Dinosaurs can be Cute!

Birthday dinosaurs. Yes, my child is three and he LOVES dinosaurs. Our lives are filled with them--and I don't mean the sweet, cute and cuddly kind. My little man loves the hard, plastic dinosaurs...the more realistic the better. Not my idea of fun birthday cuteness.
So, when we (and I really me I) delved into the world of three-year-old parties, I combed the globe for cute dinosaurs. Found these on amazon.com, and loved them. My love of etsy led me to a super-talented graphic designer at Sweet Papers, and she takes my crazy thoughts and puts them to life. My finished product: signs, banners, silverware wraps, drink tags, thank you postcards, and cupcake toppers. A quick print of the laser jet, and my house turned into a craft store.
So, we had a dinosaur dig--the kids grabbed a bag, sand toys and binoculars when they arrived. There was also a egg hunt and a place to make dinosaur rubbings. Seventeen kids means multiple venues of entertainment:)

I'm not super artsy, but I do like to paint a bit. So, I made these for decoration...



I wanted to have a table with monthly pictures of my little man. In lieu of running out of tables, I came up with this easy concoction to remedy the issue. It's a piece of 6 foot x 1 foot MDF board that I spray painted with chalkboard paint on EACH side. I attached two hooks to the end, tied a piece of twine to it, and hung pictures with clothespins. So, I can use it again and again! I had even thought that it would be a cute and unique way to display some of Max's artwork.

One of the easiest last minute projects that I threw on my plate.
When you need extra decor--always go for the tissue lanterns. They're very inexpensive and the primary colors coordinate so well!
Our Sugar Shack...a fun little treat to leave the kiddos with lots of energy!These little customized signs helped to add some fun to the afternoon...

Although my husband was not a fan of the twine tying, I love the little details on the drinks. Plus, who doesn't love the inappropriateness of drinking out of a jar? It's the one time, as southerners, we can get by with it-ha!I grabbed these finds on clearance at the local Dollar Tree. Best part?? The bottom screws off the bottle for your snacks!Thank you tags for the bags and the sugary treats...The binoculars were a hit!!I wanted so bad to have a photo booth, but I worried about dowel rods and three year olds. So, they turned into stationary centerpieces for the kid tables. There's always next year!
Thanks to Meghan Granito Photography for the wonderful pictures!