Childrens Party Inspiration: A Ladybug Party.......

 

So I got totally inspired for an adorable Ladybug birthday party theme when I saw these adorable nylon ladybugs at Michaels craft store.  Well my mind got to running around how to build an adorable ladybug themed party using these little nylon bugs as a starting point.  If you are anything like me.... I tend to DIY pretty much most of my childrens birthday parties.  If you are a Do It Yourself-er mama like me and would like to give this party a try... then read on for some great links and freebie printables to make your party come together even easier!

 

The easiest route is to purchase your party.

This adorable Ladybug printable party is available in the etsy shop Paperglitter.  At only $10 you get:

-5 x 7 inch invitations with "RSVP" line / Invitations with "Regrets to" line versions
-4.25 x 5.75 inch invitations with "RSVP" line / Invitations with "Regrets to" line versions
-4.25 x 5.75 inch Thank you cards
-One 4.5 " x 6" envelope template for thank you cards and smaller invite
-2 inch circle tags (perfect as cupcake toppers, tags, decorating cups, etc.
-3 Party hat designs
-Food Labels
-Treats Cones (for putting things like popcorn inside)
-Patterned sheets
-Cutouts of ladybug and flowers
-Letterhead Menu
-2 goodie bag cards designs
-3 goodie bag cards (flag style)
-Letterhead sign with "Happy Birthday" on it
-Table mat
-Place holder cards
-2 Cupcake wrapper designs
-Coloring sheet
-Purses
- Various shaped banners
-"Happy Birthday" banner
-"PARTY" banner
-Various mini flags
-Mini tags (used as cupcake toppers above)
-Napkin and water bottle wrappers
-4 inch circles
-Instructions on how to make flower pot centerpiece
-Templates for making paper flower
-Circle sign with “Happy Birthday”

++BONUS++ You will also receive 4 large tabloid size ( 11 x 17 inches) ladybug
themed poster art! Use to decorate your party or room! One poster says "Happy Birthday" the other 2 are non birthday specific.

Is that not a bargain???  Now this is a print yourself.  So the PDF will be sent to you via email.  You will have to print it out, cut and assemble.  But seriously, how cute is this?

 

Isn't this ladybug centerpiece too cute???  You can get all the DIY instructions here on Hostess with the Mostess

 

Just a few ideas for treats and favors.... you can find a worldwin of ladybug themed goodies as pictured above: Ladybug gift tags, Ladybug soap, Ladybug cookies or you could simply display jellybeans in classic ladybug colors......

 

I found these adorable ladybug cupcakes again on Hostess with the Mostess.  How simple and easy would this be?  Ice your homemade cupcakes in red and add milk dud spots, black licorice  antenna's, red M&M eyes and a black icing face!

 

Here is another awesome freebie.  This ladybug party is completely printable and free!  Courtesy of Smitten Blog Design this party features :

10 different Labels/Cupcake Toppers,
Happy Birthday Banner,
Party Invitation,
and blank customizable sheets

Lastly what Party would be complete without Birthday hats???  Print these adorable Ladybug themed hat for free courtesy of paperglitterblog.http://paperglitter.blogspot.com/2010/08/free-ladybug-birthday-hat.html

Have fun planning your ladybug party!  I would love to hear any other ideas you have or if you use any of these items for your party I would love you to send me some pictures!

Until next time dear readers.......