***Disney Design Addict's Chit Chat,Designs and Pixie Dust! Everybody WELCOME!*** Part 4

[KMH1]

This is totally OT, but I really need the help of our creative DDA's.

I need ideas for DS's birthday party. All of you Northerners please don't laugh at me .

Anyway, his birthday is in February (he'll be 5) and we're having a snow party. A company brings a machine and blows snow on the ground. This is more than I would normally spend on a party so I need cheap ideas for favors, decorations, etc (especially favors).

This is what I have so far:

I'm making a snowman cake and we'll have cake and hot chocolate. I'm putting out marshmallows, crushed peppermints and whipped cream in the can for the hot chocolate.

I'm thinking about putting a white tablecloth on the cake table and then using snowmen and fake snow to go down the middle. I'm hoping to find snowman plates, napkins, etc. (that don't have anything Christmas on them) on clearance after Christmas. I'll also get blue, white and maybe silver balloons. I can also decorate with snowflakes cut out of paper.

We'll make snow angels, have snowball fights, and maybe a few other games.

For favors the ideas I've had or have been suggested to me are:

chapstick (cool, flavored)
slipper socks
snowmen cups with straws
cutting scarves out of fleece
stickers/pencils with snowmen


What do ya'll think of this and do you have anything you would change or add? I really need cute, cheap ideas for favors. We rarely get snow, so I'm really excited about the party. DS can't stop talking about it and it's still 3 months away!

We're inviting girls and boys, ranging mainly from 4-6 years old. I'd really like to give the same favors to girls and boys, so I'm hoping for ideas that are gender neutral.

I know everyone is busy and getting ready for Thanksgiving, but I'd appreciate any ideas or suggestions ya'll could give!!!

Sounds like fun! We had a bunny themed party for Alyssa's first birthday, and since it was right after Easter, we were able to find a ton of bunny items and candy on clearance. I think you'll be able to do the same thing regarding the snowmen.

You could buy mugs (or just use plastic cups) and fill them with treats. Oriental Trading Company has some cute stuff...not the greatest quality, but fine for this age group. What about a "build your own snowman kit?" You could give each child a carrot for a nose, coal for eyes, buttons, etc. Granted they couldn't take that with them, but it'd make for some cute pictures...everyone posing by their snowman.

Amy

P.S. Just had Chick-fil-a for lunch...yummy!!!!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

We are going to Michigan to Thanksgiving. Leaving tonight.....Tuesday.....around 6pm and traveling thru the night. The boys travel better that way and my husband and I take turns. I am concerned about the snow coming in on Wednesday.....I hope we don't get stuck there. Be sure to keep us in your prayers and send us lots of pixie dust. Thanks guys.....and I will check back and see how much I have missed on Sunday. Lynn

hey - if you get stuck or need a break in Cincinnati - give me a holler!!!

 

[MidNite]

disneyeveryyear If someone asked this already, forgive me. But that milkshake...is it really full to the top?! THAT WHOLE THING?!

My husband was like this when he saw that picture (I think he secretly wants one...)

 

[bengalbelle]

Sounds like fun! We had a bunny themed party for Alyssa's first birthday, and since it was right after Easter, we were able to find a ton of bunny items and candy on clearance. I think you'll be able to do the same thing regarding the snowmen.

You could buy mugs (or just use plastic cups) and fill them with treats. Oriental Trading Company has some cute stuff...not the greatest quality, but fine for this age group. What about a "build your own snowman kit?" You could give each child a carrot for a nose, coal for eyes, buttons, etc. Granted they couldn't take that with them, but it'd make for some cute pictures...everyone posing by their snowman.

Amy

P.S. Just had Chick-fil-a for lunch...yummy!!!!

I tried to have Chick Fil A yesterday but DS foiled my plans again! We had to meet someone near our favorite Chinese restaurant so he asked to eat at "China".


Thanks everyone for the ideas!!! Please keep them coming! I'm going to take the ideas then scope things out in the stores so I'll know who has what for the day after Christmas.

I love the mittens idea, but they're pretty hard to find around here because kids hardly need them. If I find some cute ones I might decorate with them, or use Deb's idea and make some out of felt. One of the reasons I'm planning so far in advance is so I have time to make things if I need to.

Has anyone seen kid's slipper socks in stores? I don't know if they're called something else but they're like socks with rubberized designs on the bottom that keep them from slipping. I can't find any and I'd like to at least get DS some for his stocking. Can anyone tell me where to find them? He's a kid/toddler? size 12.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

I tried to have Chick Fil A yesterday but DS foiled my plans again! We had to meet someone near our favorite Chinese restaurant so he asked to eat at "China".


Thanks everyone for the ideas!!! Please keep them coming! I'm going to take the ideas then scope things out in the stores so I'll know who has what for the day after Christmas.

I love the mittens idea, but they're pretty hard to find around here because kids hardly need them. If I find some cute ones I might decorate with them, or use Deb's idea and make some out of felt. One of the reasons I'm planning so far in advance is so I have time to make things if I need to.

Has anyone seen kid's slipper socks in stores? I don't know if they're called something else but they're like socks with rubberized designs on the bottom that keep them from slipping. I can't find any and I'd like to at least get DS some for his stocking. Can anyone tell me where to find them? He's a kid/toddler? size 12.

I always go shopping the day after Christmas for clearance -if you want me to look for stuff for you let me know!!

 

[KMH1]

I always go shopping the day after Christmas for clearance -if you want me to look for stuff for you let me know!!

You can do some shopping for me that day. I'm never going outside again...it's too cold!!!! And where the heck is the smilie to represent too cold?!!!

 

[julia & nicks mom]

You can do some shopping for me that day. I'm never going outside again...it's too cold!!!! And where the heck is the smilie to represent too cold?!!!

He's right there - front page of smilies last column second from the bottom







You're a wimp!! I was thinking today how mild the weather seems

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Hey Amy -

I thought of you yesterday when I was lurking on the CB!!!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=964395&page=1&pp=15

 

[bengalbelle]

Hey Amy -

I thought of you yesterday when I was lurking on the CB!!!

http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=964395&page=1&pp=15

 

[bengalbelle]

I always go shopping the day after Christmas for clearance -if you want me to look for stuff for you let me know!!

I might take you up on that!

 

[lovespoohbear]

This is totally OT, but I really need the help of our creative DDA's.

I need ideas for DS's birthday party. All of you Northerners please don't laugh at me .

Anyway, his birthday is in February (he'll be 5) and we're having a snow party. A company brings a machine and blows snow on the ground. This is more than I would normally spend on a party so I need cheap ideas for favors, decorations, etc (especially favors).

This is what I have so far:

I'm making a snowman cake and we'll have cake and hot chocolate. I'm putting out marshmallows, crushed peppermints and whipped cream in the can for the hot chocolate.

I'm thinking about putting a white tablecloth on the cake table and then using snowmen and fake snow to go down the middle. I'm hoping to find snowman plates, napkins, etc. (that don't have anything Christmas on them) on clearance after Christmas. I'll also get blue, white and maybe silver balloons. I can also decorate with snowflakes cut out of paper.

We'll make snow angels, have snowball fights, and maybe a few other games.

For favors the ideas I've had or have been suggested to me are:

chapstick (cool, flavored)
slipper socks
snowmen cups with straws
cutting scarves out of fleece
stickers/pencils with snowmen


What do ya'll think of this and do you have anything you would change or add? I really need cute, cheap ideas for favors. We rarely get snow, so I'm really excited about the party. DS can't stop talking about it and it's still 3 months away!

We're inviting girls and boys, ranging mainly from 4-6 years old. I'd really like to give the same favors to girls and boys, so I'm hoping for ideas that are gender neutral.

I know everyone is busy and getting ready for Thanksgiving, but I'd appreciate any ideas or suggestions ya'll could give!!!

go to fabric store get some yrds of fleece and make blankets. just sew around the edge

 

[bethbuchall]

I tried to have Chick Fil A yesterday but DS foiled my plans again! We had to meet someone near our favorite Chinese restaurant so he asked to eat at "China".


Thanks everyone for the ideas!!! Please keep them coming! I'm going to take the ideas then scope things out in the stores so I'll know who has what for the day after Christmas.

I love the mittens idea, but they're pretty hard to find around here because kids hardly need them. If I find some cute ones I might decorate with them, or use Deb's idea and make some out of felt. One of the reasons I'm planning so far in advance is so I have time to make things if I need to.

Has anyone seen kid's slipper socks in stores? I don't know if they're called something else but they're like socks with rubberized designs on the bottom that keep them from slipping. I can't find any and I'd like to at least get DS some for his stocking. Can anyone tell me where to find them? He's a kid/toddler? size 12.

I have a pattern around here somewhere that is a cute (and easy to make) fleece hat that looks like a snowman. I'll look around for it or you can try searching on Family Fun.com. It was in the magazine last year. You could even use the hat as the goody bag.

I found slipper socks in K-Mart this past weekend. They were by the regular socks, I think.

Beth

 

[triplefigs]

You can do some shopping for me that day. I'm never going outside again...it's too cold!!!! And where the heck is the smilie to represent too cold?!!!

It is cold here today in Atlanta! 45 degrees, very cloudy, and a stiff 20- 25 MPH wind from the North. BRRRR!!!!!

 

[bengalbelle]

It is cold here today in Atlanta! 45 degrees, very cloudy, and a stiff 20- 25 MPH wind from the North. BRRRR!!!!!

I'm so bummed. We didn't go to our in-laws cabin in North Carolina because DH was supposed to go out of town early next week and my MIL just told me they have about 4" of snow

 

[bengalbelle]

I have a pattern around here somewhere that is a cute (and easy to make) fleece hat that looks like a snowman. I'll look around for it or you can try searching on Family Fun.com. It was in the magazine last year. You could even use the hat as the goody bag.

I found slipper socks in K-Mart this past weekend. They were by the regular socks, I think.

Beth

Is this it?

It's adorable!

We don't have a Kmart close to us. I've looked at Walmart and Target but haven't seen any. I'll keep looking, thanks!

 

[bethbuchall]

Is this it?

It's adorable!

We don't have a Kmart close to us. I've looked at Walmart and Target but haven't seen any. I'll keep looking, thanks!

That's the hat! I was going to make it for my niece last year, but never got around to it.

Beth

ETA: JoAnn fabric usually has polar fleece on sale on BF at a good price.

 

[julia & nicks mom]

Is this it?

It's adorable!

We don't have a Kmart close to us. I've looked at Walmart and Target but haven't seen any. I'll keep looking, thanks!

Oh - i think I have to make that now!!

 

[tinker1bell]

It is cold here today in Atlanta! 45 degrees, very cloudy, and a stiff 20- 25 MPH wind from the North. BRRRR!!!!!

Oh No!! Gotta call my sister (tinker1bell's sister) she lives in Marietta and that means she will be cold too

 

[tinker1bell]

go to fabric store get some yrds of fleece and make blankets. just sew around the edge

I have a cute idea for blankets that you use fleece but cut the edges and tie them,,,makes a cute blanket

 

[tink2020]

I just had to share this! My sister (12) loves drawing, and has recently started playing around with the programs on the computer. Well, I was wondering recently if she was all that excited about the trip.... and she sent me this in an email: