Summer Birthday Party Decor
Last week when we were getting ready for my 7 year old’s birthday, she requested a pinata. The day before the party we ran errands. I didn’t have all the time in the world. A pinata was on my list. But all that WalMart had besides Tinkerbell was in a patriotic theme. Stars. Uncle Sam hats. I resigned myself to going to another store to pick out something more girly. But before we left WalMart we had to pick up a few other things. Marshmallows. Candy.
It was while shopping for these items that I had my epiphany. Marshmallows at this time of year can be found star-shaped, and in patriotic colors. Ditto for candy. The ‘seasonal’ aisles are currently loaded with decorations in red, white and blue themes. Ditto for the children’s t-shirts at WalMart.
We ended up with a “You are the Star” theme for my daughter’s birthday– not a bad thing when you live among 9 siblings. She chose a ‘dirt’ cake for her cake, and I decorated it with candy stars.
Lemonade was served in a gallon sun-tea jug decorated with stars. Star-shaped marshmallows were a side dish (-though I don’t think that addition was duly appreciated- some of the rowdies at the party ended up pelting each other with them.)
Jello jigglers were going to be star shaped, but when my 7 year old pointed out that would waste jello, we went with the classic square shape.
The final decorations were ones we made ourselves: simple stars cut from red, white and blue paper, taped to the valance above the vertical blind and strung on red ribbon from the light over the dining room table. It was a project that took 30 minutes and delighted my daughter.
We even ended up finding my daughter a t-shirt and skirt with a star theme. If you have a birthday to celebrate this summer, you might consider taking advantage of the 4th of July decor that is filling every store, and give your child a “You’re a Star” birthday.
I love this idea. Great for both boys and girls AND some of the decorations can be reused! Thanks for sharing your life and ideas
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I like that the “rowdies” are the oldest, supposedly most mature of the bunch!
I love your star decorations!
Great idea! With two kids and a husband with July birthdays, I may have to steal this idea sometime! (We only do one party and then have a small family celebration on their birthdays) The best part is, you can use your leftovers on the 4th of July!
A very clever idea!!!
Great idea. The very best part is your 7 year-old being so mindful about wasting food. That is amazing and awesome!
Fantastic idea and a great way to make her feel special, like the star of the show!
Thank you for this! On Monday night we were watching a cooking show and my darling 3rd child, grabbed me and begged for a star birthday party at the end of July!(I have no idea where she got the idea – the show was about weddings and no stars were featured) ! She wants a star cake. I just ordered a star shaped mold for the cake and wondered what else I would do – your post just made my day. thank you!
My oldest son’s b-day is July 6 and for the first time ever, last year we had a July 4th theme. It was by the best birthday, or so he tell me.
What a wonderful idea!!! Hope your beautiful daughter had a wonderful birthday!!!
cant help noticing that the ‘rowdies’ having the marshmallow fight are in fact the ADULTS !!!lol hope she had a great day x x
I love that he didn’t want to waste jello. Too cute!
I meant she! Typing too fast…so sorry!