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Party Ideas

Over 75 different DIY party ideas including decor, birthday cakes, party favors, printables, and more for you to make for your child's next birthday.

Over 75 DIY Party Ideas

From LEGO party ideas to Baby Yoda party ideas, you'll find a wide variety of party ideas for boys and girls. Plus these ideas cover a wide age range with Olaf and Winnie the Pooh party ideas for younger kids Minecraft and Fortnite party ideas for tweens and teens.

Scroll down and find the best cupcake ideas, party snacks and even birthday party decor that become bedroom decor like our BB-8 paper lantern did for my youngest son. Don't worry nothing I make is complicated or requires special skills, so if I can make it then you can too!

Healthy Smurfs Party Food Ideas

byKaren•March 15, 2017

Are you ready for the next Smurfs movie? Smurfs The Lost Village is a fully animated film that (based on the preview I’ve seen) reminds me a lot of the Smurfs cartoons I watched as a child. The movie doesn’t come out until April but until then I’d thought we make a few fun Smurfs read more »

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Beauty and the Beast Inspired Enchanted Rose Apple Tarts

byKaren•March 13, 2017

Seriously how adorable are these enchanted rose apple tarts? Fun for grown-ups and kids, basically anyone having a Beauty and the Beast themed party. This was my first time making rose apple tarts, and while they seemed a little complicated, they really weren’t. Cover them with a DIY bell jar and you have an awesome read more »

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DIY Bell Jar | Beauty and the Beast Party Idea

byKaren•March 12, 2017

With Beauty and the Beast arriving in theaters in less than a week, the internet has been hit by all kinds of fun Beauty and the Beast party favor or craft ideas. I think the most iconic Beauty and the Beast craft idea is a DIY plastic bell jar. What is a Bell Jar? Don’t read more »

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Monster Truck Fruit Tray

byKaren•March 1, 2017

Check out this adorable monster truck fruit tray. It’s a super fun way to surprise your kids with tickets, or celebrate with a snack before attending Monster Jam! Monster Truck Fruit Tray While I do love celebrating everything with a fun themed cupcake sometimes I need to be a little more responsible. So for our upcoming read more »

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LEGO Batman Cookies

byKaren•January 25, 2017

LEGO anything catches my boys’ attention. Combine that with a superhero and fun movie, i.e. LEGO Batman and they are 1000% in. As we eagerly await the release of LEGO Batman in theaters next month, I decided to make a LEGO batman cookies LEGO Batman Cookies I kept my LEGO Batman cookies simple by using read more »

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Duke the Dog Cupcakes

byKaren•December 5, 2016

What’s a movie night without a fun movie snack? My boys always ask for popcorn when watching a movie but they will never turn down an extra special movie night treat! My favorite type of special treat is cupcakes, so guess what I usually make. 😉  To celebrate the release of The Secret Life of read more »

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Pete’s Dragon Fun Food and Craft Ideas

byKaren•November 27, 2016

Are you ready to bring Elliot home for the holidays? No I am not giving up my own Elliot but you can bring home Pete’s Dragon on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital HD starting Tuesday, November 29th! I am partial to dragons, little boys and the name Elliot so I really loved this reimagined Disney film. read more »

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Finding Dory Hank Crafts

byKaren•November 15, 2016

Today is the day, you can enjoy all of Hank’s grumpiness from the comfort of you own home. Finding Dory is now available on Blu-ray, DVD and On-Demand. You can’t deny Hank’s lovable ornery charm and now you can enjoy a little more of it on the Finding Dory Bonus Features!! Finding Dory Blu-ray 3D, read more »

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Beauty and the Beast Food & Craft Ideas

byKaren•September 25, 2016

I’ve been slowing introducing my boys to the classic Disney princess films as they’ve been released. I’m so excited that Beauty and the Beast is finally available on Blu-ray and Digital HD. The timing is perfect with the new live action version coming next year. I can’t wait to see Emma Watson play Belle on read more »

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Jungle Book Red Flower Fruit Tray

byKaren•August 25, 2016

Who else has been waiting MONTHS to watch The Jungle Book at home??! Q and I LOVED seeing it in theaters and we couldn’t wait to show it to daddy and E. Disney kindly sent us an early copy and we had a fun movie watching party last weekend. Everyone loved it, including papa and read more »

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Jedi Baby Shower Banner

byKaren•August 23, 2016

While planning a Star Wars baby shower, I came across these adorable Star Wars cupcake toppers for only $1.50! After buying them for our cupcakes, I realized I could turn them into my own Star Wars Jedi baby shower banner too. You can buy cute banners on Etsy but I really wanted them to coordinate with read more »

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BB-8 Diaper Cake Tutorial

byKaren•August 22, 2016

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SuperAbsorbent #CollectiveBias It should come as no surprise that a Star Wars baby shower would be high on my list of parties to throw. Tiny baby things mixed with geeky Star Wars ideas, it’s the perfect mix for this read more »

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Pete’s Dragon Craft

byKaren•August 6, 2016

I am so excited to share this super cute and relatively easy Pete’s Dragon craft! This craft is mess free with no paint or glue involved! I raided my craft stash and had everything I needed except for a green pool noodle. Pete’s Dragon Materials green pool noodle (~ 5″ section) green and black pipe read more »

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Pete’s Dragon Treats

byKaren•August 1, 2016

I am super excited about the reimagining of Pete’s Dragon, we are less than 2 weeks away from Elliot, Pete and their new friends arriving in theaters! I love the new Elliot and I have a couple of fun dragon projects up my sleeve. First up are no-bake Pete’s Dragon treats. Pete’s Dragon Treats Rice read more »

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BFG Cupcakes

byKaren•July 19, 2016

Disney’s The BFG is a visually stunning movie. Steven Spielberg did an amazing job bringing Giant Country and the Big Friendly Giant to life. One of my favorite parts of the movie is when the BFG shows Sophie how he catches dreams. My BFG cupcakes are inspired by the dreams sparkly colors and of course the read more »

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Candy Dog Craft

byKaren•July 8, 2016

My boys have been waiting for The Secret Life of Pets to open in theaters since last summer. I can’t remember the last time we’ve had to wait so long for a movie! In anticipation of finally seeing The Secret Life of Pets, we’ve partnered with Simple Solution to bring you this super cute candy read more »

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Finding Dory Activities: Recipes, DIY & Crafts

byKaren•June 27, 2016

Everyone loves Dory, so it’s no surprise that Finding Dory continues to be the number #1 movie at the box office. Dory and her friends have inspired countless crafts, recipes, and printables. So I’ve rounded up over 50 fun Finding Dory Activities, making it easy to plan a Finding Dory party or playdate! Hank the read more »

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Finding Dory Cupcakes

byKaren•June 10, 2016

Have you heard? Dory and her friends are back in theaters next week!! We can’t wait to see Dory find her way home in Finding Dory. How do I celebrate a fun new movie? With a costume or a cupcake or both! I am sharing my Finding Dory cupcakes today and check back in a read more »

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20+ Jungle Book Party Ideas

byKaren•April 24, 2016

Now that everyone has seen The Jungle Book in theaters, who’s ready to have fun with Jungle Book party ideas? I predict it will be a popular birthday party theme this summer! From food and party favors to crafts and decor, I’ve got you covered with this fun round up of Jungle Book party ideas! 20+ read more »

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Honeycomb Jungle Book Cupcakes

byKaren•April 14, 2016

It’s been a few months since I’ve created fun character inspired cupcakes. After screening the Jungle Book, I was inspired by a film sequence featuring the extreme lengths Mowgli and Baloo go to acquire honey. Check out these adorable Jungle Book cupcakes! Jungle Book Cupcake Ingredients & Supplies Yellow cake cake mix (or recipe) Sugar cookie read more »

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I'm a mom to two boys, Arizona native, and travel lover. Desert Chica is my place to share a peek into our life and the easy and inexpensive costumes, crafts and desserts I like to make. “If I can do it, anyone can!” Learn more about me here.

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