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Winter Woodland Party Prep

January 19, 2012 by Cassie 36 Comments

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As you know, my baby girl, Emmy, turned 5 on Tuesday.  We are throwing her a birthday party this weekend and the theme is “Winter Woodland”.  It has been too cold to get much furniture done, so I thought I would share with you some of the things we have worked on to get ready.

My favorite preparation by far is the favors!  I wanted to give the kids some handmade favors that fit the theme.  I bought a couple bags of the mini pretzel rod’s from our local PA Dutch market.  I also bought white melting chocolate, crystal shimmery sugar, and white snowflake shaped sprinkles.  The idea was to create “snow covered branches”.
Using a double boiler, I melted the white chocolate.  i dipped each pretzel into the chocolate and set on a cookie sheet covered in foil.  I sprinkled on the sugar and snowflakes while the chocolate was still liquid, and then put the pretzels into the freezer.
I aslo had a Martha Stewart chocolate mold in snowflake shapes purchased after Christmas on clearance at Michael’s so I made each child a white snowflake chocolate as well.
Here they are wrapped in their treat bags!

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I also wanted to give the kids something they could keep for a while (longer than food!).  I created little clay penguin and owl charms using sculpey and wire.  Each of the treat bags is tied with a charm tied onto it. 
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For activities, the kids will be decorating owl masks when they arrive.  I created a template, but just drawing freehand.  I then traced it over 20 times, and cut out 20 owl masks.  I used hot glue to attach a small dowel to each so the kids can hold them to their faces.  We will be putting out crayons, glue, and feathers, to decorate their masks.  Here they are in their plain white form.  You can see I wrote the kids names with marker on the backside so there would be no confusion!  Once they are colored and covered in feathers, you won’t notice that I am sure!

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Another activity we’ve planned is “Pin the Tail on the Fawn”.  I drew a picture of a fawn copying an outline I saw online, and then cut it out, and proceeded to cut out 20 tails!  Here it is on our secret pocket door between the dining room and kitchen!  (And this door will be painted soon…. have no fear!)

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I think Charlie wants to play!

Finally, I also made more rustic wood decor.  I used my wood burning tool to create the number “5” on one and “Eat cake” on another as I had seen here.  I plan to just set them out on the table.

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So that is what we have been working on this week at our house!  I will have more to share after the party I am sure!
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  1. Tonya says

    January 19, 2012 at 11:26 am

    What a cute theme! I love the little things you made with your wood burning tool! The “eat cake” is too cute! Hope Emmy has a wonderful party!

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  2. Cathy Wall says

    January 19, 2012 at 11:55 am

    This is about the most clever 5 year old birthday party theme I have ever seen! All of your elements are darling and it’s so special that they are a labor of love. Hope your daughter has a wonderful time at her special party!
    Cathy

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  3. Amanda says

    January 19, 2012 at 11:58 am

    Looks like it will be a wonderful party, love the theme.

    You have done a wonderful job on all the details, those charms arre just too cute!

    Hope your daughter has a wonderful party.

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  4. Jamie says

    January 19, 2012 at 12:03 pm

    Oh my gosh, you have put so much love into this party! The kids will have a blast!

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  5. Megan says

    January 19, 2012 at 12:11 pm

    Freaking awesomeness! Iloooove that clay penguin and the masks are going to make for some amazing pictures! You are such a great Mom to put so much work into a 5th bday party, I’m pretty sure back in they all my parents did was have a pizza party 🙂

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  6. Andrea says

    January 19, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    Love it all! You are such a great mom to little Emmy. Those charms are adorable and what a great idea to play pin the tail on the fawn.

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  7. Kara @ June & Bear says

    January 19, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    super cute theme. i love the snow covered branches and that’s a treat i can actually make.

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  8. Dana [email protected] Make Them Wonder says

    January 19, 2012 at 1:06 pm

    So adorably cute! Can my daughter come? ha! I love the owls and penguins!

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  9. Maury Kilgo says

    January 19, 2012 at 1:42 pm

    Everything is so cute! I know she’s going to love it! I can’t wait to see the pictures.

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  10. Chrissie says

    January 19, 2012 at 1:53 pm

    You’re amazing Cassie. What a beautiful party for Emmy. One day she will be able to look back and see how much thought and time you put into each detail. So special!

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  11. Lisa Scibilia says

    January 19, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    Wood burning tool???? I want one!
    Your snow-covered branches look so cute, and I love the idea of decorating the owl masks! You are so creative!

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  12. 17 Perth says

    January 19, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    You are so darn creative. 🙂 I love it. Everything looks great—those owl masks?? What a great idea–they are going to LOVE it. And by the way–love your little beagle peeking in that picture.

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  13. Twice Nice says

    January 19, 2012 at 2:32 pm

    What a wonderfully creative idea!! Love how you think outside the box. Those masks will be so much fun. Hope you’ll share a pic of all the masked owlets from the party! Deb

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  14. Melissa at HOUSEography says

    January 19, 2012 at 2:34 pm

    What an adorable theme!! Emmy is a lucky girl!

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  15. Kim @ keller-creative says

    January 19, 2012 at 2:43 pm

    What a cute party! As an early Feb birthday I also had valentines day themed parties but this winter wonderland is so cute. Can you come down to Charleston and do this all over again for me in three weeks? 🙂

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  16. lemondropdreams says

    January 19, 2012 at 2:44 pm

    Wow, you just made me look bad….my little one turns 5 on Sat. and he’s not getting a party! Your a brave woman, the decorations look great!

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  17. Between Blue and Yellow says

    January 19, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    Those goodies look delicious! What a creative way to have a fun birthday on a cold day. You are a great mom. She will most likely remember this one!

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  18. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    January 19, 2012 at 4:02 pm

    Everything is so cute and unique! I love the little charms you made for the gift bags and the owl masks are going to be so fun!

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  19. Ruby Jean says

    January 19, 2012 at 4:18 pm

    Oh I want to go to a Winter Wonderland Party especially since it is ANYTHING but Winter around here…. 🙂 Oh this Party is looking so VERY Sweet I can’t wait to see the Finished product…Oh and I LOVE the, “Pin the Tail on the Fawn”…. 🙂

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  20. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    January 19, 2012 at 4:30 pm

    You picked the cutest theme! Emmy and her friends are going to have a blast! The goodie bags and the activites are all so sweet! Enjoy!

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  21. Anneke {RustiChic} says

    January 19, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    That’s a lot of cutting girl! They’ll have SO much fun!!!

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  22. Jacqueline says

    January 19, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    What a lovely themed party it will be! Cant wait to see more photos!

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  23. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    January 19, 2012 at 5:23 pm

    The charms you made are adorable! What a fun party you’ve planned!

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  24. Renee from Where the Grass is Greener says

    January 19, 2012 at 6:17 pm

    What a sweet idea…I love planning theme parties!!! I have a feeling those days are sadly going away…maybe one more year with my baby. I especially love the snow covered “branches.” You can serve “snowballs” for any easy dessert (vanilla ice cream)!

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  25. Ros[email protected] says

    January 19, 2012 at 7:45 pm

    Happy Birthday Emmy! Great theme Cassie. Those pretzels look delish.

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  26. Allison says

    January 19, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    I’m with Charlie and would love to play Pin the Tail on the Fawn with Emmy! What a darling party and they will have a ball this weekend. Your little treat bags are so cute and I love the penguin charm. They will have fun with those masks! Great details, Cassie!

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  27. Kacey says

    January 19, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    Coolest.Mom.Ever.

    Oh my goodness, Cassie – I love it all! Emmy is such a lucky little girl!

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  28. [email protected] says

    January 19, 2012 at 9:03 pm

    What an adorable theme! And so unique for a 5 year old, but at that age they love animals so it will be grand! 🙂

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  29. Restyled Vintage says

    January 19, 2012 at 9:19 pm

    So cute, can’t wait to hear how the party goes!

    xx Karen

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  30. Upscale Downhome says

    January 19, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    This is so cute! Have a great day!

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  31. gail says

    January 19, 2012 at 10:21 pm

    Ohh cassie! it’s going to be a fabulous party! 🙂 you’re such a great mom, to go the extra mile. (decorating owl masks, etc)
    have fun!
    gail

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  32. Ali Richardson says

    January 19, 2012 at 11:50 pm

    SOOooooOOoooOooo Adorable!!! All of it is awesome friend!! Sad to miss the party 🙁 Whaaaaaa! darn geography! Why aren’t CA & MD neighbors??

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  33. Kelly says

    January 19, 2012 at 11:58 pm

    What. a. SWEET. theme! I LOVE it! I hope you post pics after the party so we can see how it turned out!

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  34. Katie says

    January 20, 2012 at 1:19 pm

    This party is going to turn out so cute Cassie!! I love the little owl and penguin ornaments! Precious!

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  35. René says

    January 20, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    What a sweet birthday theme! Happy birthday to your baby girl!

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  36. [email protected] Road says

    January 20, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    That looks like it will be magazine worthy! And fun! Those little charms are so cute.

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