When Emmie turned four, she had a cupcake/baking themed party. It was both fun and easy to put together!
Each little guest received a handmade cupcake invitation.
I made these from scrapbook paper, glitter glue and pink chalk. With a little bit of time and a tiny bit of money, you can personalize some great invites! Here is all it took…
First I printed the text on white card stock. Then cut the frosting/cupcake top around the text (draw an image that resembles a cloud for the top of the cupcake and use that to trace and cut around the text). For the cupcake base, I used a stripe but any pattern or color that matches your theme will do the trick. Next, glue both the base and ‘frosting’ together on another piece of white card stock. And to finish off the invitation, outline the entire cupcake in pink scrapbooking chalks and then use glitter glue on the frosting for some added sparkle. Fun, huh?
For party favors, I once again raided the dollar section at Target. I was able to get everyone a spatula and a cookie cutter and added a few snacks along with it to a cellophane bag. The goodie bag was tied off with some coordinating ribbon and displayed in a vase.
And last but certainly not least, the aprons! These were definitely my favorite touch to the party.
You won’t believe how simple and inexpensive these are to make….but you’ll have to come back tomorrow for that tutorial! Even a non-sewer should be able to produce a few of these!
Instead of games, we opted for an activity for the kids. They each got to decorate their cupcakes, and then of course eat them when they were done!
Diagnosis: Delicious! I think the party was a success!
Make sure to come back tomorrow for the tutorial on the darling aprons!
Jen
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That was such a fun party – Amelie was wearing the apron the other day! As usual, loving all your blog posts!
It looks like such fun, Jen! Happy Birthday Emmie!
Oh my goodness!!! I have three girls and they would go crazy for a party like this!!! I will be pinning this!!! Thanks for linking up!
So glad you liked the party idea! You’ll have to read today’s post…it’s the easy ‘how to’ for the $3 placemat (or dishtowel) apron. Check it out!!
Thanks for reading.
Jen
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I never thought about doing that theme for a party but it is darling. I have a feeling as a mom of 3 girls I will be using this in the future. I am a new FB fan visiting from Embellishing Life. Vicky from Mess For Less
Thanks for reading, Vicky! Did you read the how to on the placemat aprons? That was the post after the party post. They are so fun and easy to make and are perfect party favors for a baking themed party! http://athomeinthenorthwestblog.com/2012/01/posts-4.html
Jen
Such cute party ideas. Emmie is going to be so happy. You can throw me a party like this too. Thanks for sharing your inspiration at Sunday’s Best!
What a great idea! This party looks like loads of fun!
awww! brings back memories…I had a decorate your own cupcake activity at my daughter’s 5 year party. She’s 13 now. Time flies. I love all of the special touches you put into making her party special. Lucky little girl. Thanks for sharing at Show & Tell.
Sharon
oh my goodness, I love it!! My daughter just informed us she wants to be called Emmie and something like this is right up her alley! I’m hosting my first ever link party and would love it if you linked up! Great job! http://www.aturtleslifeforme.com/2012/01/share-wow-wednesday-first-ever-link.html
Very sweet idea. Love the invites and the goodie bags.
What a cute party! I love the party favors and aprons. I live in the Northwest too–suburb outside of Seattle.
What a super cute idea, I love the little aprons and the goodies bags all things that I am sure will get used many times