Great Ideas For A Fun Elmo Theme Birthday Party

Looking for a fun birthday party theme for your little one? Elmo is a favorite. Children adore the lovable ball of red fur making an Elmo theme party a perfect pick.

With Elmo being such a popular theme, you will have no problem finding fun ideas and great party supplies. You can use these helpful hints and couple them with some of your own for a custom party with a personal touch.

First off, you will need to put together a guest list and decide on a date, time and location. Once you have those things in mind, it is time to do the invitations. You can find Elmo invitations in several varieties like fill-in-the-blank style, First Birthday and personalized versions from online children birthday party sites or supply stores. You can also go online for homemade cards to download and print out.

When you have filled out the details on the invitations, slip them in envelopes and add some Elmo or Sesame Street theme confetti, just for fun. Add on some stickers to the envelope and mail out with plenty of time for parents to make plans for the little ones to attend.

As far as decorations, bright primary colors are in order. Fill the room or party area with lots of solid latex balloons and even mix in some Elmo theme Mylars. Stick on removable art decals are awesome to tie theme and color together too. Hang an Elmo pinata for a festive fun decoration that doubles as a great game later in the party.

Add even more to the decor by decorating a table or two. Use solid bright colored table covers or an Elmo theme one, or even mix and match. Elmo centerpieces can be purchased or make your own by tying helium balloons to a stuffed Elmo doll. Once you have placed the cake, beverages and snacks on the table or tables, set out party ware like Elmo plates, cups and napkins. Add some Elmo blow outs and party hats and you have a great table.

Keep game time really fun and upbeat. The games should be age appropriate for your group. “Pin the Nose on Elmo” is a fun spin off the old “Pin the Tail on the Donkey” game that the children will love playing. Bring out the pinata for a real hit. Online birthday sites can offer suggestions on games too.

The little ones will be getting hungry with all the fun they will be having so feed them in true Elmo style. Little “Dorothy” goldfish crackers are yummy as well as fruit and veggie trays. Make sandwiches and shape them with Sesame Street cookie cutters.

For drinks, serve iced down boxed drinks or a punch. Serve the punch in Elmo sippy cups or Elmo theme party cups.

Now for the party favorite…the cake. You can make a cake by using a n Elmo shaped cake pan and decorate according to the directions that come with the pan or you can create your own by using instructions available from online party sites. Really cute cupcake ideas are available as well.

Send a smile home with the little ones when party time is over. Purchase Elmo theme bags, sacks or boxes and fill them with fun things like Elmo toys, bubbles, snacks, crayons and little books.

Hoo-ray for Elmo! Now that you have some innovative ideas to add to your own, you can mix and match for one really awesome Elmo theme birthday party.

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