We made flowers from crepe paper following Martha Stewart's instructions.
We also bought some craft butterflies and foam stickers.
Once the girls had finished decorating their boxes they went on a treasure hunt outside to find gold coins. (My sister's great idea) I found the gold coins in the party section of Choice discount shop, and my son hid them around the garden.
When all the coins were found the girls came inside to 'The Lolly Shop' They were able to buy sweets and lollies with their coins and this became their take home party favour box. The girls loved being able to pick and choose which lollies to buy. I really wanted to make some paper bunting and a sign for the Lolly shop table but I just ran out of time.
All the lollies had a price on them.
The lolly bracelets and sherbets were the most popular.
We set up the table and made tissue paper pom poms to hang from the chandelier.
You can find instructions on how to make these pom poms at Martha Stewart.
We also made a rainbow cake complete with fairy floss (cotton candy) clouds.
Everybody really enjoyed the party. It's probably one of the last girly pink parties I'll be able to give her.
They grow up so fast.
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That party sounded fantastic. I loved the idea of hunting for coins, before purchasing their own lolly favours. Hope you enjoyed your time with your sister.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful party! my almost 10 yr old wrote out her invites for a pool party we'll be doing in a few weeks. i'd love to know where you got all those pretty lollies from?
ReplyDeleteKate x
My goodness...this looks like one fun party. I always had so much fun planning parties for my girls. I’m having a giveaway…come by and check it out.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Linda
some great party ideas..i bet they all loved it!! especially love the pink noodle boxes and paper flowers.
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So festive and pretty!
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous!I'd love if you would share it at my blog party this weekend, hope you can make it!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a super fun party- love those pretty poms you made!! So pretty! Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday!
ReplyDeleteI think this is the cutest idea I have seen for a party yet! I'm sure they all had a lovely time 'shopping' for their lollies:)I would love to do this as an end of year party for my students! God bless x
ReplyDeleteWish I was 10 again! What a fab party. Everything looks really lovely. Pam x
ReplyDeleteHi Kylie, what a great party...I love the lolly shop idea (I'll bet they were all high) and the decor looks lovely...what lucky girls. It seems like only yesterday I was throwing a 'Spice Girls' party for my daughter...they all ran around the house squealing in 42' heat, all decked out as their fave spice girl. Robx
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog through a few I visit in the USA.
ReplyDeleteLove the pom poms, the party and shop idea is lovely. Nice to meet a fellow Aussie. x jeanetteann
All so pretty, I have boys so don't get to do the pretty stuff. Very creative ideas too, might have to try some of those. ;-)
ReplyDeletehow cute is that?!?
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warmly.
michele