Monday, February 25, 2013

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Party Ideas

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a popular and super fun party theme for little boys & girls. This theme offers the opportunity to get really hands on and crafty with your decorations and also with your party food. 

The ideas are endless for this theme so I've put together a list of exciting ideas I have found that can be used as inspiration for your Hungry Caterpillar party. 

Party Supplies


The Very Hungry Caterpillar themed party supplies from Characterparties.com.au 


Paper Eskimo Tableware in Apple Green & Ruby Red from Piece of Cake Parties & Celebrations 

Paper Lanterns from Fantasy Kids Parties 

Party Decoration Ideas


Super cute DIY party invitations for full instructions follow the link to Pottery Barn Kids 

Caterpillar made out of paper lanterns via Pottery Barn Kids,  Create this look using the lanterns as shown above. 

Party Printables by Frost Your Party available to buy here 

Party Food Ideas

very hungry caterpillar
Cute fruit caterpillar seen at Followpics
Fun Caterpillar Cake Pops via Pottery Barn Kids see how to guide here 
Fun way to display sandwiches by Lovely Art Photography 

Birthday Cakes

Caterpillar Cupcake Cake by Coco Cake 
Apple Cake - Recipe & how to guide here by Pottery Barn Kids 
WOW! This cake is just amazing! by Elaine's Sweet Life 

If you need a cake maker to make a fabulous cake for your Very Hungry Caterpillar party, be sure to check out the cake decorators listed in our directory here on What's On 4 Kids Parties 

Some fabulous Very Hungry Caterpillar parties to check out!
Party by Kiss my Cakes to see more pictures of this party see it featured here on Amy Atlas Sweet Designs
Party by Lily Chic Events to see more pictures of this party see it featured on the Hostess with the Mostess Blog here 


Hope you have found some helpful inspiration.  Good luck planning your party!

Kate xx

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Family Valentines Day ♥

With our lives being so busy with kids, school & sport runs, work, technology and general household duties I find that sometimes the week has gone by and we haven't really had any true quality time together as a family as regular life and routines take over. 

For those with families, Valentines Day can become a special day where you can call some time out, set aside a few hours with no distractions and just spend time together as a family playing, talking, laughing and just enjoying each others company.

Here are some fun activities to do for a family Valentines Day ♥ (Click on the links to find the How to Guide for each activity)

Marshmallow Heart Necklaces via Cute Food For Kids 
Cute love heart sandwiches, would be sweet to pop in school kids lunchboxes via Cute Food For Kids 
Decorated Heart Cookie Pops via The Tom Kat Studio 

How cute are these! Would be fun to make for little Valentines gifts for friends :) via Spoonful 
These are adorable! Cute Valentines gifts via Spoonful 
Sweet and simple, hand print cards.  Hand prints are always a winner for me because im going to miss those tiny hands when they grow up via Rosy Posy 


I was thinking a picnic for us this Valentines Day though with the super hot weather here in Perth at the moment, I think fish and chips down the beach might be a winner :)

image found here

Happy Valentines Day everyone ♥ 

Kate xx