Okay so this post is a tad late, as my tween-agers birthday blast was in February.
Turning 11 can be a rough one when in the "birthday party theme" thought process. Too old for character and too young for a party bus cruising around Manhattan! We kept it simple and threw a delightful "Rock n Roll" themed party at my mothers house as per her request.
I knew I wanted a candy bar, and I knew that I wanted that to be the main focus of the party. I used the red, black and white color scheme for the most part. I collected many jars, used my grandmothers old mason jars and also purchased the cutest jars at Duane Reade (cost was 2/$1).
I designed labels, printed them and stuck them on each jar and purchased colorful candy and treats to fill up all the jars.
I love crafting so I decided to make 2 big lolipops! I used foam plates, a sharpie, heavy cardboard (for the sticks) paint, and when they were complete finished them off by wrapping clear cellophane and ribbon.
I made tons of birthday related signs and created a banner for my moms fireplace:
To create the banner I printed out each letter on parchment, I dipped them all in tea for a more rustic look. After they dried I cut around the borders and then glued them to heavy black stock paper. I then went ahead and decoupaged them. When dry I used a hole puncher for the ribbon holes, pulled my thin black satin ribbon through and wallah... you have a creative personalized banner.
Although I am not the best cake designer, I do love to bake and get creative with frosting, fondant and sprinkles! I didn't use fondant on anything here, but later I will post my younger sons LEGO fondant cake! I am a cupcake Queen, so I had to make both cupcakes and cake...actually my sister was kind enough to help me and baked everything, I decorated!
The birthday boy had his cake, and ate it too!
I am so excited that his party was a success! There were twenty something boys and girls plus about 15 parents. We ate, drank (fruit punch) and were merry! xo
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