A rainbow party theme has to be one of the brightest, happiest party themes for any age, wouldn’t you agree? There’s just something about so much colour that makes you smile, even on a gloomy day.
Rainbow party – Paper Face Party
This is one theme you can’t go wrong with when coordinating your tableware and decorations – just think bright, bold colours and as much of it as you can find! Yes, your room may end up looking like a rainbow exploded, but that’s what we’re aiming for!
We’ve seen some gorgeous examples of rainbow party theme styling this year, and to help you save time finding all the bits and pieces you’ll need to bring it all together, we’ve pulled together some of our favourite items for you to simply click and add to cart. Your welcome!
So let’s get this party started – and remember to CLICK on any image to be taken to where you can purchase / order that partyware from!
Rainbow party invitations
Turn an ordinary day into a bright one when your guests open an invitation full of colour and the fun of a rainbow party to look forward to. Choose from preprinted or customised invitations and send them in brightly coloured envelopes filled with confetti for a n added surprise.
Preprinted Rainbow Invitations – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Rainbow confetti invitations – Emiko Blue
Rainbow Party Invitations – Dream A Little Party
Rainbow Party Invitation – Emma Smith Stationery
Watercolour Rainbow Invitation – Eve & Co
Rainbow Party Printables – Paper Blossom Creations
Rainbow party decorations
Remember, we’re aiming for an explosion of colour, so think bold and don’t be shy. Alternatively, a table covered in a crisp white tablecloth will ensure your colourful treats and decorations shine bright, and doubles as a fluffy white cloud!
Styling – Dream A Little Dream children’s parties (Perth)
Love the concept of setting a rainbow dessert table against the black chalkboard look to make the colours really stand out!:
Rainbow party – The Sweet Cart (Perth)
Recreate a rainbow party setting with these items to inspire you:
hiPP tablerunner – The Party Parlour
Jumbo rainbow confetti balloon – Emiko Blue
Rainbow Balloon – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Bright pom pom mix – The Little Event Company
Rainbow honeycomb garland kit – Love The Occasion
Rainbow Paper Fan – Fantasy Kids Parties
Rainbow Stools – Enchanted Party Hire (Qld)
Rainbow chairs for hire – Little Giggles Party Hire (Melbourne)
Rainbow Table Skirt – Saffy & May (Purchase or hire QLD)
Rainbow streamers – My Party Boutique
This milestone poster will be a gorgeous keepsake and a centrepiece decoration!:
Birthday milestone poster – printed by Jo’s Signs by Design
Rainbow party tableware
A rainbow explodes in my head when I think of how many table setting options this theme lends itself to! From cups and plates in bold primary colours, spread across the table and littered with confetti, to striped coordinated tableware on a crisp white table cloth – let your imagination go and get creative with this one. There is no such thing as too much colour!
Sambellina rainbow stripe plates – Emiko Blue
Summer bow plates – The Little Event Company
Toot ombre dessert plate – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Paper eskimo carnival plates – The Party Parlour
Rainbow Cups – Love The Occasion
Rainbow cups – Deer Little Parties
Rainbow cups – The Little Big Company
Coloured Wooden Cutlery – Fantasy Kids Parties
Rainbow Star Plates – Fantasy Kids Parties
Rainbow Milk Bottles – Love The Occasion
Rainbow Straws – One Magic Day
Rainbow confetti – Love The Occasion
Rainbow party pack – Party Pax
A few items for the birthday child!:
Rainbow Party Hat – Little Miss Charlie’s Treasures
Friendship rainbow fairy dress – Paper Face
Rainbow party treats
Let your food shine as bright as a rainbow with platters full of brightly coloured fruits, treats and desserts.
Rainbow Heart Cookies – Flyaway Pineapple
Rainbow Cookies – Flyaway Pineapple
Desserts – The Sweet Cart (Perth)
Rainbow Cake Topper – Chumblebee
Rainbow and Cloud Cookies – Frosted by Nicci
Rainbow Cake – Love That Lolly Bar (Sydney)
Rainbow macarons – Niknak’s Sweetest Treats (Perth)
Meri Meri Rainbow Cake Topper – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Rainbow Cake – Sweetest Jubilee
Rainbow Cake Pops – Sweetest Jubilee
Rainbow Layered Cake – Sweetcheeks Cookies and Cakes
Rainbow party favours
When all the fun and games are over, what better way to finish a party than sending your guests home with bright smiles and a box of treats.
Rainbow party Favour Boxes – Kels Gift Labelling
Rainbow Party Themed Chocolate Wrappers – Kels Gift Labelling
Rainbow Lollipop – Favor Lane Party Boutique
Rainbow Crayons – Favor Lane Party Boutique
Rainbow pencils – Party Ideas in a Box
Sambellina rainbow treat boxes – Emiko Blue
Rainbow party favour box – Hip and Hooray
So there you have it – our finds for the BRIGHTEST rainbow party on the planet, one to surely put a smile on everyone’s face.
An art or painting party has become a fun and popular theme where kids can get creative. It is often seen decorated in a rainbow colour scheme however you can also go with a Pantone colour palette look. View the real parties section at the end of this blog post to view different ideas including a parisian artist party!
I hope you enjoy the selection and remember to view the Life’s Little Celebration’s children’s party directory for vendors you can use – especially for a theme such as this which you won’t find specific items for in party stores – the vendors in the Handmade decor category can create items for you to suit what you are after!
You can also view my Pinterest board for an Art party here.
Art party invitations and printables
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Art Party printables – Pretty and Print
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Art pantone printables – Ham and Pea Design & Paperie
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Art party invitations – Party Printables
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Art party invitation – Emajine Designs
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Art Party stationery, printed and assembled – MillyBoo Designs
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Art party invitation – Over the Top Extras
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Art painting party printables – Paper and Cake
Decorations
You can create your own splatter paint decorations such as these splattered balloons and lanterns. Click on the image to be taken to the source:
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DIY tutorial for splatter paint balloons – Studio DIY
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Splatter paint lanterns DIY idea – Art Party by Kara Allen
Use these white lanterns as your base for a splatter paint effect:
![](https://www.sweetteapartysupplies.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/white-paper-lantern-250x335.png)
White lantern – Sweet Tea Party Supplies
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Large white paper fan – Sweet Tea Party Supplies
Colourful decorations are definitely the way to go for an art party. Here are some options to bring in a splash of colour!:
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Giant confetti round balloon – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
![](https://www.thepartyparlour.com.au/image?d3819e00a775aea6a6bcb3beb9e8bdb5)
Rainbow tissue pom poms – The Party Parlour
![](https://www.justpartysupplies.com.au/1336-1660-large/rainbow-paper-fan-decoration.jpg)
Rainbow paper fan – Just Party Supplies
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Bright paper fans decorations – Just Party Supplies
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Rainbow honeycomb lantern – Party & co
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Rainbow honeycomb lantern – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
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Rainbow fabric bunting – The Party Parlour
Ombre lanterns are a good choice if you are going for a Pantone art party theme look:
![](https://www.howdivine.com.au/pi/pink_ombre_hanging_lantern.jpg)
Pink Ombre lantern – How Divine
Tableware
Some colourful tableware to create a fun kids party table:
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Ric rac pink gift wrap table runner – Sweet Tea Party Supplies
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Rainbow spot table runner – The Party Parlour
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Meri Meri coloured spotty table cover – Party & Co
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Party confetti by Knot & Bow – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
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Confetti dot plate – Sweet Celebrations
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Rainbow candy stripe plates – The Little Red Chick party boutique
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Rainbow stripe straws – The Paper Lantern
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Confetti Dot glass bottle – Love The Occasion
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Art Paint party wooden cutlery – Bespoke Party Products
Love this table setting for a kids art party with paint supplies packaged up for each child:
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Rainbow art party kids table setting – Dear Bella Events and Styling
Sweet Treats
A few ideas here for your sweet treats but you must view the REAL PARTIES section at the end of this blog post to discover some creative ideas for your dessert table for an art party!
Use colourful lollies to create a rainbow effect:
![](https://www.thepartyparlour.com.au/image?830e2c56248c5a00a399a1c49477d55e)
Rainbow lollipops – The Party Parlour
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Gelato fizzoes – The Party Parlour
A colourful baking cup to serve some snacks in whether it be a cupcake or fruit, popcorn etc:
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Confetti dot cups – Little Red Chick party boutique
Love these canvas cookies created by It’s a Cake thing by Jhoanee. On the Directory you can find a range of cookie makers to create sweets for this party theme in your state:
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Cookie canvas cookie – It’s a Cake thing by Jhoanee (Sydney)
Fantastic idea to use brushes as cake pop sticks and a paint palette to serve them on!:
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Paint brush cake pop sticks – Art party by Kara Allen
Some gorgeous colourful cake stands:
![](https://leoandbella.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/IMG_6247-copy-320x320.jpg)
Orson Enamel Watercolour Turquoise Cake Stand – Leo & Bella
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Valentina Fuchsia Pink Glass Cake Stand 30cm – Leo & Bella
Special themed ideas and prop
These clear paint pails could be used for favours or to display other items (eg paint brushes etc):
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Clear Paint Pails – The Little Big Company
Love how they have been used in this art party:
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Paint pail favours from party by It’s a Cake thing. Paint splat stickers around the pail are by Memories are Sweet.
Mini easel’s such as this can be used to display table/buffet signs on your dessert table:
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Mini easel and canvas – Art Shed Online
Or follow the image link for a tutorial to make your own mini easels using straws:
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DIY Straw tutorial – Wants and Wishes blog
Paint palettes can be used not just for painting for this theme, but also for creative ways to serve and display food:
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Wooden paint palette – Eckersleys
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Jasart plastic paint palette – Eckersleys
Colourful tin pails could be used for all the various art supplies etc for the kids:
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Tin pails / buckets – Saffy & May
Hire
If your child wants an art/painting party but you don’t want to deal with the mess and gathering all the supplies, then you can book an Art party host to come to your place or there are also venues for art parties in various states. In Sydney, Belezza Interiors can run an art party at your house or at their venue:
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Kid decorating parties run by Belezza Interiors (Sydney)
Some really fun props to hire for an Art party theme in Sydney:
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Art and painting party props for hire – Little Wish Parties (Sydney)
If you’re having an art party, then a kids size table and chairs are a must for the kids to do their painting on! So here are a few of the businesses in the Directory who hire out kids table and chairs. Visit the Directory for more in this category:
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Children’s table and chair party hire – Tiny Tables and Chairs (Melbourne)
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Kids table and chairs party hire – Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney)
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Kids stools and tables for hire – Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations (Perth)
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Kids chairs, stools and tables party hire – Saffy & May (Brisbane)
For a colourful art party look, this gorgeous pastel ruffled tablecloth would look beautiful on a dessert table! If you need to know where to hire or buy something similar from in your state please e-mail me at lifeslittlec@gmail.com and I can refer you on to the right vendor for your location.
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Pastel ruffled tablecloth for hire – Sweet Celebrations (Sydney)
Favours
Some creative favour ideas for an art party theme:
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Paint box favour box – Bespoke Party Products (image from party by It’s a Cake thing – see link under “Real Parties” at the end of this blog post)
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Paint pail jigsaw puzzle favours – The Little Big Company
These pencil kits can be customised with a design to suit your theme. Little crayon boxes filled with crayons are also available for customisation!:
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Personalised pencil favour pack – Bespoke Party Products
I thought this was a fun idea for a party favour for an art party:
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Art party favour idea – Love That Party blog
Some colourful favour packaging for an art party theme with a rainbow colour scheme:
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Rainbow scallop favour box – The Little Red Chick party boutique
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Confetti party bags – Ruby Rabbit partyware
Real Parties
There are some fabulous decorating and dessert ideas in these real art parties:
Incredible Art Party by Kara of Kara’s Party Ideas
So many fantastic ideas in this art party by It’s a Cake thing by Jhoanee
Gorgeous pantone art party by Leanne of Sweet Style
A fun pantone inspired art party by Vesna of One Lovely Day
For a pastel colour scheme, view this gorgeous Pastel art and craft party on the Hostess with the Mostess website
Beautiful and unique Parisian artist party by Heather Equitz
A fun rainbow chevron art party by Anders Ruff on the Hostess with the Mostess website