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Saturday, May 21, 2011

Circus Birthday Party


Most of my parties take months to plan and prepare for.  I put this little Circus Birthday Party together for my niece in 2 weeks.  I am happy with how it all turned out.

The invitations




The pinwheels really spin. I had a hard time finding a tutorial to make them actually spin. I wanted to use sticks instead of pencils so I needed to find a different alternative than pinning the pinwheel into the eraser. Finally I found a good idea here to put beads on the pin after the paper pinwheel.  I glued a button on the tip of the pin and then I bent the end of the pin.


I used this template for the cone birthday party hats. 


Party favors made with the DIY bakers twine.

I made two 30 foot fabric circus banners to hang above the festivities. 


We also had a photo booth.  Well it was more like a photo spot.



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44 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    I was going to tell you all of the things I loved about this party, and then I realized that I really love everything about it! You did such an amazing job.

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  2. Rissa @ Hazel and HoneysuckleMay 22, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    How sweet! The photo spot looks like fun :D

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  3. Jo (@ boogaloo)May 22, 2011 at 6:50 AM

    adorable.

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  4. UnknownMay 22, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    what a fun party!! love it!

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  5. Sandy AngMay 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    looks like great fun

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  6. UnknownMay 22, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    Such a fun party idea! My son's 2nd birthday is coming up and I have been trying to decide on a theme- circus looks like a contender! You had asked what I used to weld my coffee table frame- I used an arc welder I bought off Craigslist a while back. My husbands grandfather taught me how to weld and I've been hooked ever since. Good luck with your project and thanks for the great party inspiration!

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  7. Holiday SnobMay 24, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Love it so much!! We did a circus party last summer, but this looks waaaaay cuter!

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  8. MargaretMay 24, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    So awesome! That looks like a super fun party theme and the staging/ presentation is wonderful.

    And what fantastic photos you got too!

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  9. The Starr FamilyMay 24, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Seriously?? How fun is this, I love it! Especially the invites!

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  10. UnknownMay 24, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    What fun details! The suitcase is perfect for presentation on the table... and the photo props are so cute.

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  11. Jessica at Me Sew CrazyMay 25, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    How cute!!! I love the staging / and those photos are wonderful! How very cute, the invitation, the party hats - I love it all! Great birthday!

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  12. LeslieMay 25, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Too cute! I love the hats in the trunk...and the sock monkey makes it so perfect!

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  13. Sweet Peas and BumblebeesMay 25, 2011 at 9:04 PM

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  14. Sweet Peas and BumblebeesMay 25, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Your party is too cute! I love all of the decorations!

    I would LOVE if you would link up your party to our {{What I Made Wednesday}} Linky Party! We're also hosting a giveaway, so don't forget to sign up! :)

    Briana @ Sweet Peas & Bumblebees

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  15. LeasaMay 26, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Such cute ideas!!! Stopped by from Gluesticks. Im a new follower and would love for you to come check out my blog funkymomcards.blogspot.com

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  16. Emily SMay 26, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    So, SO CUTE! You did an amazing job!!

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  17. courtneyMay 26, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Adorable ! Love the invites.

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  18. Designed by ChanceMay 26, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    That's great! Love the whole thing, you really put a lot of thought into this party.

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  19. ccoffeyMay 27, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    This is adorable!

    Cara

    http://miscellaneousme.wordpress.com

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  20. Courtney ~ French Country CottageMay 27, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Love this idea- your party looks like it was wonderful and your pictures are fantastic too.

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  21. Erin @ In Between LaundryMay 27, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Aww, I really, really like that! Great pictures, too! www.inbetweenlaundry.blogspot.com

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  22. East Coast MommyMay 27, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Really cute!

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  23. UnknownMay 27, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    What a great party! The details are fantastic!

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  24. AnonymousMay 27, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    LOVE IT! Especially the suitcase with party hats & that giant bow. SO FUN.

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  25. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyMay 27, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    WOW, I am in love with this party!! I just tweeted all about it... fabulous!

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  26. Kara @ June & BearMay 27, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    It's all so stinkin' cute. Love every detail.

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  27. UnknownMay 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    So VERY cute. I featured it on my blog today.

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  28. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Fabulous job! We have a carnival party quite a bit in my family too and I'm getting ready to throw one for my son's class! You did awesome! Here's the link to ours if you wanted to take a look! http://aturtleslifeforme.blogspot.com/2011/03/carnivals-coming-to-town.html

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  29. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}May 31, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Ahh.. FInally I'm being able to comment on your blog again! ;)
    I wanted to thank you for linking up this super cute party to {nifty thrifty sunday}!!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  30. CherylMay 31, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    what a sweet birthday party. Love the everything from the invites to the food to the photos spot.

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  31. Kirsta SilveyJune 7, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Okay, so you're ridiculous. You should have told me that you're so awesome and have this amazing blog! Come on now, we're neighbors! Of course you know, now that I know this little secret of yours I'm going to be coming to you for all of my craft project needs.

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  32. Britney {Jesses Girl}June 7, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    this is so so so cute!!

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  33. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    adorable party! i'm gonna have to talk one of my kids into a circus party :)

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  34. UnknownJuly 14, 2011 at 12:39 AM

    Hello,
    I am a new follower from CSI Project. I have a blog about vintage and circus...so of course I LOVE LOVE LOVE your party!! I hope you win the contest.

    jenny at dapperhouse
    http://jennyatdapperhouse.blogspot.com/2011/07/summer-playgroup-party.html

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  35. Jayna RaeJuly 14, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    I love your photo spot. The pics are too darn adorable.

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  36. Myra @ My Blessed LifeJuly 14, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    SUPER cute party! I love the cracker jacks favors! :)

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  37. Chris @ Celebrations At HomeJuly 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    This is such a darling party! Love the suitcase display.

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  38. KimJuly 14, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Hey I found this post via the CSI project, but I have been reading your blog for a few months! I love your photo spot! That giant bow is awesome.

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  39. mary kathryn @ mathews family happeningsJuly 14, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    love this! I've always wanted to do a circus-themed party for one of my kiddos. LOVING the cracker jack as party favors- genius. I'm popping over from CSI project.

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  40. DaciaJuly 15, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Visiting from CSI. Such an adorable party!!

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  41. Holly KennedyJuly 15, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    I love your display with the suitcase! So cute! I "pinned" it! Great job!

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  42. StefJuly 17, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    This party rocks! I just love it. I have GOT to convince one of my girls to have a circus themed party. I love it all, but I think my favorite is the photo spot with that BIG bow. Great job!

    xo,
    Stef

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  43. Lil' LunaJuly 20, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Ummm, so I saw this photo shoot pic on Pinterest and just fell in love with you and your family. Hope that's not too creepy!! Haha! Love the party!

    XO - Kristyn
    www.lilluna.com

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  44. From G2BJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:22 PM

    Totally awesome job! I just pinned this great kids party! You have a real photography talent, too! Love this!

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