Pokémon Party: I Choose 7 years Old!

It's fun to see a new generation of kids getting into Pokémon. It's a complex world of evolving characters, trainers, TV shows, and trading cards that have my kids enthralled. My son's best friend Luke turned 7 this summer and requested a Pokémon party. Finding party supplies for this theme was not as easy as current popular kid's themes (as this show is 20 years old!), but luckily my friends at Birthday Express, Wants and Wishes, and Creativities Galore were able to help me pull this party together.

I fell in love with the printable Pokémon party collection by Wishes and Wants and knew I needed it for this party-- my favorite printable was the Poké Ball with the birthday boy's name and  "I CHOOSE 7 YEARS OLD" it represents Pokémon perfectly!

I kept the desserts pretty simple for this party by adding Poké Ball cupcake toppers by Creativites Galore to store bought cupcakes and filling white buckets with brightly colored candies to represent the different types of "powers".  Lastly I created a backdrop made yellow paper plates stacked and glued together (paper plate backdrop inspired by my favorite party friends over at Piggy Bank Parties).

A HUGE thank you to my awesome vendors who helped me create this party!

Birthday Express: Pokemon party supplies, candy, plates, favors, costume
Wants and Wishes: Pokémon Printables
Creativities Galore: Pokémon Cupcake Toppers
Craft That Party: Styling & Photography

{TREND ALERT} Disney Frozen Costumes

Meet Princess Mia... she is turning 8 this summer, entering second grade in the fall, plays violin, Dek hockey, softball, and loves to dress up like Princess Anna. Mia had the opportunity to try on the new Disney Frozen Deluxe Anna costume from BuyCostume.com. We love how this costume includes a separate petticoat that goes underneath the dress, perfect for jumping, twirling, and acting out scenes from the movie!

Meet Princess Julianna... she is entering Kindergarten this fall, plays soccer, dances, and loves to dress up as all her favorite princesses. Julianna's favorite princess right now happens to be Elsa. Julianna had the opportunity to try on the Deluxe Elsa Costume from BuyCostumes.com. She loves the tiara (fitted like a headband for comfort) and the extra sparkles on the dress and sleeves.

BuyCostumes.com is proud to be one of the only online retailers to have any stock in Frozen costumes right now and are taking pre-orders.

Deluxe Elsa Costume

Deluxe Anna Costume

Anna Coronation Costume

Elsa Snow Queen Costume

Snow Queen Girls Gown and Cape

Throwing a Frozen themed birthday party this year?  Don't forget to check out coordinating Frozen party supplies from  Birthday Express!

Monster Truck Party and Giveaway!

Welcome to Monster Jam 8, a monster truck birthday party full of fun activities, sweets, & lots of dirt! 

The dessert table featured a mud splattered cake by Samantha's Sweets. Sam created a 2 tier cake with tire treads running up over sides and top to look like a monster truck ran over the cake! 

It's going to be

BIG & BAD

and the most fun 

you've ever had!

 I absolutely fell in love with this invitation by Kori Clark. Kori's printable collection perfectly coordinated with my vision for a preppy, modern monster truck party. I handed out the invitations and pit passes in red and white striped favor bags. 

Mini trophies were filled with spare tires (a.k.a mini oreos) and gorgeous cookies by Frog Prince Cake and Cookie Design. 

The kids loved these tire cups from Birthday Express. I added 2" circles from Kori Clark to the tires to complete the look. The ribbon garlands and ruffle topiaries made by Sweet Georgia Sweet added a preppy, modern feel to the party.

The monster truck pinata doubled as a centerpiece for the table as well as an activity for later!

The kids had a blast decorating monster trucks with puffy paints, acrylic paints, and stickers. I am totally impressed with the quality of these kits. The trucks are push backs and really can run over stuff!

I enlarged this print from Kori Clark and made it into a "pin the circle on the wheel" game. 

Anyone who was able to pin the circle into the wheel won a prize. 

This 3D wall blast made for a dramatic entrance to the party. The monster truck looked as if it was bursting out of the wall!

The kids took home their customized monster trucks as well as favor boxes filled with monster truck oil (slime), oversize bouncy balls, stickers, and party horns.

Love this look? Here's where you can find all the party goodies:

Monster Jam favors and decorations: Birthday Express
Monster Truck Party invitation and printables: Kori Clark
Ribbon Garland, mini garland, and ruffle topiaries: Sweet Georgia Sweet
Cookies: Frog Prince Cake and Cookie Design
Cake: Samantha's Sweets
Photography: Allison Duda of A Joy Photography

NOW IT'S YOUR TURN TO WIN THIS PARTY!!!!!

Prize Include:

AWESOME Monster Jam Wall Burst

• 8 Dinner & Dessert Plates
• 8 Cups, Forks & Spoons
• 20 Lunch Napkins
• 1 Tablecover, Foil Balloon & Centerpiece
• 18 Balloons (3 colors)
• 3 Curling Ribbon & Crepe Paper Rolls (3 colors each)
• 16 Cake Candles
• 8 Thank You Notes
• 8 Cone Hats
• 1 Standard Size Personalized Banner (18" x 61")

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Real Party Feature: Bubble Guppies!

Today I am sharing a party for twins who love Bubble Guppies! I had so much fun filling the house with bright colors, balloons, bubbles, and lots of sweets!

Party Theme: Bubble Guppies 3rd Birthday Party for twins
Party Colors: Blue, Aqua, Orange, and Lime Green
Party Highlights: Dessert table with submarine, gigantic balloons, and lots of bubbles
Dessert Highlights: Mr. Grouper cookies, fish themed cupcakes, and aquarium marshmallow pops
Planned Party Activities: Bubble station with oversize bubble wands

I squealed out loud when I discovered that Birthday Express carried both a PINK and BLUE "3" balloon- so perfect for my twins!

My favorite balloon was this cutie patootie octopus

Guests were greeted at the front door by a bubble machine, balloons, 

and a fun Bubble Guppies wreath created by the birthday twins' grandma!

The birthday boy & girl playing with their giant bubble wands! 

These wands are a HUGE hit at every party!

Party Vendors:

All Bubble Guppies party supplies from Birthday Express

Cupcakes and cookies: Samantha's Sweets

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