If you are looking for a great theme for your little one’s birthday party, why not go with Elmo? Children love Elmo. He’s a big red, lovable ball of fur and he’s lots of fun as well which makes Elmo a top pick for a great birthday theme.
The Elmo theme is quite popular so you will have no trouble finding supplies and ideas for your party. With our innovative ideas and some brainstorming of your own, you can add a personal touch and have a custom party all your own.
You will want to compose a guest list and decide on a date, time and location. Once you have done that, you will need to purchase invitations. You can find lots of variations like fill-in-the-blanks, personalized versions and First Birthday theme. You can even make your own. Online birthday party supply stores have a great selection and you can find cards to download and print out on birthday party sites.
Once your invitations are filled out, slip them in an envelope and sprinkle in some Elmo or Sesame Street theme confetti, just for the fun of it. Add some stickers on the envelope and mail out with plenty of time to spare.
For an Elmo party, bright and cheery primary colors are the rave. Bring you colors in with helium filled solid balloons and mix in some Elmo theme Mylars too. An Elmo theme pinata makes a fun and festive decoration and doubles as a great game later in the party. Removable wall art decals make awesome additions as well.
Add even more to the decor by decorating a table or two. Use solid bright colored table covers or an Elmo theme one, or even mix and match. Elmo centerpieces can be purchased or make your own by tying helium balloons to a stuffed Elmo doll. Once you have placed the cake, beverages and snacks on the table or tables, set out party ware like Elmo plates, cups and napkins. Add some Elmo blow outs and party hats and you have a great table.
Keep game time really fun and upbeat. The games should be age appropriate for your group. “Pin the Nose on Elmo” is a fun spin off the old “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” game that the children will love playing. Bring out the pinata for a real hit. Online birthday sites can offer suggestions on games too.
When the little ones get hungry, feed them in true Elmo style. Cut little sandwiches in Elmo shapes and set out little bowls of Dorothy goldfish crackers. Fruit and veggie trays are yummy and nutritious as well.
For beverages, serve iced down boxed drinks or even a punch. Serve punch in Elmo sippy cups or Elmo theme party cups.
The cake is everyone’s favorite part of the party so make sure you do not disappoint. Use an Elmo shaped cake pan to make a really cute cake and decorate using the instructions that come with the pan. Or, go online for even more creative cake and cupcake ideas.
Send the kids home with a memory of how much fun they had at the party with fun treats. Purchase Elmo theme bags or boxes and fill them with Elmo favors, small sets of play dough, little boxes of crayons and pocket sized books. Bubbles, snacks and candies make terrific treats too.
Hoo-ray for Elmo! Now that you have some innovative ideas to add to your own, you can mix and match for one really awesome Elmo theme birthday party.
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