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Check out our Olympics Inspired Party below, as seen Bird's Party Magazine!
Although the Olympics takes place in London this year, and I am especially proud; I wanted to design a "universal" Olympics Party Printable Collection so it could be used every year, no matter where it's help at in the world.
As such, the colors I chose for the designs were based on the Olympic rings: blue, black, red, yellow and green.
Olympics sports also helped to inspire me in designing the printables, and little sporty icons were used throughout the printable collection
in the same colors.
Carrying on the sports theme, the printable party invitations were designed to resemble Olympic Stadium Tickets!
Those are editable and you can add your own text to suit the occasion, whether it's an Olympic-inspired birthday party or
an Olympic Games viewing party!
For the styling, I was also inspired by the original Greeks Olympians, and thought that a white table and backdrop would be a great canvas to
tie in all the colors used, and help keep things fresh and modern. And because every nation aims for the gold, a "Going for Gold"
underlying theme was also incorporated in the styling and printables designs, which added a splash of fun to the table.
The podium centerpiece was created using boxes wrapped in white wall paper (which is more sturdy then wrapping paper and very inexpensive).
A gold chain-ribbon accent was tied to the top of each box and the front decorated with the printable podium numbers from our Olympics printable Party Collection.
A simple sponge cake covered with white sugar-paste fondant and embellished with a gold mesh-ribbon,
was topped with an Olympic Rings Fondant topper from Lynlee's Petite Cakes.
The gold embellishments were simply flattened gold cupcake liners,
attached to the fondant topper with a little icing.
The Olympic Rings were really simple to make (TUTORIAL here) and made for a fab and quick table backdrop. To complete the look, a pennant banner made from colored cardstock was hung on the front of the table, and Olympic Torches
made from red and yellow crepe paper were added to golden candle sticks and placed on either sides of the podium centerpiece.
Olympics Inspired Sports Party Ideas - Food and Drinks
The desserts and rinks were inspired by what Olympic athletes would eat!
The fresh energy drinks were home-made from pure fruit juice and decanted into glass bottles, and wrapped with a funky "energy drink" bottle wrappers also from the printable collection. The labels also include a "barcode" and "nutritional information" to make them look like real energy drinks labels.
The were then topped with a white straw and printable country flags from.
In-keeping with the energy theme, shop-bought cereal bars were covered in the patterned scrapbook papers from the printable kit, and
displayed in white platters also covered int he same papers. All finished with an editable, gold buffet card.
The home-made "hammer throw pops" were actually made from healthier carrot and sultana cake mixed with cream cream cheese for a dose of vitamins and calcium.
They were embellished with mini printable country flags.
Cupcakes were also decorated with cream cheese frosting and topped with some printable Olympics cupcake toppers in the shape of Olympic Olive Wreaths, Gold Medals, Olympic Torch and some edible fondant toppers from Lynlee's Petite Cakes.
The mini DIY cupcake stands were simply made by spray painting wooden egg-cups and coasters with white gloss.
The two parts them assembled together with superglue (Gorilla glue would do the trick).
The delicious but also stunning printed flag cookies from Whatever Whimsy also helped to tie in the Olympic theme.
Olympics Inspired Sports Party Ideas - Party Favors and Activities
To start our Olympics Gales, we held an Olympic Torch relay around the "stadium" (garden), where each child got to hold and pass on the
fabulous, golden Olympic Torch made by Sew Can Do!
Activities included simple kids games like ring toss, egg spoon racing and obstacle jumping with old car tyres.
Winners got awarded edible Olympic Medal Cookies from Whatever Whimsy and homemade chocolate medals (tutorial here), which were inspired by this year's medals.
As favors, kids got to take home a felt gold medal from Sew Can Do, embellished with a printable gold medal, and
some sugar cookies from Whatever Whimsy - All packaged in cute golden-lined boxes, topped with a printable
"you're a winner" favor tag and cupcake liner rosette.
Olympics Inspired Sports Party Ideas - Party Credits
Olympic Printables: Bird's Party
Styling and Photography: Bird - Bird's Party
Fondant Toppers: Lynlee's Petite Cakes
Olympic Torch and Felt Medals: Sew Can Do
Decorated flag and Olympic Medal Cookies: Whatever Whimsy
Hair Accessories: Nikki in Stiches
Brilliant idea! I can imagine my kids having an Olympic theme party in my garden. They can play some Olympic inspired game. They will surely love it! This is indeed cool page. I am looking forward for more post. Thank!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you like the idea Noelle! yes, my kids loved it, so i can recommend it! ;)
DeleteOh so cute! I'm having a watch party the first night of the Olympics at the end of this month. Thanks for the inspiration. I'm going to tweak these ideas a bit and make them more "adult" for my 20-something friends. Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteHi Savannah, that sounds FUN!! Would love to see pics afterwards? ;)
DeleteAdorable! You get the gold for Olympic parties! Great ideas. I cannot wait for the opening ceremonies. I might throw a small party just for the family :)
ReplyDeleteDid you finish the tutorial for the rings? They are so cute! I'd love to make them for a party we are having!
ReplyDeleteHi! Yes, here they are: http://www.blog.birdsparty.com/2012/07/tutorial-olympic-rings-dessert-table.html
ReplyDeleteVery cute printables & party ideas!...I also have an Olympic themed Party (http://blog.candiquik.com/?p=4029) on my blog...do you have a link specifically for the Hammer Throw Cake Pops? Thanks for sharing, love the ideas.
ReplyDeleteHi, they are home-made cake pops that I just inserted the printable flags from Birds' Party Olympic Inspired Collection on to the sticks.
DeleteYou can get the printables here: http://www.birdsparty.com/olympics-sports-party-printables-supplies-olympics-party.html
Thanks for all the inspiration!! I shared it with my readers here: http://seektobemerry.blogspot.com/2012/07/let-games-begin.html
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic idea for kids (of all ages). I'm impressed with how much work you put in to this!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! Such a great reason to have a party too :)
ReplyDeleteI agree Tori!! Are you having one? Let me know if you need printables! ;)
DeleteSuper cute party, Cristina! Love the gold medals the best. Looks like the kiddos enjoyed it too. Well done!
ReplyDeleteCatherine (newest follower of your blogging adventures!) :)
I love your fabulous Olympic Games party creations! This deserves a GOLD medal!
ReplyDeleteSo so so cute! Love all the athletic touches. Pinning for 2020 Olympics! Visiting from Make Pretty Monday party.
ReplyDeleteWonderful work! Pinning! I was looking for ideas for our own little home party, just because we love the Olympics.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable party idea! Love the medals :)
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
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What a fun idea! Thank you for sharing with us on the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful party ideas. You always have the best ideas.I am always inspired by your posts :) Thanks for sharing at Welcome To The Weekend Blog Hop have a lovely weekend.
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