Birthday 'Help' needed ... (intro)

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Birthday 'Help' needed ...

Perhaps you noticed... not so many posts this week (: ... and I do apologise for this, but this mama was/is tired, not feeling too well and a lot of things to do in my private life. Among other things a very important upcoming Birthday. Lode my oldest son will be 5 soon and I really would like to give him a special party.

So i did some research yesterday on the internet to prepare myself. I will try and make everything myself, the invitations, party materials and decorations if you have any suggestions for printables, downlaodables, you name it, please leave a comment! I love this simple, but very colorful party in the top image from blissfulfetes, which I found via Hip Hooray.

I will also use this free down-loadable disguise-kit from designhousedigital and put them on sticks, just for fun. Little animals like these will be part of the party bag.

Perhaps I'm setting the bar a bit too high for myself :), never made a real cake in my whole life, but I would definitely score big time with one these .. awesome found the via Momfilter and they are from Chez Bogata Bakery, in Paris.

and if I would have had enough time I would go to Daiso too and try create these amazing handmade journals myslef too just like ... did for the ver inspiring lovelydesign blog. By the Congratulations Sharilyn with your beautiful new baby boy!

More ideas or if you would like to HELP me with downloads or printables pleases let me know, I will do a write up here on BKids about the party and give proper links!

I Love your creations they are so cute. Absolutely love it!

Posted by: girl | May 08, 2011 at 07:45 AM

I've just sent you an email :)

Posted by: Hannah Showler | May 05, 2011 at 01:36 AM

Hi Irene,
My twin girls just celebrated their 5th birthday...I managed to avoid the Princess/Dora/Fairy/Barbie scene and we went with Balloonapalooza! ( I came up with the name in the middle of the night, inspired by Elmopalooza but have since found out it is the name of a hot air balloon festival on the West coast). It was so much fun and so easy. We did have a balloon sculptor come and he made the most awesome balloon creations for the kids but that isn't necessary for the party because at it's simplest you could just fill a room with balloons (balloon pumps are wonderful things). We did have a few helium balloons that were filled with confetti, floating on the ceiling. The kids had turns popping them whilst blindfolded with a stick that had a pin attached to the end. It worked really well- showers of confetti! We couldn't do a pinata as we were inside but this turned out to be big hit. The parents learnt how to twist balloon animals and the party favour included a balloon animal kit. Rocket balloons are enormous fun and we also inflated the little water balloons. There are lots of games that can be played with balloons. My little blog is about to die of neglect but I will attempt to upload some pics this week.
Hope you feel better soon.

Posted by: Corina | May 03, 2011 at 07:54 AM

That is a very cute setup. I especially like how you found everything online and printed it out, a great way to save money,very smart. Those cakes look too crazy haha. Happy birthday to the little guy and good luck on his party!

Margaret Dash
Audiocanyon

Posted by: Best iPod docking station | May 02, 2011 at 04:02 AM

wow! that's really fun.

Posted by: wfs | April 30, 2011 at 07:56 PM

Happppppy 5th birthday to Lode!

As a kid in Arizona (near to the Mexican border) there we very often piñatas at birthday parties. Traditionally, they are filled with candy or little treats. Fun for all ages and very simple to make in any shape with paper maché.

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Pi%C3%B1ata

wishing you a super celebration.
~ Boo

Posted by: boo louis | April 30, 2011 at 02:34 PM

We have just had an outdoor birthday party for our 4-year-old son (it's on our blog). I did all by myseld so I know really well, I mean REAALLY / :D / how much work that is!! I love all Yyour preparations - I am sure your party is gonna be awesome! Best wishes for your son and you!
PS. I love your blog and it's among my favourites - this is a true joy and inspiration for me. Best greetings from Poland. Magda.

Posted by: Magda | April 30, 2011 at 11:39 AM

Maybe an captainparty?
http://www.bureauknipoog.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=371:pilotenfeestje&catid=8:blog&Itemid=5
Or maybe gave crocodile more fun?
http://www.bureauknipoog.nl/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=367:hoera-jelle-6-jaar&catid=8:blog&Itemid=5

En voor de taart heb je alleen een leuke bakvorm nodig!
http://www.zusenzokeukengerei.nl/producten/bakken/nordic-ware.html?p=2

Succes, and have fun ;-)

Posted by: Irene van den Brink | April 29, 2011 at 08:18 AM

oeps, verkeerde link naar de pompoms... deze doet het hopelijk wel:

http://irideeen.blogspot.com/2011/03/pompom.html

Posted by: Iris | April 29, 2011 at 12:43 AM

Een grote hoeveelheid gekleurde pompoms (http://irideeen.blogspot.com/2011/03/pompom.html) doet het altijd goed. Het laatste feestje van O. (hij werd ook 5) was een botenfeestje en ik vouwde o.a. papieren bootjes van A5 vellen om te versieren. Groot succes.
(zie hier http://irideeen.blogspot.com/2011/02/varen-ii.html en hier http://irideeen.blogspot.com/2011/02/varen-varen-over-de-baren.html)

x Iris

Posted by: Iris | April 29, 2011 at 12:41 AM

maybe there could be some inspiration at tomorrow's crafty at market at jaya one - are you going?