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Kids' Parties

3 Party-Perfect Birthday Themes

Written by Jennifer Sbranti of Hostess with the Mostess for Building Blocks.

Birthday-party themes are often determined by season – pool parties in the summer, for example, or harvest parties in the fall. But don’t forget: some party themes are perfect year-round!

At Hostess with the Mostess, we see quite a few party ideas roll into our inbox daily, and I thought it’d be fun to share a peek at three themes that consistently show up throughout the year: Art, Super Hero, and Cupcakes/Baking. Here goes!

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Art parties are everything a kid’s birthday party should be: creative, colorful and full of fun activities. As a bonus, you can tailor the color palette to suit girls or boys, or you can lean more gender neutral. Here are a few of my favorite ideas to bring this party to life:

1. Artist’s Palette & Paintbrush Cookies Tutorial via Sweetapolita

2. Paint Brush Pretzels by Simple Little Details via Hostess with the Mostess

3. Rainbow Pasta via Glad®

4. Art Jar from Pottery Barn Kids

5. Noodle Necklace Activity via Hostess with the Mostess

6. Jumbo Wooden Paint Brush from Pottery Barn Kids

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POW, ZAP, WHAM! Super Hero parties are always a hit with kids – who doesn’t enjoy playing hero for a day, right? Break out some capes, masks and a few super hero treats, and you’ll be the official birthday party hero!

1. Superhero Lollipops by Janet Botteri via Hostess with the Mostess

2. Kryptonite Rock Candy via Leonie’s Cakes and Parties

3. DIY Super Hero Photo Booth by Christine Choi via Hostess with the Mostess

4. Captain America Sheeting (to use as a tablecloth for lunch or dessert tables) from Pottery Barn Kids

5. Super Hero Skyscrapers by Anders Ruff via Hostess with the Mostess

6. Comic Book Banner Tutorial via One Charming Party

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Everyone loves birthday cake – and there’s something about a cup-sized cake that makes it extra sweet. Cupcake parties are perfect for baking-inspired activities like decorating cupcakes and making chef’s hats. Check out these great ideas:

1. DIY Chef’s Hats with Cupcake Flowers via One Charming Party

2. Cupcake Marshmallows via Niner Bakes

3. Pink Ruffle Gingham Apron from Pottery Barn Kids

4. Cute as a Cupcake Printable Collection via the HWTM Etsy Shop

5. Cupcake Liner Pom Garland via Crafted by Lindy

6. Cupcake Cake Pops via Bakerella

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