Real Party - De Plane! De Plane!

I wanted to share the  recent airplane party, third in the series, I put together for my friend's 2 year old. With an extremely tight budget, I really had to keep an eye out for as many money-savers as possible, which is my party motto, plan, plan, plan! Mom designed the red airplane logo that was on the invite and it became our running motif, I wanted to use it everywhere! The cake was a little 'off', as the designer (who did an amazing job!!!) didn't get the memo that we wanted red planes. That's OK, the birthday boy was wearing a flight suit that Daddy found in San Diego that we just had to have....So back to the party...I scored on packets of tissue for super cheap, and we fluffed and hung up a ton of tissue poms for the bestest clouds...not a pretty shot, but you get the idea. The 'First Class' dessert table was a hit with the kids...who can resist building an ice-cream sundae with a huge slab of chocolate cake? They also loved the propeller pops...yes, I made the propellers from melted chocolate and mini M&Ms. The biplanes are wooden birdhouses I found at Michael's and painted myself. I've been crushing over paper straws and then I won a set of blue ones. I've been dying to use them, but knew they wouldn't be fully appreciated for drinking, so they totally became signage.

Who knew IKEA carried material? Um, not me, since I was there to find containers and totally by accident found the diamond-patterned duck cloth (ridiculously cheap at 3.99/yard!!!) that became our table cover.

Toppings included 'Captain's Chips', 'Bomber Bears', 'Candy Cargo' and 'Cessna Crumbles'; labels were a total score as a download from Eat.Drink.Chic. The lunch counter was decorated like an airport runway...butcher paper is so my friend. The kids' meals were served in the clear containers while the adults grabbed sandwiches and personalized water bottles. Where did I find the containers? Oh yes, the Dollar Store.

Of course there was a craft; guests painted wooden biplanes, another Michael's score for a $1 each.We also had a photo op set up; everyone took photos for their pilot's license...duh, you can't fly a plane without one! Here are some of the best ones... Guests picked up their party favors from Baggage Claim: the candy cloud airplanes treat board is inspired by the great Amy Atlas, a toy airplane, airplane stickers and containers of homemade playdough complete with an airplane cookie cutter. Not Just A Mommy! 

Comments

[jamee Bryant]

This is soooo cute!! great job

[Lorie]

I love all of the clouds! And the propeller pops are SO FUN! You could even alter them a little bit and use them for an Alice and Wonderland party, since they remind me of the hats Tweedle Dee and Dum wore in the original Disney version!

[Whatever DeeDee Wants]

How cute is this party?! I absolutely love it!

[Kim]

Super cute! I love all the details! The cloud backdrop and the propeller pops were my fav!

Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
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[Esther]

How did you make the pompom hold to the ceiling? I am organising a birthday and I have no idea on how to do that properly.

[Jenny]

Hi there - you did a terrific job in organizing this party! I am planning my son's 1st birthday party and came about your blog site (same airplane theme). I love all the details you have, esp. the marshmallow prop. Would you mind sharing how you made the props? I appreciate it!

[Laura]

LOVE IT!!!

[Rona]

Great job! I absolutely love the propeller pops, my son would be in heaven. Would you share how you made the props? Thank you for the inspiration!

[ashlee]

I'm planning an airplane baby shower for my cousin in turquoise and orange. WHERE did you get that luggage, its perfect!!!