Teddy Bears Picnic Theme

If you go down to the woods today…..this classic rhyme is the perfect inspiration for a child’s birthday party. So cute for a 1st birthday theme or for a toddler who loves all their teddies! It’s also a perfect theme for a baby shower.

I’ve based the choices in this blog post mainly around browns/naturals, yellows, reds and greens and incorporating some gingham to give it a picnic feel.

Visit the Life’s Little Celebrations party directory to find more vendors to help in the planning of this party including cake makers, party shops, hire businesses and more including handmade decor businesses to create decorations based specifically on the theme/colour scheme!

 

Invitations & Printables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A gorgeous backdrop really sets the scene for the dessert table. These two backdrops would be perfect for this theme:

 

 

 

Decorations

 

 

 

These tissue balls now come in an ultra mini size! Very cute either to hang up or to place on a table or on the floor:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tableware

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The perfect drink dispenser for a picnic theme:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Treats

A few items to help theme your treats:

Such cute teddy lollipops!:

 

Or create your own using these chocolate moulds:

 

 

 

 

 

 

A perfect cutter to make some teddy bear sandwiches:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The perfect stand for your teddy bear picnic cupcakes or other desserts:

 

 

How sweet is this cake topper? Love it!

 

 

I normally don’t include images of actual desserts in my blog post but couldn’t resist showing you these teddy bear macarons from Moreish Macarons!:

 

 

 

Special themed items & props

Some great items to use as risers on the dessert table to keep with the rustic/outdoor look:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cute teddy bread board which could be used as a tray:

 

These mini picket fences are fantastic to wrap around your risers as they are bendable. Great for a picnic theme:

 

 

Perfect wooden stakes to use for your buffet labels:

 

 

Love this menu sign in a gingham/blackboard print:

 

 

These picnic baskets perfectly suit this theme, with different sizes to use for various items:

 

 

 

Cute party hats for the kids:

 

Such a sweet teddy bear tin set you could use as a gift for the birthday child as well as use it as a prop as part of the party to set up a real teddy bear’s picnic area!

 

 

Hire

Some great items to use for this theme that you could hire to set the scene:

 

 

 

Can imagine this table being used for a great rustic Teddy Bears picnic setting:

 

A few ideas for kids table/chair hire:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Crates such as these are perfect to use as props and to place items/plates etc on top of – and if you hire items such as these there is no worry about finding more storage space after the party!:

 

 

 

 

Favours

Some really sweet party favours for this theme:

 

 

 

 

 

 

This cookie mix favour with a rustic look would be a unique favour for this theme:

 

 

Gorgeous teddy bear bags to fill with party favours:

 

 

 

Party bags and boxes to tie in with a gingham feel:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Such cute peg gift tags for a teddy’s bear picnic!:

 

 

 

Real Parties

Find more inspiration for a Teddy Bears Picnic party here:

Amazing Teddy Bears picnic party with rustic & gingham elements by Studio Cake

Gorgeous girly teddy bears picnic on the Anders Ruff blog

Sweet Teddy bears picnic party with a lot of handmade elements from Mondocherry

Lovely Teddy Bears Picnic featuring pink gingham by Calamity Cakes on the Little Big Company blog

Teddy Bear baby shower on the Oh It’s Perfect blog with some great teddy bear inspiration

Delightful Teddy Bear’s Picnic by Ms Deliciouza on the Kara’s Party Ideas blog

 

Safari or Jungle Party Supplies

Kids love animals so a jungle or safari theme is always a popular birthday party choice.  It’s an easy party to style – lots of fun and there are so many supplies online or in stores you could use!

You could either style it with very natural tones and textures, or go bright and colouful – browns and greens or add in reds, yellows and oranges. You can incorporate fun animal prints to really help theme this party.

There is so many items online for this them – here are some of my picks for this theme mainly from vendors on the Life’s Little celebration’s children’s party directory.

 

Invitations/Printables

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tableware

Some ideas for whether you want to style the party with a more natural feel, or with bright and fun decor or a mix of both!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Desserts and Accessories

 

 

 

 

 

These rustic stands are perfect to put to use for this theme!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Special Themed Items

 

A few fun items! All the kids would love to be given these at the party. Set up a kids table with all their jungle wear displayed! You could also get other items such as some toy binoculars from a $2 shop etc:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some fun HIRE items you could use for this theme. View the party directory for all the kids party hire companies across various states.

How amazing would these life size jungle animals be at a jungle or safari party? Kids would love them!:

 

 

 

 

 

You can also view the Entertainment and Venues category on the Directory to help when planning this Jungle / Safari party. Here are a few of the vendors you will find:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Party Favours

 

There are lots of jungle theme party favours online and in the shops. Here are just a few along with some packaging options for your goodies!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real Parties

Need some real jungle or safari party inspiration? View these amazing parties for lots of creative ideas!:

Amazing Jungle safari party by Boo Boo and Bear

Love the jungle decorations and styling by Opulenticity Party and Buffet styling

Lots of fantastic ideas in this Jungle 1st birthday by El Evento

Incredible jungle safari party by Miss Deliciouza

Gorgeous Jungle Safari party by Simple Elegance Melbourne

Fun and amazingly styled Jungle party based around Raa Raa the Noisy Lion by I Heart Table Art

Absolutely amazing Jungle/Monkey party by Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations. Lots of ideas and inspiration!

 

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Hope you have fun planning this party! Your little ones are sure to love it!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage Tricycle Theme

I thought it was time to do a boys theme and one theme which I really love is that of a vintage tricycle inspired by the printables from Style Me Gorgeous. So I’ve decided to do this post on a tricycle or bicycle theme – a great theme if you want to do a classic traditional theme for a boy =)

You could combine this theme with another item as well. For example on the Style Me Gorgeous printables they are combined with a kite. Other printables combine a tricycle with other vintage toys. I also saw a vintage tricycle and ice cream party. So really anything could work and the vintage feel could tie it together.

I’ve based most of my selections on blues and brown/cream tones and vintage items however I know all of you fab blog readers of mine could make any colour work well =)

Invitations/Printables

These are the gorgeous printables which originally inspired this post! I love the colour scheme and the classic look:

 

If you want to inject some red into your colour scheme, here is another lovely set of printables:

 

These two bring a few other vintage toys into the mix, which I think are just lovely!

 

 

Some classic tricycle invitations:

 

 

 

Who said girls can’t have a tricycle party? Check out this cute vintage invitation for a girl:

 

Decorations

A few ideas in blue and brown tones:

 

 

 

 

 

Tableware

A gingham tablecloth could work in really well for this theme:

Or you could use this jute material for a vintage feel tablecloth:

For paper based invitations this tablerunner in brown would suit – and it has polka dots on the back if you want to change the design!

 

 

 

 

How cute is this – pre-stamped personalised wooden cutlery ! Saves you the hassle of purchasing the name stamp yourself:

 

 

Yes these popular straws now come in brown and white! Perfect with some chocolate milk I think =)

 

Sweet Treats

Use some old fashioned treats to go with this vintage theme:

 

 

 

Some cute options for cake toppers:

 

Love these blue cake stands:

 

 

Special Items

I’ve seen some images where people have used actual tricycles as props at their child’s party, and this one could certainly work into this theme and double as a birthday gift:

You could use a custom nursery print such as this for an extra decoration on your party table and a special keepsake:

 

Perfect options for table risers:

 

 

A few other vintage props and accessories for your party table:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can pick up some cute tricycle props here and there – I even saw a large tricycle planter in Target a while back. Here are two options I found online which are the perfect size for  small prop.

 

 

If you’re in Sydney you can hire this one from Tiny Tots Toy Hire:

Also loving these hire item for this vintage theme!

 

 

Packaging

How sweet is this tricycle favour container?:

 

 

A stylish tricycle favour bag with a vintage feel:

 

A lovely pastel blue to go with this theme:

These jute bags really suit a vintage feel:

 

Cute tricycle favour bags available in other colours too:

 

Top off your favours with some of these sweet tags:

 

 

 

 

Real Parties

The vintage tricycle party by Sarah from Style Me Gorgeous using her printables, on her blog

Amanda from the Kawaii Notebook styled this party based on the Style me Gorgeous Printables, featured on the Amy Atlas blog

This baby shower mixed vintage & modern tricycle together – featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog

A cute pink tricycle party on the Frosted Events blog

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I can’t wait until I can use this theme for hopefully a future son…or grandson if I have to wait until then!!

It’s definitely on my “to do” list of party themes and doing this blog post made me love it more!

Hope you enjoyed the finds =)

 

Bee Theme

As we enter the warmer months and garden parties are being planned I thought I’d do a post on a Bee theme which is lovely for the outdoors.

This is cute for boys or girls, baby showers or even for mixed gender twins birthdays! The most common colour scheme seen is yellow/black/white but you could incorporates blues or pinks, or perhaps add some green for a garden feel.

You can combine this theme with a general garden theme, butterfly theme or ladybug theme.

Here are some finds for this theme. Contact me if you would like to order a personalised inspiration board for this theme: lifeslittlec@gmail.com

Invitations/Printables

 

 

 

This lovely printable also includes butterflies. You can see ideas for a Butterfly theme party here.

 

 

A cute design for a girls bee party:

 

Tableware & Sweet Treats

 

 

 

 

 

The perfect drink dispenser for this party is this beehive dispenser! However it’s stylish design means you can still use it for other parties as well:

 

 

 

 

 

Some simple ways to dress up your cake:

 

Lovely yellow stands for your cake:

The above cake stand can also be hired from Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney) as well as the below stand:

 

 

 

Decorations

 

 

 

 

 

It can be useful to have a kids table at your party and hiring this along with some coloured chairs to match your theme is another fun way to decorate the party in it’s theme and colours! If you’re in Sydney these yellow and white kids chairs can be hired from Tiny Tots Toy Hire:

 

Another item you can hire is this yellow canopy which is perfect for your dessert table! This is available in Sydney from Tiny Tots Toy Hire and I am sure you could find something similar for hire in some other states as well:

 

 

Themed Items

 

Instead of party hats, why not give the kids these headbands to wear that can also double as party favours:

 

Perfect for a bee party to give it a garden feel are these grass mats and picket fences:

Grass mats can also be hired from Tiny Tots Toy Hire if you are in Sydney!

 

 

To continue a garden feel you could use these watering cans as centrepieces with flowers inside:

 

 

 

A cute hat for the birthday girl:

 

 

 

Favour & Packaging:

Here are some cute favour ideas for your Bee party!

 

 

 

 

 

 

These honeycomb jars are perfect for filling with treats as party favors:

 

These tote boxes are perfect for this theme:

 

 

Or for something a bit more specialised you could go with these favour bags from ETSY:

Real Parties

A lovely soft bumble bee party on the Imprintables blog

A cute party incorporating green into the colour scheme on the Enchanted Events blog

A stylish bee party by Chelle’s Lolly Buffets featured on the Amy Atlas Blog

Lovely gender reveal bee party by Sharnel Dollar Designs

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Hope you enjoyed this Bee party collection round up and it helped you with your party planning or helped you find some new suppliers for other themes you might be planning for!

 

Kite Theme

Let’s go fly a kite!

This unique and fun theme is starting to become popular and after being inspired by some beautiful real Kite parties I thought it would be lovely to gather some ideas for this theme as we head into the warmer months! It’s a perfect one for all ages and can be styled for a boy or a girl. The best thing about this theme is being able to include some kite making and kite flying as part of your party which the children and parents are sure to enjoy!

You might also want to have a look at my Aeroplane theme post here for some cloud decorations which can work into this theme. You can also incorporate pinwheels into this theme and you can view my Pinwheel theme post here.

Any colour combination can work for this party but I’ve chosen some options in blues and whites to go with the sky/clouds colour. However if you view the amazing “Real Parties” listed at the bottom of this post you will see a lovely range of colours which could work for you!

Contact me regarding my online party planning services if you want a full range of inspiration for this theme: lifeslittlec@gmail.com

Invitations/Printables

The invitations for this theme are so lovely I am not sure how you will be able to choose one!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorations

You could use some simple paper kites for decorations or create a paper banner in the shape of kites as well. Another idea is to create a backdrop or decorations to resemble the tail of a kite – so tying litle bows with ribbon or tissue paper onto long hanging strings.

Here are some other ideas to work in with the colour scheme of blue and white:

Cute cloud garland which would look lovely with some kites in the background:

 

 

 Tableware

This soft fabric table runner is light and airy, perfect for this theme:

Combine it with some lovely blue and white tableware:

 

 

 

 

How cute and classic are these mini swing top bottles? Just had to share them  – the perfect addition for any theme really!

 Sweet Treats

Love the little ribbon tail on this cookie cutter:

For unique cupcake toppers, these little handmade kite toppers are adorable!

Also love the idea of cloud cupcake toppers for this theme too:

Some lovely blue and white options for your wrappers:

 

These items are fantastic to serve other treats in! Perfect for chips, popcorn or even fairy floss:

 

Speaking of soft and fluffy fairy floss how about adding some to the table:

 

Scallops are such a lovely pattern, especially for a light and airy theme such as a Kite Theme:

 

 

Special Themed Items

The key ingredient for this theme is of course Kite’s! Whether you want some simple kite making kits, mini kites for favours, or a special kite for the birthday boy/girl or as a decoration, here are some to choose from:

The kids will definitely enjoy being able to make and decorate their own kite using a kit such as this one:

These would make great party favours or a quick and easy option for kites on the day:

A range of lovely designs are available from this site:

Another idea are these kites ready to be coloured in:

Why not have your birthday boy/girl create a special kite for the day ahead of time. Or if they are really young you could create a special design for them:

 

Love the vibrant colours on this kite:

How gorgeous are these 2 kites! These alone are enough to make me want to have a kite party!

 

 

A few other special treats which can feature at the party and then to the bedroom after the party:

 

Love the whimsical nature of these wall decals. They are simple enough to work into any Kite printable range you may have chosen and are wonderful for a backdrop to a table or near a Kite making/decorating area at the party:

A sweet Kite mobile as a unique feature to hang over a table:

Love all these themed party games from The Princess and the Pirate! Here is one which is so perfect for this party:

For the birthday girl, there are a number of cute Kite designs available for a lovely birthday outfit such as this sweet top:

Favours/Take home gift

Pinwheels work in well with a Kite theme and these pinwheels are even more perfect as they have a kite design printed on them:

These cute and simple wood toy favours are perfect for little hands to hold and wave around:

Of course you could send all the little one’s home with a special kite such as these mini kites:

Another great idea for a party favour is a lollipop in the colour scheme of your party:

Package your favours in one of these lovely options:

 

 

How lovely are these Kite gift tags! They provide lovely inspiration for something you may be able to make yourself:

Real Parties:

There are some truly gorgeous Kite Parties which are filled with so much delightful inspiration and demonstrate how lovely this theme is and how it can be styled for both boys and girls:

This kite party from Blissfully Sweet has to be one of my favourites! Featured on the Amy Atlas blog

Kite flying party on the Imprintables Blog

The lovely party by Style Me Gorgeous on her blog based on their printables with a lovely kite bunting idea!

Gorgeous kite party by Tracey Lau !

A lovely kite party by  Sweet Style – love the flying kite backdrop!

Cute kite party featured on the Little Sooti Blog

Vibrant orange kite party featured on the Tomkat studio blog

Beautiful kite party by Whimsical Petite Styling & Polkadot Prints featured on the Cake Events blog

Love the light yellow and pink colour palette of this Kite party shoot by The Princess and the Pirate featured on the My Little Jedi blog

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I know that this theme isn’t one that automatically comes to mind when thinking of party themes but hopefully this post has shown you that you can really do a lot with a theme like this and you’ll be able to create a day with a fun experience for all the little one’s!