Monday, June 8, 2009

mickey mouse birthday party

my goal is to eventually get most of my parties (or recent ones) posted on here.  it's been a very slow progress. haha.  for my son, luke's, first birthday i did a mickey mouse theme.  it was a lot of fun to plan..and there were a lot of options to work with (it is mickey mouse afterall..haha).  
welcome to mickey's clubhouse! (as you entered i had mickey tunes playing personalized with luke's name)
i baked these mickey mouse cookies with mickey sprinkles on a stick...for the favor bags.
mickey topiaries :)
this was the sign in table...which also held the favor bags.  the kids got one upon arrival, with mickey ears, bubbles, and a blow out mickey party toy.  the other bags they left with had an art set, coloring book, watch, and the cookie. :)  i love doing treat bags!
upon arrival the kids also got a mickey name badge to wear..
red for girls, blue for boys...
and a few of us even wore minnie hair clips ;)  ella sneaking a lick of course. haha.
this was my first time creating chocolate, white choc, and peanut butter dipped variety prezels...they were a hit and have been at every gathering i have had since! :)
the entry
the back patio...that's the birthday boy swinging away with his uncle ;)
bounce house

the cakes and even a cherry pie...melissa, my sister, always makes my cakes and always does a fabulous job!! :)  thank you melissa!!
random decorations..banner...
centerpiece and balloons
the best family pic we got that day..haha :)
presents!!  i loved this airwalker mickey balloon i bought.  the kids loved it too!!  it was bigger than the majority of them!!
pull string pinata full of goodies..candy and toys
cake time!  he demolished the cake!!
thoroughly enjoying himself!
opening presents
he loved playing in the balls!
the sign in just about complete.
it really was a fun day!  all the party planning was a success!  and i couldn't have done everything without the help of melissa...so thanks again melissa! :)
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22 comments:

  1. CJune 8, 2009 at 9:28 PM

    That was such a fun party!! You forgot to mention the custom Mickey Mouse songs for Luke! You think of everything down to the smallest details!

    ps- and now I am totally craving a white chocolate pretzel!!!

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  2. GennJune 8, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    Looks like a beautifully planned party! I am taking notes. I loved the idea of the sign in sheet with the pictures of Luke. Did you frame that in his room? I will definitely remember that. Love those dipped pretzels too. I want one.

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  3. jessicaJune 9, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    (carlie) ahhaha...i did leave that out! and thank you :) i will make you a whole batch of pretzels next time you are down. ;)

    (genn)..thank you..and yes, i actually bought a frame that already had a matte like this..so it was super easy. i have one from ella's too (they are hanging in their play room). for ella's second party i decorated a couple of scrapbook pages that the guests could sign..then i slipped them into the scrapbook for the year :)

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  4. m.June 9, 2009 at 9:46 AM

    Wow, that is ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE. And a lot of work! I'm totally impressed by your party-planning prowess. :)

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  5. sarahJune 9, 2009 at 8:29 PM

    love it! you need to submit this to creative parties!!!

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  6. AnonymousJuly 21, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    I'm planning a Mickey Party and came across your blog and absolutely loved the pics. Question for you, where did you get the Mickey Mouse "lemonade stand" where you had the nametags at?? Too super cute!
    Thanks!Jeanette

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  7. jessicaJuly 21, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    thanks jeanette :) i got the lemonade stand here: http://www.kidwiseoutdoors.com/product_info.php?cPath=90&products_id=363. :) happy planning!!

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  8. AnonymousJuly 25, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    What a fabulous party! I'm planning a retirement Mickey Party for my sister. She loves Mickey and always has. Where did you get the Mickey heads on a stick? My party will be for 200 and not as great as yours I'm sure but you gave me some great ideas. Thanks,Palma

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  9. jessicaJuly 30, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    the mickey heads on a stick..the topiary looking ones..i made. i took different size styrofoam balls..spray painted them black..painted the dowel..stuck them in the head attached some ribbon, and then put it in a vase filled with lentils (styrofoam on the bottom)..super easy!! you could make them for all the centerpieces! ;) happy planning! :)

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  10. sloanfab5August 11, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    love the ideas for our son's 1st birthday with mickey, where did you get the red #1 shirt love it

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  11. sloanfab5August 11, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    where did you get the recipe for the dipped pretzels, you have great ideas, go to uniquebirthdays.com and you can send in your birthday ideas and once a year they choose a winner for a vacation, you have great ideas

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  12. SandraSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:20 AM

    Hi! I love all your ideas. I'm going to use the center piece idea. I also wanted to know where did you get the banner? My son is turning 2 and he is obessed with the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.

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  13. jessicaSeptember 20, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    Hi sandra..were you asking about the personalized banner or the one inside the house? If I remember correctly I think it was celebrate express.

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  14. AnonymousOctober 13, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Love All your ideas! How did you make the Mickey Mouse cookies for favors? They are soo cute. I want to make them for my son's birthday party.

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  15. jessicaOctober 13, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    Sloanfab5-sorry I never saw your comments til just now! Thank you for the compliments and website suggestion!! I got his shirt at chasing-fireflies.com. And for the pretzels I melt ghiradelli choc chips (the best!) and just spoon on the chocolate and add sprinkles! Super easy and always a hit! And for the mickey cookies I ordered a mickey cookie pan off ebay and stuck the sticks in while baking..and the sprinkles too (I ordered those off ebay too). Hope that helps :)

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  16. Mother of "The Daniel Posse"November 20, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    I am searching for a Mickey bounce house identical to the one in your pic.Any ideas on where I can find one?

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  17. jessicaNovember 21, 2009 at 9:16 AM

    heather- i had bought mine on kidwiseoutdoors.com but i don't see it on there anymore. i remember when i was looking around walmart had it online too. good luck!

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  18. SandraDecember 8, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Hi again,

    Sorry but I had another question. Where did you get the goody bags?

    Thanks,

    Sandra

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  19. Jocanesh January 28, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    What type of paint did you use for the Topiarie balls?

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  20. HeatherDecember 7, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Any chance you still have the Mickey ears bounce house and would consider selling it?

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  21. KristaMarch 17, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Where did you find the bounce house

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  22. Lindsey VJuly 19, 2014 at 6:57 PM

    I love all of your ideas! I am planning a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse party for my daughter's 1st birthday! Where did you get the personalized music? She LOVE, LOVE, LOVES the clubhouse music plus most of the music on Disney channel and I have been wanting to incorporate that as a part of her birthday!

    Thank you!

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