Eli's 2nd Birthday Party- Sesame Street
My son Eli does not say much. One day, a couple weeks before his birthday, out of the blue and clear as day, he handed me a toy and said ELMO. I was so happy that I almost cried. I decided right then and there that the theme of his party was gonna be Sesame Street. My son just loves all things Elmo and gets so excited when Sesame Street comes on. I am on a budget so I had to come up with some creative ideas that don't cost much.
All parties start with the invitation. I used my scrapbooking supplies to create Cookie Monster and Elmo. I wanted to stay with the primary colors red, blue and yellow for the party.
The inside of the invation.
I made this crayon wreath to greet the guests at the front door. I used 2 boxes of crayons I already had, glued them on a piece of circle cardboard and attached a die cut tag that came with a t-shirt. I got so many compliments on this wreath.
As the guests walked in the home, they saw the two murals I painted on the walls. I have a daycare so I already had these murals prainted as decoration for my daycare and kids.
I used my kids stuff animals and toys to decorate the room where the guests would be. Good money saver.
I made the sign from foam board.
I saw this idea on-line and had to make one for my little guy. It served as a centerpiece and now sits in my son's bedroom.
This center piece was on the food table. I already had everything just stuffed a candle holder with tissue.
I just had to make an Elmo cake but did not want to buy the Elmo head pan to only use it once. So I just made a circle cake and 3 cupcakes cut in half that served as the eyes and nose. I think it came out great for only a fraction of a store bought cake.
Okay so I also had to make the Cookie Monster cupcakes. I placed them on a stand with a birthday hat I made for my son.
Here is a close up of the cupcakes. I owe so much to my sister Anna and my brother-in-law Wendell for helping me complete these cupcakes.
Eli loved the cupcakes. In this photo you can also see the paper supplies. I usually only buy half of what I need then buy solid color paperware and utensils from the Dollar Tree. I also found these cute Elmo & Cookie Monster juice boxes for the kids at Target.
Can't have a party without a pinata. Got this Sesame Street pinata from Party City.
For games, the kids played "pin the nose on Elmo" and "guess how many gold fish in the jar". The winner got to take home "Dorothy" a live gold fish.
We also had a bounce house. Big hit with the kids and the birthday boy.
The favor bag contents came with a primary color balloon, Elmo stickers, Elmo book, blower and some candy. Got everything from the Dollar Tree including the red bags.
I got these cute Elmo balloons from the Dollar Tree. I used them, primary color balloons and streamers to decorate the room and outside.
I used my son's Halloween treat basket to hand out favors and prizes.
The whole family dressed in Sesame Street t-shirts. The birthday boy as Elmo.
Sister as Zoe.
Dad as Ernie, who's name really is Ernie.
Me, mommy, as Cookie Monster.
It was a great party and I know my son loved it. It was great for him to show off the only word he can say "Elmo"
