Balloons and sprinkles PARTY Did you have a theme for your last party? Movies and cartoon characters are popular party themes for kids but you can also get creative with simple supplies like balloons and confetti. These parties can be really budget-friendly and I even bet you already have a lot of the supplies at home! Decorating Ideas: White wrapping paper, a large hole punch and tissue paper can create a fun polka dot background for your party table. The kids will love helping create this background display! For larger polka dots on the back wall, use small paper dessert plates in a variety of colours. Creating confetti balloons is so easy! Simply use a hole punch to make some tissue paper dots, place them in a clear balloon
then inflate the balloon with helium. Give the inflated balloons a little shake to get the confetti to coat the inside of the balloon. Balloons come in a wide variety of colours, shapes and sizes so the options are endless here. I love the large 36” round balloons. That way you don’t need many to decorate your party area. *For an easy balloon decorating idea (no helium required), search “Balloon Burst Bouquet” on Moms & Munchkins for Chantelle’s easy tutorial. Polka dot paper plates, napkins, plates and plastic tablecloths are easy to find. Polka dot patterned scrapbook paper can be used to create invitations, placemats for the party table, thank you cards and more! You could also use polka dot scrapbook paper to fold into boxes for party favors. Treat Ideas: With a little searching on Pinterest, you’ll find plenty of Funfetti recipes perfect for a themed party like cookies, squares, cupcakes, pancakes and more. If you’d rather skip the baking and buy treats instead, here are some tasty ideas: • Confetti Cake Pop Tarts • Cake Pops with Sprinkles (Walmart has some nut-free options in their bakery section) • Cupcakes with sprinkles or simply add sprinkles to any size or shape cake for your party • Birthday Party Popcorn (you’ll find the recipe on the Moms & Munchkins blog but it’s basically popcorn, crushed Oreos, white chocolate and loads of sprinkles) • Cookies topped with icing and sprinkles • Ice cream with sprinkles • Chocolate truffles rolled in sprinkles You could also set up a cupcake decorating area with plain cupcakes, icing, sprinkles, candies and more so your little guests can create their own desserts. If you want fun cupcake toppers, try using paper straws and mini balloons (like the water balloon size) to make your own. Game Ideas: If you’re planning your party during warmer months, some fun ideas include:
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