Showing posts with label Baby shower theme. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Baby shower theme. Show all posts

A Super Sweet Candyland Birthday Celebration

Candyland is such a classic family board game and candy is almost every child's favorite food so throw your little one a sweet Candyland birthday party.  They may be sticky and jumping off the walls by the end of the party but it will be worth it when you see how much fun they are having.  For some, your little one might not be so little anymore.  That's alright because this theme makes a sweet 16 party a little more sweeter.  Candyland is so versatile, I've seen it for baby showers, prom themes and end of school parties.  Here are some ideas that will have your guests singing,  "Goodie Goodie Gum Drops."

Invitations

If you are able to hand deliver the invitations, I love the gum drop cut out idea.  I would clear or colored cellophane wrapper over it and throw in a few pieces of real candy.  Invitations that need to be mailed can also have candy added, like a lollipop, with a cute colorful bow.  This gives your guests a little taste of the fun that's to come.
 





Edible Sweets

(photo courtesy of Beauty Tutorials)
Rainbow layered cakes are all the rage right now. This cake design embodies candy, obviously because its made of sugar, but also because of its bright and vibrant colors.



If you don't know, I'm a lover of tiered themed cakes.  I use them as a focal point for my dessert table.



(photo courtesy of Make Bake Celebrate)
The game pieces from Candyland are very easy to make and have such an impact. A gingerbread man cookie cutter can help create these colorful characters to give the kids something to snack on during the celebration.

Decorative Sweets

(photo courtesy of Indulgy)
A bundle of lollipops is always a plus. A large lollipop bouquet can be used as a centerpiece for the table or smaller ones can be generously given to the guests in their goody-bags 



This tablescape is so awesome! It's big, bright, and beautiful. You can totally make these giant lollipop centerpieces.  Check out Spoonful's tutorial here.

(photo courtesy of U Create Parties)
These hard candy decorations are easier to make than they look. Fold a few sheets of paper like you were making paper fans and then just tape them together. You might have to trim the edges to make a perfect circle. I would totally use these as a backdrop for a food table or photo booth.  I have  more DIY decorations, check out on my Pinterest board to see them. 

Entertaining Sweets

(photo courtesy of Life In The Green House)
If the party is during the summer you can have the gumball lake with some water in it to help the kids cool off but if not, just fill the entire pool with plastic balls.

(photo courtesy of Crafty Engineering)
If you have a large enough space you can even make a life-sized version of the Candyland game! The kids will be amazed and entertained for hours.

Sweet Favors

After the kids have OD on candy and sweets, it would be so fabulous as a part of their favor to give a toothbrush.  How stinking cute is that?!  The parents might be appreciative too.



Vendor Credits


Candy Cut-out Invite - LeeLaaLoo on Etsy

Candyland tiered cake - Cakes with Love

Party Favor - Party Love

I'd love to see and hear about a sweets party you have done.  Comment or link your pics below.



Breakfast At Tiffany's Baby Shower


Oh Darling! You have been cordially invited to read all about a beautiful Breakfast At Tiffany's themed baby shower honoring a Mother-to-be. Inspired by such a classic film, an elegant Tiffany's baby shower is a perfect theme to celebrate the coming of a wonderful baby, whether its a girl or boy. Throw your relative, friend, or yourself  an ideal baby shower as this one and I'm sure everyone will love it.

Invitations:




Decorations

Light blue, black, and white are the signature colors of Breakfast At Tiffany's.  Don't forget the pearls either.  Faux pearls for decor styling is super simple and cheap.  Get some bead necklaces from the dollar store and spray paint them white.  I recommend hanging them inside a cardboard box and spray them.  This way they can be covered evenly.



The gift bag decor would be perfect table centerpieces.  Use glossy light blue gift bags.  Add Tiffany & Co. or Baby & Co. with stickers from craft store.  If you can't find gift bags, you can use a gift box just as easily.  For the flowers, you can put vases inside the bag and add fresh hydrangeas.  Option 2 is to use silk flowers and Option 3 is to use white tissue pom poms and put them in the bag.  The draping of the pearls outside the bag is so classy. A diaper cake could be used as a centerpiece on a food table or gift table.


Food Ideas:

A breakfast or brunch type of food menu would lend itself perfectly with this theme.  But with any party, we have to have sweets.  Tie in the theme with  a blue and white dessert table and check out the Tiffany Inspired punch.




Click here to get Toni's recipe for this Tiffany Blue punch. 

Favors

Candies in a little blue box would be adorable as a favor.  Otherwise, you could add some Tiffany charm to candy-filled baby bottles. If you are having a little man, the Tiffany's suit is a must.  How cute is that?!





This theme is very versatile.  It could be used as a bridal shower, engagement party, or a  birthday party.  For more ideas on this theme, and many others, follow us on Pinterest.


Vendor Credits:
Baby Onsie Invite:  Darling Loves Dapper
Diaper Cake:  Sooke Designs
Little Man Suit: Lovingly Mine
Tiffany Gift Box Favor:  Hostess With The Mostess