Awesome Olympics Parties Kick-Off a Fun New Year of Theme Parties…..

Frosted Events — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:17:00 +0000

We made it through the busy holiday season and burst right into a busy new year with back to back birthday parties. I was so excited when one of our favorite clients contacted us about planning an Olympic theme party for her son’s birthday. We’ve done some sports themes and obstacle courses but never the Olympic theme idea. I love brainstorming new parties, all the games and decorations! I get a little obsessive about researching and really creating something cool and different.

A rented rec center gymnasium gave us ample space to really spread out the games. I decorated round tables with primary color tablecloths, and centerpieces with stacked boxes and signs with the birthday boys party logo design. I layered white plates over larger red, blue, and green plates for the settings and scattered the tables with gold trophies and medals.

The snack table (labeled the refueling station) featured lots of goodies for the kids to munch on. Bowls of trail mix, pretzels, and goldfish were Gold Medal Goodies. Ice cream cones with popcorn were Competitors Crunch. I made little labels for the water bottles also.

The party started with Registration. I designed t shirts with the birthday boys name in the Olympic rings and “2012 Birthday Challenge.” Each guest got a t shirt and then we assigned them to a team (red, blue, or green) and gave them a nametag. After everyone was in uniform we introduced the coaches for each team.

Each team had to complete a list of challenges: Long Jump, Discus Throw, 40 Yard Dash, Ribbon Twirling, Goal for the Gold and finally Bob Sled. We took the highest score or best time and posted the winning team for each competition on a scoreboard.

We ended the party with an Awards Ceremony. Each child was given a medal, a trophy and a certificate. The party was a big hit and everyone really loved all the challenges. Plus, it was so much fun watching the kids really get into some of the games, working together to create a ribbon twirling routine or keep their teammate on the “bobsled”—skateboard! Lol!

Princess Jasmine Theme Party for a Special Little Princess

Frosted Events — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:30:00 +0000

Fairly often we get requests for parties that there are simply no decorations out there for. When our client wanted a Princess Jasmine themed Arabian Nights-esque party I searched and searched for decorations. Nothing! So, I got crafty and created something that would be perfect for this little princess.

I used jewel tone fabrics to cover the table and our princess china set. Small colored bottles, gold bowls and boxes down the center with shimmering foil paper, a genies lamp and maracas. I created the centerpiece with the birthday girls name and clip-art I found online.

We decorated jewelry boxes with sparkly jewels and rhinestones and then painted faces. Tea (chocolate milk) was served and the girls all looked simply adorable sipping from their fancy cups.

Vintage Twin Dick and Jane Themed Birthday Party!

Frosted Events — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:37:44 +0000

This adorable Vintage Twin Birthday Party was featured on Kara’s Party Ideas, another favorite on my blog list. I love all the little details in this party, the cute little cupcake toppers, popcorn cones, the clothes line backdrop….. too too sweet!

Party was designed by Giggles Galore, read more of this feature here

Rapunzel Theme Art Birthday Party- Pizazzerie Feature

Frosted Events — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:18:50 +0000

My niece loves loves loves the Rapunzel story! She absolutely refuses to cut her hair because she’s certain she can grow it out past her feet…. This Rapunzel theme party featured on Pizazzerie is so dainty and sweet, from the castle themed cakes to the cute little labels.

Party created by Fara Party Design

Vintage Carnival Birthday Party

Frosted Events — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:50:46 +0000

I love the Hostess with The Mostess! She features some of the most incredible parties on her blog. I came across this vintage carnival theme birthday designed by (Jessica Wilcox, Modern Moments Designs) and absolutely adored all the sweet pics. So I had to click on her blog to see who this creative genius was, and sure enough, her work is even more inspiring than I had imagined. You have to check out her photography as well as her amazing work as a graphic designer. Here’s a peek at her party work:

Vintage Carnival Birthday Party for Emerson

Alice in Wonderland Wedding Inspiration from the Recycled Bride

Frosted Events — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:17:11 +0000

Check out this gorgeous Alice in Wonderland themed photo shoot featured on the Recycled Bride. Photographed by Adrienne Gunde, this stunning set is sure to inspire any bride wanting to be the queen of hearts on her big day. For more details, click on The Recycled Bride

Frosted Events — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:17:25 +0000

5x7 Christmas Photo Frame--- the printable party shop

Another early Christmas present! Here’s an awesome 5 by 7 photo page for your Christmas pics. Add your photo and scrap, print or post to your blog or Facebook for a cute Christmas memory page.

Download the png file here

or photoshop .psd file here

Printable Christmas Picture Page– Snowflakes & Pink Ornaments printable photo page freebie

Frosted Events — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:45:18 +0000

printable photo page-- the printable party shop

Create your own Christmas keepsake, scrapbook your holiday memories or make a picture page to post to your family Facebook or blog with this free printable picture page from The Printable Party Shop. Simply open with any photo editing software such as photoshop elements, Gimp or Paint (check out this list of free photo editing software click here

Add your own photos and arrange this .png layer on top. Sweet and simple!

Click here to download the .png file

or here to download the .psd file

Printable Christmas Tags- Cute Christmas printable tags to pretty up your presents! Free Printables…

Frosted Events — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:52:09 +0000

Print these pretty little snowflake tags with pink lettering, cut out, and voila! A stylish, simple way to snazzy up your gifts!

Right click and save labels or download here

http://www.mediafire.com/i/?wtpdb1edl6my4kf

For personal use only! Please do not attempt to sell or redistribute these free printables without giving credit to The Printable Party Shop and this blog.

free printable gift tags Christmas tags

Printable Christmas Tags- Cute Christmas printable tags to pretty up your presents! Free Printables…

Frosted Events — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:53:28 +0000

Print these pretty little snowflake tags with pink lettering, cut out, and voila! A stylish, simple way to snazzy up your gifts!

Right click and save labels or download here http://www.mediafire.com/i/?b5w5me2t9wf8n0q

Christmas Printable Gift Tags

For personal use only! Please do not attempt to sell or redistribute these free printables without giving credit to The Printable Party Shop and this blog.