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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!

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

Hellooooo Kitty Too Cute Printable Set & Inspiration Board

Frosted Events — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:53:22 +0000

I’m so excited to share what I’ve been working on recently. Caroline, a wonderful client and friend asked us to whip up something for here adorable daughter Isabella’s birthday. Isabella loves Hello Kitty (who doesn’t!) and Caroline loved the idea of a combination Hello Kitty/ Sweet Shoppe party inspired by her daughters Hello Kitty gumball machine toy. How bright and fun is this color scheme? I promise to share more photos from this delicous birthday party soon! The Hello Kitty set is available to Printable Party members if you want to start planning your own sweet Hello Kitty Candy Shoppe Party! Oh, and its completely EDITABLE so you can add your own text for the invitation, fancy labels, cupcake toppers, party signs, water bottle wrappers, and the super cute new lollipop stick circles! The Printable Party Shop. Resource Links

Hello Kitty Candy Buffet http://www.livingmividaloca.com/2010/08/hello-kitty-eye-candy.html
Hello Kitty Cake http://forcakesake.wordpress.com/2010/02/15/hello-kitty-cake/
Cake Pops http://www.bakerella.com/here-kitty-kitty/
Party Tent http://majesticpartyrental.com/gallery/album03/Hello_Kitty_Party_Decoration_18
Hello Kitty Party Supplies http://www.shindigz.com/search.cfm?searchCriteria= hello+kitty&B1.x=0&B1.y=0&searchType=google
Table Decorations & Chairs http://www.flickr.com/photos/treasures_and_tiaras/ 3834818526/in/photostream/

Batter Up! An All Star Baseball Theme Birthday Party

Frosted Events — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 22:41:21 +0000

A day at the ballpark is a classic summertime memory for me as a child. The excitement of sitting in the bleachers with my dad, hotdogs and popcorn, cheering with the crowd! So I was super excited when I got a request for a baseball themed birthday set. A bit of nostalgia and a traditional red and blue color scheme pulls this printable set together perfectly. Any little slugger would love it! Use the cute little signs to decorate your door and table. Make it personal with your own text. Invitation, cupcake toppers, labels, signs and water bottle wrappers are all editable! All available to members of The Printable Party Shop

More baseball theme inspiration here:

Top Left: Baseball themed birthday party created by Carli of Dimple Prints, for her son’s 3rd birthday featured on Half Baked.

Top right and middle: tablescape and cookies from Mon Tresor

Bottom Left: Baseball theme tablescape by Posh Tot Events

Bottom Right: Baseball party favors Martha Stewart