Fairy Party ideas and inspiration

Hope everyone had a great weekend! Baby Elias (almost 3 weeks old now!) is entering a growth spurt and has been up every 2 hours for feedings so our weekend was a bit of a tired blur ;o) but I can't complain because after 3 weeks, if that's the worst nights we've had, then so be it!

...now that I am back blogging, want to get back to all kinds of parties - so here is some more inspiration for a Fairy themed party.  Don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for a Fairy party here (link) 

Fairy parties are so much fun because you can integrate so much of the outdoors to create a fun setup! Grab a basket and go out back and collect tons of (free) nature to integrate into your spread! Nestle in your treats for a beautiful setup.  Source

 Use tarps, drop cloths, dollar store shower curtains etc to cut out and decorate "mushrooms" to designate play areas.  Not only are they fun, but they help decorate the party space without much investment.  Source

Create a little jar of "fairy dust"! You can use any little vials (like this - link) and can add a chain for the guests to wear as necklaces! Source

For a great snack, make these apple and marshmallow "mushrooms"! Source and tutorial

















 

Fairy Party Inspiration!

I hate to jump on the fairy party wagon this week, but they are just too cute!

How picture perfect is this party?!? Shabby chic feel fairy party! I love all the soft colors and use of vintage items - genius! I only wish I had at least one tree in my backyard lol! Source

This fairy "house" centerpiece is so fantastic! Truly magical party! Source

Don't worry if you have to have the party inside! Create a magical place using some fishing string and tulle! I so want this in my little girl's (hoping to have a girl one day!) bedroom! Source

You could set up the party table with a "fairy house" for each little guest to decorate! I LOVE when I see art activities at parties! Source found via simplycreativeinsanity

Create little toadstools for all the little fairies to sit on!  Use thick branches, screw on wooden top, add batting and staple fabric - add a wooden base to stabilize if needed - cover in astro turf... ta-da!... and Don't forget the tutus! (this pic just makes me smile - how cute is she?!?) Source

How stinkin' cute are these fairy cookies?!? LOVE them! I love how they styled the serving container (hint: use floral foam or styrofoam in any container, cover and you have an instant lolli holder!) Source and tutorial

200th post! Woodland Party Theme (Part 2)

First - woohoo! 200th post on Frost Me! and our Frosted Family is over 900 and counting! I love that you all enjoy Frosting as much as I do!

...As requested - more woodland party ideas! (part 1)

This party was over-the-top cute! The tablescape is full of moss, flowers, mushrooms and wood making quite the elegant touch to a kid's theme! And simple white letters of the bday girl make an excellent addition.  You can pick them up cheap at any craft store! Source

How about some cute felt owls for decoration or let the kids each make one! Would be cute for Harry Potter too! Source and tutorial

Every woodland theme needs mushrooms! (older post on mushrooms) These are from a Smurf themed party! (LOVE the smurfs!) Great for Mario Brothers, Alice in Wonderland, as well! Source and tutorial

Twig pencils would be an adorable party favor! I love the little leaf favor tag - great touch! Source

Make mushroom cookies! Cookies, cocoa and a bottle is all it takes to have all the kids thinking they are real mushrooms! I think these would be adorable at a pizza making party too! (trying to think of other toppings to make as cookies!)  Source

I am madly crushing on these tree cupcake toppers! (well, the bird/tree design they did was my mostest - yes I said mostest - favorite design this year in the party world!) Source

p.s. and yes Melissa, I did post more cupcakes - I'm a pusher! heehee

Woodland and Owl Party Theme (Part 1)

First... don't forget you only have a few more hours left to enter this week's giveaway!!!

Second... do you remember the tea bag cookies I made?  Well, Niki rocked out some for a tea party - check it out!


As you may have noticed, I am a total lover of nature (see here)! So of course I am in love with the idea of a woodland or owl themed party! I hope some of these frostings will inspire you!

I love this invitation! So adorable! All the party details were so fantastic! Source and party found via Stemparties

How about doing toadstool cupcakes! I love how they used earthy elements around the cupcakes! Don't be shy to serve them on multiple different platters - tie them together by using like elements around! Source and party found via http://www.partystart.me/

I am digging on these branch magnetic letters! I think these would be fun to use on the fridge or as a favor with each kid's initial.  Source and tutorial

Why not use something like this woodland ballerina bow holder to hold tulle favor bags or small owls as favors - when the guests leave, your daughter will have something fantastic for her room! Source

I so heart these felt owl toppers! How dang cute are they!?!  A great decoration and a take home favor, as well! Source found via AmyAtlas

 What about using some plush animals around with some tree trunk to give the party a really woodsy feel! Source

Ending on a sweet note from one of my FAV cookie ladies... how dang cute is he!?!  I need to lay off the caffeine and see if it can steady my hands enough to try! lol  Source

More Garden Inspiration!

 First, don't forget to enter this week's giveaway!

Getting ready to plant our veggie garden inspired today's post of more garden theme inspiration.

How fantastic is this setup!?! I would love to be at this party! Perfect for a garden, fairy or woodland theme! Source found via delightfulevents

I am so in love with these veggie cookies! They would make a great Mom's day gift, too if she's a gardener.  From one of my fav cookie sites Source and tutorial






Garden invite that is so simple but so dang adorable! I think this would work for both kids and adult parties.  Source

You could modify this with any flower or topper - just a simple glue the end to a toothpick and you have instant whimsy even on your appetizer trays! Source

These are too adorable - chocolate cupcakes baked in terracotta pots and finished with a mint sprig.  Use chocolate rocks - our local Super Walmart sells them.  Source, directions and recipe

A veggie cake I made and took to work for a vegetarian coworkers bday.  Just in a cake carrier - no fancy presentation at work ;o)  Made multi-tone chocolate veggies in Williams - Sonoma veggie cake pan.  I used petal dust to give the veggies some more dimension.

Garden Party! (Part 1)

We plant veggies every year and this year we are doing flowers and fruit from seed too - they are all sprouting up in the portable greenhouse and it is really lifting my spirits! It inspired today's post! Hope you enjoy the frosting for a Garden Theme Party!

I just love this whimsical table setting! These grass mats with flowers are so perfect for creating a garden party theme, even indoors! The pink lemonade & lime slices are a good idea to tuck away for a pink & green theme party, too! At 7 bucks a piece, not bad - but find artificial grass and glue on some fake flowers - I bet you would cut that per mat price way down!  Source found via PisforParty

I thought this garden playroom was great inspiration! If you are a bit crafty, you could cover the big buckets you can get from your local hardware store with batting and fabric and make a flower shape top for them to have all the kids sit on - and they would make great storage for you afterwards! Source and purchase

 
This is a sprinkler but if it wasn't nice enough outside to enjoy, I bet you could make a fun centerpiece with it! Source

I am a sucker for pink and brown - I love this sweet butterfly garden invite - perfect for a little girl's party!

Mushrooms (for multiple themes)

Mushrooms! (that don't make you feel funny heehee)... I have come across a lot of great Mushroom ideas lately and figured you guys could tuck them away for your themes of woodland, fairy, Alice in Wonderland or Mario Brothers.... so versitile!

Most of us couldn't afford to buy this set, but why not try and convert something into it? Just need a tapered base and a lid and paint it up! This would just be so adorable for one of the themes mentioned above! Source

Another way you could make them is with a tree stump and fabric covered top! Don't be shy non-crafters! Just need a scissors and a staple gun! p.s.... does this little girl not make you smile!?!?  Source

Hard boiled eggs with a slice of cherry tomato - hello!?! Fabulous!  Super cute and easy! Source

Cake pops! These are cake crumbled then mixed with icing, then molded into shape then dipped in chocolate (heaven!!!) .  I am thinking hmmm... marshmallow dab top with melted chocolate to "glue" on a nilla wafer (eat a few nilla wafers while you wait), then dip in chocolate - I bet it would look good!!! Source

Adorable cupakes! And so simple! Source

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