My post over at Project Nursery today was a little to sweet not to share with you!
The first step in planning your kid’s birthday parties is determining what their current “likes” or passions are – and let’s face it, I have never met a kid that doesn’t LOVE candy! A candy-themed birthday party is a no-brainer for any age group, and with the candy/dessert table trend going strong – how can you resist?!
I just love this invitation from WH Hostess – it reminds me of gumballs! And is the perfect start to our candy-themed party! Carry that colorful look throughout your entire party……
Here are a few ideas:
*Welcome your guests with a wreath made out of balloons (but looks like candy, right?!) hanging on your front door.
*Decorate your table with colorful linens (if you are a crafty momma, you could create a table cloth or runner out of felt – no sewing required!) You can incorporate big, bold flowers and polka dots too….the more colors and patterns you use, the better in this case!
*Create centerpieces out of candy! Vases full of gumballs, urns full of candy with lollipop sticking out, bowls full of m&m’s or licorice.
*Skip the juice for this party….the kids will be getting enough sugar from all the candy! Dress up water bottles with polka dotted labels that match the invitation.
*Send the kids home with a mini gumball machine as their party favor.
Images: invitation (whhostess.com), balloon wreath (howdoesshe.com), table setting (via Passions for Parties), mini gumball machines (beau-coup.com), water bottles (hwtm.com), rock candy (amyatlas.com), gumballs (hostessblog.com)
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love this!
This is such a cute party idea! You’re right, the invitation is perfect and I love the balloon wreath at the door!
What great ideas! Love it.
I love your site! Its totally a dream party!