Little Birdy Theme

With spring just around the corner, now is a perfect time to be planning a cute birdy theme party for your little one! This is a party theme which can take on a myriad of different colour schemes so I’ll be sharing various items which you could use regardless of which colour path you go down!

I haven’t focused on plates/cups/napkins etc in this post since the tableware could be based around many different colour options! However perhaps you may draw some colour inspiration from some of the invitation ideas I have featured below.

First up is this popular Alannah Rose invitation with a cute red bird featured. There are a few matching items available to go along with this design as well:

Lala Bird invitation – Alannah Rose

Printables are a great option if you want a range of matching stationary for your party! They keep everything coordinated which makes life easier for you as you don’t have to find matching invites/cupcake toppers/banners etc

This vibrant polkadot birdie printable collection is a delightful option for a girl:

Polkadot Birdie – Style Me Gorgeous

 

Close up of Polka Dot birdie printable – Style Me Gorgeous

However the little birdy theme can be used for boys as well, and this Owl & Bird party printable in a blue and green colour scheme is definitely the way to go:

Owl & Bird Printable – Style Me Gorgeous

 

For a different colour palette I love this bright Lovebird theme with a blue/pink/green combo:

Lovebird Printables – Fairydust Stylish Stationary

To decorate the party space think pretty birdies, rustic birdcages and lovely birdhouses! Here are some to get you inspired:

These birdy buntings are so sweet and a great alternative to the flag bunting for this party.

Handmade Golly Gosh Bird bunting – Twiggi

 

Bright pink and chocolate bird garland – Paperklip

For another cute idea, how about these Bird mobiles to hang down around your party area or over the table?

Tiger Tribe bird mobile – Twiggi

 

Tiger tribe hanging string bird mobile – Little Styles

 

 

For something really different which would look cute in a nursery afterwards, have a look at this delightful fabric birdcage!

Fabric Birdcage – Twiggi

Birdhouses are a great decoration either to place on your table or to hang around the party area. Both these below birdhouses have the option for hanging and would look lovely hanging from a tree outside:

 

You can’t get prettier than this handpainted wooden birdhouse!

Birdhouse dangly – Purkilicious

Another great option for decoration is some tree decor

Dress up your bird cages and trees with some delightful hanging birds.

This hanging bird tealight holder would be beautiful even without the use of the candle:

Hanging bird tealight holder – Dabble In Design

Or these fabulous felt birdies would look so pretty as part of your party decor and could even be used as favours. The tree is also available to order as another alternative to a tree decoration:

 

Felt birds – Fairydust Stylish Stationary

So very very precious! Beautiful handpainted birds:

Handpainted bird dangley – Purkilicious

 

This cute cake bunting is so colourful, would match a few different colour schemes and brighten up any cake!

Bird cake bunting – Fairydust Stylish Stationary

 

If you are making cookies for the little one’s then these cookie cutters in different shapes would be great for creating an array of different sizes and colours of birdy cookies!

Set of 3 bird cookie cutters – Sugartime

This footed bowl is so lovely to hold some great treats in but I also chose it for this theme as it reminds me of a beautiful large bird bath you would see in a garden of a mansion in the English countryside! Or is it just me who picks up these things? = )

Decor bon bon round footed bowl – Sweet Style

For a sweet touch on your table you could use these card holders for your food/dessert labels which also make cute decorations:

Love bird card holder – Dabble in design

 

Birdcage card & tealight holder – Pink Frosting

Have a look at this colourful table runner which would match a wide range of tablecloth colour options underneath and could be used for boys or girls:

Little Birdy Table Runner – Le Petit Party

 

For favours boxes these birdhouses are so so lovely aren’t they?

Birdhouse Favour boxes – Pink Frosting

These birdy paperclips would be great to attach onto a thank you tag:

Bird paperclips – Scrapbook Valley

 

For a girly touch then these pocket mirrors would definitely send your guests home smiling!

La La bird pocket mirror – Design Child

A fun alternative for a favour are these colourful bird whistles:

Wooden bird whistle – Twiggi

 

Well I hope these ideas have given you some inspiration for a Little Birdy party to celebrate your little one! It really is such a sweet theme with many unique touches available out there and such flexibility with what colour combinations you can choose from. I hope you enjoy putting it all together!

Nautical Theme

Those of you with summer babies may just be starting to plan and think about your next birthday celebration and the Nautical theme is sweet & cool for little boys, although I think it could be tailored to be a cute girls party theme too!

If you want more ideas make sure you click on the image to take you to the store these items are from as there were many other products out there for this theme!

I hope you enjoy these Nautical finds….

Invitations/Printables

 

Navy nautical collection – Ham & Pea Design & Paperie

 

Classic Nautical Invitation – The Little Soiree

 

Love the different colour combination of yellow and navy blue for this theme:

Nautical shower printables – Love the Day

Gorgeous printables for the little ladies!

 

Girls nautical invitation – Lollipopink

 

Preppy nautical invitation – Sweet Peach Paperie

 

Tableware

So starting off with some tablesetting ideas, here are a few products which you could either use together or with other items to create a perfect Nautical look:

Navy Flag Blue Tablecloth – The Party Parlour

 

Red and white striped tablerunner – Le Petit Party

 

Blue, red and white tablerunner – Le Petit Party

 

Red and white plate – Invite Me

 

Palm leaf plates – The Party Studio

 

Blue and white striped napkins – The Party Table

 

Striped cups – Tiny Me

Some simple white straws would be perfect with a navy or red cup:

 

White retro paper straws – Mon Tresor

Or you could use these these navy, red and white stripe straws to compliment glass milk bottles instead:

Blue & Red mixed stripe straws – Piece of Cake parties & celebrations

Sweet Treats

A few ideas for your desserts and sweets:

Blue check baking cups – Little Styles

 

Red and white cupcake wrappers – How Divine

 

Red Flag picks – Piece of cake parties & celebrations

How gorgeous are these little chairs to use as cupcake holders! Love it!

Mini deck chair – The Little Big Company

 

Cookie cutter set – Urban Baby

 

Popcorn boxes – Occasion by Design

 

Navy swirl lollipop – The Little Big Company

 

Navy sixlets – Sweet Style

Now for the main cake, you can’t go wrong with a classic white cake stand. It fits into the nautical colour scheme and the scallop pattern on this cake stand reminds me of the ocean-  which is an added bonus for this theme.

Rosanna cake stand – Leo & Bella

 

Another option could be these navy blue stands for either a main cake or other treats:

Navy cake stand – Leo & Bella

 

Decorations

Now onto some decorations & lovely extras! There are just so many great things out there – hope you see something which inspires you!

These buntings are perfect for your Nautical theme:

Alimrose Finn bunting – Little Styles

 

Blue and red fabric bunting – The Complete Kids Party

The deep red paper fan featured here also comes in white so you could definitely combine the colours together for a unique backdrop! The shape of this fan reminds me of a ship rudder which is why I chose it as a great hanging decoration for this theme.

Red paper fan – The Little Big Company

Balloons are still a much loved party decoration and this nautical design is simple and stylish!

Nautical Balloons – Born to Party

How unique and cute is this cloud mobile? It would add a great touch to your Nautical setting and could then be hung in the bedroom after the party!

Cloud mobile – My Little Jedi

 

White rustic star – Island Collections

This fish netting would be fantastic as a backdrop or perhaps even placed over a white or navy blue tablecloth:

Fish Netting – The Party People

These mini tin pails could be used to hold favours or small items such as cutlery or straws or perhaps some small sweets:

Tin pails – Saffy & May

Another sweet way of presenting some treats is in these little metal boats. They are adorable!

Metal Boats – How Divine

 

Now for some extra special items which would really help create a Nautical feel for your party! However obviously your budget isn’t limitless so as I’ve mentioned before I think it’s important to pick special items which could be used again in your home, nursery, playroom etc.

 

Barbarossa Brass Compass – The Little Big Company

 

Wooden sailboats – The Little Big Company

 

Driftwood party sign – Sweet Style

 

Lighthouse – Nautical Replicas

 

Glass floats – Alfresco Emporium

 

Wooden oar – Alfresco Emporium

 

Life Saving ring hanging decoration – Le Petit Party

 

Wooden anchor with rope – Click shop

 Favours

Lastly are a few items for take home favours. These little sailboats could be combined with some lollies to take home and could also be used as table decorations as well.

Sailboat favour – Le Petit Party

How great are these treatboxes in this unique pyramid shape and Nautical design? Love it!

Pyramid Treatbox – Polkadot Prints

Love the look of these handstamped bags:

Anchor favour bags – What She’s Got

Real Parties

A starting point to find some more inspiration….

A stylish Nautical party by Polkadot Prints

This Vintage Nautical party featured on the Amy Atlas blog showcases a great way of styling various nautical props

Another great use of props and styling in this Nautical Party by the Little Big Company on their blog

One for the girls – a pink and navy nautical party on the Sweet Peach Paperie blog

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I’ve had a lot of fun finding these many and varied items for a Nautical theme party and hope it will help in your party planning so it’s a little less stressful. At the end of the day, it’s all about showing our little one’s how special they are and celebrating this! That is what matters most so enjoy the journey!

 

 

Circus Party theme

Roll up! Roll up! A fantastically FUN theme for either a boy or girl of any age is a circus theme! There is so much you can do with this theme with games and stations to create a carnival atmosphere. I hope these finds may inspire you when planning for a Circus party. You can find more items via the vendors on the children’s party directory here! Also visit my Pinterest board for this theme here. 

 

Printables & Invitations

Your printables and invitations help set theme your event so I’ve included a range of different colour schemes and looks whether you want a traditional red/white/blue look, a girly pink circus party or a vintage or modern carnival party! Remember when it comes to printables – colours can often be changed and customised by the designer for a fee, simply ask them!

 

 

Circus is in town printables – 2 Love Birds

 

Girly vintage carnival printables – Giggles and Grace Designs

 

 

Circus printables – Memories are Sweet

 

Circus Spectacular – I Will Invitations

 

Circus printable collection – Upon a Time Designs

 

 

 

Circus Printables – Style Me Gorgeous

 

 

 

Girly vintage carnival printed stationery – PS Made with Love

 

Circus printable package – The Little Soiree

 

Vintage Circus clown printable – Penny Lane Studio

 

Circus customised invitation – Edgehouse Design

 

Printed vintage circus invitation – Love JK

 

 

 

Decorations

Hanging decorations can create the carnival mood and colour scheme for your circus party:

 

Red paper fan – Saffy & May

 

 

Yellow honeycomb ball – Love the Occasion

 

 

 

Carnival striped lanterns – Little Red Chick

 

 

Red, white and blue paper fans – Just Party Supplies

 

Circus parties and balloons definitely go hand in hand! One of these balloons would look fantastic next to the dessert table, photo area or entrance!:

Studio Mucci Giant balloon and tassel tail – Ruby Rabbit

 

 

For a bright carnival feel:

 

Circus pom pom garland – Pom Pom Princess

 

Rainbow tassel garland – Bickiboo

 

Love this unique decoration which could hang in your child’s room after the party:

Carnival paper chandelier – Hanging Pretty

 

Pinwheels are another great item to incorporate as it fits in with the circus theme and can be used on your dessert table:

Customised paper pinwheels – Dunne with Style

 

 

 

Tableware

Keep your circus party theme going throughout your tableware for your kids table:

 

Red and white striped tablerunner – The Party Parlour

 

 

Circus party pack – Ruby Rabbit

 

 

Circus party pack – Little Red Chick (also available in blue)

 

Little Circus partyware – Trains and Tutus

 

Circus party plates – Just Party Supplies

 

 

 

Carnival dessert plate – Sweet Tea Party Supplies

 

 

 

Carnival spots plate – My Party Boutique

 

Carnival stripe party plate – Sweet Celebrations

 

Sambellina Candy stripe plates – The Party Parlour

 

 

 

 

Carnival partyware – Fantasy Kids Parties

 

 

Red star straws – Just Party Supplies

 

Robert Gordon carnival milkshake cups – Party & Co

 

These gorgeous ceramic bottles would look great as a prop – perhaps holding some pinwheels inside?:

Robert Gordon ceramic carnival bottles – Peppermint Sunday

 

 

 

Sweet Treats

Fun items to use for your desserts for a circus party:

 

Meri Meri Ferris wheel cupcake holder – Party & Co

 

Grand circus big top cupcake holder – The Little Big Company

 

Clown cupcake toppers – Piece of Cake Parties and celebrations

 

 

Vintage circus cupcake toppers – Heads and Tales

 

 

Circus tent cookie cutter – Party & Co

 

 

Popcorn boxes – Sweet Tea Party Supplies

 

Red and white popcorn boxes – The Party Parlour

 

 

Red star baking cups – Sweet Celebrations

 

 

Paper Eskimo Carnival baking cups – Little Red Chick

 

What’s a circus party without fairy floss?:

Fairy floss – Candy bar sydney

 

There’s a range of cake and dessert suppliers in the Life’s Little Celebration’s party directory if you wish to outsource a circus party cake, cake pops, macarons or cookies! Browse here by state to find someone near you!

Circus cake pops – Minnie’s Sweet Creations (Sydney)

 

Circus party items and props:

A collection of circus party items to inspire you and help theme the party with a carnival atmosphere!:

 

Carnival ticket stickers – Fantasy Kids Parties

 

Carnival signs – Fantasy Kids Parties

 

Carnival photo prop – Let’s Celebrate Parties

 

Pin the nose on the clown game – Fantasy Kids Parties

 

Vintage circus elephant ball game – My Tin Toys

 

 

 

Love this special hat for the birthday boy or girl!:

 

Circus spots customised party hat – Little Miss Charlie’s Treasures

 

These hats are perfect for the little guests at the party:

Meri Meri Toot toot sweet party hats – Ruby Rabbit

 

A photo booth is lots of fun and really suits a carnival party!:

Circus photobooth printable props – Sweet Scarlet Designs

 

 

Clown noses – Occasion by Design

 

Love these confetti pops which can be customised for your theme, and would suit the fun carnival feel!:

Customised confetti party pops – Paper & Style Co

 

A lovely prop that the birthday boy/girl can play with after the party:

Circus paper theatre – Pukaca, Down That Little Lane

 

These mini circus decals could be used as a backdrop for a small party table or drinks table:

Mini circus wall decal – Love Mae

 

 

 

Hire

Some fantastic circus themed props available for hire. Browse the full hire category on the directory here. 

 

Carnival props for hire – Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney)

 

Carnival props to hire – Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney)

 

Carousel horse for hire – Party Prop Hire (Brisbane)

 

Vintage circus package for hire – The Candy Tree (Perth)

 

Ferris wheel cupcake stand for hire – Little Red Chick (Sydney)

 

 

Favours & Packaging

 

 

Circus cookie mix bottles – Sweet Health

 

Circus clown soaps – Soap Buddies

 

Lion chalk – Chalk Chook

 

Juggling balls – Perfect Kids Party Shop

 

Wooden clown whistle – The Party Parlour

 

 

Circus character stamps – Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations

 

Circus tattoos – Piece of Cake Parties & Celebrations

 

 

 

 

Handmade circus favour box – Bespoke Party Products

 

 

Carnival spot gift bag – Sweet Tea Party Supplies

 

Carnival stripe treat bag – Little Red Chick

 

Paper Eskimo candy cane party bags – Sweet Celebrations

 

 

Carnival favour bags – Sugarlicious Parties

 

 

Sambellina scalloped favour box – The Party Parlour

 

 

Party bags and tags – Matchie Matchee

 

Real Parties

One of my favourites – a vintage peach and mint circus party by Dunne with Style!

Amazing circus setup with a red/white/blue colour scheme by Sugar Coated Candy & Dessert Buffets

So much inspiration for a circus party and various activities, stations and props you could include in this magnificent party from Tiny Tots Toy Hire

Love the clever activity ideas (like the ‘clown dressing up station’) in this party on the Babyology site

Gorgeous girly pink circus party on the Hostess with the Mostess blog

Bright and fun carnival party by Pure Bliss Creations on the Hostess with the Mostess blog featuring a few vendors from the Directory!

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