Harper asked to have an art party way back in August…yes, August. She has been planning and thinking about this party for way too long. And it just so happened I totally lucked up on “back-to-school” and got most of our supplies and favors…thank you 20 cent Crayola crayons and $1 Crayola markers. Hip, hip, hooray for $1 scissors, 20 cent glue sticks and 50 cent pencil boxes. That’s what made up all the party favor boxes.
We kept everything colorful and fun with lots of bunting.
Harper requested pizza, chips, fruit, carrots, Sprite and chocolate cupcakes with white icing for her party. She is a total planner.
Only the girl cousins came to the party. Harper really wanted to do “real” art, so we kept the party small and rocked the art. First, they painted with acrylic paint on canvases.
Their canvases were beautiful…they made me smile really big. And each girl was pretty proud of themselves.
We also did art work on aqua boards. Each kiddo drew the first letter in their name & some decoration around their letter with oil pastels. Once they liked the way their letter looked, they then watercolored the entire board.
It was love again. It was so sweet watching them all work so hard and use their little creative juices.
And lastly they decorated cookies with food writers. I made colorful blank cookies canvases and let them go to town.
Harper was completely in her element and I think everyone had a really fun time.
My favorite part of the party, which is the same every single year with Harper, was when we sang happy birthday to her. She LOVES it and smiles as big as day. I love this kid.
Harper had the best time and I was thrilled that she had such a fun time. Rainbow is definitely her favorite color.
Resources:
Paper straws from Hey Yo Yo
Colorful polka dot napkins and plates from Target
Colorful Sprite recipe found on Pinterest HERE
Sugar cookies recipe from Sugarbelle
Royal Icing (sort of) Recipe from The Decorated Cookie
Gourmet Writer Food Pens from Amazon
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So much fun! You are so creative! I loved the paper tablecloth with the frames drawn on, so cute!
I have to share with you what a great writer/sharer you are. I stumbled onto your blog one day because I was looking for the person whose art I love on a friends Pinterest board and lost an afternoon in your families life. You have such a sweet way of sharing your life and your kiddos lives. I love that you call them “the wee Kelleys.” Each day I look to see if this will be the day you get the word that your baby is coming home.
Thanks for sharing.
Love Kate
How fun!!! My little girl wants a Rainbow Paint Party, too!
HI Laura! Harper is precious! My oldest will be 14 soon so enjoy every year (they really do go too quickly). Still praying that you get your referral SOON. I have a question about ordering for your party. I love MJ and Noonday and thought I would order a few items from Noonday for your party. Do I have to call during the party or could I give my order and information to someone prior to the party???
Thanks! Shannon
Shannon…the only reason we are asking for people to call during the party is so that you can speak to the Matilda Jane and Noonday trunk keepers. If you feel comfortable enough giving me your information including payment info then you can totally order before hand and I can just pass it along to the trunk keepers. Totally your call. And THANK YOU!
love!!! where do you buy aqua boards and canvas????
I LOVE how Harper’s rainbow party turned out! You’re such an inspiration to me and other mom’s! Love the picture frame table cloth you made out of paper!! I’m such a doodler that I would have been drawing/coloring in those too! 😀
Cheers, I just stopped by to visit your website and thought I’d say I enjoyed myself.