Halloween Theme

Although Halloween isn’t as huge in Australia as it is in America, I know alot of you still do put something together for Halloween (or maybe you’d like to try it for the first time this year?) so I have gathered some options out there into this mini post for you all to help with your planning and just as a starting point for some inspiration. Also make sure you have a look at my recent Owl Theme post if you want to incorporate Owl’s into this theme as well!

This is also perfect if you have a little one’s birthday around Halloween and are doing a Halloween style birthday party.

Of course most party shops at this time of year will be stocking lots of Halloween novelty items so I haven’t included alot of these types of items in this post because they are easily found at these party shops as well as shops such as Spotlight etc.

Invitations/Printables

 

These printables are really cute:

How fantastic is this? If you want to do a halloween party but want it to still be girly – these are a terrific option:

Perfect for a birthday party around the time of Hallloween – a Little Pumpkin printable set!

These invitations could be used for a halloween party or birthday party around halloween. A simple classic option:

 Decorations

Set the scene with a spiderweb backdrop such as this one:

Or use wall decals to help set up the space:

A halloween bunting is one you can use each year – as unlike Christmas, the main halloween colours tend to stay the same each year:

Hanging decorations are a simple way to create a great effect all over your party area:

 

 

 

Sweet Treats

Get your treats into the Halloween spirit with these items which are often also available in other colours that you can mix in:

 

 

 

 

 Special Themed Items:

I haven’t included much in this section because as I mentioned you can easily find alot of props for this theme in shops such as Spotlight and party shops, and this is only a mini-blog post. But here are a few ideas:

 

 

 

A mirror such as this from Ikea (and you might be able to find cheaper options elsewhere) are perfect for a centrepiece option:

Favours/Take Home Gifts

I haven’t included novelty options in this Halloween mini-post because there are many widely available at this time in the shops. However here are some packaging options for either your novelty favours or sweet take home gifts, starting with these cute cauldrons which make a really unique packaging option:

 

 

Another perfect option for a vintage style halloween party:

Or use these chalkboard labels as your thank you tags for a simple but effective look!

Real Parties

Gorgeous Halloween dessert table by Mon Tresor featured on Amy Atlas

A pink theme Halloween party using the Anders Ruff printables at the start of this post – featured on Amy Altas

If you are planning a vintage halloween theme, then this party from the Hostess with the Mostess blog is amazing! So many details and check out the backdrop!

Love all the treats on this spooky theme children’s party on the Celebration’s at home blog

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I hope you have found some starting point inspiration for your Halloween themed party – whether you are hosting one for the first time, using it for a birthday or just as another excuse to host a party – I hope you enjoy it and your little one’s do too

 

 

Ladybug theme

One for all the little ladybug’s in our lives this sweet theme is perfect if you are after a girly theme which has a great vibrant colour palette of red, black and green rather than the traditional pink or pastel colours! Of course you can add in pinks or yellows into the colour mix for this theme as well if you wish.

It’s also a great theme if you want a garden theme but something different to Woodlands or Fairies.

Hope you enjoy this selection !

Invitations/Printables

A lovely party set incorporating green and yellow/orange tones:

For a bold red and black look:

 

 

Love this option if you are wanting the Ladybug party but with a pink colour scheme:

A sweet invitation with more of a red and green colour scheme which works well:

Such a lovely invitation with a unique shape, which also has other matching items too!

A cute and subtle invitation set:

 

Decorations

A sweet ladybug fabric bunting incorporating a nice yellow print

Red polka dots work with so many themes meaning you can reuse this fabric or cardboard bunting many times over:

 

For something unique these pom pom garlands have a stand out effect!

This cute printable banner has other matching printable items and is a lovely option if you want green to stand out more than black:

Aren’t these little lady bugs so sweet? They would look so cute in the party area and lovely in the bedroom afterwards:

Continue the ladybug theme with some of these hanging decorations:

 

 

 

 

 

Table Decor

For your table, mix and match red polka dots, blacks and greens for a coordinated Ladybug theme look:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love these black polka dot straws! They match this theme perfectly:

 Sweet Treats

This cutter will make it easy to make your own themed cookies:

Mix and match a few of these goodies for the little one’s at the party or to take home:

 

Dress your cupcakes up to match your theme with these cupcake decorations:

 

 

 

Love these bold stands for your cake and other treats:

 

 

 

 

Top your cake off with this cute candle:

Special Themed Items/Ideas

These grass mats have become very popular and this is a great theme to use them for, either as placemats or as a table centrepiece:

Use these on your table to add height to some of your platters, or to display and serve cutlery, napkins etc. They make for great storage items after your party too!

Your birthday girl will love to see a Birthday message on this wall sticker just for her!

All the little one’s can get into the Ladybug theme with these fun party hats:

 

 

These fun toys and items can be used as decoration on the day and also make cute play items:

 

 

 

Have some fun dressing your little girl up with some of these items:

 

 

 

 

Take Home Gifts

There are just so many cute Ladybug favours which you can package up for the little one’s to take home and enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Love the idea of giving a book as a party favour!

Package up your choices in some of these options:

 

 

 

Topped off with these ultra cute embellishments!

 

 

 

 

Finally a personal favourite which I’m planning on giving my own daughter later this year, are these Award Winning wheely-bug ride on toys, shown here in the Ladybug design. Don’t you think they are just so cute? They are available in 2 different sizes and various animals but I love this one the best! Would make a great gift for your little girl if she loves lady bugs!

Real Parties

Here are some real parties to provide you with furtner inspiration for this theme, and as you will see there are many different ways you can theme this party:

Such a delightful Ladybug party by Suzi from Alannah Rose incorporating pink & cute garden touches!

So many cute details in this party from Paper Princess Chronicles

Lovely items in this party and I adore the cookies! Featured on Kara’s Party Ideas blog

A ladybug party with a strong red, green and white theme from the Party Dress

A way to incorporate yellow into this theme from Pizzazzerie

Gorgeous little ladybug party featured on Catch My Party

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I really enjoyed putting these items together for this post as it’s such a cute theme for a little girl in a different colour palette to the usual girly themes! Hope you enjoyed it and it will help you with your planning and truly celebrating your own little ladybug!

 

 

 

 

Superhero Theme

If your child would love to have Super powers a Superhero party is the perfect chance for them to at least pretend for a day, that they do!

As you can see from the printable designs below – a generic superhero theme or one based on a comic book look, are popular rather than only a specific character (ie superman, batman etc) party.

Remember to visit the Party Directory section of this site in the midst of planning for this party to find all the items and suppliers you need! You can view my PINTEREST board for this theme here.

 

Invitations and Printables

A range of superhero printables for boys and girls:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Decorations

 

If you are crafty you can make your own bunting out of comic book pages! Love the look of this and I’m sure your little one will too! Follow the link to see the tutorial!

 

 

Here are some hanging decoration ideas which could work into this theme:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Perfect for a girls superhero party:

 

 

 

Giant balloons for a super effect!

 

 

 

Table Decor

Here are some bright options for your kids table which you could mix and match. Some of the plate designs below often have matching sets so follow the link if you want to find the matching items.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet Treats

 

The little one’s are going to love these! Follow the link to get the template so that you can make these superhero lollipops! A simple way to transform a sweet treat for your theme!

 

Clever idea from the Mon Tresor blog to fill a push pop with coloured lollies to match this superhero party theme! You can purchase these push pops here

 

 

 

Another unique find are these Kaped Kandy Kones (from the US but can be shipped)! You could even make a similar design yourself. Fill them with lollies, popcorn, chips – anything you like!

 

 

 

Some items to use as toppers on sweet or savoury items:

 

 

 

Fill your candy buffet with these red, blue and yellow treats!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can find lots of vendors on the Directory in your state to create a Cake, cake pops, cookies and more to suit this theme such as these Superhero cookies from The Iced Biscuit (Melb):

 

 

Some items for your birthday cake!:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Party Hire:

There are some fun items you can hire for a superhero party. How fun would this phone booth be at to hire out?:

 

 

There are a few vendors on the directory which hire out similar canopies in other states. Contact me if you need referrals or browse the HIRE category on the childrens  party directory.

 

 

Props/Special themed items:

 

Love the idea of a personalised comic book covered letter to use as part of the party decor. If you are wanting a local supplier for these, chat to Shell at Hanging Pretty to create one for you:

 

 

A special customised cape for the birthday boy or girl for their party (and after!):

 

 

 

 

 

Or you could involve the birthday boy or girl in designing their own cape for the day with this fun kit:

 

 

 

Another cute gift idea for the birthday boy:

 

 

 

 

Here are some ideas for masks for the kids on the day:

 

 

A tutorial to create these masks yourself:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Party Favours

 

 

 

How cute are these peg dolls?:

 

 

 

 

Cute favour packaging idea:

 

A superhero tag would look great on one of these options:

 

 

 

Real Parties

Need more inspiration? Here are some Superhero parties filled with ideas which you can then tailor to your unique little superhero and how you wish to celebrate them!

Fantastic ideas in this amazing Superhero party by Tiny Tots Toy Hire

Love the cake toppers and backdrop in this party by staff from Little Red Chick

 Dessert table for a girls Superhero party by Sugar Coated Candy and Dessert Buffets

Love this amazing Superhero Party by Thetis of Sooti Event Styling + Design

Clever backdrop and great ideas in this superhero party by Barbe a Papa

Vintage pop art superhero party on Hostess with the Mostess blog

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Hope you enjoyed the Superhero selections and they help you plan the next celebration for your little one!