Saturday was the big day! The weather was supposed to be perfect...sunny and 80 degrees...the perfect afternoon for playing outside and sipping lemonade in the sun. Well, that was the plan anyway. We awoke saturday morning to an overcast, rainy day with temperatures in the 50s. So much for our plan. The party had to be moved indoors. I didn't have a rainy day back-up plan (since the yucky weather just snuck up on us last minute) so I was a little worried about it but it all worked out it in the end. No one seemed to mind hanging out inside and the kids made themselves right at home running through the house (yikes!) and turning the house into a giant toy box (eek!). I will admit I was a wee bit stressed over the state of my home but it was nothing a little tidying up afterwards couldn't fix. Ella was so excited to have her friends and family over to celebrate her big day. Everyone enjoyed the fruit, snacks, and DELICIOUS cake! The lemonade with the brightly patterned straws was also a huge hit with the kids! The summery color palette of the party table brightened the space up and even though it was chilly and wet outside everyone had a blast inside! Here is a peak into the details of Ella's big day! Enjoy!
The cake was stunning...and it tasted even better. It was a super moist vanilla almond cake with raspberry filling and buttercream frosting....aahhh, sooo good! Thanks Rachel, you rocked it again!
The beautiful party table reminded me of a summer picnic! I absolutely LOVE how it all came together!
Ella was amazed over her Hungry Caterpillar cake! She couldn't stop smiling!
I added lemonade, instead of water, to the white cake mix to give these cupcakes a deliciously sweet flavor!! Yum!
Each child got to take home a little container of Caterpillar Food a.k.a M&Ms!
This is the cutest thing I've ever seen!!! You are so creative, Hana. Your kids will have awesome memories not only because you make everything special but because you document it!
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ReplyDeleteSo amazingly cute! You did such a fabulous job! Adorbs!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous! I love this idea! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable!!
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Oh my goodness, how totally gorgeous!! I love every little detail. WOW!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute, cute party! Such a creative theme.
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Just gorgeous! It looks so cheerful and colourful. I bet they all had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeletewow! what an amazing party and the pictures are just beautiful! so creative!! LOVING the Caterpillar food! too cute!! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous party, Hana! She is such a doll!
ReplyDeletewhere did you get the containers for the "caterpillar food"? i am planning on throwing my daughter's first birthday with this theme...that is a great favor! please email me at nohimore@yahoo.com
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This has to be the most precious birthday party theme ever! Did you make that cake and dress! I'm squealing so much I freaked the dog out! I can't wait to pass this idea, if you don't mind, to my sister for her daughter's next birthday. I can't get over all the details. Well done my dear!
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I am so absolutely crazy about this! Can I PLEASE feature this party on my blog?!?!
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This is the BEST Very Hungry Caterpillar party I've seen yet!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Colorful! Happy!
ReplyDeleteGreat job creating this magical birthday for your little angel.
May I ask how you created the caterpillar on top of the cake?
This is such a beautiful party! So many great ideas that Ihave to share with our fans on the World of Eric Carle Facebook page.
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her dress is so adorable! where did you get it?
ReplyDeleteLove it! Was just searching for Hungry Caterpillar parties and this is my favorite. How did you make the signs and all? Did you have to scan them in or did you find images online? Please let me know, if possible. beth.d.monroe@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteHi! I really love your blog and got inspired by this post for my sons 2nd birthdayparty! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteIf you want to take a peak what I did (it isn't nearly as good as your party ;) please se my blog: http://goodcupcakesgood.blogspot.com/2011/09/lille-larven-aldrimett-bursdagskaken.html
Have a good day!
Your party is inspirational! I am throwing a Very Hungry Caterpillar party for my son's first birthday. Where did you get the tin and stickers for caterpillar food? I LOVE them.
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I got the tins in the wedding supply section of my local Michaels craft store but they are available online many places like here http://www.beau-coup.com/cleartoppedfavortins.htm. The "stickers" aren't really stickers but just cardstock I printed the caterpillar on and punched out with a circle punch...or you can just cut them out. Then pop them into the lid of the tin! Hope this helps :)
ReplyDeleteHow did you print the graphics? did you get them some place online or copy/scan them? I'm planning on doing this for my daughters 1st birthday and love how you did it!
ReplyDeleteI made the tags by scanning the graphics directly from her book and adding text to go along with it. Pretty easy to do :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative! I love everything you did! Im having the same party for my son in October hopefully I will be creative as you!
ReplyDeleteHi, this is THE cutest party idea. My daughters 4th birthday is in a few weeks, and I'm thinking this is the perfect idea as she loves the book! I was wondering what activities you did to go along with this party? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, I love the extra large sprinkles on your cupcakes. What are they? Did you make your daughters dress? heathtanner64@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering how you did the tags for the food? Do you have a link to printable images? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI created the food tags myself using images from my daughters book and adding text :)
DeleteYour party was beautiful and your daughter is beautiful too. Do you still have the files with the tags? Could you send me? My baby first birthday is next month, my mom is sick and cant help me Im doing all by myself.
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Your party was beautiful! Do you still have the files with the tags? Could you send them to me? I am throwing my sister in laws baby shower. My email is kap2831@gmail.com. Thanks for any help :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to have the files with the tags too. I'm getting my baby's first birthday all ready for next week. Thanks so much. My email is loriasams@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteThis is by far the most beautiful party idea I have seen. Could you please share the gorgeous printable files for my daughter's 2nd birthday party. Thank you very much!!
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Love it! I have twin girls nd I am planning their 1st birthday. I would love the printable file if you don't mind sharing. My email is armano1016@gmail.com. Thank you very much
ReplyDeleteI too love the party! I would love the printables as well as I'm so short or time these days! I like the print outs of the fruit. Do you have those saved where you can email them to dellinger.pepper@gmail.com? I'd appreciate it. Great ideas! I saw this on pinterest.
ReplyDeleteYou planned a beautiful party!! I am thinking ahead for my son's 1st bday. Like so many others, I would love your printable file too! If don't mind sharing, my address is swade1129@gmail.com. Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful party! I love all the details, the layout of the food table and decorations. I am planning my best friends baby shower in the same theme and would love to do the same food labels, they are so beautiful! Would it be possible for you to email the files if you still have them and don't mind sharing? Thank you so much for all the amazing ideas! my address is: katieskelton83@gmail.com.
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea! Everything looked so beautiful. I plan to use the same theme for my daughter's 2nd birthday. Can you e-mail me the file with the images you used.. Thank you so much... Patricia.akuamoah@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful. Would you mind sharing the file with me as well? my email is laurenlove912@aol.com
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Looked like a fantastic party! I'm doing the same party theme for my daughter's 3rd birthday in April. Along with everyone else, I'd love to have the files for the printables if you don't mind please. aparkshamrick@gmail.com
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