Photography: Photography by Sandra

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Kara

Graduation Themed Party!

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This fabulous GRADUATION PARTY + CELEBRATION was submitted by the talented Frog Prince Paperie!

How FUN! This party is just awesome. I adore everything! How brilliant is the “Bright Future” theme. {I have had my eye on those light bulb containers at Hobby Lobby for so long. What a perfect party for them!}

It’s not too late to plan a GREAT graduation party….you can purchase this whole printable party pack for ONLY $12.50 from Frog Prince Paperie (graduating class can be edited year after year. This set says 2011, but has now been updated to 2013…and so on) and be SET!

Photography by John McLaughlin.

Push up pops, blue tissue flowers, garland, favor boxes- Kara’s Party Ideas Shop