DIY a Party With These Products!

By Colleen McTiernan

There is a lot that goes into planning a birthday party for your little one. From on-theme decorations and prizes to treat toppers and carriers, there are many of little pieces that go into making your party a success. Here are some of our favorite birthday products to help get you started!

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Unicorn Horns

$20, Uncommongoods.com

Wearables are a great way to get everyone into the party spirit! You can stick to the basics with simple party hats or go with something that fits your theme, like these Unicorn Horns for a fairytale party.

 

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Break the Piñata Bank

$20, Uncommongoods.com

If you are incorporating games into your little one’s special day, you may want to give out prizes to the winners. These adorable piñata piggy banks are a great option for boys and girls alike.

 

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Dinosaur Cake Topper

$25, Etsy.com/shop/PSWeddingsandEvents

Baking your own cake or other sweet treat? Jazz it up with a fun cake topper! Whether you go with a themed cake topper, like this ferocious T-rex for a dino party, or something a little simpler, treat décor is the way to go.

 

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My Cinema Lightbox – Vintage Edition

$65, Uncommongoods.com

Don’t forget the signage! If you are looking for something that can stand the test of time and be reused in the years ahead, consider something like a lightbox or a letter board. That way you can swap out the letters for different themes and different kiddos instead of purchasing a new sign every year.

 

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PL8 24 Cupcake Carrier

$39.99, Bedbathandbeyond.com

If your party is at a venue outside of your house, you will need a treat carrier to safely transport your little one’s baked good of choice. This cupcake carrier includes an adorable stand that can hold either 24 cupcakes or one 9-inch layer cake, depending on your needs.

 

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Celebrate It Cookie Cutters

¢99, Michaels

Is your kiddo more of a cookie monster than a cake lover? You can easily keep cookies in theme by using cookie cutters or colored frosting.

 

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4-Piece Ice Cream Bowl Set

$5.99, Zak.com

Whether you are serving ice cream alongside your little one’s cake, or ice cream is the main attraction, these bright bowls add a pop of color to the table.

 

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Party Sprinkles

$22.95, Uncommongoods.com

If you are looking for a fun and easy party activity, bake cupcakes and allow your little one and her friends to decorate them! Provide sprinkles, gel icing and candy, and then let their imaginations run wild!

 

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Celebrate It Treat Toppers

$3.99, Michaels

Who says cake toppers are only for cake? You can still decorate cupcakes and other small baked goods, like brownies, with smaller treat toppers! You can opt for something that matches your theme, or go for something more generic and classic, like these party hat toppers.

 

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Kikkerland Galactic Ice Tray

$9.99, Michaels

If you are going the DIY route when it comes to favors, consider using decorative ice trays, like this space one, to make your own themed chalk (check out page __ for step by step instructions!)

By Colleen McTiernan and Nicole Irving