Owl party ideas and inspiration

I am trying to keep my head in the party scene, but these have been some of the most painful days of my life - my hip is so bad, walking, sitting or laying (so everything) causes me to cry out in pain. I am getting excited about the little guy's arrival, but 6 weeks feels like forever right now! Pray that my visit to the acupuncturist tomorrow brings some relief.

Meanwhile... I am getting excited about my baby shower (hosted by my stepmom - how nice!) coming next week! Word has it there will be lots of owls! (the nursery theme is modern woodland). So to focus on the positive, let's peep some inspiration for owls!

I love straw decor! It's a little touch that goes a long way! These owl straw guys are even have a place to put a name to keep track of glasses! Source and tutorial

For favors, you could make these fun owls using standard pillow boxes! Source and tutorial 

If you are feeling crafty advanced... these little guys will surely steal the show! I could just hug them! Source

If fondant scares you... maybe try your hand at these clay owl?! It would be a fun painting activity too! Source and tutorial






















 

Owl/Woodland Party Ideas and Inspiration

Fall finally came back to us here! WOOT! And I just got my gas bill for October - $45 bucks! That means plenty of extra dough for holiday party planning! - that's how you spend your extra money too right?! Have you started on your holiday planning yet?!

With Fall rolling back in, thought a Woodland/Owl theme party would be fun!  Don't forget older, but still fresh!, Frosting for a woodland/owl party here (link)

How fun is this night sky backdrop?! Super clever! Some branches let you perch a few owls to set the scene.... Source

If you don't want to do a night sky... a fresh, light forest feel with lots of greenery, wood and other natural elements.  Source










For treats, you can do anything that mimics the forest... these mushroom treats would be perfect! Perhaps slices of cheesecake topped with a cookie?  Source

And I'll leave you the most clever use of royal icing... owl faces!!! Source and tutorial














 

Natural woodland party ideas/inspiration

It is finally feeling like winter here! ugh! Hopefully Spring will be here soon ;o) I am snuggling in tonight with a mug of cider, Pinterest and my hubby!

Here is some inspiration if you are planning a natural/woodland party theme...

Your setup can include all the neutral woodland colors - browns and greens... I love the wood biscuit tree in the background! Source

Use moss around your space on buffet frames, candles and look at these moss covered risers! Beautiful! Source

Create a wishing tree with found branches! This would be great for guests to leave notes of love or inspiration! Source

For desserts doing something rustic like these caramel apples with cinnamon sticks! Source

Woodland - for girls! party ideas/inspiration

I don't know about you guys but WOOT! the weather has finally changed! It is feeling like Fall here tonight and I LOVE LOVE it! Can't wait to curl up with a book and a quilt!

Woodland theme is a great one for the turning weather... here are some ideas to Frost your next Woodland theme for a girl! Don't forget about these (here) older, but still fresh!, Frosting ideas...

Woodland can be girlie!... add pops of color and ribbons to make the theme more feminine.
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Collect pine cones to use for your party or make these fun, colorful ones!  Source and tutorial

How cute are these owl pillow boxes? Perfect for favors or use as a craft project! Source and tutorial

Serve theme food like these shortbread "snails" - yummy! Source

This is such a great idea... lots of gummies out lately - whip up some cupcakes and top with woodland themed gummy candies! (WalMart had (may still have) these) Source

Woodland inspired: Owls

ok, I'll take a break from Halloween ;o)  to bring you some adorable owls!  Don't forget about older (but still fresh!) frosting for owls and woodland themes!

ok, best owl table ever!!! I love all the little owl details and that scalloped banner is adorable! Source

This owl "tabledrop" is making my mind race of how I can decorate my next party! What a clever idea!!! Source

Totally sweet! The owl bag toppers would make the perfect favors! (ugh! anyone know the source?!?)

heehee... how fun! I love these owl s'mores!!! Source















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party add on!

These woodland sugar pieces would make great cupcake toppers or add to a dipped oreo or top of a dipped pretzel! Buy here - link

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.