Lalaloopsy Party Planning (alternate title: Mommy goes craft crazy)

Megan elected to have a Barbie-themed party for her sixth birthday.  I was well into my Pinterest planning when she abruptly changed her mind and decided to go with Lalaloopsy instead.  I was way too excited about the change to be upset, however.  Lalaloopsy is all about sewing and buttons and crafts, and I knew right away this would be a fun party to go totally overboard with plan.  I decided to do a party with lots of craft stations for the kids, as well as a candy bar (which I have been wanting to do since forever).  Here is a glimpse of the details behind my Megan's Crafts & Candy party.

Buttons, buttons everywhere - even the cutlery couldn't escape

While all these Lalaloopsy heads in a jar may appear creepy at first glance, these are pencil erasers which I added small eyehooks to.  The kids got to add these to bead necklaces they made at one of the craft stations.

Make-your-own Lalaloopsy pets

I punches holes in the felt so the kids could sew them together themselves (using plastic needles, of course - I wasn't trying to create an elementary school militia)

Fun fact: this is the first time I've gotten the iron out in 2013 (my husband can vouch for that)

The girls each made their own Lalaloopsy doll using buttons for eyes, yarn for hair and fabric for their clothes

Having completely lost my mind, I hand-cut and hand-sewed this custom party sign out of felt.  I am still not sure what motivated this, but I was happy with the end result.

I cut the "6" out of foam board and glued buttons all over it.  Combined with the crazy felt sign, it made for cute front door decor.

Fabric garland and glitter foam letters

These yarn balls...

 

...made for cute ice cream cone party garland

I still need some practice with the Cricut, but I put it to good use for the "Candy Bar" sign

Lalaloopsy cookies

Button cupcakes

Completed candy bar - YUM!

I repeat:  Yum. 

 

The birthday girl - this was actually taken BEFORE I let her touch the candy bar.

She had an awesome time celebrating her birthday, and the party was a big hit, but just reviewing the details makes me tired.  This Momma solemmly swears to take it down a notch during the 2014 birthday season...maybe.