Colour your party: Mint Green

Ahhh mint green…a colour I am always tempted to include in my party colour schemes as I just love it!

It goes beautifully with many other colours – seen very often with gold as well as other pastels and would work just as well for a boy’s party with grey, or light blue. Or step out of the box as this post suggests –  “Mint to be” on the Oh It’s Perfect blog where Ania (From 2 Love Birds)  has teamed mint green with black and white!

I’ve included a gorgeous mint/gold party in this collage by Sugar Coated Mama, but also must make mention of this mint/gold Christening party styled by Thetis of Little Sooti which is a stand out celebration!

All the links are below the inspiration board. If you’re looking for something in mint green that I haven’t included, simply e-mail me at lifeslittlec@gmail.com and I’ll let you know where to find it. Also make sure you visit the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory as well in the midst of your party planning!

 

 

Milk glass cake stand

Pom Pom tags

Tissue paper fan

Mint scalloped box

Mint green chocolate buttons

Honeycomb ball

Mini cake stand

Mint green compote bowl

Heart paper garland

Mint party fringe noise makers

Mint green and gold party by Sugar Coated Mama

Chevron straws

 

Here I used mint green with purple and gold for my daughter’s 1st birthday which you can view more of in this blog post.

 

 

Is mint green making an appearance at the next party you’re planning?

 

 

Introducing 2 Love Birds – creative printables for your next party

 

If you love party printables and great designs, then you will enjoy this blog post where I introduce one of my blog sponsor’s – 2 Love Birds

I love seeing the new designs that Ania from 2 Love Birds creates so I’m excited to share them with you

When I am party planning – finding printables that I love are at the top of my list. Using great printables helps theme and decorate a party in such an easy way and 2 Love Birds, love to design party stationery and love to party!
They specialise in design of personalised printable social stationery to suit any event and can design custom-made party invitations and stationery, from 1st birthday to all ages, engagement parties, hens parties, weddings, the list goes on.

They also offer full graphic design services including business logos, stationery and websites.

Hot Air Balloons is one of my favourite party themes and this design is perfect for boys, girls or a baby shower!:

 

Ania, the creator of 2 Love Birds is a graphic designer, who has worked with children’s brands, fashion, packaging and product developing for almost 10 years. She also has qualifications in interior decoration and business.

She tells me – “I love blogging about everything sweet design and party on my blog 2lovebirdsblog.com. I’m also a regular contributor to the Oh it’s Perfect blog. I’m always looking for a creative project and a new challenge”.

You can really see this creative flair and passion through all of Ania’s work at 2 Love Birds! I love this gorgeous range and the colour scheme – a mix of modern and vintage for this High Tea design:

 

 

A backdrop can make such a difference to a dessert table and 2 Love Birds have designed some amazing backdrops to set the scene for fantastic party tables:

 

 

So how did 2 Love Birds originate? Ania explains – “A couple of years ago I had a task of designing wedding stationery for my own wedding. The enjoyment of designing and co-ordinating the visual aspects of the big day started an idea … a year after 2 Love Birds were born. 2 Love Birds designs are fresh, fun and on trend. I hope that through my designs I can make parties that extra bit special and memorable”.

 

Here are a few more of the designs you can find over at the 2 Love Birds website. I love all the colour combinations Ania chooses to use for the designs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

This was a custom design created for a winner of a Life’s Little Celebrations competition. Too cute don’t you think?:

With Christmas just around the corner, 2 Love Birds has this wonderful printable range and I love the mix of kraft and red together!

I have really enjoyed working with Ania so far this year as a Life’s Little Celebration’s blog sponsor and you’ll be guaranteed great service if you are wanting printables from her collection or a custom design.

2 Love Birds also has 20% off their current printable invitation collection. Just mention LLC when you order!

Find 2 Love Birds here on their website or on facebook here

Christmas Showcase

Leading up to Christmas so many of the businesses in the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory have such fantastic items on offer!

I wanted to find a way to share these all in one place for my facebook followers/blog readers to view! So I created the CHRISTMAS SHOWCASE ALBUM on my facebook page.

In the one album you can browse; Christmas decorations, printables, gifts, desserts and more! Everything you need whether you are planning a special Christmas party or just need some fun printables to use for classmate/workmate gifts or letters for Santa!

 

 

 

I hope you’ll make time to browse the showcase as there are so many wonderful Christmas items available and it will definitely give you some ideas of things you can prepare for Christmas time!

Thank you so much to all the vendors from the children’s party directory who contributed something for the showcase.

 

 

 

 

Party finds from Little Red Chick

When Little Red Chick became one of the blog sponsers for Life’s Little Celebrations – I was thrilled. After being a fan of their Sydney store (via Facebook) which is filled with gorgeous kids toys, room decor and party items I was very excited to be given the opportunity to promote them!

Today they are launching their new online store – both their party boutique, and their children’s boutique site! I’m sharing some of my favourite party items from both of these Little Red Chick boutiques!

If you’re in Sydney you can also visit their store in Caringbah: 94 Cawarra Road.

They also have a large selection of props and candy jars available for hire.

Hope you enjoy my selection!:

 

Find these items here:

Little Miss Cupcake invitation

Chevron wooden spoons

Confetti treat boxes

White and mint spot lantern

Yellow paper fans

Paper butterfly

Driftwood hanging party sign

Emma bunting

Blue stripe tableware pack

 

Make sure you check out their new online store including all the lovely children’s clothing, gifts and decor they have available!

Magic Party

I’ve seen some fantastic Magic themed parties lately which has inspired this blog post theme! This is definitely a fun theme if your child loves magic, games and tricks.

I’ve based the colours in this blog post around black, red and blue. However silver or gold would also work in well for this party theme.

Incorporate items such as top hats, dice, rabbits, stars, wands and playing cards into your decorations/props/theming.

For more ideas make sure you view the Real Parties section at the end of this blog post as well as my Pinterest board for this theme .

The Life’s Little Celebrations children’s party directory also has lots of fantastic vendors to use when planning this theme for your next kid’s party so make sure you visit!

 

Invitations/Printables

Here are a few different options to choose from, depending on the look and colour scheme you wish to go for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Magic parties aren’t only for boys. These colour schemes would work well for a girls magic party:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This Magic themed bunting comes already cut and made for you!:

 

 

 

Tableware

 

This silver sequin tablecloth that I recently did a giveaway for, would give a real wow factor for a Magic themed dessert table (and of course be re-used for many party themes and occasions afterwards as well!):

 

 

This kids table tablecloth is also perfect for this theme!:

 

 

For disposable options to go with the colour scheme:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clever serving trays available in the shape of club/hearts/diamonds and spades!:

 

 

Cute Abracadabra spoons, perfect for jelly or mousse cups:

 

 

 

 

 

These tags are great to use as food labels:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Treats

This cookie cutter is great for this theme and could be used to make magic wand sandwiches as well:

 

 

Gorgeous star lollipops!:

 

 

 

Perfect kid friendly candy jar in a lovely blue:

 

 

Carry on the star theme with these items:

 

 

 

 

 

These gorgeous blue milk glass cake stands will make any cake look even better!:

 

 

 

Some great food ideas from this real party such as these fruit star wands:

 

This is a clever idea of using licorice to make magic wands, seen on this blog. I’ve also seen magic wands being made using pretzel sticks as another idea:

 

 

 

 

 

Props & themed items

A few more items to help with the planning of this party:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love these magic themed photo booth props!:

 

Use some magic sets either to run a magic show for the kids or get them playing along themselves!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Party Hire

Create a magic show entrance feel with this ticket booth for hire:

 

Change the sign and use this stand for hire to perform a magic show for the kids!:

 

 

These magic potion bottles are one of a few magic/harry potter theme ideas for hire in Brisbane:

 

 

 

If you’re in Perth, then have a look at this wonderful Magic party package for hire!:

 

 

 

Perfect backdrop for hire for a dessert table or photo booth for this theme:

 

Favours & Packaging

Some of the previous items I’ve shown you (magic wand, top hat) could double as party favours for this party but here are some more ideas!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Parties

For more ideas and inspiration you must view these fantastic Magic parties:

Love the creative ideas in this Magic Party by Michelle from Little Wish Parties

Wonderful “3 is magic” party by Studio Cake with fantastic styling ideas

Incredible ideas in this magic themed party by photographer Stephanie Pasutto. Some great food ideas in this party.

Fantastic “It’s Magic” dessert table by Sharnel Dollar Designs. Such a great use of colour & great desserts!

Magic party held by Georgica Pond for her son, featured on her Georgica Pond Blog 

 

I hope you found some magical inspiration for the “Magic Party” theme for your child! Enjoy the planning and celebrating!