Hunter's Monsters - Yellow Monster Birthday Party

Hello Lovelies! So this weekend we had a teeny party for my littlest, Hunter, who turned 3.  By teeny, I mean, H + H, my brother, the hubby, and me.  Uber teeny.   I just want to let you know...a teeny party is no reason to not have decorations.  This was very the first time I strung garland across the entire living room.  It looked great! It instantly felt festive.

The decor was based on Hunter's favorite color - YELLOW and his favorite thing - MONSTERS.
So I made him a little monster.  Who Hunter appropriately named...wait for it..."Monster."

I made him in a few hours, from fabrics I had around the house, and I can post a pattern if you would like. 

Details from the party:

Vintage yellow invitations were sent out to our teeny extended family found at moxie thrift on Etsy
Yummy Delicious Cookies ordered in shades of yellow to match the party
Handmade Monster Cake – recipe for “Best Birthday Cake” from Smitten Kitchen (if there is only one cake you ever make…OH HEAVEN! this is it) with Jell-O brand vanilla pudding filling and cream cheese icing – Ina Garten via Food Network
The eyes stuck on with toothpicks were leftovers from my zombie party. Don’t worry we did NOT eat them.
The cake pennant was made and embroidered by me (see DIY here on Canvas and Canopy)
Little monster cake bells (adapted from Bakerella's Cake Balls) with candy sugar eyes (Bake It Pretty) and gummy worm horns (couldn't find Runts anywhere, I wanted to use the bananas)
All garlands made by yours truly…didn’t see that one coming did ‘ya?

I also made little monster activity sheets and coloring pages for the party.  I will post those soon (right on this post) - I promise.     Free for personal use and you know I always LOVE links back here!

  

Download these little printies HERE.  This is the VERY first time I've done this...enjoy!

 and please let me know any helpful hints with downloads.

SOURCES:

WHITE PLATTER (w/vanilla shortbread tarts + monster bells) – MARTHA STEWART FOR MACY’S
WHITE PLATTER (w/cookies on it) – TARGET (PAST SEASON)
VINTAGE CLEAR CAKESTAND - ETSY
GUMMY WORMS, YELLOW WRAPPING PAPER - TARGET
PARTY BLOWERS & PARTY PICKS – PIER ONE
YELLOW CANDLES – BAKE IT PRETTY
YELLOW STRIPED TREAT BAGS – FORT AND FIELD
YELLOW BALLOONS (small - garland and 3 foot - not shown) – BALLOONSNMORE via YOU ARE MY FAVE
ZINC “H” - ANTHROPOLOGIE

Comments

[Super Burbs]

JENNY! This is perfection! Those boys are so lucky to have you as a mom!!

[Erin*Sparkle&Hay]

oh my gosh Jenny - LOVE this so much!!! what a beautiful job! agree with Abby - the boys are SO lucky! :)

[postcards and pretties]

that is the cutest party ever! Great job!!

[Luna and Chloe]

This is just the cutest EVER!!! Oh my what an amazing job you did Jenny. You had me at the bunting flags ;-)

xoxo
kristi

[Brancoprata]

So CUTE!!!!! The cake is adorable!!!!... and that monster.... sweeeeeet!

[Dixon Family]

This blissful yellow monster party is perfection!

[lauren]

you are amazing... can you come do mine too.. it's in march, see you then

[Cupcakes and Cutlery]

The BEST monster party ever! It is sweet and cool and I bet he truly loved it!!! Loved the garlands and lanterns and balloons. Ok, loved every single thing about it. As always.

[Helen Guzman :: bonito design]

So Cute!!!!

[Christine @ Following Phubie]

Such a original and clever theme! I would love it if you would link it up to my link party: http://phubie.blogspot.com/2010/11/sassy-photo-creations-giveaway.html

[Thea]

Thanks for these great printables I think they will come in handy at my twin's monster party. You did a great job on your party.