Cupcake Party Theme - 1st Birthday Party

by Carol B.
(Costa Mesa, CA)

For our daughter's 1st birthday we decided on a cupcake party.

Invitations: I made cupcake shaped invitations out of brown and pink construction paper. I put "Our little cupcake is turning 1!" on one side and all the party info on the back side.

Decorations: I put bouquets of pink and brown balloons throughout the room and tied a balloon to each of the baby's high chairs. I also gave the birthday girl a huge mylar cupcake balloon. I covered the table with a pink plastic table cloth and used cupcake printed plates. I hung pink and brown streamers around my doorways and window frames. I also hung them from our ceiling to our chandalier.

Cake: I made cupcakes and frosted them in a rainbow of pastels. I also made a special smash cake in the shape of a large cupcake for our daughter.

Craft For Older Kids: I made a bunch of unfrosted cupcakes and gave them each one to decorate. I provided vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry frostings, along with a variety of toppings like sprinkles, M&M's and some other toppings.

Music: I gave all the babies kitchen utensils like wood spoons and pots and pans and let them make "music".

Party Favors: We gave all the babies pretty little sippy cups, bubbles, and a chunky puzzle.

Everyone had a great time!