Monster party ideas and inspiration

Glad to report the baby has been doing much better on new formula and this mamma is starting to get some sleep (and sanity!) back! WOOT! I am finishing up planning our sip & see... what do you have planned for the summer?

If you have a monster themed party planned here is some inspiration! But don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for a monster theme here (link).

How fun is this tablecloth?! So often we forget to use the real estate on the front of the table cloth for more fun! Apply this idea to any theme with cutouts to coordinate! Source

 I love this cake and the backdrop! I wanted to share the cake because if you break it down, you could apply this approach yourself even if you aren't a cake decorator! Keep each tier pretty simple - the fun is in the colors and add ons (which could even be plastic) (note:the chevron detail is NOT easy! but you could do sprinkles or anything with color instead).  Cookie cutters and purchased fondant (or homemade) can help you with the letters and number.  Source

For your party favors... turn this paddle ball games into crazy one-eyed monsters! (hint: you could do these green and make them for Monster's Inc party!)  Source









Party add on....

These monster finger puppets would make great favors! You could also glue them a top of box/containers.  Buy them here - link - $6.77 for 24!











 

Monster Bash/Party Ideas and Inspirtion

Can't believe how close we are to Halloween! (and my bday - 21st heehee). If you are still looking for a kid friendly theme, why not do something silly and not scary - funny Monsters! Don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for a Monster party (here).

Ways to Frost your Monster bash!

Great your guests with a fun Monster door! Source

BEST Monster party activity EVA! Create chocolate monster "parts" and fun colored cupcakes and let the kids make their own monster cupcake! Source and tutorial

THE perfect cake pop stand for the Monster party! Can't you picture how fun it would be for the kids to pluck off an eye ball and eat it! lol All you need is some stryofoam a feather boa and some imagination!  Source

How fun are these monster sticks?! You can even cheat an by premade dough and eye balls at most Targets, WalMarts, etc.  Source and tutorial 

Lastly... I love these little guys! (and all the work she does!)  They are mini monster cheese balls! Just save a few eyes from your project above! Source and tutorial


















 

Monster party ideas and inspiration

Today is one of those days I have had high aspirations to complete all kinds of things... and didn't heehee... We got our new coffee table and I am not happy with it - working to exchange so total bummer!  but the evening is still young and I still have 3 more days 'till my new job!

I leave you with some ideas to Frost your next Monster themed party.  Don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for Monster parties here.

How stinkin' cute is that monster wall mural!?! I love when I see walls being decorated with temporary items for a party! You could even cover a wall with kraft paper and let the kids make monsters - don't use heavy markers (bleed through!) Source

Another idea for the kids to create their own monsters - juice cartons and felt! Make a monster station with all the fixings and let the kids go wild! Felt sticks to itself so they can keep decorating over and over with no glue! Source and tutorial

Decorate the kids cups with monster eyes! Source and tutorial

 If you have been shy to make cake balls... here's your chance to make them and be sloppy! These have to be the most fun cake balls I have ever seen! (you can buy the eyes at your local craft store in baking section or here) Source

Valentine's Day Ideas & Inspiration! - Non-Traditional!

First... don't forget you have just moments to enter the giveaway!!! 

 

We kinda do a low key Valentine's Day here... we usually pick up steak, shrimp and other ingredients to make a great meal and cook together (insert awww ;o) I'm usually good for making goodies for everyone at work, though!

Here are a few ideas I hope inspire you!

I love kid twists on Valentine's! You have to admit this is one of the cutest I have ever seen! Monster love! I SOOO want one of the yarn monsters! Don't be afraid to not do pink and red hearts this year! Source

Another non-traditional setup is this "Love Rocks" setup! How adorable?!? I love the all the colors and did you peep the donuts on the sodas?!? LOVE! Source

by far my favorite... Felt Valentine voodoo pin cushion! I love it! Source

Monster Party Theme Inspiration!

A really fun theme to do is Monsters! Look at the stored (but still fresh!) frosting from before, too - here

Start with a fun invite! I love all the different monsters and colors! Really gives you a lot to work with for the party! Source

How cute is this tissue box?!? These would be fun as decorations or for an activity for the kids to do! Source and tutorial

Another favor or activity for the kids would be these silly bookmarks! Source and tutorial

How about a few of these funny monster heads for decoration...and a lift! Source and tutorial

Finish off with silly cupcakes! Source and tutorial

Monsters

Sitting and waiting for yet ANOTHER snow storm,ugh! This is Delaware! we shouldn't have this much snow! Today's post will hopefully help inspire a cute little boy's party with the theme of Monsters...

This cute monster puppet inspired the post! It might be cost prohibitive to buy one for each kid but maybe just a few around for decoration and your child could keep them to play with afterward.  Source

These would make a great project for the kids to do! Paper bag puppets!  The come in a pack of 12 and the kids can just assemble! The one with his tongue sticking out is my favorite! Source:  www.birthdayinabox.com

Decorating little pails as monsters would be tons of fun, too! Source

Put out some marshmallows, chocolate in different colors and dyed coconut and let them make these adorable monsters!  I have a container of these candy eyes from my local craft store at Halloween time - I am sure you could find them online if needed.  Source

These semi-homemade guys are labeled as Valentine monsters, but I think they would work well at this party too! Made with those "snowball" snack cakes, cookies and licorice - these would be easy for mom or the kids to make! Source and directions

Lastly, these brain eating slug monsters would be great to serve as dessert! Kids love anything that grosses them out, that is for sure! Source