Yesterday, our precious baby boy turned two. He's currently crazy about dinosaurs so to celebrate, we threw him a prehistoric party.
Early on in the preparations for H's party I decided to make all of the party elements myself, including the cake. It's just a simple frosted vanilla cake decorated with ribbon and paper bunting.
I also hand made dinosaur party hats from sheets of card & thin elastic.
To set the scene, large dinosaur footprints greeted children as they walked up our front path.
The dessert table had cupcakes, mini meringues, chocolate bars wrapped in coordinating paper and two glass vases filled with grapes.
We served food in the shape of dinosaurs (think T-Rex fairy bread and triceratop mini pizzas) and also had a BBQ - we're Aussies after all.
Cupcakes featured dinosaur toppers and straws were decorated with Hunter's age.
Each child took home a treat bag personalised with the first letter of their name. The older children were given mini chocolate 'dinosaur' eggs, crayons, a selection of sweets and toy dinosaurs.
H had a fabulous day, made even more special by sharing it with the people we love. My distinct lack of photographs from the day is a bit of a disappointment, but always an indication of the fun we had.
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Thank you to Amy Atlas and Sarah Hicks Malone for featuring H's party.
If you'd like instructions for any of the elements I created, send me an email, I'll be happy to share them with you.
UPDATE: Thank you all for your lovely emails regarding Hunter's party. I've received many requests for information regarding the projects created here. To best answer your questions, I've decided to create a series of 'How To' posts that will include photo instructions. You'll find them here next week.
I just love the theme and the detail you went to. Everything was so well coordinated and looked so aestehtically pleasing to the eye. Such fun for a two year old.
Posted by: Sharon | 22 February 2010 at 12:18 PM
Happy Birthday little guy! By the amount of gift bags it looks like you had a full house for the party. I hope it was a lot of fun. Saya's birthday is coming up next month, and I have been really inspired by your blog,but I'm not sure I can come up with something as gorgeous as your party. (Your son is adorable by the way!)
Posted by: Kristen | 22 February 2010 at 03:41 PM
I love this!
Posted by: Katie | 22 February 2010 at 04:20 PM
Wow! Just amazing!! I love the way you decorated the treats table. Hunter is very lucky to have such a creative Mum!!
Posted by: Jane | 22 February 2010 at 05:33 PM
Khali this is just gorgeous! I wish I was that creative. The dinosaur footprints are a fabulous idea - love it!
Posted by: Kellie Vega | 22 February 2010 at 10:51 PM
Such a cute party! Thanks for sharing!
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What a fabulous party! I especially love the colors and the personalized items!
Posted by: Jodee Leader | 23 February 2010 at 09:35 AM
abolutely adorable-who knew dinosaurs could be so cute!
Posted by: susan@pocacosas | 23 February 2010 at 09:59 AM
Everything looks so nice, what a beautiful treat you have given your sweetie! Congratulations! irene xoxo
Posted by: BKids | 23 February 2010 at 02:27 PM
This is great! Love the footprints. We are having a Dino party for my daughters 2nd birthday in a few weeks. Will definitely be borrowing that idea! Thanks.
Posted by: Robin | 23 February 2010 at 11:43 PM
Everything looks great! I'm sure he had an amazing time!
Posted by: Stacey | 24 February 2010 at 02:09 AM
Dear Amy, Welcome back! I am glad you had a great holiday with the family, miss your tweet and your post.
This is so beautiful and very creative birthday! Thanks for sharing.
Rowaida Flayhan
Posted by: Rowaida | 24 February 2010 at 03:07 AM
the party set up is beautiful! What an eye you have!
Posted by: Jandee Jones | 24 February 2010 at 03:30 AM
very cute!!! i can see why you were busy the week before! well done!
Posted by: heather | 24 February 2010 at 05:55 AM
Super cute!
Posted by: Tina | 24 February 2010 at 12:04 PM
The green gift wrapping is nice. It is a new idea and concept of gift wrapping in different and wonderful colors for kids. This is a beautiful way to give them a colorful surprise on birthday.
Posted by: packing supplies | 24 February 2010 at 11:51 PM
Lovely work and congrats for being featured on Amy's blog!
Posted by: Rosalind | 25 February 2010 at 08:44 AM
Fantastic party! The dinosaur tracks were a clever addition!
Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
party inspiration
Posted by: Kim | 04 March 2010 at 11:13 PM
Beautiful party! You did an amazing job. Hunter is a lucky little boy!
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Would it be okay to feature your party on Yummy Soirees? Thanks!
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The dinosaur theme looks great. we have been asked to do dibnosaur parties before but I have never known where to start. This has given me some great ideas. Thanks
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