It seems the childhood favourite of slumber parties have become revamped and now there is a new trend of fun slumber party setups with cute individual tents (or even one jumbo giant tent!) and lots of details to make each little guest feel extra special!
If the thought of a slumber party complete with mid night snacks, movies and late night giggles…causes you stress…perhaps it’s time to embrace the crazy and give it a go. There’s plenty of ideas for mums to style up a storm for a sleep over party from our Life’s Little Celebration members! Simply CLICK on any image below to be taken to the relevant business:
Styling by Illume Partyware
Slumber Party Invitations
Sleep overs (in my book anyway) do mean smaller guest numbers, so why not splurge a little and send an invite which is personalised and customised to suit your child – particularly if it’s a first sleep over.
Sleep Over Party Invitations, Pink Pom Pom Kids
Sleep Over Party Invites, Emma Smith Stationery
Slumber Party Decorations
Sleep over parties are actually a thing – with or without the sleep over part! Decorate a room complete with pillows, rugs and sleepy themed accessories for the ultimate retreat. We found some great supplies from our LLC Vendors. You could incorporate stars, moons and clouds for a sweet sleepover feel:
star garland – Little Boo-teek
Cloud and star garland, Favorlane Party Boutique
Aqua cloud balloons, Little Bookteek
Stars and moon hanging decorations, Favorlane Party Boutique
Pink shimmer streamer backdrop, Party! She Said
Rose gold giant moon balloon, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Giant cloud balloon kit, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Star and moon pinatas, Party Pony Pinatas
Sleepy eyes balloons, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Pink sleepy eyes balloons, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Slumber Party Tableware
One of the most exciting parts of a sleep over has to be the midnight feast, right? Endless bowls of popcorn, movie snacks and DIY triple decker burgers. Whether you decide on a table set up or individual table trays, pretty it up with coordinated pastel tableware and sleepy themed accessories.
Gold confetti plates, The Party Parlour
Unicorn marble plates, The Little Event Company
Pink and gold hex plates, Party! She Said
Blushing hearts plates, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Cloud party cups, Little Booteek
Cloud napkins, The Party Parlour
Slumber Party Hire Items
Gone are the days of guests sleeping on couches and the lounge room floor! Make it a special occasion with the addition of individual tee pee beds and trays, or set up a tent in the backyard (my personal favourite from a noise point of view!) with a styled interior they won’t want to leave! You can either hire teepees or use some wonderful vendors who specialise in setting up kids slumber parties:
Tee Pee hire, Tiny Tots Toy Hire, Sydney
Slumber party tee pee hire, Sweet Dreams and Goodnight, Perth and Melbourne
Tee Pee sleep over – tent hire, The Slumber Boutique, Brisbane
Tee Pee hire, Kings Party Hire, Melbourne
Slumber parties – The Sleepover Club (Sydney)
Slumber Party Cakes & Desserts
With so many movies to get through and late night chats, snacks are a must at any slumber party. So why not theme them with clouds, stars and tee pees too.
Glitter star cupcake toppers, The Party Parlour
Polka dot cupcake cases, Party! She Said
Star cake topper, Kiki Sprinkles
Cloud cookies, SweetP Cakes and Cookies
Gold star cookies, Sweetly Bakes, Perth
Sleeping cloud cookies, Sweet Eve, Melbourne
Tee pee cookies, Petite Cookies, Melbourne
Slumber party cookies, Cookie Queen Kitsch’n
Star themed cookies, Cookie Queen Kitsch’n
Moon and stars chocolate moulds, Confectionately Yours
Slumber Party Favours
Slumber parties with friends make great memories, so send the kids home with a themed special gift they’ll treasure for years to come (after catching up on sleep!).
Tee Pee themed favours, Glitter and Glue Designs
Pink pillow box, Party! She Said
Favour bags with stars – Little Boo-teek
These personalised sleeping masks make a wonderful gift idea:
Customised eye mask, Red Pebble Design
This could be a fun party activity or a craft kit to take home:
Dream catcher kits, Free Range Living
A slumber party really is such a fun childhood memory – it’s only one night of broken sleep! Enjoy it whilst you can make it extra special for a birthday.
Come one! Come all!
Carnival party – Paper Face Party Sydney
Thanks to a certain recent hit movie, the carnival is popular once more and it’s revived the classic party theme we haven’t seen in a long time!
A carnival party can be so easily adapted for any age group or occasion, simply by changing up the characters from cute circus animals to something a little more Greatest Showman inspired for older children who loved the musical.
So ROLL UP as we’ve found a fantastic range of carnival and circus inspired party supplies from our LLC Vendors to help pull it all together for you. Just CLICK on any image below to be taken to that business!
Carnival Party Invitations
Set the tone for your occasion with a great invitations depicting elements of the carnival like a Big Top tent, animals, popcorn, a carousel or fun bright colours.
Pop up carnival invitations, The Party Parlour
Custom Carnival Party Invitations, Giggles & Grace
Carnival party invitations, Kids Prints
This is perfect for a more girly Carousel take on a Carnival theme!:
Carousel themed invitations, Pink Pom Pom Kids
Carnival Party Decorations
Decorating for your kids carnival party is super easy – just use plenty of colour or just red and white, adding fun elements you’d find at the greatest show. Prop hire is another great way to bring the show alive with ticket booths, signs and animals amongst some of our favourites.
Popcorn foil balloon, Favor Lane Party Boutique
Hotdog foil balloon Favor Lane Party Boutique
Lion balloon, Little Boo-Teek
Confetti balloons, The Party Parlour
Circus signs, Little Boo-Teek
Carnival party backdrop, Giggles & Grace
Carnival banner, Paperface Party
High chair banner, Theme It
Coloured balloons, Instant Party Packs
Carnival table centrepieces, Little Boo-Teek
Carnival theme table pom pom decorations, Theme It
Carnival themed props for hire, Tiny Tots Toy Hire, Sydney
Ticket booth prop hire, Tiny Tots Toy Hire, Sydney
Carnival themed prop hire, Enchanted Party Hire, Brisbane
Carnival Party Tableware
Admittedly you wouldn’t be seated at a table at the carnival, but a party table for little guests to enjoy their party treats is always a welcome rest and adds another element of decoration. There’s plenty of themed coordinated carnival tableware to choose from, or mix and match bold colours for a fun and bright carnival theme.
Popcorn table cover, Party! She Said
Carnival themed plates, Little Boo-Teek
Carnival plates, Party! She Said
Carnival coloured plates, The Party Parlour
Red coloured cups, Instant Party Packs
Red plates, Instant party packs
Carnival themed kit, Party Kit Co
Carnival Party Cakes, Desserts and Accessories
A trip to the carnival wouldn’t be the same without a treat! Popcorn, hotdogs, cakes and clever character cookies are not only YUM, but they make great carnival props on your dessert table.
Carnival themed baking cups, The Party Parlour
Striped baking cups, Instant Party Packs
Chocolate wrapper, Kids Prints
Clown cookies, Cookie Queen Kitsch’n, Sydney
Carnival cupcakes, Delleicious by Elle, Sydney
Carnival cookies on sticks, Petite Cookies, Melbourne
Carnival cake, Sweetest Jubilee, Melbourne
Carnival cookies, SweetP Cakes and Cookies, Noosa
Carnival cookies, The Cookie Star, Sydney
Vivalicious Sweets, Melbourne
Carnival ice creams, Vivalicious Sweets, Melbourne
Flyaway Pineapple
Delleicious by Elle, Sydney
Carnival Party Favours and extras
Consider your party favours the show bags of your carnival! Fill treat boxes or bags with left over treats, fun games and souvenirs – but not before playing some carnival inspired games and pulling a funny face in the photo booth!
Carnival Bit Top treat box, Party! She Said
Carnival loot bags, Party! She Said
Carnival blow outs, Little Boo-Teek
Admit One stickers, Party! She Said
Clown game, Party! She Said
Carnival photo booth props, Party! She Said
Carnival tickets, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Carnival themed favours, Glitter & Glue Designs
Carnival party favour bags, Kids Print
Clowning Around favours, The Loot Lab
Circus party favour box – The Loot Lab
A carnival party theme is so much fun for all ages! And guess what…? You now have an amazing soundtrack to use too!
A party inspired by the majestic and graceful swan is the ultimate in whimsical and girly themes.
Swan ballet party, Dream a Little Dream Events, Perth
Perfect for birthday’s, christenings or baby showers, you can let your girly alter ego loose with this theme with plenty of glitter, feathers, pinks, white and gold to create a fantasy tale for your little princess.
Despite it’s delicacies, a swan party is surprisingly easy to pull together too! Pull inspiration from the Swan Lake ballet or Swan Princess fairy tales to create a magical party, and below you’ll find lots of swan party supplies we’ve found from our LLC Vendors.
Swan princess party, My Petite sweets, Perth
Swan themed Christening dessert table – Life’s Little Celebrations
Swan Party Invitations
Pinks, white and a touch of gold make a great colour palette for a swan party, and your invitations make a great base for the rest of your styling. Here are some pretty swan party invitations and stationery to get your swan party planning happening!:
Swan themed invitations – Pink Pom Pom Kids
Swan Princess Invitations, Emma Smith Stationery
Swan Party Printables, Joyful Invitations
Swan Party Decorations
Continue your colour palette through to your decorations and add a touch of feathers and swan themed supplies. We’ve selected a range of white and gold decorations as well to work in with a swan theme:
Swan garland, The Party Parlour
Small white swan foil balloon, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Gold foil curtain, Little Boo-Teek
Swan themed backdrop, Dream a Little Party
Swan backdrop, Joyful Invitations
Gold foil balloons – Party! She Said
Swan inspired slumber party setup – Sweet Dreams and Goodnight, Perth & Melbourne
Table hire, Sweet Heavenly Events, Sydney
Swan Party Tableware
Create a whimsical table setting with coordinated swan tableware and plenty of fresh flowers as centrepieces. With the popularity of this theme lately,there has been an abundance of gorgeous swan partyware and tableware hitting the online party boutiques…so we’ve found the best for you mixed in with some others to match in with the colour scheme:
Swan paper plates, The Party Parlour
Gold and pink plates, Little Boo-Teek
Pastel pink plates, Party! She Said
Princess swan plates, Party! She Said
Swan napkins, The Party Parlour
Gold and white plates, The Little Event Company
Swan party plates – Party for Stella
Pink iridescent swan plates, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Swan Party Cakes, desserts and accessories
Delicate sweets speckled with gold, crowns and swan shaped accessories completes the perfect swan party dessert table.
Glitter swan cake topper, Favor Lane Party Boutique
Gold baking cups, Little Boo-Teek
Gold foil cupcake wrappers, Party! She Said
Swan cake toppers, The Party Parlour
Swan cake topper, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Swan cake topper – Tiny Tutu Cake Couture
Swan cake toppers, Sugarlicious Parties
White and gold desserts mixed in with Swan themed delicacies will lead to a scrumptious swan feast!:
Ice creams, Cakes by Sarah, Perth
Swan cookies, Cookie Queen Kitsch’n, Sydney
Copper and Cocoa, Sydney
Dellecious by Elle, Sydney
Dome’s Strawberries Delights, Sydney
Swan cookies, Frosted by Nicci, Melbourne
Swan cookies, Little Biskut, Sydney
Swan party desserts, My Petitie Sweets, Perth
Swan cupcakes, My Petite Sweets, Perth
Swan choc pops, Suck at Parties, Melbourne
Swan cookies, Sweet Avenue, Sydney
Swan cookies, Sweet Eve, Melbourne
White and gold donuts – Sweetly Baked, Perth
Swan cake, Vivalicious Sweets, Melbourne
Swan Party Favours and added extras
The added extras are what set this theme apart, with feathered crowns for guests, bespoke favours and keepsakes from this special occasion such as a gorgeous pair of swan inspired wings for the birthday girl:
Arabella’s Vintage Wardrobe, Perth
A gorgeous feather crown would also be totally fitting for your little swan princess to wear for her birthday!:
Feather crown – Kirei Handmade
No one can ever say no to this fairy floss! We think it’s so delicious and fluffy and soft it totally works in for a Swan themed party favour!
Gourmet fairy floss, Fluffy Crunch, Sydney
And no one can resist a bit of chocolate either! These are perfect especially for adult guests for example at a Christening or Baby Shower:
Swan themed chocolate bar wrappers – Joyful Invitations
For the kids, some swan themed lollipop holders or crayon holders like these are perfect and so pretty!:
Swan favour box, Glitter and Glue Designs
So if it’s a whimsical, feminine and modern theme you’re after for your next special occasion, a swan party theme ticks all the boxes with these finds!
It’s always exciting when a new wave of party themes take over our Instagram feed, and right now one of the hottest trends is an unlikely one! Swans, flamingos and unicorns have had their time….now it’s time for the Llama!
Better known for carrying backpacks through the Andes (or Emperor Kuzco in The Emperor’s New Groove), the humble llama has exploded onto the party scene, bringing with it plenty of colour and festivity for any occasion.
Llama party – Twinkle Twinkle Little Party
Llama party – Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Cute, furry and never short of some bright accessories, a llama inspired party can be a lot of fun to put together with a little imagination. This theme could be mixed in with cactus partyware and bright fiesta party supplies or turned pretty with pastels – so we’ve showcased a mix of both to give you ideas of what you could use for a Llama party!
Fiesta styling, Pumpkin Carriage Events, Sydney
Mexican party styling, Stylish Soirees, Perth
Mexican Fiesta, Stylish Soirees, Perth
Llama Party Invitations
Get the fiesta started with a fun party invitation to invite the little one’s to a Llama fiesta!
Fiesta party invitations, Emma Smith Stationery
Llama party invitation – Sugar Puff Kids
Llama party invitation – Penny Lane Stationery
Llama Party Decorations
Creating a party any funky llama would be happy to be a guest at is easy – just add colour! Take inspiration from the bright South American textiles so often seen adorning the llama and it’s Sherpa’s, add a touch of gold and don’t forget our furry friends!
Gold ‘Fiesta’ balloons, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Mini fiesta bunting, The Party Parlour
Coloured fans, The Party Parlour
Fiesta balloons – Party! She said
Inflatable cactus, Little Boo-Teek
Cactus balloon, Favor Lane Party Boutique
Mexican fiesta hanging decorations – Party! She Said
Cactus printed balloons, Little Boo-Teek
Cactus confetti, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Cactus pinata, Party Pony Designer Pinata
Multi coloured hanging fans – Instant Party Packs
Multi coloured pom poms, Instant Party Packs
Llama foil balloon, Design My Party
Cactus prop, Tiny Tots Toy Hire, Sydney
Welcome sign, Lou Lou Pie Creative
Llama Party Tableware
Don’t stop the colour at your decorations! Coordinate your tableware with just as much flare.
Striped paper plates, The Party Parlour
Cactus party plates, Little Boo-Teek
Fiesta plates – Party! She Said
Green dessert plates, Instant Party Packs
Cactus party napkins, Little Boo-Teek
Cactus Fiesta party kit, Party Kit Company
Fiesta drink umbrellas, The Party Parlour
Cactus stirrers, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Llama Party Cakes and Desserts
If you’re feeling your llama party is looking more like a Mexican fiesta, your cake and desserts are a great way to inject some more of the friendly llama into your theme. Enjoy browsing this range of Llama inspired desserts as well as accessories for your cakes!:
Boho llama cake toppers, Favor Lane Party Boutique
Cactus party candles, Little Boo-Teek
Cactus candles, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Llama cupcake topper set, Confectionately Yours
Cactus cake, Taylor Made Gourmet, Melbourne
Llama cookies, SweetP Cakes and Cookies, Noosa
Llama cookie sticks, SweetP Cakes and Cookies, Noosa
Fiesta cake pops, Popolate, Sydney
Llama cookies, Petite Cookies, Melbourne
Cactus macaroons, My Cake Studio, Melbourne
Succulent cupcakes, My Cake Studio, Melbourne
Llama sugar stamps to use on meringue kisses – Confectionately Yours
Llama biscuits, Little Biskut
Fiesta party cookies, Little Biskut
Llama cake topper, Kiki Sprinkles
Hooray cake topper, Kiki Sprinkles
Cactus chocolate moulds, Confectionately Yours
Llama Party Favours and Extras
When all the festivities are over and the llama’s have had their fill of fun, pack their rucks sacks with a little fun for later with these finds.
Fiesta headbands – Party! She said
Fiesta party favours, Glitter and Glue Designs
Llama party favours, Glitter and Glue Designs
Llama pen – Cotton On
And for a final bit of festivity…..get some custom Llama and fiesta photo booth props for some fun shots for the kids!
Llama party photo booth props, Elk Prints
A llama party theme can take on so many different vibes! Perfect for summer (or to brighten up the cooler months) we see this theme sticking around for a while, so get your Emperor’s Groove on and boogey like a llama!
There isn’t a kid I know who hasn’t marvelled at a Superhero and their incredible powers, and thanks to the talented folk at Pixar, Marvel, Disney and the like, Superheros have morphed beyond the traditional stereotypes, making them more appealing than ever to both boys and girls.
The best part? Superheros make great kids party themes!
Superhero Party Inspiration, Sweet Heavenly Events, Sydney
Not only is a Superhero party a popular theme for kids, it’s also popular with parents as it’s super easy to pull together. Take inspiration from the Superhero stylists and go beyond the primary colours with girly pastels or monochrome black and white, and insert some comic book fun with speech bubbles, city landscapes and monograms to create something special – maybe even your own Superhero! We’ve also included some traditional red/blue/white superhero partyware in this blog for you if you love the classic look!
As always – the items showcased are all from our wonderful network members that are also listed in our Directory section of our website!
Girls Superhero Party Theme, Pumpkin Carriage Events, Sydney
Monochrome Superhero Party, Sugar Coated Mama
Monochrome superhero party – Ruby Rabbit Party
Superhero Party Invitations
KA-POW! Sending an invitation that packs a punch and makes a statement will have your guests washing their favourite costume and practicing their moves in preparation.
Personalised Superhero Invitations, Emma Smith Stationery
Girls Superhero Party Invitations, Emma Smith Stationery
Custom Superhero Invitations, Jellyfish Prints
Black and White Superhero Invitations, Lou Lou Pie
Superhero Party Kit including invitations, Mooi Co
Superhero party decorations
Bring your child’s favourite comic book or Superhero movie to life by creating a scene or colour and action using decorations in bold colours, black and white or the traditional costume colours of their hero, and go to town with adding accents of sound effects in speech bubbles, lightning bolts and catchy phrases everyone will be able to recognise.
Paper Fans, The Party Parlour
Superhero bolt printed balloons, Little Boo-Teek
Black honeycomb ball, Emiko Blue
Bolt pinata, Party Pony Designer Pinatas
Black and white tissue garland – The Party Parlour
Black and white balloon garland, Poppies for Grace
Superhero party labels, Kel’s Gift Labelling
Superhero party tableware
GULP! YUM! Your table can be just as exciting (and easy) to decorate by continuing your colour theme and coordinating the tableware, or using these pieces to add some more punch to your theme with themed items.
Black and white plates, Emiko Blue
Lightning bolt plates, Favor Lane Party Boutique
Superhero party plates, Little Boo-Teek
Super Girl Plates, Party! She Said
Superhero Dessert plates, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Superhero plates, The Party Parlour
Spiderman Dessert plates, Instant Party Packs
Superhero styling package, My Little Party, Perth
Superhero party cakes and desserts
If you’re avoiding using anything overtly branded but want to inject a little hero in your styling, your desserts and cake are a great way to do it. Cupcake toppers with logos, a show-stopping cake and colour coordinated treats are easy to source and make a great impact.
KA-POW!
Striped baking cups, Emiko Blue
Superhero Zap Cake toppers, Favor Lane Party Boutique
Batman cake topper, Etched
Superhero macarons, Aurelio Sweetbox, Sydney
Batman cake, My Cake Studio, Melbourne
Avengers cake, Dellecious by Elle, Sydney
Spiderman cookies, One Sweet Chick, Sydney
Superhero cookies, Petite Cookies, Melbourne
Batman cake, SweetP Cakes and Cookies, Brisbane
Superhero themed party favours
Let the action continue well after the party by sending guests home with something sweet and a Superhero accessory they can play with long after the party is finished.
Black chevron treat bags, Emiko Blue
Striped treat bags, Little Boo-Teek
Super Girl temporary tattoos, Party! She Said
Caped Crusaders favours and box, The Loot Lab
Super girl treat boxes, Party! She Said
Superhero temporary tattoos, Party! She Said
ZAP party masks, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Comic superhero treat boxes, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Bolt swing tags, My Paper Planet
Favour boxes, The Party Parlour
Superhero baking mix favours, Sweet Health
Superhero baking mix favours, Sweet Health
Superhero party extras
Every Superhero needs a surprise or two in their capes! Add props, costumes or photo booths to your event for an event they won’t forget!
Superhero phone booth for hire, Tiny Tots Toy Hire, Sydney
Pink Superhero photo booth props, Ruby Rabbit Partyware
DC Comics photo booth, Little Boo-Teek
Reversible superhero mask – Special Celebration Events
Bat Cape, Special Celebration Events
Your little Superhero will love this party theme and you’ll be surprised by how easily it all comes together by focusing on a colour palette instead of sourcing licensed products. You’ll be guaranteed a good night’s sleep too after all the Superhero action of the day!