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Traditional Red & Green Family Friendly Christmas Party Ideas

These traditional red & green family friendly Christmas party ideas are full of whimsical touches. Get ideas for this sweet dessert table plus free printable gift tags here.

These family friendly Christmas party ideas are full of whimsical touches done in classic red and green. Includes a sweet dessert table for all. #Christmas #christmasparty #redchristmas #whimsicalChristmas #familyChristmasparty

I’m excited to finally share this project I worked on with Urbanity Studios. I spoke with them several months ago about styling a party around one of their invitations, but they also wanted to highlight the fact that they can customize them through colors and wording, and offer coordinating pieces as well. I decided to style the same basic party in 3 different color schemes and I’ll be sharing each one separately {see the elegant blue/silver party here and the glittery non-traditional party here}.

Today is our traditional color palette of red and green, but our decorative details are whimsical and playful for these Family Friendly Christmas party ideas. Read on for the details, and to get your FREE downloadable tags that match this party.

These family friendly Christmas party ideas are full of whimsical touches done in classic red and green. Includes a sweet dessert table for all.These family friendly Christmas party ideas are full of whimsical touches done in classic red and green. Includes a sweet dessert table for all. #Christmas #christmasparty #redchristmas #whimsicalChristmas #familyChristmasparty These family friendly Christmas party ideas are full of whimsical touches done in classic red and green. Includes a sweet dessert table for all.

Traditional Red & Green Family Friendly Christmas Party Ideas

  • This entire party was inspired by the patchwork Christmas tree invitation with it’s whimsical tree and string of ornaments graphic. Send out invitations soon, and use their coordinating address label wraps for a completed look.
  • Since “whimsy” is the word of the day, I used dots and stripes throughout the decor. It doesn’t get more whimsical than dots! This also appeals to our younger guests at this family party.
  • White fudge dipped Oreos are dressed up with decorations from the baking aisle – a simple trick anyone can do, and get that “designer” look.
  • Urbanity Studios can provide coordinating signs & menus for your party too. I used a small sign to frame a menu for the sweets table – an alternative to using individual food labels.

These family friendly Christmas party ideas are full of whimsical touches done in classic red and green. Includes a sweet dessert table for all. These family friendly Christmas party ideas are full of whimsical touches done in classic red and green. Includes a sweet dessert table for all. These family friendly Christmas party ideas are full of whimsical touches done in classic red and green. Includes a sweet dessert table for all.These family friendly Christmas party ideas are full of whimsical touches done in classic red and green. Includes a sweet dessert table for all.

How to create a traditional red & green Christmas dessert table for the whole family

  • This easy menu consists of cupcakes, cheesecake mousse parfaits, white dipped Oreos, white truffles, powdered donuts, and various candies. Spoons for the parfaits are dressed up with tiny Santa hats found at the craft store.
  • I made favor boxes out of large matchboxes, and wrapped them in scrapbook paper. A coordinating sticker from Urbanity Studios tops them off in style. Fill them up with small candies or a small ornament.
  • Serving a red tinted punch in an apothecary jar keeps the party’s colors uninterrupted. Just use a punch bowl ladle to scoop it up.
  • Put your Christmas packages to work for you and let them decorate your party space. Stack boxes and place them in nooks and corners to add brightness.
  • The backdrop was designed to resemble the invitation with it’s hanging ornaments. I used ornament wall clings and “hung” them with thin ribbon. A thicker ribbon is used like a swag to frame out the entire dessert table.

Download these FREE printable Christmas tags. Just use a hole punch to loop ribbon through, and tie them on to packages or other items.  FREE printable gift tags

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November 26, 2012 10:34 am Chris Filed Under: Christmas, Dessert Table, green, red

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  1. Chris says

    November 26, 2012 at 1:36 pm

    This is gorgeous…I am totally coming to your house this Christmas. :p

    • Chris says

      November 27, 2012 at 9:59 am

      The more the merrier! 😀

  2. Mariah Leeson @Giggles Galore says

    November 26, 2012 at 4:38 pm

    I love how you dressed up the Oreos with items that can be purchased at the local grocery store (I even had those in my hand the other day but put them back since I wasn’t sure what I would use them for…now I have an idea!)

    • Chris says

      November 27, 2012 at 9:57 am

      Haha, Mariah, most of what I do is BECAUSE I found something cool to buy and want to use it! 😉

  3. Kim says

    November 27, 2012 at 8:17 am

    I love your ideas. This party looks great. Thanks so much for sharing with us.

    • Chris says

      November 27, 2012 at 9:58 am

      Thank you Kim. Glad you like it!

  4. Teresa says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:29 am

    Count me in! LOL
    Amazing and Gorgeous. As usual.

    • Chris says

      November 27, 2012 at 9:59 am

      Thanks, Teresa!

  5. Candice says

    November 27, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    This is amazing, simple and nice. I love the cute sledges for the cupcakes. Is it a new product or a revamp of something old. great goings……..

    • Chris says

      November 28, 2012 at 9:05 am

      Thanks Candice. I got the sleds at Hobby Lobby last year. I didn’t see them there this year 🙁

  6. Beatriz says

    November 29, 2012 at 1:02 pm

    Chris, although I prefer the not so traditional colours, this setting was my favorite because of the careful details. Every single detail seem to have been delicately planned and this is priceless. Congratulations!

    • Chris says

      November 29, 2012 at 9:20 pm

      Aww, thanks Beatriz. I have to admit this was the easiest to put together since it’s our “real life” Christmas style. I think I’m ready to change it up though! 😉

  7. Ashley says

    December 2, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    where did those mini santa hats on the spoons come from?

    • Chris says

      December 2, 2012 at 1:55 pm

      Those are from Hobby Lobby.

  8. Carmen says

    October 27, 2013 at 6:42 pm

    Is there a recipe I can follow for the cheescake mousse parfaits? They look adorable and delicious but I can’t find any recipes 🙁

    • Chris says

      October 28, 2013 at 8:42 am

      Carmen, these were made from a box mix. Cheesecake flavored pudding (prepared) mixed with half a container of cool whip.

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