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Enchanted Forest Party

September 11, 2009 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 39 Comments

Thanks for all the lovely comments about our Master Chef Party. It features in the latest edition of Silver Magazine, along with some ideas for an Enchanted Forest Party. We had a lot of fun putting together ideas and projects for kids parties. Now my children are older (12 and 15 years) I don’t have a lot of opportunity to be as creative with their birthdays. Sarah enjoyed collaborating with me on this issue and did all the graphics (i.e the invitations, recipe cards, cupcake toppers etc). We make a great team!

Here are are some of the photos and text from the Magazine, in case you want to plan your own Enchanted Forest Party!

Preschoolers will love the magic of the Enchanted Forest Party! (All images in this post are taken from Silver Magazine).

Lollipop Centrepiece

(You might remember this project from the peeks I gave here and here. )


Decorate your party table with this sweet centrepiece! 

Materials:
Felt
Buttons
Bamboo skewers
Cotton
Plant pot
Floristry foam
Lollipops
Jelly beans

Cut flower shapes out of the felt. Using a button as the flower centre, stitch onto a bamboo skewer. Fill the flower pot with a piece of floristry foam. Arrange the felt flowers in the pot. Add a few lollipops, and cover the foam with assorted jelly beans.

Invitation Wands


If you are hand delivering the invites, wands are the perfect choice!

Materials:
Colour card
Dowel – cut into 30 cm lengths for each wand
Glitter
Ribbon

Cut out a star shape from the card and write the party details on it. Attach it to a length of dowel and decorate it with glitter and ribbon. 

Mushroom Bag

Make a fabric mini tote bag as a thank you for guests. 

Materials (per bag)
Printed cotton fabric, 20 cm x 50 cm (for bag)
Assorted plain fabric, approx 10 x 15 cm (for pocket)
Cotton Twill, 50 cm
Coloured card
Small peg

To make the pocket, fold over 1 cm at the top edge, press. Fold over another 1 cm, and stitch in place. On the remaining three sides, press 0.5 cm under. Position the pocket on the front of the bag, and top stitch close to the edge of the pocket. Fold the printed cotton in half with right sides facing. Sew the side seams using an overlocker (serger). Fold under 1.5 cm at the bag opening, and press. Fold under another 1.5 cm and stitch in place. Cut the twill into two lengths of 25 cm for the handles. Stitch the handles in place. Write the child’s name on a piece of card and attach to the pocket with a small peg.

Flower Cupcakes


These colourful cupcakes are sure to delight.

Materials:
Coloured card
Coloured lollies
Bamboo skewers
Cupcakes
Green frosting
Green sprinkles

Bake up a batch of basic vanilla cupcakes. Frosting with green icing and decorate with sprinkles. Cut out assorted flower shapes out of coloured card. Place two flower shapes on the end of a skewer and secure with a lolly. Place the flowers in the cupcakes close to serving. 

Water Bottles

Make it easy for children to identify their drink with personalised water bottles. 

Materials:

Water bottles
Scrap booking paper
Double sided tape
Die cut apples
Curling ribbon

Remove the existing label on the water bottle. Cover the centre of the water bottle with a length of scrap booking paper cut to fit and secure with double sided tape. Write the child’s name on the apples and attach to the water bottle. Finish off with some curling ribbon.

We have a busy weekend planned here so it may be a few days before I get to my ever growing list of emails! There is now only two weeks of the school term left and we are counting down to our two week break. Sarah and I have lots of crafts planned including these adorable Sticky Note Mini Clipboards.

Lisa and Sarah

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Comments

  1. Cascade Lily says

    September 11, 2009 at 4:50 am

    I have bookmarked this post! Some great ideas for the next time I am silly enough to self-cater!

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  2. Cathy says

    September 11, 2009 at 5:10 am

    I’m bookmarking this post too, how wonderful, thanks for the fabulous pics and instructions xo

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  3. Karens Hopes says

    September 11, 2009 at 5:22 am

    Some lovely ideas, pity I dont have any small children..I know I’ll have a party of my own…
    Karen

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  4. Terriaw says

    September 11, 2009 at 5:24 am

    I adore this enchanted forest theme even more than the Master Chef party! I especially love the lollipop centerpiece and the magic wands. The best part is everything looks so easy to make. I could see doing something like this for Halloween or even an adult party!

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  5. Nicole-Lynn says

    September 11, 2009 at 5:39 am

    So so cute.

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  6. CourtneyKeb says

    September 11, 2009 at 5:49 am

    I love everything about this post! I’ve even saved some pictures for inspiration for my daughter’s first birthday in February. Never to early to plan ;).
    Thanks for sharing!!!

    Reply
  7. LissyLou says

    September 11, 2009 at 6:09 am

    oooh thank you for that – how lovely!

    Reply
  8. méri says

    September 11, 2009 at 7:09 am

    You really are a beautiful and successful team!
    Congratulations!

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  9. Kellie says

    September 11, 2009 at 7:49 am

    Wow Lisa there are some fantastic things going on here!!! You put me to shame!!! Everything just looks fantastic! Hope you are all well!

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  10. Purple and Paisley says

    September 11, 2009 at 7:53 am

    you and sarah are so creative and have so much fun together…and eek! on the little post it note clipboards! thank you for the link – how adorable! ☺

    Reply
  11. em's scrapbag says

    September 11, 2009 at 8:04 am

    How fun for you and Sarah to work together! You truly are a great team. Love all your fun ideas

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  12. Dogwood says

    September 11, 2009 at 9:00 am

    So, so, so sweet!!!!!!!!!!! That would be the most fun party to attend. Everything is so perfect and colorful. Happy weekend. Dogwood

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  13. goldenbird says

    September 11, 2009 at 9:35 am

    Wow, I love your ideas for the enchanted forest party. I wish I had kids in my life so I could throw one! Or maybe I could just come to one of your parties? :o)

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  14. Miss Muffin says

    September 11, 2009 at 10:00 am

    Oh so cute!

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  15. Sandrine says

    September 11, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    Nest time I plan a kids party I must come and visit your space…but I am scare it will take me 6 months to decide…soo many great ideas! 😉

    Reply
  16. Renee says

    September 11, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    Lisa if I am reborn as a child, can I be yours.

    xoxox

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  17. clare's craftroom says

    September 11, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    Beautiful as usual ! Love the wand invitations especially .

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  18. Margaret says

    September 11, 2009 at 6:35 pm

    What great ideas for a ” back to” party. We are all still kids at theart

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  19. Janis says

    September 11, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    Your posts are always a delight but this one is packed with ideas that are so FUN and whimsical! And all the instructions too?! You are too good!!! Thanks for sharing. 🙂

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  20. Christy says

    September 12, 2009 at 3:34 am

    OMG! How beautiful! I want this theme for my birthday party! Congrats on a project well done!

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  21. Tamara says

    September 12, 2009 at 3:46 am

    All those gorgeous decorations would have gone beautifully with the gardening party I did for my girl Kate last year.

    Love party ideas girls, thanks

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  22. Michelle says

    September 12, 2009 at 4:35 am

    love the enchanted forest party…
    fabulous idea and so well done…
    the projects are so bright and just lovely…
    and would easy for anyone to make…which is really great!!!

    Reply
  23. Rumi says

    September 12, 2009 at 4:54 am

    I’m sure your memorable parties are a great hit with your little guests! Wonderful ideas!

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  24. Rosezilla says

    September 12, 2009 at 5:34 am

    All of your birthday ideas are great! It’s so exciting that the two of you are getting your ideas featured in magazines. Way to go! This brought fond memories; hubby and I used to have a lot of fun planning our kids’ b’day parties.

    Reply
  25. Bianca Jae Makes Stuff says

    September 12, 2009 at 7:37 am

    Perfect timing! Miss now 6 is having her party next weekend. Really like the water bottles and gift bags.

    Reply
  26. Handmade in Israel says

    September 12, 2009 at 10:50 am

    As always, this post is delightful and beautifully executed. You fill me with wonderful ideas for the next few birthday parties. Thank you!

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  27. Cheryl says

    September 12, 2009 at 12:46 pm

    Boy I will be tucking these ideas away for baby Polka Dot…great ideas and wonderful photos. Have missed my visits to our wonderful blog!

    Reply
  28. GUGAW says

    September 12, 2009 at 1:36 pm

    love the lollipop centrepiece!

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  29. Selina says

    September 12, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    what a fantastic idea for both boys and girls party! love it

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  30. Jenny says

    September 12, 2009 at 5:59 pm

    Some more wonderful ideas-I especially like the wand invitations-you are certainly a great team you two-looks like you are having a lot of fun:)

    Reply
  31. Bev C says

    September 13, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    Lots of great idea’s here. I especially like the one with the water bottles. Happy days.

    Reply
  32. Melissa Goodsell says

    September 13, 2009 at 8:40 pm

    They’re are some lovely ideas here Sarah, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  33. Annette says

    September 14, 2009 at 4:27 am

    This is adorable!

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  34. Tania says

    September 14, 2009 at 6:38 am

    Just gorgeousness girls! And I know someone who would take quite a shine to those florally cupcakes!

    Reply
  35. LollyChops says

    September 14, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    I love all the lollies in this post. Makes me feel so homey. The mushroom bags might be my favorites though!

    Monday HUGS!

    Reply
  36. Philigry says

    September 14, 2009 at 5:05 pm

    this post is full of great ideas!
    thankss for sharing.

    Reply
  37. Tracy says

    September 15, 2009 at 3:17 am

    Those are all soooo cute and festive! You girls sure know how to party ! ;o) Happy Days ((HUGS))

    Reply
  38. Rachael Rabbit says

    September 16, 2009 at 7:54 am

    Ok – the little bunny needs to grow up quickly so I can begin planning children’s birthday parties 😉

    Reply
  39. Simone de Klerk says

    September 18, 2009 at 1:09 am

    Lisa, these projects and the one in the former post are sooooo pretty. Thank you for the wonderful ideas. I will post them to my youngest sister, since she still has young children and these are wonderful suprises for a party or a treat.
    Lots of fun on the ‘chef’ party on Saturday! What a great idea!

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