Jul. 20, 2011 at 12:19pm
The Picture Perfect Party
Nowadays, kids’ parties are not always simple affairs. For those of you ready to go all out, below are some fabulous ideas to get you started.
I love this idea: for an art-themed party (or any party), provide rainbow cupcakes with white frosting, plus decorating supplies like sprinkles, then let the kids design their own cupcakes. This is a great activity to keep the kids busy without toys and games. And, best of all, the creations are edible!
Rainbow cupcake photo c/o Shorties Funny Farm. Click here for directions on making rainbow cupcakes!
Want flower-like centerpieces without having to buy the flowers, water them, or watch them wilt? Click here for directions on making some fantastic DIY centerpieces - quick and easy Cupcake Liner Pom Poms! You can also hang them from the ceiling to make lantern-like décor!
Idea c/o Kara’s Party Ideas. Photo by Lyndsey Fagerlund Imagery.
Ever heard of the term “smash cake”? A smash cake is a small, single-serving cake just for your littlest one to eat sans fork (ie: destroy). You can get a nicer one for the rest of your guests, but a smash cake is a little something sweet for the guest of honor, and an awesome idea for first birthdays. Some quick tips if you’re going to have a smash cake:
Sound like a little too much to handle? Have a party at KidsQuest and we’ll provide staff assistance, plus hands-on activities and goodie bags are available for an additional fee. Go big and do it yourself in our party room, or let us handle the details – just don’t forget to bring the cake!
Decorate your cake and eat it too!
I love this idea: for an art-themed party (or any party), provide rainbow cupcakes with white frosting, plus decorating supplies like sprinkles, then let the kids design their own cupcakes. This is a great activity to keep the kids busy without toys and games. And, best of all, the creations are edible! Rainbow cupcake photo c/o Shorties Funny Farm. Click here for directions on making rainbow cupcakes!
Cute (& Cheap!) Décor
Want flower-like centerpieces without having to buy the flowers, water them, or watch them wilt? Click here for directions on making some fantastic DIY centerpieces - quick and easy Cupcake Liner Pom Poms! You can also hang them from the ceiling to make lantern-like décor! Idea c/o Kara’s Party Ideas. Photo by Lyndsey Fagerlund Imagery.
Smashing
Ever heard of the term “smash cake”? A smash cake is a small, single-serving cake just for your littlest one to eat sans fork (ie: destroy). You can get a nicer one for the rest of your guests, but a smash cake is a little something sweet for the guest of honor, and an awesome idea for first birthdays. Some quick tips if you’re going to have a smash cake: - Don't expect the mess to stay on the table. Make sure to cover the floor too. And be forewarned – things WILL get messy!
- Don’t worry about going over the top with the theme on this cake – avoid bright food coloring and plastic decorations (colored frosting can stain, and plastic decor should be removed) and stick with plain white.
- On the big day, save the actual smashing until after the other festivities are out of the way – cleanup might take awhile!
- And lastly - don’t forget your camera!
Sound like a little too much to handle? Have a party at KidsQuest and we’ll provide staff assistance, plus hands-on activities and goodie bags are available for an additional fee. Go big and do it yourself in our party room, or let us handle the details – just don’t forget to bring the cake!
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