Carnival Theme or Circus Theme Party
Carnival Theme or Circus Theme Party
One of my best friends, Jennifer Hostetler, ALWAYS comes up with amazing ideas for a theme party. This year, for her daughter’s first birthday, she decided to do a Circus theme. With a little do it yourself creativity and a lot of imagination, Jennifer hosted a fabulous party on a budget. Carnival theme or circus theme parties are great party theme ideas.
DIY Centerpieces
If you read this blog, you KNOW what a HUGE fan I am of dollar bin decorating, especially for a kid’s theme party. Jennifer found these great circus themed pieces for the centerpieces. She took it one step further and glued popcorn and peanuts to give them a more realistic look. I love the way she made them all different.
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Jennifer came up with these easy and inexpensive party game ideas to fit the carnival theme. To keep the little guests busy, some of her party games included, a ring toss, baseball toss, and balloon dart throw. For the ring toss she secured each empty beer bottle with glue onto a square wooden board. I give it two thumbs up just for the beer bottle recycle factor! Jennifer also recycled baby snack containers for the baseball toss by removing the label, painting the can, and weighing them down with pebbles. She simply stacked three cans on a bar stool.
Candy Dessert Table
Do It Yourself Decorating
One thing about Jennifer is her attention to detail. Check out these other great do it yourself decorating ideas for a circus theme party.
Jennifer is definitely someone who inspires me. I didn’t even post half of the amazing details of this party. Look out for her upcoming budget party blog to see the rest!!! I’ll be the first to let you know when it launches! Thank you Jen for the inspiration! Love you!
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these are great ideas!! what an amazing imagination!! i love it! i want to see the rest!! how do we find the blog?????
Hi Veronica! Thank you so much! To view the rest, go to the homepage http://www.diyinspired.com. You will see several projects. The rest of the Candyland party is near the bottom. Thanks for visiting!!
Are there directions anywhere for the glued popcorn centerpieces?
Hi Shereda! The popcorn is attached with spray adhesive. It comes in an aerosol can and you can purchase it at any craft store or online. Let me know if you have any other questions! Thank you so much for stopping by and commenting!
Hi Shereda! I was incorrect in my answer to you! I apologize
I spoke with Jennifer last night and she told me she stuffed yellow tissue paper in the bottom of each bucket. Next, she hot glued each piece of popcorn. She sprayed a clear acylic spray paint on top. Post some pictures on FB if you end up doing it! Our FB page is http://www.facebook.com/diyinspired.
Thanks a lot! I will attempt to make these, wish me luck!
Good luck! I would love it if you posted them on Facebook! http://www.facebook.com/diyinspired
I wanted to know how she did the balloon dart throw for the Carnival Theme or Circus Theme Party. Could you let me know I am planing one as we speak.
Hi there! I believe she used plywood for the back and a foam presentation board on top. They used thumb tacks to attach the balloons. I will ask her tomorrow. She is in the hospital and just had her twin baby girls! I’ll get back to you ASAP!
OK, I spoke with Jen. Cut plywood to the desired size. Paint it. Frame the back with a 2X4 for a slanted stand. Use push pins, thumb tacks, or drywall nails to attach the balloons, just make sure that there is a large, flat head.