Monday

Budget Friendly Minnie Mouse Party

This weekend our little girl turned two.  It was a whirlwind of excitement, exhaustion, and partying hard (not really).  We kept things small this year and celebrated with just our immediate family.  I planned to keep things really simple because we did a big shebang last year, but once I get started on something it's hard for me to stop myself.  The good thing is that I kept this party really budget friendly.  I always feel bad spending money on things I'll probably never use again so I pretty much just used stuff that we already had.  I also used my Silhouette machine a ton.  I really love that thing and have more than gotten my money's worth out of it.  I'm not being paid to say that either, I'm pretty sure they don't even know I exist :) 

On to the pictures.





We started a tradition last year of getting my daughter flowers on her birthday every year.  Nothing really fancy or expensive.  These were $5.99 at Trader Joe's, but I loved the color combo.  I hope we can keep it going for many years to come!  There's something about fresh flowers that makes you feel extra special!



I cut all the banners using my Silhouette machine and some card stock.


I ordered this giant gold 2 balloon on ebay for a few dollars and had it filled up with helium at a local grocery store for a few more dollars.  I did have to rig up the ribbon on the bottom, as you can see, to make it stay the right way.



I cut off about the top 1/3 of a party hat and glued it to some felt.  Then I glued that to a plain headband and added a simple bow.  I cut circles out of black foam and glued them to the sides for the ears.  It turned out to be the perfect party hat for our birthday girl.  It didn't stay on for most of the party, just I suspected, but we did keep it on long enough for a few pictures.







I googled "silhouettes of Minnie and Mickey mouse" and found a few images that I liked.  I imported them into my silhouette software and cut them out.  You could always just print them out, but I didn't want to waste all that black ink.




I used my silhouette again to cut the minnie head and bow used on the white bags.  We filled them with chips so everyone would have their own bag.  We also had fruit cups and "hot diggity dogs" as they say on Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.


Additional Sources:
Red/white streamers: Hobby Lobby
Red paper fans: Target after Christmas sale
Black Paper Fans: Hobby Lobby
Black Dot Wrapping Paper: Homegoods
Polka Dot Plates, Party Hats, and Napkins : Mighty Dollar
 dress: Zulily
Gold Number 2 Balloon: Ebay (just FYI, it's enormous!)

I think that about covers it, but if you have any questions feel free to ask them in the comments section.

13 comments:

Dwellings by DeVore said...

this is the cutest Minnie Mouse party ever Bethany! Love that you made everything from scratch, I always succumb to store-bought stuff, so I love seeing parties like these! Belated happy birthday to your pretty one!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

This is the most darling party, Bethany. Love every detail! Party-planning is not my strong suit so I'm always impressed by this kind of thing!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

such an adorable party and your little minnie is the cutest!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

What an adorable party! love those cupcakes!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

This is fabulous and what a lucky girl to have such a creative mama! She is precious!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Omg how cuuuute! My goddaughter had a Minnie Mouse party for her second birthday last year too! The cupcakes are waaaay too adorable.

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Oh my! So so cute! You have the cutest Minie Mouse EVER

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Happy birthday to your beautiful little lady! (I didn't realize our little girls are so close in age! Mine turns 2 in April.) This is seriously the classiest, most well-done minnie party I've ever seen. Beautiful!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

I love this party so much! My 2 year old is obsessed with Minnie and Mickey and would just die over this party. I was thinking maybe when she turns 3.

Dwellings by DeVore said...

I can't get enough! Every detail is just PRECIOUS! I love all of the polka dots mixed in, and everything has such a custom look! Your big Minnie head with the banner on the mantle, the darling cupcakes, the adorable guest of honor in her little party hat...all so, so cute!!! Are you available the first part of May? I have girl party coming up then... ;)

Dwellings by DeVore said...

This is adorable. So tastefully done! I love the silhouettes. Everything is perfect!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

This is over-the-top fabulous and fun Bethany!! (I had trouble commenting before, but had to come back). Your creative details are amazing and so cute, as is the sweet birthday girl!!!

Dwellings by DeVore said...

Oh my these are all adorable! I was confused between Minnie and Hello Kitty but both are fine for a little girls party since they are pinkish. But seeing your helpful Minnie Mouse birthday party ideas , I think I'm gonna suggest this to my friends!!

I will be exploring more maybe I could add them to my own compilation. thank you so much!!

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