I've been holding on to these pictures for a while now. I just really needed to edit them down a bit. There were so many good ones that I find it nearly impossible to choose.
Anyway, as the title implies, this year Aurora chose a unicorns and rainbows party. Actually she chose unicorns and I convinced her to add the rainbows by describing the candy buffet. She had been reading this series of books about a unicorn school and was really into them. And who can't get behind that idea? And for the boys, dragons were permitted to attend.
While the party followed a VERY hectic summer and Theo's party, it went off with very limited hiccups. Much less stressed out that at Theo's. That's not to say it wasn't a boatload of work. This stuff doesn't just happen, people. :)
The day was darned near perfect. Great weather. Great Friends. Great fun. The kids enjoyed a day full of sugar as well as a craft and even a treasure hunt for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
I asked everyone to come dressed all in one color so we could be our own rainbow...
You'll find the sources and inspiration at the bottom of this post, and I'll be back soon with a summary of the day's events.
Photography: Evan Foster
Invitations: custom made by me
Dessert Table: inspired by the infamous Amy Atlas
Uncicorn cookies: made by me, inspired by this photo
Yarn balloons: made by Aurora and me, tutorial found here
Paper mobiles: tutorial found here
Cake: made by me, lots of inspiration around the web
Craft: freezer paper stenciling (tutorial found here), used unicorn clip art found here, and a dragon I drew
Face painting: Bella Facia
Favors: a bag filled with a unicorn lollipop, mini unicorn (or dragon) coloring book (available on amazon), set of mini rainbow markers, rainbow and unicorn stickers, wooden unicorn to color and a sewn matchbook notebook (tutorial found here) - plus a whole container full of the candy!
Every bit is amazing, but I particularly love the freezer paper stencil shirts. I made some for my son's "Cat from Outer Space" party last year, but I didn't think to have the kids paint their own.
Posted by: Holly | February 11, 2011 at 02:32 PM
I'm almost 30 and would LOVE to have a birthday party like this! You did an awesome job :)
Posted by: Lindsay | February 11, 2011 at 03:13 PM
Love love love!!!! Best birthday party ever!
Posted by: Emmmylizzzy | February 11, 2011 at 08:09 PM
omg. I so have to hide this and make sure miss thing doesn't see it. she is *so* into unicorns right now and rainbows. this is *awesome*. I keep hearing that bit of song in my head from yo gabba gabba "rainbows ... unicorns, unicorns, unicorns ... dreams can take you near and dreams can take you far; etc etc"
Posted by: twyla | February 12, 2011 at 06:17 AM
I adore this. There's no better way to do rainbows and unicorns than RAINBOWS AND UNICORNS.
Posted by: Krissi Currans | February 12, 2011 at 12:32 PM
i would of loved a party like that as a kid - & i now have some great ideas for my childrens next party. thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Bonkersaboutbuttons1.blogspot.com | February 12, 2011 at 04:43 PM
Oh my goodness... your pictures are so beautiful!
Posted by: Samantha | February 13, 2011 at 02:31 PM
that's amazing! It makes me want to be 6. :)
Posted by: Meghan | February 13, 2011 at 07:28 PM
Absolutely amazing, I love every single detail, I would love to share with my readers!
Posted by: Not Just A Mommy! | February 14, 2011 at 08:33 PM
i like the way marshmallows are a fruit!
Posted by: jenirainbow | February 17, 2011 at 12:14 AM
Amazing! A.MAZ.ING. Wow! I love so much...I have to go back and read it all again!
Posted by: Angie | February 21, 2011 at 11:44 PM
Another amazing party!!! Can't wait to see the next one! I need to start planning a 3-yr-old birthday for May. (gulp)
-Amy
Crafting by Candlelight
bibanon1@gmail.com
Posted by: Amy | February 24, 2011 at 12:14 PM
Amazing, gorgeous, beautiful! Wow, scrolling down the page is pure eye candy. I posted a feature (one picture and a link, of course) to your party on my other blog, ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com. I hope that's OK!
Posted by: meaghan (the decorated cookie) | February 24, 2011 at 06:25 PM
I love love love all the colors! This was totally worth all the work
Posted by: Jen | February 24, 2011 at 07:38 PM
un.be.liev.able.
Those string balloons are ace! So many great ideas here. I hope you don't mind if I add some of these to my inspiration folder! Thank you for sharing!
(I found you via craftgossip.com) :D
Posted by: Dana Benkert | February 24, 2011 at 11:30 PM
You sure know how to throw a party! Everything looks so great. Thanks for all the links and tips, too.
I am wondering where you got the wooden rainbow pictured at the end of the post. My little girls would love one of those! Thanks!
Posted by: Jenny | February 25, 2011 at 12:47 PM
Hi Jenny.
The rainbow is from www.magiccabin.com. Not cheap but a great wholesome toy. :)
jess
Posted by: Jessica Levitt | February 28, 2011 at 11:26 PM
Merhaba ben dogum gunu pastasının nasıl yapıldıgını merak edıyorum. harıka gorunuyor ondan evde yapmak ıstıyorum. sızmı yaptınız pastayı? tesekkurler.
Posted by: emine | March 01, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Awesome party. LOVE everything about it. That is one happy looking cake. Yum!
Posted by: Unicorn Party Supplies | March 03, 2011 at 01:38 AM
Oh my gosh, this is amazing!! The balloons, bright colors, cookies and cake are soo cute.
Posted by: online piano course | March 03, 2011 at 01:39 AM
I can only imagine what fun you had planning and executing all these over the top ideas. My kids are getting too old for this kind of party (12 and 16) but I remember how much I loved planning these fun days. The cake looks amazing and the sheer volume of things in rainbow colors really knocks you out!
Posted by: Kelly | March 03, 2011 at 12:11 PM
This was so Beautiful!! Thank You for sharing!!
Posted by: Dawn Gunia | March 06, 2011 at 07:57 AM
I just stumbled upon your blog & I love it! Looks like an incredible party--I love those yarn balls--I might just have to give them a try :)
Posted by: ESB | March 13, 2011 at 04:52 PM
oh my word. I want this party for my 29th bday this year.
Posted by: Jessica | March 18, 2011 at 02:10 PM
This is fantastic! Are those rainbow gummy candies on the cupcakes? Where did you find them? We're doing a rainbow party for my soon-to-be-4-YO and this party looks fabulous!
Posted by: Christie | March 30, 2011 at 10:17 AM