Author: Lauren Smith

  • 15 Balloon Creation Ideas

    Use a balloon creation from the Party Place to spruce up any event! Not sure what you could use a balloon creation for? Read on and discover 15 totally unique ways that balloon creations can add some fun to your next party! ORDER BALLOONS HERE: https://partyplacear.com/balloons/order-balloons-now.html

     

    1. Arkansas Razorback Bundle

    Razorback Balloon Bouquet

    Are you hosting a football party at your house on the day of the big game? Grab a few of these Arkansas Razorback balloon creations and create a fabulous centerpiece just like that! Now you can spend more time focusing on the important parts like calling the hogs! Read our blog on in your house tailgating ideas to get some great football party snacks!

    2. Dr. Suess Themed Birthday Party

    Dr. Suess Birthday Balloon Bouquet

    One fish, two fish, polka-dotted balloons for the kids! What child doesn’t love Dr. Suess? Throw a Dr. Suess themed birthday, decorate with one of our silly balloon creations, and of course, serve green eggs and ham. This is a party sure to make even the Grinch a happy camper.

    3. Gender Reveal Party

    It's a Girl Balloon 

    ar4

    Gender reveal parties are the new norm, these days with Pinterest over-flowing with great party ideas. Plus, gender reveals are just a fun time for everyone involved. Why not make your gender reveal unique by using a balloon creation to float out of the box along with your bouquet of balloons! We have them available in both colors!

    4. M-I-C K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!

    ar5

    “Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog!” Can you count how many times you’ve heard that song? 🙂 If you know this tune all too well, then it’s probable you’ve got a little one in the house who loves to jam out with Mickey Mouse and his friends. Grab a Mickey Mouse styled balloon creation and suprise your litte one! 

    5. Happy Birthday to You

    ar6

    I don’t care if you’re 9 or 90, balloon creations are fun for every age! Order your Party Place balloon creation today!

    6. Happily Ever After

    ar7

    We have hundreds of different balloon designs to choose from that can match any style wedding imaginable. Contact Party Place for a free consultation to decide which balloon creations would be the perfect complement to your big day.

    7. Zoo Time

     ar8

    How cute would this be for a zoo-themed baby shower? Party Place has many different animals to choose from. We can also make them shorter for use as table centerpieces. Get one of each!

    8. Frozen

    ar9

    ar14

    If you thought you would be able to get through a blog post without seeing Frozen, you thought wrong. Truth is, kiddos have not followed the movie’s advice to “let it go”, rather they have quite embraced it. Good thing is, The Party Place has plenty of Frozen birthday party supplies, including these awesome balloon creations. We even wrote a blog on Frozen party ideas! You can read it here. 

    9. Uncle Sam Wants YOU…

    ar10

    …to buy a balloon creation! In addition to this very patriotic 4th of July balloon creation, The Party Place has a variety of holiday themed balloons to choose from. Come in, tell us what kind of party you are planning, and let us help you design the best balloon creation for your event!

    10. Flower Power for Teachers

    ar11

    Teacher appreciation day is coming up and what do you do? An apple? Nah. A bunch of flowers? She’s allergic. Ahhh, what about a great balloon creation! Guaranteed to be the most unique gift she will have ever received and she’ll take pride in displaying is on her desk too!

    11. Rock of Ages Themed Party

    ar12

    Invite all of your friends over for a crazy, 80’s style, big-haired, rock-n-roll good time and decorate with these zebra print balloon creations as well as other supplies from The Party Place. Make sure to have Def Leppard and Poison ready to go for the night’s soundtrack and you can even pass out Aqua Net as a party favor – yes, they still make it! 

    12. Sweet 16

    ar13

    One of the most important milestones in any girl’s life will be her “Sweet 16”. This is the special day when a little girl reaches her full bloom and begins growing into the woman she will become. Make sure that the party you give her is something she will cherish and remember for the rest of her life. Read our blog on Sweet 16 Party Ideas to learn more.

    13. World’s Greatest Dad

    ar16

    Whoever said it had to be Father’s Day for you to let good ole Dad know he’s the best guy alive? Surprise Daddio with his own personal balloon creation any day of the year. He will love it!

    14. Elegant Balloon Arch

    ar17

    There are so many ways to use a balloon arch including: homecoming events, pep-rallys, graduations, weddings, birthdays, family reunions, photo shoots, work parties and more!

    SEE MORE BALLOON CREATIONS:

    https://partyplacear.com/balloons/balloon-creations.html

    OTHER BALLOONS:

    https://partyplacear.com/balloons/balloon-creations.html

    ORDER BALLOONS HERE:

    https://partyplacear.com/balloons/order-balloons-now.html

    The Party Place

    1200 S. Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 479-782-9494

    4202 W. Green Acres Road, Rogers, Arkansas 479-230-9494

    Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/partyplacear

    Twitter @partyplace_fs

    Pinterest athttps://www.pinterest.com/thepartyplace/

    https://www.partyplacear.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KraftNEWTemplatePics/ar2.jpg

  • Sweet 16 Party Ideas

     

    One of the most important milestones in any girl’s life will be her “Sweet 16”. This is the special day when a little girl reaches her full bloom and begins growing into the woman she will become. Make sure that the party you give her is something she will cherish and remember for the rest of her life. 

     

    Sweet 16 Party Ideas:

    1. Lavish – Why not go all out on this one and throw an extreme event for your birthday lady? They do it on MTV’s Sweet 16 all the time, right? Make this event so extravagant, the high school principal is Tweeting about it. For this type of event, if you have the budget, hiring an events planner would be worth every penny. It does help to have an expert to do the planning, especially if you are curating a lavish event. A planner would host the event and be responsible for gathering the supplies, decorations, food, music, designing the set and for catering to the Sweet 16 princess as well as her guests. The theme, which would be discussed between both birthday gal and event planner, must be electrifying and the party favors have to be just as awesome. This kind of party would probably be best ended with the presentation of a shiny new car to the shiny new 16 year old. 

    2. Fairytale – One a princess, always a princess no matter what the age. This theme is a popular choice among parents and celebrants for a Sweet 16. Invited young ladies should be instructed to dress enchantingly lovely. The day should be spent doing things that only princesses do, like getting their nails done, receiving in-home spray tans, having facials done, all while snacking on chocolate covered strawberries, of course. 

    3. Slumber Party – This is something that young ladies love to do, plus it is pretty inexpensive! Order some pizza, grab some movies, and decorate the house for a great time! You can even give out some cool party favors to your guests, like lip balms, blankets, chocolates and even cute hair accessories. 

    4. Retro – Get the groove back to the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s or oh my – even the 90’s! This type of themed party will definitely be a flashy day for your young lady and her other guests. Perfect colorful outfits would be a surefire hit and would make the Instagram photos soooooo like worthy. Just don’t cringe when she asks to borrow some of your clothes to complete her outfit.

    5. Masquerade – Why not host a mysterious and unique event by having a Sweet 16 Masquerade Ball! This theme is very elegant and fabulous, and is totally enjoyable. Encourage guests to design their own masks for a more personal touch, or direct them to the nearest “Romancing the Stone” so they can buy one like they’re probably going to do anyhow. 

    Go find the best party favor ideas with reasonable prices to fit any budget and start planning your own party!

    PARTY PLACE SWEET 16 SUPPLIES:

    aa1

    https://shop.partyplacear.com/birthday-girl-sweets-c-38_39_40_997/birthday-girl-sweets-beverage-napkins-16-p-17248.html?zenid=77dast8lame1uo0l84ekcfvqk7


    PARTY SUPPLIES:

    aa2

     

    aa3

    aa4

    SEE MORE PARTY SUPPLIES:

    https://partyplacear.com/party-supplies/decorations.html


    BALLOON CREATIONS:

    aa5

    SEE MORE BALLOON CREATIONS:

    https://partyplacear.com/balloons/balloon-creations.html

    OTHER BALLOONS:

    https://partyplacear.com/balloons/balloon-creations.html

    ORDER BALLOONS HERE:

    https://partyplacear.com/balloons/order-balloons-now.html

    The Party Place

    1200 S. Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 479-782-9494

    4202 W. Green Acres Road, Rogers, Arkansas 479-230-9494

    Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/partyplacear

    Twitter @partyplace_fs

    Pinterest athttps://www.pinterest.com/thepartyplace/

     

    https://www.partyplacear.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/girlsbirthday/sweet-1966033_960_720.jpg

  • Heroes in History Costume Ideas for Halloween

    Heroes in History Costume Ideas for Halloween

    If you want to look great this Halloween then you certainly need to think about what type of outfit you are going to wear. That is why we have compiled this guide so you can get some solid ideas, while also making sure that your idea is completely unique and original.

    1. Einstein

    Einstein is one of the most intelligent geniuses in the world, so get ready to surprise your guests with this great outfit.

    ein

    https://shop.partyplacear.com/heros-in-history-c-1298_1308/heroes-in-history-einstein-accessory-kit-p-17528.html

    1. Squeaker Horn Accessory

    Dress up as your favourite hero from history and take your guests back centuries with a classic squeaker horn. There are endless options to choose from and this one really will help to bring your entire outfit together.

    ein1

    https://shop.partyplacear.com/heros-in-history-c-1298_1308/squeeker-horn-p-17529.html

    1. Abraham Lincoln

    No Abraham Lincoln costume is complete without a beard and hat! So go with this great outfit today and show how original you can really be.

    ein2

    https://shop.partyplacear.com/heros-in-history-c-1298_1308/heroes-in-history-abraham-lincoln-accessory-kit-p-17530.html

    1. Ben Franklin

    Another hero in history, Ben Franklin is an original idea and it has never been easier to jazz up your Halloween outfit with this great costume.

    ein3

    https://shop.partyplacear.com/heros-in-history-c-1298_1308/heroes-in-history-ben-franklin-accessory-kit-p-17531.html

    1. George Washington

    Dress up as a famous US president today with this great George Washington Halloween outfit.

    ein4

    https://shop.partyplacear.com/heros-in-history-c-1298_1308/heroes-in-history-george-washington-accessory-kit-p-17532.html

    1. Amelia Earhart

    Want to go as something a little different this year? Then Amelia Earhart is certainly the way to go.

    ein5

    https://shop.partyplacear.com/heros-in-history-c-1298_1308/heroes-in-history-amelia-earhart-accessory-kit-p-17722.html

    1. Christopher Columbus

    Another iconic history character that will really help to take your Halloween to the very next level!

    https://shop.partyplacear.com/heros-in-history-c-1298_1308/heroes-in-history-christopher-columbus-accessory-kit-p-17723.html

    1. Theodore Roosevelt

    Why not go on a blast to the past with this Theodore Roosevelt outfit, your guests won’t know what’s coming!

    1. Thomas Jefferson

    Again, another great outfit choice that doesn’t cut corners when it comes to solid American history.

    https://shop.partyplacear.com/heros-in-history-c-1298_1308/heroes-in-history-thomas-jefferson-accessory-kit-p-17988.html

    1. Uncle Sam

    One of the most iconic icons in history, good old Uncle Sam!

    https://shop.partyplacear.com/heros-in-history-c-1298_1308/heroes-in-history-uncle-sam-accessory-kit-child-p-18559.html

    The Party Place

    1200 S. Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 479-782-9494

    4202 W. Green Acres Road, Rogers, Arkansas 479-230-9494

    Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/partyplacear

    Twitter @partyplace_fs

    Pinterest athttps://www.pinterest.com/thepartyplace/

    https://www.partyplacear.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ein.jpg

  • A Frozen Birthday Party

     

    Seriously.

     Just Google, “Frozen Birthday Parties” and page upon page of ideas will pull up. We did just that, and picked a few of our favorites to share with you.

    Of course, The Party Place has all of the supplies you’ll need for the perfect Frozen party, including licensed themed accessories.

    Go ahead and print this off to reference when you get ready to plan your Frozen party.

    Step 1: Invitations

    We always put this as our first step, because that’s how it should go in your party planning journey. This step also includes the part where you select a date, time, and venue to hold the party at. Well, alright, maybe the invitations are actually like the fifth step, but for blog purposes, it will be the first. We have Frozen themed invitations ready to purchase in-store, so you can save your creativeness for the rest of the party. You can include instructions to your guests about dressing in blue, dressing as their favorite character, or even bringing their favorite Frozen toy. Make sure to include an RSVP number as well.

    Step 2: Decorations

    We’ve got the easy part covered! You can get Frozen plates, cups, napkins, and tablecloths at The Party Place.  We even have Frozen costumes!

    117 

    We can also make any Frozen inspired balloon creation you want!

    frozenballoon1 frozenballoon2

    We found a few pictures of cake tables for you to get some inspiration.

    frozensetuptable

    Snowflakes are an easy way to decorate the ceiling, as well as using streamers. You birthday kiddo can even help you make some homemade paper snowflakes, which can be easily created using white paper and scissors.

    Step 3: Fun Food & Presentation

    These are super easy food items that are actually quite inexpensive to stock up on. Display in appropriately colored dishes, and accessorize with ribbon and print outs!

    Frozen Kisses

    frozenkiss

    Sven’s Reindeer Snacks

    frozensvensreindeersnacks

    Melted Snowman Water Station

    frozenmeltedsnowmanwaterstation

    Olaf Noses

    frozenolafnosescheetos

    Han’s Sandwiches

    frozenhanssandwiches

    Snowballs!

    frozensnowballs

    Step 4: Frozen Games

    Pin the Nose on Olaf

    frozenpinthenoseonolaf

    Simple spin on a classic game! Print out Olaf parts and tape to the wall. Print out carrots, and give each child one with their name on it. Take turns blind folding the children, and letting them have their chance to pin the nose on Olaf. Award a prize to the winner!

    Make Your Own Bubble Wand

    frozendiybubblewands

    This simple activity requires pipe cleaners and beads. Pipe cleaners will need to be joined together in the shape of a bubble blower. You can either do this part before hand, or allow the children to do it themselves. Have the beads set up at the table, and let the kiddos have fun beading them on to the wand end of the bubble blower. Twist the end so the beads don’t slide back off. This also gives the children a keepsake to take home with them.

    Frozen Trivia

    Just as it says! Ask the kids Frozen trivia questions, and award a prize to the child who gets the most answers right.

    Frozen Photo Booth

    frozenphotoboothprops

    This is another fun way to involve the kids and create lasting memories at the same time. This also gives the parents a little something to remember this special time by. You can create a hashtag on Instagram, and post them there, or put them on a Flickr account to give parents a way to access them. Make your own props, like the ones pictured here!

    Make an Olaf

    frozenmakeolaf

    Toilet paper + construction paper cut outs for buttons and noses = fun for hours! Get the camera ready!

     

    The Party Place

    1200 S. Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 479-782-9494

    4202 W. Green Acres Road, Rogers, Arkansas 479-230-9494

    Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/partyplacear

    Twitter @partyplace_fs

    Instagram @yourpartyplace

    Pinterest athttps://www.pinterest.com/thepartyplace/

    https://www.partyplacear.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/frozen_top.jpghttps://www.partyplacear.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/frozen_top.jpg

  • Fun Ways to Make Deviled Eggs

    It’s Easter time again, and what easier way to showcase your egg cooking skills, then by whipping up some good old fashioned deviled eggs? Deviled eggs are a crowd favorite, no matter how you make them! Here, we will discover some new twists on an old classic, as well as find new ways to display your deviled eggs for that perfect presentation.

     

    Here are a few tips to help you along the way:

    • Eggs peel more easily when they’re completely cooled off
    • Egg yolks will have a green outer edge when they’re cooked too long. They are still okay to eat, just not as pretty.
    • Crack the flat bottom part of the egg first, and then roll around to crack the rest. The flat bottom part usually contains an air pocket that when cracked will allow for easier peeling.
    • Put yolk mixture into a piping bag fitted with a 1M tip, or just use a Ziploc bag with the a small part of the corner cut out, and quickly pipe a swirl into the egg white cups – it’s much quicker and cleaner this way.

    Recipes:

    Skinny Deviled Eggs

    Ingredients:

    12 eggs
    2/3 Cup plain Greek yogurt
    1 Tablespoon yellow mustard
    1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    salt and pepper to taste (about ¼ tsp. of each)
    paprika for garnish

    Instructions:

    Put your 12 eggs into a pan and add cold water. Use a ½ tsp. of baking soda to the water—this helps the shells peel more easily. Bring the pot to a rolling boil, then turn off the heat, cover with a lid, and leave for 15 minutes. After your time is up, carefully pour out the hot water and run cold water over eggs until they are completely cooled; now, you may peel your eggs. Slice in half lengthwise, and scoop out yolks into a separate bowl. Mash yolks, and stir in mustard, vinegar, salt and pepper and half of the yogurt. Check the consistency – you want it thick, but creamy. Taste mixture and add more mustard and /or vinegar to desired taste.  Add remaining yogurt gradually until desired consistency is achieved. Divide egg yolk mixture evenly into egg white halves, then sprinkle lightly with paprika for garnish.

    Jell-O “Deviled” Eggs

    eggdeviledjello

    Ingredients:

    Eggs (makes 3 whole or 6 halves, using the mold shown above):

    3 ounce package of Jell-O, any flavor

    3/4 cup boiling water

    Vanilla filling (makes enough to fill about 24 halves):

    8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

    1/2 cup sugar

    1 teaspoon vanilla

    1/8 teaspoon salt

    1/2 cup heavy cream

    Instructions:

    For the Jell-O portion, prepare it the way the directions on the box advise you. When you’re ready, use plastic eggs, the one that come apart lengthwise, and pour your Jell-O into them for the mold. This will take a little innovation to make them not tip over—you can use foil to put under them to help level things out. If you are lucky enough to own egg molds, then definitely use them. Tip: lightly coat molds with vegetable oil or Pam to help with sticking—do not use butter as it will make tiny bubbles. After the Jell-O eggs are chilled, use a melon ball tool to make a little well in each half.  Pop that little bit into your mouth – cook’s treat. Arrange the prepared halves on a deviled egg tray–do this before you fill the halves, or you’ll have a huge mess on your hands.

    To make the filling:

     

    Cream together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Add the heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form. Put the cream cheese filling into a pastry bag that has been fitted with a large star tip and pipe the filling into the egg halves. Chill until service. Again, you can use a piping bag or a Ziploc bag with a small corner cut out to apply the cream filling. Note: To fill the Jell-O eggs with cream cheese filling more than 6 hours ahead of time, add a packet of Whip It to the cream cheese filling mixture when you add the heavy cream.

    Add a bit of alcohol to make Jell-O shots–only for the adults to eat, of course.

    Traditional Southern Deviled Eggs

    Ingredients:

    12 large eggs

    1 tablespoon salt

    1/4 cup regular mayonnaise, more or less to taste

    1 tablespoon Creole, Dijon or yellow mustard

    1 tablespoon sweet or dill pickle relish

    Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

    1/4 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning (like Slap Ya Mama), or to taste

    Paprika, for garnish, optional

    Instructions:

    Put your eggs snug in a pan with little room to move around. Cover with water and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a full, rolling boil (about 10 minutes on high), then immediately cover the pot and turn off heat, but leave the pot on the stove. Allow to sit covered for 15 minutes. Carefully drain the pot and then cool eggs completely with cold water. Let the eggs rest for 10 minutes.

    Peel the eggs and split in half lengthwise, removing the yolks and setting aside the whites. Mash the yolks and add mustard, pickle relish, salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning and stir together, adding only enough of the mayonnaise for desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Pipe the yolk mixture into the egg whites using, either a pastry bag and tips, or place into a plastic storage bag and snip off the corner. Piping not only looks nicer, but it also makes more efficient use of the yolk filling. Serve immediately or refrigerate filled eggs in a covered bowl that leaves room so the stuffing is not disturbed.

    Avocado Deviled Eggs

    Ingredients:

    6 medium eggs, hard boiled and peeled

    1 large avocado

    3 tsp lime juice,

    1 tsp cilantro, minced

    2 tbsp red onion. minced

    Pinch of salt and pepper.

    Top with a dash of paprika or chili

    Instructions:

    Boil eggs. Then, halve the eggs length-wise, and remove the yolks and set aside. Arrange the egg white halves on a platter for later. In a bowl, mash the avocado and 3 whole egg yolks, until desired consistency. Mix in lime juice, red onion, cilantro, salt and pepper adjust to taste and stir to combine. Spoon the mixture into the egg white halves, about 2-3 teaspoons per egg half. Sprinkle with a little paprika or chili powder for color; then, refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Presentation

    Colored Egg Halves

    eggdeviled

    This is super easy! All you have to do is add a bit of food coloring to some water, and drop your boiled egg halves, yolk free, into the bowls. Make whatever colors you desire! Leave the egg halves in longer to get deeper colors.

    Hatched Ducky Deviled Eggs

    eggdeviledhatched

    This takes a little more skill level, but not much! Cut the tip of your boiled egg off, almost to the back edge, instead of splitting them lengthwise. Make sure to leave it as a flap, but if you accidentally cut it completely off, that’s okay too! You can use the top piece as a hat. Stuff your eggs with your favorite deviled recipe, then add cut olives for the eyes, and either carrots, or the inside of a green olive for the nose!

    Cracked Deviled Eggs

    eggdeviledcracked

    Before you take the peel off, while the egg is cracked ready to open, drop them into food coloring filled water. Leave them in longer for deeper colors. Remove, peel as usual, and then follow your favorite deviled egg recipe. Kids love this idea!

    Happy Easter from The Party Place! 

    The Party Place

    1200 S. Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 479-782-9494

    4202 W. Green Acres Road, Rogers, Arkansas 479-230-9494

    Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/partyplacefortsmith

    Twitter @partyplace_fs

    Instagram @yourpartyplace

    Pinterest athttps://www.pinterest.com/thepartyplace/

    https://www.partyplacear.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/eggdeviled.jpghttps://www.partyplacear.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/eggdeviled.jpg

  • Easter Egg Designs to Dye For!

    Easter is upon us.

    Are you thinking, “oh no, I’ve got to decorate eggs again”, or are super excited about this magnificent occasion?  If you really are dreading this task, think about how much fun it can actually be! The following designs are for everyone—including Dad (zombies and Superman, anyone?) So let your inner ar-tist flourish, and get creative, because regardless of what side you’re on, these following Easter egg ideas will have you hopping for joy!

     

    First things first, the supplies–number one being: the dye. You can either opt to create the dye yourself (handy dandy recipes down below), or you can go to the store, and buy the easy-to-use tablets. Either way, you must have dye. Other supplies possibly needed for the following ideas are googly eyes, glue, feathers, permanent markers (do not underestimate the power of the permanent markers), panty hose (it will make sense on #7), herbs (same), glitter, temporary tattoos, paint brushes, sponges, and anything else you want to use to add some flair!

    How to Make Your Own Special Colors – Paint & Dye DIY Instructions

    egggetyourshadeon

    Dye: ½ cup water + 1 tsp. vinegar + food color

    Violet Tulip: 2 drops red, 20 drops blue

    Freesia: 1 drop red, 45 drops yellow

    Celosia Orange: 2 drops red, 17 drops yellow

    Placid Blue: 4 drops blue

    Paint: ½ tsp. vinegar + food color

    Violet Tulip: 1 drop red, 7 drops blue

    Freesia: 1 drop red, 45 drops yellow

    Celosia Orange: 3 drops red, 17 drops yellow

    Placid Blue: 2 drops blue

    Other Must Have Spring Do It Yourself Egg Dye Colors:

    eggdyediymccormick

     

    To Dye for Egg #1 – Minions

    You can’t go wrong with everyone’s favorite little guys, and they are so easy to create!

    eggminions3

    This first picture is actually just blue and yellow plastic eggs joined together, with a googly eye attached, and some fine Sharpie craftsmanship.  This is also a great example of using fake eggs to make original Easter decorations.

    eggminions4

    This next example uses real eggs, and the designs are achieved by dipping half into the yellow coloring, and half into the blue, then finishing up with some accessories and details.

    To Dye for Egg #2 – Gaming Eggs

    egggames

    In many video games today, there are already plenty of “Easter Eggs” included, if you know what I’m talking about–so why not turn the tables and put some games on your own Easter Eggs. While the skill level to achieve the designs pictured here is basically over 9000, it will still be fun trying to do what you can! Again, do not underestimate the power of the permanent markers.

    To Dye for Egg #3 – Swirly Eggs

    eggswirls

    Swirly eggs are also the professional sounding name I give to most of the eggs I create to cover up for the fact that I either messed up, or totally can’t draw anything else but a loopty-loop; that’s my secret, and I’m okay with it. These eggs can also be referred to as “abstract” and “artistic”, and any child, or adult, can create a masterpiece worthy of famous art galleries using this technique.  Again, do not underestimate the power of the permanent markers.

    To Dye for Egg #4 – Cartoon Eggs

    eggcartoon

    If there’s one thing kids know the best, it’s cartoons—and let’s go ahead and give up a round of applause for cartoons creating new content for our children to watch, so it’s less likely that we have to revisit the same exact dialogue and story event over and over and over again…that is, until they want us to buy the season DVD. Anyhow, encouraging your children to make their favorite cartoon character is a good way to get their creativity flowing. Look up pictures on Google and print them out, or use a coloring book or toy for them to reference. Again, do not underestimate the power of the permanent markers.

    To Dye for Egg #5 – Zombie Eggs

    eggtwd4

    Zombies have never been more popular than they are today. Heck, there are people practically praying for the Zombie Apocalypse to actually happen while they’re holed up in their underground bunkers. Not that this scenario describes you, of course, but either way, making “Zombeggs” is fun. Have I mentioned yet, to not underestimate the power of the permanent markers?

    To Dye for Egg #6 – Super Hero Eggs

    eggturtle

    It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No! It’s an Easter Egg! These are fun eggs to make because there is so many different ways they can be created! The turtle picture is an actual photo of Easter Eggs I created. Yes, you are looking at true artwork there. The eyes were purchased from Wal-Mart on a sticker sheet that cost about a dollar, and the rest is achieved by dye and markers (do not underestimate the power of the permanent markers.) You can recreate the super hero’s symbols, or you can actually attempt to make them—the choice yours!

    To Dye for Egg #7 – Herb Stenciled Eggs

    eggherb

    This looks like it would be hard to achieve, but it’s actually quite easy. The picture calls for herbs, but any type of flexible stencil will work. Cut out a square piece of some old panty hose and place your stencil in the middle and your egg on top. Pull the panty hose taut and close off with a twist tie, rubber band, or ponytail holder. Set the egg in dye until you get the color you desire, and voila!

    To Dye for Egg #8 –Simple White Egg Designs

    eggsimplewhite

    DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF THE PERMANENT MARKERS. That is all.

    To Dye for Egg #9 – Glitter Eggs

    eggglitter

    Glue and glitter: that’s all you need. Paint the whole thing, slather it in glitter, and beauty is created. Put dots, or rings, or write your name, draw a flower—anything looks good covered in glitter.

    To Dye for Egg #10 – Temporary Egg Tattoos

    eggtemp

    So, this is probably the easiest way to get amazing results. There are temporary tattoos at every store with just about anything on them! Flowers, hearts, super heroes, the Statue of Liberty—you name it. This is also a pretty inexpensive way to decorate your eggs as well. This idea is also easier to execute in terms of messes, and little kiddos can participate without much help!

    Happy Easter everyone! 

    The Party Place

    1200 S. Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 479-782-9494

    4202 W. Green Acres Road, Rogers, Arkansas 479-230-9494

    Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/partyplacefortsmith

    Twitter @partyplace_fs

    Instagram @yourpartyplace

    Pinterest athttps://www.pinterest.com/thepartyplace/

    https://www.partyplacear.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/eggsimplewhite.jpghttps://www.partyplacear.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/eggsimplewhite.jpg

  • Paw Patrol Themed Birthday Party

    Paw Patrol Birthday Party Bash!

    Items Party Place has available to help you complete the perfect Paw Patrol Party

     

    • Disposable Paw Patrol themed cups
    • Paw Patrol themed napkins
    • Paw Patrol themed thermoses
    • Paw Patrol themed dinner plates
    • Paw Patrol themed cake plates
    • Paw Patrol themed washable hard cups
    • Paw Patrol themed tablecloths
    • Paw Patrol themed party hats
    • Paw Patrol themed party favors: goody bags, dog tags with characters faces on them, stickers, bracelets and more
    • Colored balloons to match theme
    • Paw Patrol themed centerpieces
    • Paw Patrol themed swirl ceiling decorations
    • Paw Patrol themed “Chase” masks
    • Paw Patrol themed birthday ribbon for birthday boy/girl
    • Paw Patrol themed invitations

    “Paw Patrol! Paw Patrol! Whenever you’re in trouble! Paw Patrol! Paw Patrol! We’ll be there on the double!” Chances are, if you have a young child, you’ve heard this song many times before. Paw Patrol is one of the most popular shows on Nickelodean for youngsters, and lucky for us parents, it’s not that bad to have to watch on repeat! Chances also are, that your little boy or girl might want to do a totally Paw Patrol themed birthday! Party Place has just about every item you will need in stock to help you create the perfect Paw Patrol birthday.

    Things to Take into Consideration When Choosing a Venue for Your Party:

    Depending on when your little one’s birthday is, weather could be a factor if you want to have an outside party. Pool parties, during the Summer months, would work well with this theme, as well as Spring picnic parties at your local park. If your child’s birthday falls in the Winter and Autumn months, opt for an inside party. Hold the event at your home, or pick a party venue. Most cities have inside jump around parks, like the Monkey House in Fort Smith, or skating rinks, movie theaters, and even gymnastic gyms. Your local McDonald’s is another option. Most have party rooms that can be rented, just call to reserve.

    Invitations:

    For those of us who aren’t Pinterest Mom or Dad of the year with creativity and projects, we have premade Paw Patrol themed invitations available just for you. Basically, all you will need to include is your child’s name, the address of the party venue, the date and time, and a good RSVP number. If you’d like, you can include a price range cap (only bring gifts up to $10, $20, etc). You can even ask your guests to bring their favorite Paw Patrol toy.

    Decorations:

    The Party Place has everything you need to decorate your party exactly the way you want. We make it easy to create the perfect table set ups. Use our Paw Patrol themed tableclothes to line each table you have ready for you guests. Place our Paw Patrol themed centerpieces in the middle of the tables to really spruce things up. In our centerpiece package, you will receieve a giant “Lookout” piece that should be used on the birthday girl’s or boy’s table. Place the other smaller centerpieces on the cake and present tables, then sprinkle the paw print confetti on the guests tables. We have Paw Patrol themed dinner plates for your guests to load up on their favorite treats, and smaller plates that can be used for everyone’s favorite part: the cake! Colored plastic wear is in stock as well, so you can pick out the best hue to match your theme! Adorn your ceilings with our Paw Patrol themed swirl decorations and Happy Birthday streamers! We also have colored ribbons and colored balloons to match–11 inch latex balloons are $1.59 each, or a dozen balloons are priced at $15.99. We even have goody bags to send home with your guests, but we will get to those details in a minute.

    Food:

    Your local bakery should be able to create a great Paw Patrol birthday cake–some even have cakes and cupcakes premade using your child’s favorite Paw Patrol characters.

    ppdog4

    Hot Dogs–because, why not? Hot dogs are easy to make and inexpensive to buy. Most kids love hot dogs, and it totally goes along with the theme.

    ppdog1

    Display all of your different treats in dog bowl serving trays!

    Want to really take your theme further? Check out the recipe below!

    Dog Bone Cookies

    ppdog5

    Sugar Cookies
    1 cup butter
    1 cup sugar
    1 egg
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    2 teaspoons baking powder
    3 cups flour

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl cream butter and sugar with electric mixer. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add baking powder and flour one cup at a time, mixing after each addition. The dough will be very stiff. Blend last flour in by hand. Do not chill dough. Divide dough into 2 balls, On a floured surface, roll each ball in a circle approximately 12″ in diameter and 1/8″ thick. Use cutters as guide; the dough should be only slightly thinner than cutter. Use a fork to create the holes in the center. Bake cookies on ungreased cookie sheet on top rack of oven for 6 to 7 minutes, or till cookies are lightly browned.

    Games

    Adopt a Puppy:

    ppdog2

    Pick up some tiny stuffed dog animals and display them in a basket. Make sure to include adoption certificates, and encourage each child to take one home with them! Kids will absolutley love this, and it gives them something meaningful to remember this special day. Have fun with your guests by allowing them chances to share the name they picked of their new puppy with everyone at the party. Take pictures of each child with their stuffed animal and post them on an online photo sharing site so parents can have the memory, too!

     

    In the “Doghouse” Musical Game: The object of this game is not to get caught in the “doghouse” when the music is stopped. Use a big box to make a doghouse and cut out two doors. You will need a music source (iPod, CD Player, etc) and have someone employed to stop the music periodically. When the music starts, the first child goes through one door of the doghouse and out the other, the next child in line follows the first, and so on. Children continue passing through the house until the music stops. The child who is in the doghouse when the music stops is caught! For younger children, award a prize or sticker to ensure that everyone wins. For older children, the child who is caught is “out” for that game, just as in musical chairs. Continue playing until only one child remains and is named the winner.

     

    Romping Rovers: Younger children love pretend play, so they’re sure to enjoy acting like dogs. Ask them to sit, roll over, lie down, and shake a paw.

     

    Feed the Puppy: In this variation of a bean bag toss, start with a poster of a dog. Glue the poster onto cardboard, and cut a hole near the dog’s mouth. Hand three real dog treats to each player, and let the children take turns tossing the treats through the hole to “feed” the dog. Award a small prize to any child who gets one treat through the hole and a larger prize to any child who gets in all three treats.

     

    Doggy Freeze Dance: Have all the kiddos dance and bark to dog music. When you call “Freeze” and stop the music, everyone has to stop. Anyone still moving after you say “Freeze” is out. Continue playing until only one child remains. Songs to use during this activity could be “Who Let the Dogs Out”, “How Much is that Doggy in the Window,” “Paw Patrol” themesong, or any other song you prefer.

     

    Paw Patrol Trivia: Have your guests answer questions about the show! The winner gets a prize!

     

    Goody Bags and Party Favors

    ppdog ppdog7 ppdog6

    When the party is over, send your guests home with a little something. We have Paw Patrol themed dog tags, stickers, bracelets, and more available that you can stuff inside a party favor bag covered in the Paw Patrol pups.

    The Paw Patrol theme is a fun way to celebrate your child’s birthday!

    The Party Place

    1200 S. Waldron Road, Fort Smith, AR 479-782-9494

    4202 W. Green Acres Road, Rogers, Arkansas 479-230-9494

    Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/partyplacefortsmith

    Twitter @partyplace_fs

    Instagram @yourpartyplace

    Pinterest athttps://www.pinterest.com/thepartyplace/

    https://www.partyplacear.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ppdog8.jpghttps://www.partyplacear.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/ppdog8.jpg

Secret Link