Campout Party Pt 2

Pt. 2 of the Camping Party

I had several games planned for the party. We created a scavenger hunt with items like snakes, birds nest ( that I made), bugs, spiders, etc....all things boys love! We hid them all over the yard and then gave each child a list and a burlap bag to "hunt" with.

A few pics of the kids searching for the items on the list.

We also broke into three groups and did activities like sack races, a money dig in sand and fishing. We attached washers to plastic fish and put a magnet on the end of the fishing line and the kids had to catch one of each color fish before they got their prize.

Before the kids went home they got to take their camp bag and fill it with goodies.

I had bug nets and bug suckers, water guns, bug activity books, bug catchers and viewers, bubble guns and balls.

I also had bug and frog puzzles, legos, and water bottles. I used old ammunition boxes, baskets, and rolled burlap bags to hold the goodies.

I used this twig bag to hold more of the take home favors.

Here was the invitation I used. A tent to set the theme!

Crepe Paper Banner- DIY

Banners, especially customized banners are such a trend right now in parties. I wanted to create something different than the printable pennant banners and something budget friendly. Step 1) Start with a round shape(the bigger the circle the bigger the flower will be). Glue crepe paper around the outside edge, scrunching accordion style to create "ruffles". Continue scrunching in a circle, spiraling until you have reached the center. Completed flower will look like this:Step 2) Once you have completed flowers, turn over and punch a hole on the left and right side. This will be to tie your ribbon through. You can also just hot glue your ribbon to the backside.

Step 3) Optional: I like to scrunch each layer of the crepe paper to give it a more "full" look.

Step 4) Depending on your theme, place in the center of each "Flower" a character, number, name, etc. I chose to only do 3 flowers because the space I had to hang this is small. If you have a larger space make enough to spell "Happy Birthday". I chose to punch out two circles with trucks and then used my cricut to cut out a large "7".

Step 5) I used a paper garland to string my "flowers" together. You can also use ribbon or left over crepe paper.

My total cost was approx $6. $3 for crepe paper, $2 for paper garland and approx $1 for paper, with plenty leftover to make at least 3 more.

Have you tried it? Send me pics! I would love to show your take on this DIY. The variations are endless!

Enter my Giveaway!!

I'm so excited to announce my first giveaway! I wanted to do something a little different for a giveaway so I decided to give away a super cute Party Centerpiece from the Raz collection! Retail value of approx $60. Ok, so here's the deal. Most of you know I am a newbie so I am going to give you a few ways to enter:

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The contest will end on April 4th (this monday) at 5:00. The winner will be selected at random and I will posted on my blog. Once there is a winner I will contact you to get your shipping address. Good Luck!

{DIY} Party Pom Poms

I ran across these cute pom poms while looking for cake ideas. Toni from Design Dazzle created these from tissue paper. I'm going to give them a try and I'll let you know how easy this DIY project really is!:) Click on the link at the bottom for your DIY step by step instructions.

{DIY} Party Pom Poms

Funky Zebra Cupcake Toppers

My latest creation of cupcake toppers. Zebra and Pink! Tell me what you think, do they need glitter or no glitter!?