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Olivia’s Carnival Birthday

February 6, 2017

Olivia turned ONE!! Let’s CELEBRATE!!!! For her first birthday, I really wanted to go all out with DIY projects and thought a carnival would be a perfect theme. Color, Cotton Candy AND Games? I’m in!! Although it was a little chaotic getting it all together (what was I thinking making SOOOO much myself?), I love the way the party turned out. Here are some of my favorite DIY’s from the day…

TABLECLOTH TASSELS

I used these on the 3ft balloons and the string lights in the backyard. These DIY tassels are super easy to make! (Thanks Mom, for all of your help). All you need to do is cut strips from plastic tablecloths (I got them at the 99 cent store) and tie one strip around the center to create each tassel!

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RING TOSS & BEAN BAG TOSS

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PHOTO BOOTH

Making this photo booth for the party was super easy and affordable! To make your own, all you will need is a pack of construction paper in assorted colors, hot glue and a large backdrop! First fold the paper “accordion style” to create small fans. Next, glue together the outermost folds of each fan. At this point you will have achieved the pinwheel effect! You can vary the size of the wheel by gluing multiple “fans” together! Now you are ready to attach them to the backdrop using hot glue. For my photo booth backdrop, I used a large piece of MDF and a little pink paint! I was thinking of using a huge foam core board at first, but I’m glad I went with MDF. It was WAY more sturdy and a little less expensive.

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P.S. How adorable is my nephew, Parker?

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SQUIRT or SLING GAME

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This game gave kids a choice…. Knock the ping pong balls off of the golf tees with a sling shot (don’t worry… it wasn’t a real sling shot. It was for kids) or use a water gun. I had a pail of water next to the table for refills. Of course, most kids don’t like rules… so they ended up throwing balls at the balls, which was A-Ok with me.

PUNCH – A – PRIZE

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I thought this set-up wasn’t going to be too exciting, but it was a total hit! I got most of the prizes at the dollar section at Target, and the kids couldn’t get enough! I glued the plastic cups to another small MDF board and wrapped the top of each with a small piece of tissue paper, and held them in place with a rubber band. Each kid had a chance to pick a cup to punch. Some prizes were better than others, but no one seemed to care or notice.

DESSERT TABLE SKIRT

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Nothing to say about this except, THANK YOU MOM!!!!!! *She took weeks to hand sew this for the dessert bar! #GrandmaLOVE

TABLE DECOR

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The lollipop display was easy peasy to put together.

Pink basket + Floral Foam + 30 different sized pops= Dessert Table Decor.

OLIVIA’S HIGHCHAIR

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I wrapped different patterns and colors of ribbons around a piece of twine and held in in place with washi tape.

P.S. hat source info below. Sooo cute!

TATTOO PARLOR

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I bought the TV tables at WalMart and spray painted them white.

Just place a pile of temporary tattoos on top with a sponge and dish of water, and you are done. Luckily, I had my niece, Sophia, around to act as a “tattoo artist” for the day.

PRIZE WALL

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We attached all of the prizes to twine and clipped them with painted clothespins.

Some other sweet moments and shots from the day…

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oliviapic

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SHOP THE PARTY

1. Etsy Carnival Signs / 2. Olivia’s Dress / 3. Ferris Wheel Cupcake Stand / 4. Photobooth Props / 5. Clown Noses / 6. Admit One Tickets / 7. Ring Toss Bottles / 8. Smash Cake Kit & Hat

Thanks for coming to OLIVIA’S FIRST CARNIVAL 😉

What do you think? Would LOVE to hear any feedback in comments!

Don’t forget to tag me in pictures if you make any of these Carnival DIY’s at home! I’d love to see!

Xo

 

13 Comments · Blog, DIY, Entertaining, Family

Comments

  1. Shannen wilLiams says

    November 16, 2016 at 3:22 am

    OMG-you are the most talented, fun and beautiful momma ever! Cheers for the first of many wonDwrful birthdays with your baby girl!

  2. Sabrina Soto says

    November 16, 2016 at 3:43 am

    Thank you! Although, I may skip so many DIYs for the next few! 🙂

  3. R says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:12 am

    How AdoRable is this party? I give u credit ive been planning my Boys 1st party this weekend and im not doing any diys excepting making the deserts and im so overwhelmed! We decided on A park pinic with finger foods and just fun tissue balls as decor. I hope my Party turns out half as CuTe as yours!

  4. Nehal says

    November 16, 2016 at 5:16 am

    Amazing!! im trying to plan my sons first bday party (mickey mouse theme) and may steal some of those game ideas! AlThough it will be fReeZing cold and our party is indoors in our home!! Joys of east coast living

  5. Tammy Mitchell says

    November 16, 2016 at 6:07 am

    So, so cute Sabrina!! Love everything!

  6. Melissa cord says

    November 16, 2016 at 11:39 am

    How awesome. You really outdid yourself. Great job!

  7. China Alessi says

    November 16, 2016 at 1:49 pm

    Olivia is so blessed to have such a warm caring lOving mommy like you! Her first birthday looKed amazing. You did a beautiful job as always.

  8. sabrinasoto says

    November 16, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    Thanks, Tammy!!!!!!

  9. sabrinasoto says

    November 16, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    My sister did a Mickey theme for Parker’s 1st birthday! SOOOO CUTE!!

  10. sabrinasoto says

    November 16, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    Good luck! I’m sure it’s going to be awesome!!!

  11. sabrinasoto says

    November 16, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    Thank you!!!! Next party I’ll throw when she’s 16! 🙂 lol jk

  12. sabrinasoto says

    November 16, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    Thank you, China! It was super fun to make!!!

  13. Sharyn says

    November 18, 2016 at 1:14 am

    Love all your ideas! Olivia is lucky to have such a fun Mom.

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