I’ve seen some cute fox party items lately which inspired this Fox party supplies mini board! A fox themed party could work well for a baby shower, 1st birthday or you could incorporate these fun fox party supplies in with a woodland themed party!
Here are some fun foxy finds and inspiration for you! All the links to the sources are under the collage – many of which are from vendors on the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory:
Fox Party Supplies – Source links:
What does the fox say party
Fox foil balloon
Fox partyware & cupcake wrappers
Fox and feathers cake & cookies (top left)
Fox mask
Fox cake pops
Fox baby shower invitation
Little Miss Foxy printables
Fox cookies (bottom, centre)
Fox themed baby shower
Launching a new business in the party industry can be quite daunting – so I thought I would share a few helpful tips for anyone starting out in this industry particularly in relation to social media.
Now I’m no expert however I do connect with a lot of small business owners within the party industry online (especially with my vendors from the children’s party directory) and it is from conversations with them that I am offering a few tips which may help you out as you start up. This is by no means an exhaustive list of tips – you can find much more online with general business tips, marketing tips, social media tips etc
However here is my 2 cents worth and I hope it helps as you launch out into this exciting industry! If you’re interested in finding out more about joining up to the Directory here at Life’s Little Celebration’s then send me an e-mail at lifeslittlec@gmail.com and tell me more about your business x
1) Connect!
It’s important to connect with other’s in the same industry as you. Both online (and if opportunity presents itself – in person as well). Facebook and Instagram are huge in this industry – like/follow others in the same industry as you. They may not be the same type of business – for example if you’re an event stylist then don’t just link up with other event stylists. Connect with other businesses who may be cake makers, graphic designers, event photographers, party bloggers etc.
Step back and observe the social media etiquette that is taking place on these Facebook pages and Instagram accounts between other businesses.
Don’t just “like” – genuinely comment on images posted by your peers in the industry and interact with questions they may post. This helps to build connection and relationship with others in the industry and get your business name known as well.
Quote from the Content Warfare book
2) Choose Collaboration
You will soon notice that there are some in this industry who aim to be quite competitive and others who are very supportive and collaborative. I have observed in the private facebook group I’ve set up for vendors on the Life’s Little Celebration’s directory how supportive everyone is of each other – everyone collaborates, answers questions, gives advice and praises each other’s work! That is how it should be!
So choose to be collaborative more than competitive. Praise other’s in your industry, support them, share their work (with correct crediting!) – you will soon find that other’s will do the same for you and you will make great connections which is essential in this industry!
Quote by Erica Cook of Moth Design
3) Credit!
It is wonderful on social media to share the work/products of other’s who inspire you ! You will often find me sharing my Directory vendors work/products on facebook and instagram. However it is so important to correctly CREDIT images when shared.
Crediting and tagging the business also lets that business know that you are sharing and promoting their work – which they will also appreciate. Not crediting images can give the wrong idea to others viewing your page (making them assume it is your own work/products) and will provide you a bad reputation with others in the party industry. NOT the best way to start out with your business.
Some tips with crediting –
If you share an image on Facebook or Instagram from another business – tag that business in your comments.
IE: Love this inspiring blog post by @lifeslittlecelebrations on party supplies for a mermaid theme!
Your followers will also love you tagging the original source as they can then go to view more pics/images from that original page!
Hashtags are NOT credits. For example:
“Love this inspiring blog post on party supplies for a mermaid theme”! #mermaidparty #partysupplies #lifeslittlecelebrations
This is not the right way to credit because the original business needs to be tagged and mentioned in the main comment. People cannot click onto a hashtag to be taken to that business page compared to when you tag the business.
Stating your source as “pinterest” is also not correct crediting. Most images on pinterest can be traced back to a source. Make the effort and put in the time to find the source for an image you wish to share.
I cannot tell you enough how strongly other’s in the party industry feel about correct and incorrect tagging and sharing of their work! So do it right and it will give you a much more positive reputation amongst your peers.
4) Confidence
As nervous as you may be starting your new business it is important to also have confidence in yourself. Set your own standards high as far as professionalism and customer service is concerned – and don’t lower your own standards just to get a booking! It can be tempting to offer the lowest prices when starting off – but it’s important to price your work/products to what they are worth. In time the right customers will find out and will pay the money if it is worth it!
Image by: Marie O’Neill Design and Illustration
5) Get professional
Now I know when you are starting out you have to be careful with money – however with the budget you do have – it’s important to get yourself a professional look. This is a very visual industry and presenting yourself professionally visually in your marketing is important.
This includes getting your logo designed – your logo will be seen on your Facebook page, Instagram account, business cards etc – so it is important!
I would also suggest strongly to have some images taken professionally (unless you are skilled yourself in photography/editing etc) of your products or your work. You could book a photographer and set up a little shoot with numerous of your products, dessert tables etc all setup so various pics can be taken all in the one photo session.
These professional photos can then be used in your Facebook cover image and any other marketing you need to create (magazine adverts, fliers etc). I know a photographer can be expensive but the one photography session can provide you with images to be used in so many ways.
6) Don’t compare
Quote from Bo-ho weddings
My last tip is to run your own race. In this industry – you will be bombarded DAILY with amazing and beautiful images on facebook and instagram of cakes, dessert tables, decorations, parties etc – all of which could make you feel overwhelmed when you are just starting out
You need to stay focused on YOUR business! Let everything you see inspire you – but don’t ever feel you need to copy another business in order to succeed.
What work’s for one business may not work for you. What DOES work and what makes a business unique is YOU. Your customer service, your passion, your talents. Every time your industry peers bring in a new range of products – don’t feel you have to bring the same items in your store. Every time your industry peers design printables in a particular theme – don’t feel you have to introduce that same theme into your own range! Don’t let your business decisions be based on what other’s are doing – I’ve seen it too often in this industry and it will not help you. Lead – do not follow!
From ‘We Heart It’
I hope these tips help you in some way if you’re starting out in this party industry. Feel free to e-mail me at lifeslittlec@gmail.com if you need any other assistance!
Some of my favourite books to read to my children are the Dr Seuss books – and I know I’m not alone in this! It’s no wonder there have been some fantastic party themes lately based around these books such as a Cat in the Hat party, Thing 1 and Thing 2 party (perfect for twins!), The places you’ll go or a Lorax theme party!
So here is a round up of some party supplies which suit various Dr Seuss party themes including many from the vendors listed in the children’s party directory on this site.
Invitations and Printables
You can find various Dr Seuss party printables online but you can also contact some of the vendors in the “Customised Invitations and Party Printables” category on the Directory if you want a custom design.
Here’s a fun Dr Seuss invitation:
Thing 1 Thing 2 party invitation – I Will Invitations
This invitation is perfect for a simple fill-in invitation:
Dr Seuss invitations – Just Party Supplies
Gorgeous handmade Dr Seuss invitation:
Cat in the hat hot air balloon invitation – Le Petit
A great Dr Seuss party printable set:
Dr Seuss party printables – Party Printables
Decorations
For a Dr Seuss party you can style it around some of the main colours found in his book – black/white, red, blue’s and yellows and use various decorations in these colours.
Tassel garland – Magical Parties
These are some really unique handmade Thing 1 Thing 2 decorations!:
Thing 1 Thing 2 pom pom decorations – Theme It Party Boxes
Some cut out’s around the party area would help theme the party:
Cat in the hat party cutouts – Just Party Supplies
Love this handmade balloon centrepiece:
Cat in the hat hot air balloon centrepiece – Le Petit
Green eggs and ham party balloon – Just Party Supplies
Tableware
Black and white paper tablerunner – The Party Parlour
These cute truffle tree poms would make a great centrepiece:
Pom pom truffle trees for a Lorax party – Pom Pom Princess
You could use specific Dr Seuss plates for this party (click on the image to be taken to the store to view matching items):
Cat in the hat party plates – Just Party Supplies
Dr Seuss small party plates – Just Party Supplies
Or base your tableware on the main colours for the party:
Red, blue,black, white tableware – Little Kite
Black and white chevron partyware – Illume Design
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Dr Seuss Cake and Desserts
Here is some inspiration for some Dr Seuss inspired cakes and desserts by the incredibly talented vendors on the Directory!
Dr Seuss One Fish Two Fish cake – Baked Cakes and Cupcakery (Qld)
Lorax inspired cake – Baked Cakes and Cupcakery (Qld)
Thing 1 Thing 2 party cookies – Best Dressed Cookies (post Aust wide)
Dr Seuss cat in the hat cake pops – Sugar Pop Bakery (post Aust wide)
Cat in the hat cake and cupcakes – Minnie’s Sweet Creations (Sydney)
This cake topper could be made with any Dr Seuss quote!:
Cat in the Hat / Dr Seuss cake topper – A La Roch Cake Toppers. Cake by Minnie’s Sweet Creations
These lollipops would match the Dr Seuss party colour scheme:
Red swirl lollipops – Favor Lane
A few items which would work in for your own Dr Seuss desserts:
Red and white cake pop sticks – Emiko Blue
Cat in the hat cupcake wrappers – Just Party Supplies
Cat in the hat cupcake toppers – Pangea Universe on ETSY
Party Props & Hire
This cute little outfit would be perfect for a Dr Seuss inspired first birthday!:
Dr Seuss Cat in the Hat birthday outfit – Little Miss Charlie’s Treasures
Love the idea of setting up a photo booth area for a Dr Seuss party with a few props:
Dr Seuss photo booth props – Ella Jane crafts
Cat in the hat hat – Party Town
Visit the HIRE category on the Directory to find some hire items in your state for this party.
Some table/chair ideas for hire that would fit into a Dr Seuss party:
Dr Seuss party table setup. Table and chairs for hire – Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney)
Kids chairs for hire – Mini Party People (Syd, Melb)
A black and white canopy such as this would suit a Dr Seuss themed dessert table:
Black and white canopy for hire – My Sweet Event Hire (Melb)
Favours
Love the design on these printable wrappers!:
Choc bar wrappers – Edge House Design from party by Minnie’s Sweet Creations
There are some fun Dr Seuss novelty items such as these crayon packs. Click on the image to be taken to the store to see more:
Cat in the hat party favour crayons – Just Party Supplies
Another great idea is to give Dr Seuss books as a party favour. These mini sets are an affordable option – you could buy them and divide the books up to pop into favour bags:
Dr Seuss mini books – Children’s Classics
Some favour bags which would fit into the colour scheme:
Black and white treat box – Emiko Blue
Red polka dot favour box – My Party Boutique
Blue white striped treat bags – The Little Big Company
Real Parties
Find more Dr Seuss party inspiration by browsing some real parties:
Unique black and white Cat in the Hat dessert table by Minnie’s Sweet Creations
A fun cat in the hat party with lots of DIY ideas featured on the Bondville blog
A sweet pastel “Oh the places you’ll go” first birthday featured on Kara’s Party Ideas
A whimsical Dr Seuss party featured on Hostess with the Mostess
Even though we are heading into colder months here, the pineapple trend is not going away any time soon!
So here is a quick round up of some fun Pineapple party supplies to help you plan a pineapple or tutti fruitti or hawaiian themed party! As always these are all from the fabulous businesses listed on the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory – so make sure you browse the categories there when party planning! All the source links are below the collage:
Pineapple party supplies sources:
Tutti frutti party by Sugar Coated Mama
Pineapple gold cupcake toppers
3D pineapple cake topper
Pineapple cake pops
Pineapple cookies
Pineapple honeycomb decorations
Pineapple favor box
Pineapple themed drink station (props to hire)
Pineapple garland
Pineapple straws
Pineapple cups
Pineapple honeycomb hanging decorations
Pineapple 3D invitation
Pineapple pinata
Enjoy the party planning! xx
‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ was the first song that my 2 daughter’s sang to Joshua in the hospital after he was born – and so his Baptism theme was inspired by this sweet theme in shades of blue and silver.
I’m thrilled to be able to share with you some details from my son’s Joshua’s Baptism party setup which was recently featured on Babyology here!
All credits are at the end of the post and of course are all vendors from the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory.
We had a small celebration at home after the Baptism and here is the dessert table setup with the cake made by my sister who was Joshua’s Godmother:
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star baptism dessert table
A close up of the backdrop, cake topper and star garland. I really love all the shades of blue in the backdrop by Pretty and Print:
A side view of the table…I just loved this blue console table hired from Sweet Heavenly Events Hire. I kept the setup quite simple as you can see…as much as I LOVE all the detailed setups I see online I always keep my setups quite easy because I know in the mad rush of getting the party ready as well as looking after the kids – it is less stressful to have an easy dessert table layout!
These handmade geometric stars were so cleverly made by ‘Paper Face’!:
Here’s a close up of all the dessert table goodies – credits/links at the end of the post!
Loving the silver foil detailing on these chocolate gems:
These macarons tasted heavenly!:
Gorgeous tones of blue on these meringue kisses:
The kids table was kept fairly simple. I hired some cute kids ghost chairs and mixed up the tableware with blues and silver and star serviettes and star labels for the water bottles (by Memories Are Sweet):
Some simple favour packaging:
Us with the little man of the moment who was quite easy going during his Baptism:
It was a truly special day for him and for us all!
Credits:
All item’s sourced from these wonderful vendors listed on the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory.
Backdrop design: Pretty and Print
Furniture and props: Sweet Heavenly Events Hire (Sydney) – Blue console table, silverware, kids table and ghost chairs
Cookies & chocolate gems: Spectacular Cake
Meringue kisses: It’s a Cake Thing
Macarons: One Bite
Cake topper: A la roch
Star garland, geometric stars, star confetti: Paper Face Party Boutique
Water bottle labels: Memories are sweet
Partyware: The Party Parlour , Emiko Blue
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