{"id":4982,"date":"2015-11-05T14:00:50","date_gmt":"2015-11-05T14:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/party-ideas\/?p=4982"},"modified":"2017-04-18T18:07:04","modified_gmt":"2017-04-18T18:07:04","slug":"plan-kids-birthday-party-without-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bellenza.com\/party-ideas\/birthday-celebrations\/plan-kids-birthday-party-without-theme","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan a Kid’s Birthday Party without a Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it! Not all of us have the time, energy, or budget to throw an all-out, meticulously decorated birthday party. So a far easier and more affordable option is to (gasp!) go without a theme. Or more accurately, make color your theme<\/strong> instead!<\/p>\n

Our example here revolves around a red and blue motif, since you\u2019re sure to find tons of party decorations and party ware in those colors. Even candies and other treats come in festive red and blue. Plus you can order or bake a simple white cake and just add red and blue trimmings! Come and see how \u201cpainless\u201d theme-less can be!<\/p>\n

Make Colors Your Party Theme!<\/h2>\n

\"Kiddie<\/p>\n

Sources: 1 – Jac o\u2019lyn Murphy<\/a> \/ 2 – Studio DIY<\/a> \/ 3 – Sustaining the Powers<\/a> \/ 4 – Brooklyn Farm Girl<\/a> \/ 5 – TomKat Studio<\/a> \/ 6 – The Crafty Crow<\/a> \/ 7 – Paper and Pi<\/a> (etsy shop) \/ 8 – A Toile Tale<\/a><\/p>\n

Just looking at the elements shown here, you can already see how easily you can pull off a really eye-catching party scene.<\/p>\n

For the decorations<\/strong><\/p>\n

Always a high-impact option is having a backdrop. Simply purchase ready-made paper fans<\/strong> (2), starbursts, honeycomb balls, or tissue pom poms in your chosen colors. Mount these on a wall or a garden trellis to set off your cake and treats table, or have them grace the entryway to the party venue to set the festive mood.<\/p>\n

Add hanging or overhead decorations, like this DIY paper-cutout \u201cchandelier\u201d<\/strong> (6) or pennant banners made from scrapbook paper in matching colors and patterns. Then, place fun paper pinwheels<\/strong> (7) wherever you want some twirly action going on: centerpieces, chair decor, party signs, even as part of the food and drinks stations.<\/p>\n

TIP: Add touches of yellow to temper the balance of colors between red and blue. Think yellow streamers, garlands, or honeycomb balls. Balloons are great, too!<\/p>\n

For the party tables<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can have loads of fun playing with color here, too! Mix and match party plates and bowls<\/strong> (8) with glasses, napkins, and placemats. Then, bring in a DIY touch with clever cutlery pockets<\/strong> (1) you\u2019ve crafted out of brown paper bags and washi tape!<\/p>\n

You can keep going with this color-theme concept with coordinated place cards, napkin rings, activity sheets, even favor packaging.<\/p>\n

For the cake and treats<\/strong><\/p>\n

Even the birthday cake<\/strong> (5) can have no theme and no one will even notice! Simply dress up a white cake in bunting, candles, sprinkles, and anything that will bring in your chosen colors. Set out dishes holding colored candies<\/strong> (4) like M&Ms, jelly beans, or gummy bears (great excuse to eat those in other colors!).<\/p>\n

Finally, assemble a show-stopping treats table<\/strong> (3) featuring goodies you can color coordinate: like candy apples, cookies, cupcakes, donuts, fruits, and colored juices. Use trays, cake stands, bowls, and other containers also \u201cin color\u201d to display the treats in a way that looks all pulled together. The total effect will be so appealing!<\/p>\n

Now, wasn\u2019t that fun? Now, to go out and do this for your little one\u2019s next birthday bash. Happy theme-less planning!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it! Not all of us have the time, energy, or budget to throw an all-out, meticulously decorated birthday party. So a far easier and more affordable option is to (gasp!) go without a theme. Or more accurately, make color your theme instead! Our example here revolves around a red and blue motif, since you\u2019re sure to find tons of party decorations and party ware in those colors. Even candies and other treats come in festive red and blue. Plus you can order or bake a simple white cake and just add red and blue trimmings! Come and see how \u201cpainless\u201d theme-less can be! Make Colors Your Party Theme! Sources: 1 – Jac o\u2019lyn Murphy \/ 2 – Studio DIY \/ 3 – Sustaining the Powers \/ 4 – Brooklyn Farm Girl \/ 5 – TomKat Studio \/ 6 – The Crafty Crow \/ 7 – Paper and Pi (etsy shop) \/ 8 – A Toile Tale Just looking at the elements shown here, you can already see how easily you can pull off a really eye-catching party scene. For the decorations Always a high-impact option is having a backdrop. Simply purchase ready-made paper fans (2), starbursts, honeycomb balls, or tissue pom poms in your chosen colors. Mount these on a wall or a garden trellis to set off your cake and treats table, or have them grace the entryway to the party venue to set the festive mood. Add hanging or overhead decorations, like this DIY paper-cutout \u201cchandelier\u201d (6) or pennant banners made from scrapbook paper in matching colors and patterns. Then, place fun paper pinwheels (7) wherever you want some twirly action going on: centerpieces, chair decor, party signs, even as part of the food and drinks stations. TIP: Add touches of yellow to temper the balance of colors between red and blue. Think yellow streamers, garlands, or honeycomb balls. Balloons are great, too! For the party tables You can have loads of fun playing with color here, too! Mix and match party plates and bowls (8) with glasses, napkins, and placemats. Then, bring in a DIY touch with clever cutlery pockets (1) you\u2019ve crafted out of brown paper bags and washi tape! You can keep going with this color-theme concept with coordinated place cards, napkin rings, activity sheets, even favor packaging. For the cake and treats Even the birthday cake (5) can have no theme and no one will even notice! Simply dress up a white cake in bunting, candles, sprinkles, and anything that will bring in your chosen colors. Set out dishes holding colored candies (4) like M&Ms, jelly beans, or gummy bears (great excuse to eat those in other colors!). Finally, assemble a show-stopping treats table (3) featuring goodies you can color coordinate: like candy apples, cookies, cupcakes, donuts, fruits, and colored juices. Use trays, cake stands, bowls, and other containers also \u201cin color\u201d to display the treats in a way that looks all pulled together. The total effect will be so appealing! Now, wasn\u2019t that fun? Now, to go out and do this for your little one\u2019s next birthday bash. Happy theme-less planning!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4985,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[221],"tags":[417,432,861,862,860,1403,129,213],"class_list":["post-4982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-birthday-celebrations","tag-birthday-cakes","tag-birthday-themes","tag-colors","tag-party-colors","tag-red","tag-themeless-birthdays","tag-white","tag-yellow"],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Plan a Kid's Birthday Party without a Theme<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How to Plan a Kid's Birthday Party without a Theme! 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