I have three little nephews on my side of the family and they are all so fun and cute. This past weekend we went to Atlanta to celebrate Mister A’s 2nd birthday. My sister-in-law threw him an adorable barnyard-themed party with a ton of cute details. And I’m so excited to share it all with you today!
The Décor
When visiting my sister-in-law a few weeks ago, she and I were discussing the details of his birthday and I offered to make a cute paper banner to go with the theme. I used my Silhouette Cameo to cut out this fun barnyard animal paper banner. It was easy to make and turned out adorable – in my humble opinion. 🙂 I used some cardstock to cut out these cuddly little baby barnyard animals. I used the cardstock cut setting on my Cameo and it worked great!
Tip: I learned quickly, that when gluing the pieces together, you need to place them under a heavy book or anything flat and heavy while the glue dries. Otherwise the pieces of cardstock will curl up and not look so great!
I also cut out this adorable barn from cardstock. And she used it on her burlap wreath.
I think my favorite part of the décor was the cow print and gingham red bunting she had on the mantel. So perfect!
The party favors were neatly wrapped barn animal toys standing on crinkled paper “hay.”
My SIL bought these fun farm animal balloons and stickers from Oriental Trading.
They added yet another cute detail to the party!
The Food
I love how each and every food selection tied in to the theme. So cute! On the table, she cut a long strip of the red gingham fabric and hemmed up the sides to make them straight and crisp. It was an easy way to add festivity to the table, over a simple, white tablecloth.
We had butterscotch haystacks, deviled eggs, pigs in a blanket, cheddar bunnies and chicken nuggets. We made the haystacks the morning of the party and then had to fight off the urge to eat them all day. Ha!
She had a friend make her these cute fondant cupcake toppers. I think they’d be pretty easy to duplicate.
And of course, no barnyard party is complete without a “vegetable patch.” Too cute!!
She added the cute gingham ribbon to the mason jars holding the utensils and had simple red plates and cow print napkins. It was perfect!
It was so fun celebrating my nephew’s birthday this week with my family. Happy Birthday, Mister A! We love you!!
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Dorianne Cassar
Hi I purchased some of your products – I need to download them still, but I’m not able to download the silhouette software and thus can’t access the files.
Is there another way?
THanks
Carrie @ Kenarry: Ideas for the Home
Wow! I love all the details that went into this barnyard party. What super cute ideas!
Mindie Hilton
Those pig cupcakes are too cute. please come share your great party at the Bacon Time linky.
The Style Sisters
So so Cute!!! All the details are just amazing!! Please come join us for Centerpiece Wednesday Linky party and share your post with us. Centerpiece Wednesday is live tonight!
Karin
Bismah
This is such a wonderful these for any kid’s birthday! I love your decor and the food looks delicious! So inspirational. Your photos are beautiful!
Michelle
Laura these are just the cutest! They are just so bold and cute! I am in love. I am also super impressed by your visuals and photos! Great job!
Aki @ Minted Strawberry
Ack! these are just the cutest little animals! I’m totally downloading that cut file now.
Kristy gd
Um… is squeeing acceptable? Cause these are seriously squee worthy cute!!! The whole theme came together wonderfully!
Laura
Aww, you’re too sweet!
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I love it! I totally do the same thing-whenever either of my sisters starts party planning, I offer to make something with my Cameo LOL! I mean, I am trying to help, right? I love it! Good job!
Karen Marie Kedzuch
Laura,
Mister is lucky to have you for an Auntie. The decor along with all the personalized touches made for a Pinterest worthy party.
Thanks for sharing, Karen Marie
Vidya @ Whats Ur Home Story
Aww…that is super cute. Make me want to plan small kids birthday parties again! Now a days all they want are sleepovers or movies!
Jessica
Oh, this is such a cute party!!! I love the animal bunting and the cupcakes!
Vanessa
EEeeeee! Everything is so super cute!
Dawn Marie
A post after my own heart! I love being able to make party decorations with my Silhouette!
Diana
Love the barnyard theme party! Those farm animals are adorable!
Dee @ from wine to whine
Oh my goodness your barnyard party is ADORABLE !!!!! Definitely pinning!
Pam - GetSilvered
Oh, I love everything about this….It’s such a great theme and done perfectly. I love the banner, the wreath, the cupcakes the…….well everything!
Tanya
OMG…how cute are those!! Everything turned out so stinkin’ cute!! I so wish that I had my silhouette when my kids were younger.
Laura
Ha! It has been great for party planning!
Britni
Ok that banner is absolutely darling, pinning to use for my son’s 1st birthday!
Lisa @ greylustergirl
I love all the details! The food was perfect and that fabric banner was just darling! Well done!
Laura @ The Experimental Home
I have been eyeing your banner since I saw the graphic for today’s Silhouette challenge… SO CUTE!!! I am particularly in love with the cow… and good for you for gluing on all those spots! That birthday party turned out first-rate adorable! I hope the birthday boy had a blast.
Laura
The cow is pretty cute, isn’t he? I’m partial to the little chick. So cute! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!!
Brooke
So cute! I’m a little sad I didn’t do a baby animal theme for one of my kid’s birthdays. Now they pick their own theme…
Sarah
Such a cute party, love all the details. Great job!
Becky @ My Paper Craze
Oh, how amazingly cute! I love the balloons, too, those are just too much, LOL! Thanks so much for sharing!
Joyce Fisher
This party was seriously ADORABLE!!! All the details were amazing. Love how your barnyard animal banner turned out.
Peace, Love and Joy,
Joyce
Randi Sowders
You did an amazing job! It’s always hard work piecing together all those pieces but it’s worth it!
Sara!
How cute is that!!!! I love everything about it. Amazing job
Holly McCall {McCall Manor}
This is so stinking cute! I love the ‘vegetable patch’. Great job on the decorations 🙂
Laura
Aww, thanks so much Holly!