Isla talked about having a
Snow White party for an entire year!
I spent the entire 3 months before this
party in a wheel chair.
(that's a whole other post)
Being immobile gave me tons of
time to plan, sit, and make things! :)
The Invitations
I read once that an invitation
should set the stage for the party.
I think that is why I personally do
not like sending Evites.
For this party I found cheap tin boxes
at Michaels. I think they were meant to hold
gift cards. I spray painted them red.
(sorry for the lack of pictures)
I made a card using Photoshop
for the front and inside.
I glued the invitation
to the front.
And I glued the directions to the inside.
I also filled the tin can with beads and dry beans.
Each guest was to "mine for jewels".
I added a string so that each guest could make a necklace.
Preparation
Before parties I like to have a little photo-shoot
with the Birthday kid!
I was extremely blessed to have
the most amazing neighbor
that actually knows how to use her camera!
I always use the pictures for decor
at the party!
Party Favors
I found wooden mirrors at Michaels
and spray painted them gold.
"Mirror Mirror on the wall,
Thanks for making my birthday a ball!"
Love, Isla
I had dwarf hats for the boys!
I 'm pretty sure all the
parents wanted to kill me as I
sent their child home with a whistle!
I made Snow White bags to put all their
goodies in!
There were a few baby guests so we
made princess burp clothes for their
party favors.
Games
My children do not think a
party is complete without
a few games!
My favorite is the 7 Dwarf's Bowling!
I saved up 2 liter bottles and used felt and googly
eyes to transform them into
the 7 Dwarfs.
Using a ball the children
had a blast bowling!
The kids
"Mined for Jewels".
Excuse my poor photography skills
but it was a hit with the little ones!
I covered a kiddy pool with burlap,
filled it with sand and beads,
and gave kids a shovel!
The Queen hid the poisonous
apple around the courtyard and the
girls had to find it!
We also played "Pass the Poison Apple".
The kids stood in a circle passing the apple.
When the music stopped whoever was
holding the apple had to go into a deep sleep!
I then would go give them a kiss
(A Hershey chocolate kiss) to wake them up!
"Bashful Bubbles" let the
little kids blow bubbles.
I am almost embarrassed
to share this next picture.
I did not make
the wishing well and
it got forgotten.
My husband quickly made
one before the party!
It's not as pretty as I would have it but the kids
loved throwing pennies in the
wishing well and making wishes!
We were at a wonderful church that had a courtyard
perfect for birthday parties!
There was a Little Tikes cottage
that made a great Dwarf's Cabin!
Tables were placed in the
middle of the courtyard.
I made tulle puffs for centerpieces.
And I served the "Queen's Poison Punch"
in mason jars with coordinating cupcake toppers.
Food
This is absolutely my favorite cake ever!
It was made by Lulu from
Lulu's Sweet Expectations
She also made these delicious cookies.
(I know, poor photography skills)
We made
"Not-So Poisonous Apples"
They were caramel apples with twigs stuck in them.
We had princess crown shaped
ham and cheese sandwiches.
"Prince's Pizza"
Bagel Bites
We made more
"Not-So Poisonous Apples"
out of red rice krispey treats. We
used tootsie rolls as the stems and
halved green jelly beans as the leaves.
There was the
"Queen's Poison Punch"
We served
"Wishing Well Water"
Having a birthday party in April is tricky.
We never know if it's going to be cold or hot.
Well, it was VERY hot!
I learned a very valuable lesson-
jello and heat do not mix!
I made jello gems but
within minutes in the sun
they were liquid!
Lastly, we served Snow White's
favorite fruit!
Instead of a photo-booth
I made a magic mirror for each guest to
have his/her picture taken in!
A few extra pictures.
I hope we gave you some
fun ideas if your little
princess is begging for
a Snow White party!
It was such a fun party
and Isla still talks about it!
"The Best Thing About Memories,
is Making Them."
everything looks super!
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