My big boy turned 7 last month! He's been obsessed with puppies since he was born. We do have two actual, live dogs. But, he can't get enough puppy toys! His bed is so crowded with stuffed puppies, we had to get a stuffed animal hammock to hold all of them. He was a puppy for Halloween this year, and of course wanted a puppy themed birthday party. Here's what we did!
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| I took several trips to the thrift store and found lots of like-new puppy Beanie Babies! Every kid got to adopt a puppy to take home, and they were all different. |
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| Our "build-a-bird" station was a hit at his Angry Bird party, so this year we did "build-a-dog!" There was a container full of cardboard tubes that isn't in the photo. |
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| Toby and Sam with the dogs they built |
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| The cake! I found this cute metal dog and did a simple sheet cake. The food dish I carved out of more cake, but then my Dad had a really awesome idea...I could have just used one of those little shortcake things that's totally shaped like a dish already! Anyway, I filled the dish with Whoppers and the birthday boy got the dish! :-) |
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| Cake close up |
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| I got this cute pinata on Amazon. It was so cheap, it was worth it vs making one this time. But, it was NOT a pull string pinata as shown in the photos on Amazon...wish I had read the comments! I tried to cut my own door with strings but it didn't work too great...the first string somehow pulled ALL the strings off, leaving only the one that opens the door! But, none of the kids of course care if the pinata works, once the candy starts pouring out! |
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| The birthday boy in puppy heaven!! I found the huge St Bernard dog he's lying on for $4.99 at Goodwill...just beautiful like new!! The "Fur Real" dog sitting up behind him was from a garage sale...it will bark, follow commands, sit up, lie down, etc! |
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| Some of the snacks we had with dinner! You can get graham cracker "Scooby Snacks" at the grocery store (see below for link)...I put out a bowl of Whoppers since I bought them for the cake. I also made "puppy chow," a favorite of our family...I just didn't get it into the bowl here before the photo! |
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| The table! I got the inflatable fire hydrant from Amazon! (scroll down for a link) The dog balloons are Air Walkers...those I got from the manufacturer since I sell balloons in my online store. They were fun for the kids to walk around! |
I really don't try to plan in too many games and activities because the kids always have so much fun just playing together! Generally we'll eat, then do cake & ice cream, then pinata, then gift opening. Whatever project I set out on the table the kids can do if they like, or not...it all works out well I think!
All in all it was a great party!! Now I'm gearing up for my little guy's Minion themed 5th birthday party, coming up in just over a week. Stay tuned for more birthday party fun! :-)
Below are some Amazon links to make your shopping quicker & easier than mine, haha!
Awww, that is really very cute and I loved the way you arranged everything for the party. I am planning a party for my daughter at New York venues and she also loves puppies. So I think this theme will work for me too.
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