Disney FROZEN Party ~ Decor Kids Can Create!

For my daughter's 4th birthday, we decided to have a small, family party.  I made up my mind that I wasn't going to go crazy with decorations, but then she chose a Frozen theme!  How could I resist living up the most loved animated movie of the year!?!?  What I decided to do was use decorations that my daughter could help create and that she was excited about.

 

Olaf

How to Create Olaf

 

You surely can't have a Frozen party without Olaf, right?  Of course not!  Our Olaf served two purposes, he welcomed guests at the front door and we later used him to play a game of "Pin-the-Nose-on-Olaf." 

A cardboard Olaf can be purchased on Amazon for about $25.  I made the one in the pictures for about $5.  Here's what I used...

• 2 white foam boards (thick poster board) - purchased at the dollar store
• spray adhesive
• white/clear glitter
• black Sharpie
• Xacto knife or utility knife
• scrapbook paper - black, orange, and brown
• packing tape or Duct tape

On one of the foam boards carefully draw Olaf's body using a pencil.   On the other foam board, draw Olaf's head.  Use any remaining foam board to draw Olaf's arms and hair.  When you are happy with his look, cut him out using an Xacto or utility knife.  Trace all of Olaf's edges using a black Sharpie.  Using packing tape or Duct tape, tape Olaf's head to his body (from the back). 

Take Olaf outside or to a well ventilated room.  If doing this inside you  might want to lay out an old sheet and place Olaf on top of it.  Have your child spray the adhesive all over Olaf.  Immediately after spraying the adhesive, have the child sprinkle the glitter all over Olaf.  Give the adhesive some time to dry then stand Olaf up to remove any extra glitter that did not stick. 

Next, using the black scrapbook paper, cut out buttons and the centers of Olaf's eyes.  It will be difficult to glue the buttons and eyes on Olaf because of the glitter.  Use a thick type of glue (I used liquid nails) then place a heavy object on top of Olaf until the glue dries.

Using the brown scrapbook paper, trace Olaf's arms and hair.  Cut the arms and hair out of the brown scrapbook paper then glue or double stick tape onto the foam board cut-outs of the arms and hair.  Using the orange scrapbook paper, cut out Olaf's nose.  If you are playing "Pin the Nose on Olaf," you will need to cut out several noses.  Place a piece of thick double stick tape on the back of each nose.  Apply one nose when hanging Olaf on the door to welcome guests then remove the nose before starting the game.

In order to attach Olaf's arms and hair to the body, you will need to tape from the back.  If they are not stable, tape a wooden skewer to the body and arms to make them stronger.  After everything is attached and dried, tape a string to the back of Olaf then hang him on your door using a removable Command Hook.

You can make a callout using any leftover foam board, if desired.  I made a callout that said, "Hi!  I'm Olaf!  I love warm hugs!"

Icy Art - Shadowbox

 

I read about creating an icy looking painting using water, Epsom salt, and black paper on My Sister's Suitcase.  I knew that my daughter would have fun doing this.  After my daughter "painted" a piece of black poster board, I struggled to think of how I could use it as a decoration.  I then realized that I could cut it out and put it into a shadowbox frame that I have.  I also placed my daughter's Anna, Elsa, and Olaf figurines in the shadow box.  It turned out to be a cute decoration!

Food Labels

My family, collectively, came up with cute names for each food item that was served at the party.  I then made a label for each food item.  Each food item had a character associated with it.  On each label I printed a picture of the character along with the food item's name.  I cut the labels out and taped them (using double stick tape) to pieces of cardstock, which I then folded into a tent that would stand in front of the food item.

The food labels that I created included...

Marshmallow Crystals (rock candy)

 Sven's Treat (American sub salad)

Han's Sneaky Salad (Romaine, walnuts, strawberries, and feta cheese)

Troll Chips (BBQ chips)

Anna's Pizza (pizza)

Elsa's Endless Winter (white chocolate fountain with assorted treats for dipping)

Olaf in Summer (lemonade with a play carrot and black buttons)

Myla's Cake (birthday cake)

Signs

Anna/Elsa & 4's

 

I printed out images of Elsa and Anna and large number 4's.  I cut them out then attached them to scrapbook paper using double stick tape.  I taped the signs to a wooden skewer and stuck them in random places (like food dishes, plants, etc.)

Snowy Links

 

My daughter helped me tape strips of paper together to make snowy-looking chain links.  We hung the chain links from a doorway.  My daughter had fun making an entrance through the snowy links!

A Perfect Gift!

Tinkerbell Party - DIY Invitation & Thank You Card

 

Tinkerbell Party Invitation

I love to use pictures on invitations!  Plus creating your own invitation is much cheaper than ordering one.  In order to create an invitation like the one above, follow these directions.  First I created a chalkboard for my daughter to hold, which read "Come to Myla's Pixie Hollow."  You can learn how to create the chalkboard by reading my post titled, "Tinkerbell Party."  Next, I took a picture of my daughter holding the sign, as shown below. 

All of the remaining steps are completed using Photoshop.  I found a Tinkerbell-ish background and opened it in Photoshop.  I opened the picture of my daughter holding the chalkboard sign and cut out just her and the sign using the magic wand tool in Photoshop.  I then pasted my daughter and sign over top of the background.  I found an image of Tinkerbell.  I opened that image in Photoshop and cut it out using the magic wand tool.  I pasted the Tinkerbell over top of the Chalkboard, as shown in the completed invitation.  I added a shape in the upper left corner of the invitation, in which I placed the details of the party.  I filled in the shape with the color of a piece of shimmery purple scrapbook paper that I scanned into my computer.  I had to do some minor editing to parts of the background to fix some flaws.  I used the brush tool to insert some details, which look like pixie dust sparkles.  I put some of the sparkles on my daughter's fairy wings and around the edges of the purple shape. 

After the invitation was completed I printed a proof on my home computer and printed a copy of the image at CVS (as though it were a picture) so that I could make sure the colors looked okay.  When I was happy with colors I sent the file to a local print shop via email.  I had the invitation printed on heavy weight card stock.  It cost about fifteen dollars for 30 invites and envelopes.

Tinkerbell Party Thank You Card

I wanted to prepare a thank you card that followed the same theme as the invite and party.  The tough part was getting a three year old to stand still to pose for a photo!  

After we got the silliness out we managed to get a cute pic to use on the thank you card!

I had my daughter stand with the same chalkboard used in the invitation.  Only this time it said, "Thank You!"  

The Completed "Thank You"

 

I cropped the picture then emailed it to a local print shop.  I had it printed on heavy weight card stock.  I then rounded the corners using a corner punch.  My daughter and I wrote a thank you note on the back of each of the cards then mailed them to her party guests.

Tinkerbell Party

This was the first birthday that my daughter requested a specific birthday theme, Tinkerbell!  I wanted to make the party special for her and fun for all of her friends.  I made lots of decorations as well as desserts, plus we went all out on the party favors!  All of this made for one great party!  Check it out...

Décor

 

Banner

In order to make a banner like this you will need several supplies. 

• Shimmery card stock (in various color)
• Natural/burlap colored card stock
• Flowers (I used artificial Gerber daisies)
• Tinkerbell (cut using the Tinkerbell Cricut cartridge)
• Burlap strip (I purchased this on a roll at Michael's)
  
  

Cut the colored card stock into circles.  Cut out letters for the child's name and age.  You can do this by printing the letters in your desired size and then tracing them onto the natural paper.  Or you could cut the letters out using a Cricut machine.  Double stick tape or glue the letters to the circular card stock that you previously cut out. 

Table Settings

 

I decided to set a place at a table for each kiddo that was invited to the party.  This was a 3-year old birthday party, so I wasn't sure how setting a kid's table would work out.  It actually turned out to be perfect.  The kids sat and ate and the parents were able to chat!

My daughter picked out Tinkerbell plates and cups and we used a Tinkerbell table cloth.  Luckily we had enough low tables and chairs to make one large table at which all of the kids could sit. 

 

Tulle Poms

Tulle poms are really easy to make and they are fun decorations that can be used for many purposes.  In order to make tulle poms check out this video...

Nashville Wraps - How to Make Tulle Poms

I chose to make small tulle poms.    I made the poms using tulle that I had leftover after making tulle tutus for party favors.  (You can read about making tulle tutus on my post titled, Tinkerbell Party - DIY Tulle Tutus.)  They were about 5" in diameter.  I hung a bunch of the tulle poms above the kid's table in my dining room.  I then attached the leftover poms to a piece of burlap that was left over from the burlap roll that I purchased to make the banner (described above).  I hung the burlap tulle pom decoration over a door.

 

Favors

Upon entering the party, little guests were greeted with their "costume" for the party, which was also their party favor.  The little girls got to pick their tutus and matching wings.  The little boys got to pick their Peter Pan hat and sword. 

For directions to make the Tinkerbell Tutus, please visit my post titled, Tinkerbell Party - DIY Tulle Tutus.

For directions to make Peter Pan hats and swords, please visit my post titled, Tinkerbell Party - Peter Pan Hats & Pirate Swords.

Chalkboard Sign



I made a sign and placed it on an easel so that guests would know to grab their party favors.  I made the sign by painting a piece of wood with chalkboard paint.  (Chalkboard paint can be purchased at any arts and crafts store or home improvements store.)  I drilled a small hole in each of the four corners of the board.  I then found sticks in my yard and broke them so that they were about as long as one edge of the board.  I tied the sticks onto the board by looping brown floral wire around the sticks and through the small holes that I drilled in the corners.  I then attached a few flowers and a Tinkerbell, which I cut with the Tinkerbell Cartridge on my Cricut machine.  I displayed the sign on an easel next to the party favors.

Other Decor

 

I found a jumbo Tinkerbell balloon on Amazon.  I then took it to the local party store to have it blown up.  I also placed my daughter's Tinkerbell doll in a vase of flowers.

 

Things to Do

 

Pinata & Treat Bags

I found a Tinkerbell piñata at Party City.  My daughter was super excited about it!  The kids needed something to put their piñata prizes into, so I asked my mom (the seamstress) to make some small felt bags.  I hung a tag on each of the bags that read,

Pixie Photo Spot

I wanted to create a station where party guests could capture some photos of their little fairies and pirates.  I set up a "Pixie Photo Spot" next to a tree in my yard.  I found an old octagon shaped window at a flea market.  I was never sure what to use it for, but I knew that it was too cool to pass up!  On the back of the window it had an octagon wooden support, which I removed to use for the Pixie Photo Spot.  I wrapped the frame in burlap and attached several flowers to it.  I also hung a small Tinkerbell on the left side, which I cut out using the Tinkerbell Cartridge for the Cricut machine.  I also hung a small sign below the frame that said, "Believe." 

Party guests, young and not-so-young, :) had fun at the Pixie Photo Spot!  

Signs

 

Welcome Sign

I found this need picture frame at an antique store.  I spray painted the frame white.  I then place a piece of scrapbook paper as the background of the frame.  Using my Cricut machine, I cut out "Myla's Pixie Hollow" and a Tinkerbell using the Tinkerbell Cricut Cartridge.  I attached a few flowers to the frame then hung it on my front door as a welcome sign.

Directions Sign

We had a lot going on at this Tinkerbell birthday party!  I wanted to be sure that the party guests wouldn't miss anything!  My crafty mom made this sign, which had several purposes...1.) it told guests what there was to do at the party, 2.) it directed guests to the different activities, 3.) it looked cute! 

Little Peter Pan

For directions to make the little Peter Pan costume, please visit my post titled, Tinkerbell Party - DIY Peter Pan Hats & Pirate Swords.

Tinkerbell Desserts

You can read about how to make the Tinkerbell Desserts shown below on my post titled, Tinkerbell Party - DIY Tink Cake, Cupcakes, and Star Wand Cookies.

Party Fun!