A couple of months ago I was asked by HGTV.com to share some DIY ideas for kid’s birthday party favors and decor. I was thrilled to be part of the feature for their site and decided I would put together something very simple for the beginner party planning mom.
- My theme was Planes, Trains, and Automobiles inspired by the classic wooden toys I found in the $1 isle of Target.
- The train made a great centerpiece to hold a personalized birthday banner, and the airplanes were hung from above to create a “mobile” over the table.
- Coordinating scrapbook paper with monogram stickers were wrapped around juice boxes and will remind the kid’s which drink is theirs. Traffic signs found online were simply printed and cut out to make cupcake toppers. I know we are so familiar with party printables, but I wanted to show how you could decorate a party if you are not familiar with them.
- Finally, a different vehicle was placed at each place setting and makes a great take-home favor.
- Speaking of favors, I put together small take-out boxes filled with play dough, an easy themed activity book, another vehicle, and cotton candy “clouds.” The ‘clouds’ tag and birthday banner were both created in Picnik – super easy!
You can see this children’s party featured on the HGTV website, in a gallery alongside some other pretty amazing party gal’s designs.
Just goes to show you can create a cute party without spending a fortune, or hiring a planner (but shhhhh, that’s just between you and me).
Angie says
February 22, 2011 at 4:10 pmThis is so cute Chris! Makes me wish my boys were little again. 🙂
Bird says
February 22, 2011 at 4:16 pmLOL!! Shhh indeed! 😀
LOVE it!! Shows you don't need a huge budget to throw a stylish party that the kids will love too!
Way to go party fairy!
Adriana says
February 22, 2011 at 4:23 pmSuper cute party!
Katy says
February 22, 2011 at 4:24 pmWow, thanks for sharing! This is the theme I plan to do for my son's 2nd bday party next Fall and its soo nice to see your ideas!
JC's Loft says
February 22, 2011 at 5:19 pmLove this so cute! What great ideas : )
Paula
Simply Creative Insanity says
February 22, 2011 at 8:43 pmGreat job Chris and congrats!
Sandra Downie says
February 22, 2011 at 9:57 pmThis is so darn cute! Love the details!
Natasha @ Fête Fanatic says
February 22, 2011 at 11:56 pmLOL! Love that comment at the end. SHHH!! Lol! This theme is too cute! Congrats on your HGTV feature.. can't stop you!!
Helen M says
February 23, 2011 at 12:50 amoh I love all the bright colours!!
Amanda Parker at Shindig says
February 23, 2011 at 12:55 amCute- Cute! Love a simple and inexpensive but creative party, and this one fits the bill. Love those cupcake topper signs and the juice boxes, too.
Kate @ Love and Kate says
February 23, 2011 at 1:42 amOh my goodness — this is super cute! LOVE the theme and everything you did! Awesome.
Kori Clark says
February 23, 2011 at 1:34 pmSo Sweet and I love how it shows that a party with out all of the fuss can still be amazing!!
FunFavors says
February 23, 2011 at 2:04 pmso adorable and so much fun!!xo
PartyMom says
February 23, 2011 at 5:23 pmI'm totally in love with the paper-wrapped juice boxes! Great job, and thanks for sharing!
Petit Artiste, Beatriz Azevedo says
April 29, 2011 at 1:34 amChris. This caught my attention because next July will be my boy
4th birthday and once again he wants a Thomas and friends themed party (as the one he had when he turned 2!). I guess I'll be using some of the ideas here. Thank you.
Sunny says
July 11, 2013 at 4:08 pmHi, just a quick question on where you found the white cotton candy.
Thanks,
Sunny
Chris says
July 12, 2013 at 8:25 amHi Sunny, I found it at Dollar Tree, but it’s one of those items that’s sometimes there and sometimes not.