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May 7, 2014

Strawberry Birthday Party

My daughter requested a Strawberry Party for her seventh birthday this year, and I had a blast styling it!  All the red, white and green details are just too cute.

All eight guests that we invited showed up, which was really unusual, but so exciting.  Since the theme was very tailored to little ladies, she chose to invite just her girl friends. 🙂  One of the few foods that my daughter eats are strawberries, so I thought her party of choice was so fitting.Here are all the details:

{THE INVITATION}

I designed the invitation in PicMonkey, then printed them out as a 5×7″ at Costco.  So easy!

{DECORATIONS}

I ordered the Happy Birthday banner, the strawberry table runner, cupcake toppers, and strawberry stickers from Minted.  I made the tissue paper hanging pom poms using a great tutorial found HERE.  I purchased the “lace” plastic table liner at Walmart.The Tissue Paper Scalloped Party Backdrop is so easy to make!  It just takes some perseverance.  But trust me, it was worth it, because it makes a big girly statement and adds some fun layers and dimension.

For the tissue paper scalloped backdrop, you’ll need a few packages of tissue paper.  Then, simply open them up, smooth them flat and cut a scallop design through all the layers, as shown below.
I was able to get two sets of scallops out of one package of tissue paper, if that makes sense.  The first set only took up half the length of the tissue paper page.  Peel the layers apart, one at a time, and tape them to your wall, starting where you want the top to be, with double-sided tape.  I did two scallop designs across.  Then grab another layer and tape it underneath the first so it hangs below at the width you’d like.  You can also start at the bottom and work your way up.
{FOOD}
We had lots of strawberry sweets!  Along with pizza, we served chocolate-dipped strawberries, plain strawberries, Yellow Cupcakes with tasty Strawberry Buttercream Frosting (recipe below).  A variety of strawberry candies in glass jars were up for grabs as well.  I just made some pink lemonade for the drink and then added some chopped strawberries to it.

I purchased the old-fashioned cake stand from Hobby Lobby in the clearance section, then spray-painted it white.
{STRAWBERRY BUTTERCREAM FROSTING}
3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened but not melted
4 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
1 cup fresh strawberries
1 tsp. vanilla
Place strawberries in a blender and puree until smooth.  Transfer to a sauce pan over medium heat.  bring to a boil.  Remove from heat and cool completely. Meanwhile cream butter, confectioner’s sugar and vanilla.  Add in cooled strawberry puree and mix until just combined.  If the consistency is too thin, add more powdered sugar, a little at a time.  If the frosting is too thick, add milk, a little at a time, until you reach a desired consistency.
The frosting was so creamy and yummy!  I decided to just spread it on, rather than pipe it.  The girls, like typical kids, licked the frosting off and were done.  🙂  I wish they would have delved into the cupcake portion, though, because the homemade yellow cake was mmmmmm…..mmmmmmm….good!

I also hand-dipped strawberries in melted semi-sweet chocolate the morning of the party.  If you dip them too far in advance, they start to accumulate dew (condensation from being in the fridge).  Simply fill a microwave-safe mug with chocolate bark, candy melts, or chocolate chips, microwave in 30 second increments, stirring between, then dip the strawberries and place on waxed paper on a cookie sheet.  Keep in the fridge until shortly before you’re ready to serve them.
I also served plain strawberries for those who are crazy and would rather not have them chocolate-dipped.  🙂  I filled my candy jar pedestals with strawberry gummy candies so the kids could grab and snack throughout the party.
{GAMES}
 
We played an exciting Strawberry Balloon Toss that the kids got a huge kick out of.

 

I simply blew up red balloons, then drew tiny black dots on them with a black permanent marker for strawberry seeds.  Then I tied a short piece of green ribbon to the bottom.

Here’s the kids in action.  They first had to just keep it in the air by themselves and the one who did it for the longest without holding it or letting it touch the ground was the winner.  Then, we switched it up a bit and had them partner up and do the same with one balloon for each pair.  So fun!
We also played a fun game of Pin the Stem on the Strawberry.

 

For this game, I drew a giant strawberry on a white poster board, then cut out stems on green cardstock in various colors (I used scraps).   We had each of the girls write their name on theirs and then we blind-folded them.  It was pretty tricky determining the winner, but it ended up being the one who had her stem right side up and closest to the very top of the strawberry.  So fun, and it was super simple to prepare too!
This Strawberry Birthday Party was a huge hit with the girls!  I really enjoyed putting it all together!
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What is your favorite element of this party?

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  1. Laura Burton says

    May 7, 2014 at 5:16 pm

    This is such a cute party! I especially love the tissue paper backdrop - I am totally stealing that idea! Glad I saw this on Wonderful Wednesday!
    Laura
    www.handmedownmomgenes.blogspot.com
    • Christine Bell says

      May 7, 2014 at 9:48 pm

      I hope you do steal it, Laura! Thanks for stopping by!
  2. Candy Reid says

    May 7, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    Such cute ideas! I love the fact that your icing recipe doesn't include the red dye that's so prevalent in most "strawberry" recipes. Thanks for sharing!
    ~Candy
    http://momsmorningcoffee.com

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    • Christine Bell says

      May 8, 2014 at 1:06 pm

      Thanks Candy!
  3. Chad and Catherine says

    May 8, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    This is so cute, and it looks like it was so fun. I love the strawberry balloons, and I can't wait to try the strawberry buttercream recipe.
    • Christine Bell says

      May 8, 2014 at 3:28 pm

      Thanks Catherine! The frosting is SO good! You must make it!
  4. Loong says

    May 8, 2014 at 11:08 pm

    You did such a cute job. I love it! I want a strawberry birthday party:) Those strawberry balloons are so cute. What a good idea. All of the food looks delicious and I love the decor! I especially liked the scalloped tissue paper. How cute and creative.
    • Christine Bell says

      May 10, 2014 at 3:21 am

      Thank you!
  5. Lori Vachon says

    May 9, 2014 at 1:57 pm

    So adorable, love all the details!!!
    • Christine Bell says

      May 10, 2014 at 3:21 am

      Thanks Lori!
  6. Kat Jeter says

    May 10, 2014 at 3:15 am

    So cute! I love the scalloped backdrop. Definitely pinning this :)
    • Christine Bell says

      May 10, 2014 at 3:22 am

      Thank you, Kat! The backdrop was so fun to put together.
  7. Cathy McInnes says

    May 10, 2014 at 10:58 am

    I am in love with this party theme and all the cute things that you created! What an awesome idea, from the food to the decorations, to the strawberry balloons! Love this great party that I am checking out from best of the weekend :-)
    Cathy
  8. Patti Tucker says

    May 10, 2014 at 1:18 pm

    Pinning...this is so cute and original!
  9. Jessica Sawyer Design says

    May 11, 2014 at 8:22 am

    This is super cute! I will certainly have to try the icing recipe. It looks incredible and I'm always on the lookout for good icing!
  10. Crochet Hooks says

    May 12, 2014 at 12:41 am

    Too fun! I love strawberries and would love this party! Hope you will like up to our Snickerdoodle Sunday sometime!
  11. Sonnet says

    May 12, 2014 at 3:10 am

    This is FABULOUS! I have a little girl and would love to do this some day. I especially like the scalloped tissue background, I will be using that for a baby shower coming up soon! Please come and share at Link it Or Lump it Link Party if you have not already! http://www.sohosonnet.com/link-it-or-lump-it/link-it-or-lump-it-link-party-37/
  12. Isabelle Thornton says

    May 12, 2014 at 5:50 am

    Oh that's so cute!! Great job!
    I would love if you link this to the Monday party on my blog tomorrow morning!
    Xo
    Isabelle
  13. Terri Henkels says

    May 12, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    This is just darling and so pretty! I bet your daughter was thrilled. I love the pint the stem on the strawberry game - very clever. Stopping by from What'd You Do this Weekend party.
    • Christine Bell says

      May 12, 2014 at 6:47 pm

      Thank you Terri!
  14. Rachel says

    May 12, 2014 at 9:30 pm

    Such a pretty party! I love the strawberry balloons :) I can't wait to throw parties for my kids!
  15. Lindsay S says

    May 13, 2014 at 1:07 pm

    Cute! My daughter has asked for strawberry shortcake themed birthdays for the last 3 years. We will see what she decides this year... :)
  16. Lauren Brown says

    May 14, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    Such a cute party! My little girls would LOVE to have a party like this. Maybe next year :) I'd be thrilled if you'd link up at this week's Off the Hook!
  17. Katie @ Creatively Living says

    May 16, 2014 at 6:08 am

    Everything is so cute! I love that sign! Pinning to our Monday Funday pin board!
  18. Isabelle Thornton says

    May 19, 2014 at 2:44 am

    Featuring you tomorrow!! Xo
  19. Tela @ Sweet Southern T says

    May 19, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    Christine thank you so much for sharing! I am doing a Strawberry Shortcake birthday party for my Lil Miss in June and love your ideas. I found you on Much Ado about Monday! Thanks again!

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