Party favours done differently

We understand how busy our lives can get these days – even moreso at the time of party planning! So the lovely ladies from The Loot Lab aim to provide time-poor parents with themed party bags and boxes which also create joy for your little ones and their party guests. Today I am delighted to share their range with you!

They’ve taken the stress out of party planning for you! No more running around trying to put together favour bags while you also juggle baking a cake, ordering balloons, booking entertainers and the list goes on…

Someone recently called them “the busy Mum’s Best Friend”, and that’s exactly what they hope they are achieving. They’ve spent countless hours searching for the perfect party fillers to work in with a vast range of party themes.

Today they share more with us on this fabulous party idea!:

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

Our Party Boxes are actually lunchboxes in disguise! That’s right – our filled party boxes can continue to be used long after the party is over.

We currently have eight options, with new designs launching late 2017, all designed here in Melbourne, with the aim of creating joy in your child’s life. Each of our party boxes are filled with high quality treasures to ensure hours of fun for all the party guests long after the event is over.

And we don’t stop there, you can customise some of the contents with add-ons for even more fabulousness and then the box itself can become the cutest lunchbox you’ve ever seen or the perfect treasure box for your child.

Our lunch boxes are BPA free, food safe, microwave safe, freezer safe, dishwasher safe and totally fabulous!

WE DO PARTY BAGS TOO!

Depending on the amount of party guests or your budget, maybe a party bag is more your thing! Well The Loot Lab has you covered!

Made with a premium semi-gloss cardboard we have three designs available that will work into any party theme. Our Party Bags come packed with high quality loot to ensure your party guests continue to enjoy their day long after the sugar high has worn off!

Our Party Bags come with our own gorgeous gold foil printed ‘thank you’ sticker, for the ultimate finishing touch.

 

HIGH ON FUN & LOW ON SUGAR!

At The Loot Lab we have carefully thought out the contents in all of our Party Boxes & Bags so the kiddies can enjoy them long after the party is over. That’s why our range is high on fun and low on sugar!!

Think Notepads, textas, stamps, stickers, bubbles etc.. After filling up on lollies at the party we wanted to give parents an alternative to the traditional take home ‘lolly bag’.

Our box designs are:

Ahoy Matey – Pirate theme

Caped Crusaders – Superhero theme

Clowning Around – Circus theme

Gone Wild – Jungle theme

Make  A Splash – Under the Sea theme

Over The Rainbow – Princess theme

Shine Bright Like a Diamond – Diamond theme

Sprinkle of Joy – Confetti theme

 

 

 

 

 

So if you’re ready to find a simpler way to provide a fun-filled party gift for the kids to take home and really enjoy…head to The Loot Lab to browse their full range!

 

 

 

 

Baby shower inspiration

A baby on the way is THE perfect thing to celebrate and today we’re showcasing a gorgeous way to do it with the beautiful and fun range of partyware and cake toppers from online party boutique Party for Stella

 

They have a gorgeous and exclusive range of ruffled tableware and this duck egg green range is perfect for a gender neutral shower – but you can also find this pretty ruffle tableware in blues and pinks! This collection is wonderful for a simple and stylish baby shower!

 

 

 

 

These unique and colourful honeycomb fancies are perfect for adding a wow factor and a bit of fun ! They also make fantastic backdrops for photos of the mum to be!

 

 

 

You can also find a range of jumbo balloons at Party for Stella which are perfect for creating an impact and a huge burst of colour!

 

 

The perfect way to customise and dress up any cake is using a cake topper, and Party For Stella has a range of cake toppers perfect for baby showers along with birthdays and other celebrations!:

 

 

 

 

See more from Party for Stella to plan a baby shower or kids party HERE.

They have all you need for a gorgeous and stylish celebration whether it be in brights or pastels!

Happy Celebrating!

 

xx

 

 

 

 

 

Trolls Party Supplies

It may have been released over 12 months ago, but the hit movie TROLLS is here to stay in the land of parties! And at home on DVD just quietly too – such a great movie!

The colour, hair, characters and messages make this is fantastic kids party theme – just channel your inner Princess Poppy and go all out we say. We’ve found some great items from our LLC Vendors to help get the party started (cue music).

 

Trolls party invitations

Use colour, brightness and florals as your inspiration for this theme. We love this sparkling invitation:

 

 

We also love this contextual watercolour design:

 

 

Trolls party decorations

This is where the fun starts! Think rainbows, pastels, swirled marble effects like their hair, glitter and confetti – just like Poppy’s pop up scrap books!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trolls party tableware

You won’t be stuck for choice when it comes to finding enough coloured or licensed tableware for your trolls party. Mix and match for an explosion of happiness in the room!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trolls party cakes and desserts

Cake makers are in their element with this theme! Cookies, cake pops and the cake itself is a great way to bring the movie characters into your styling if you haven’t already found a place for them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trolls party favours

Guests will love taking home their own Troll novelty! Some ideas for unique party favours or bright party favour bags!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And to finish off – the perfect finishing touch for the birthday boy or girl! Choose a custom Trolls party hat or a Poppy inspired floral crown!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now all that’s left is the fun tunes of the soundtrack, and you have yourself one VERY colourful and happy Trolls party! Hug time!

 

Disney Pixar’s Cars party supplies

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you would have heard the news that has Lightning McQueen fans VERY excited.

Cars 3 is due for release in cinemas around the country June 22, just in time for school holidays, sending mini race car drivers into a tail spin of anticipation! I must admit though, it’s been a fantastic franchise that has been enjoyed in our family, so I’m sure the new movie will also be well received.

Judging by the popularity of Lightning McQueen and the movie over the years, as well as the trend for movies to quickly become a favourite party theme, we’re predicting a lot of red with requests for Cars parties over the coming months! So we’ve found some great finds from our LLC Vendors to get your engines racing.

 

Cars party decorations

You won’t have any difficulty finding licensed party ware if that’s your preference, but to avoid Lightning overload, take inspiration from the colours of the characters and the Grand Prix to create your own creative spin on the theme. We love the use of red or yellow, white and black as a base, which you can build on with any licensed products or character inspired desserts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cars party tableware

If you are trying to avoid using too much licensed party ware, a great compromise is to alternate between plain bold colours and licensed tableware, or use licensed plates with plain napkins and cups. That way you’re still letting the mini’s enjoy the star appeal of the characters – because let’s face it that’s what they want!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cars party cakes, desserts and accessories

We all know the hero of the day (besides the birthday boy or girl!) is the cake! Add some character cookies and you’ve pretty much taken them inside the movie and given them the greatest day ever!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For your party favours there is always some fun items in the stores for this Cars party theme – so here are some quality party favour packaging options which you can fill up with Cars goodies the kids will love!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Are you looking forward to seeing this movie with the kids? If you’re lucky enough to be continuing the excitement of the race and the roar of the engines with a party then I hope this has provided some inspiration and quick shopping finds for you.

 

Enjoy the party!

 

Carousel Party Supplies

It’s been a big few weeks here at Life’s Little Celebrations with the launch of the new “Celebrating Little Ones” magazine! If you still haven’t had a read make sure you do here.

Now onto this weeks blog party supplies round up! One of the fondest memories I have from my childhood is of a music box that mum would wind up at bedtime, and I’d listen to it before falling asleep, watching the carousel of horses go round and round. It was pink and white and I thought it was just magical.

These days, the song still plays in my head when I see the gorgeous vintage carousels at the carnival, and I’m equally delighted when I see so many talented stylists using it as inspiration for a magical party theme. It’s the perfect mix of vintage nostalgia, horses (everyone’s favourite animal!) and girliness.

Take a look at some of these beautiful examples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Like all good party themes, the carousel provides a great foundation of elements to be inspired by. Using striped candy cane poles, elegant horses and your choice of colour scheme, we’ve found some great items from our LLC vendors to inspire you and help pull it all together.

 

Carousel Party Invitations

Invite your guests on a magical ride with gorgeous invitations that evoke a sense of fantasy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carousel Party Decorations

This is a beautiful theme for baby showers or first birthday’s, leaving the decorating and styling to be focused on a dessert buffet or set table for afternoon tea. Get creative with a custom backdrop, props and colour using some of these special finds based around some gorgeous colours and colour schemes for a Carousel themed party:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This carousel horse would make THE most stunning prop to hire if you’re in Sydney!:

 

 

 

Some gorgeous items for the birthday girl to wear too:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tableware

Pretty desserts deserve to be enjoyed off equally pretty tableware, don’t you think?! Continue your theme with striped, gold foiled and coordinated pieces in your colour scheme and continue the vintage glamour of the magical carousel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cakes and dessert accessories

With your dessert table taking centre stage, take inspiration from The Sweet Cart in Perth and coordinate your tasty treats into your theme using colour, carousel horse toppers, candy stripes and florals.

 

 

And don’t forget the cake! How amazing is this one from Taylor Made Gourmet?

 

 

 

 

Add a few finishing touches!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Party favours

Send your guests home spinning with excitement after their carousel encounter with pretty favors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope this theme evokes as much nostalgia for you as it does for me! It’s quite a simple theme once broken down – what would you do differently?