Party Ideas

Host your own Fairy Party:

Set the scene: Twinkly lights, butterflies, flowers, toadstools, floaty fabrics, fairy tutus and wings. Photo corner and props. 

Food: Fairy cakes, Fruit wands, dainty sandwiches and finger food, Fairy Fizz (Pink Lemonade).

Fun & Games: Bubble time, catch the butterflies in nets, fairy statues. Transform guests into fairyfolk.

Read the full post here:

http://twinklestutustwirls.blogspot.com/2011/11/saturday-shindig-fairy-elf-enchanted.html


Hosting a winter or Christmas-themed party? Well, why not add a bit of warming fun with a Hot Chocolate Bar...

Set the Scene: Use chocolate browns and festive reds, print off signs and tags using the computer, tie jingle bells to spoons to create music whilst you stir.

Food & Drink: Hot Chocolate, whipped cream, mini marshmallows, chocolate curls, candy canes, chocolate wafers, gingerbread men biscuits.

Fun: Let each guest customise their Hot Chocolate and add their own toppings!

Read the full post here:
http://twinklestutustwirls.blogspot.com/2011/12/festive-fun-friday-hot-chocolate.htm


Host a Mad Hatter's Tea Party:

Set the Scene: Use Oversize playing cards and tea-cups, signs, lanterns, Alice in Wonderland costume, blue and white decor or go full out colourful!

Food & Drink: Heart-shaped sandwiches, Jam tarts, coconut mushrooms, Iced Tea, 'Eat Me' & 'Drink Me' signs.

Fun & Games: Large Chess Game, Flamingo Croquet, Musical chairs (as in the Mad Hatter saying 'Move down, move down, new chairs'!), Pin the Smile on the Cheshire Cat, or Play the Disney movie in the background or for some 'quiet time'.

Read the full post here:
http://twinklestutustwirls.blogspot.com/2011/12/saturday-shindig-mad-hatters-tea-party.html


Hold a Teddy Bear's Picnic:

Set the Scene: Use Bright-Colours, Balloons, Baskets, Grass Mats, Picnic Blankets and Teddy-Bears.

Food & Drink: Teddy-shaped sandwiches and Crisps, Cartons of Juice, fruit  and jelly set in mini-picnic baskets.

Fun & Games: Throw the Bee in the Honey Pot, Pass-the-Picnic-Basket.
Teddy Bear Ears - Dress-up.

Read the full post here:
http://twinklestutustwirls.blogspot.com/2012/01/saturday-shindig-teddy-bears-picnic.html

Focus on - Photo Props:



Add a bit of fun to your party with photo props - the guests will be lining up to have a go!

Think of moustaches / lips and hats on sticks, picture frames and speech-bubble signs!

Read the full post here:
http://twinklestutustwirls.blogspot.com/2012/02/saturday-shindig-focus-onphoto-props.html


Focus On - Handmade Decor:



Think bunting, pom pom flowers, topiaries, ribbon wreaths, pinwheels and signs. Add the handmade look to your party decor!

Read the full post here:
http://twinklestutustwirls.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/saturday-shindig-focus-on-handmade.html

Lego V Mega Bloks Party:



Set the scene: Use bright Lego colours, download a Lego font to make signs and invitations. Make over-sized Mega Bloks using boxes and wrapping paper, have your guests wear their brightest colours. Make Lego decor using the bricks shaped into numbers or initials.

Food & Drink: Lego biscuits - rectangle shaped covered in yellow icing with smarties on, square paper plates with liquorice mouths and smartie eyes. Smily face food picks. Add a Sweet Shoppe for added fun at the end.

Fun & Games: Build and Race a Lego Vehicle, Build the Tallest Mega Blok Tower, Count how many blocks in the tub. Photo booth area with mustaches, sunglasses and hats.

Read the full post here:
http://twinklestutustwirls.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/saturday-shindig-lego-v-mega-bloks.html

Vintage Mermaid and Faded Pirates:

Read the posts:

Part 1 - The Invites (with tutorial)
Part 2 - Treasure Cove
Part 3 - Photo-Prop Isle
Part 4 - Driftwood Bay
Part 5 - The Icing on the Cake
Part 6 -  Adventure Island
Part 7 - The Favours
Part 8 - The Dress

Camo Camping Party:

Read the Posts:

Part 1 - Photo Fort
Part 2 - Rations
Part 3 - Angry Birds Boot Camp
Part 4 - Trail Mix Station
Part 5 - Registration / Dismissal
Part 6 -  Decor / Uniform

Tutorials:

Faux Campfire
Burlap Topiary


All Aboard Train & Carnival Party: