Finally, the day was here! I'm speaking of my 6 year old's "tiny" themed birthday party. A few weeks ago I mailed out invitations that were packaged in these teensy-weensy envelopes purchased from ARTchaeology. They measure just 1" x 1 1/2"! I got the idea for a "tiny party" from a Martha Stewart magazine.
I put this teensy-weensy envelope inside another envelope, which was tucked into another envelope, etc.
There were 6 envelopes total. And the cutest thing EVERS is when I overheard a couple of the wee party guests talking to one another & giggling about how they had to open their invitations & "there was another envelope.......& another...& another......& another......."
Mini cupcakes were to be the dessert of the day. Pink mini cupcakes, to be exact.
Both miniature & regular sized strawberry cupcakes were baked the night before the party. That way, I have more time on the ACTUAL day of the party to stress over other things.
They were frosted with light blue whipped cream cheese frosting & decorated with blue raspberry flavored sprinkles.
I also made these ADORABLE (& my favorite part of the party) candied apples. I got the recipe from Family Fun magazine. Here's a quick "how-to"...
Use a melon baller to scoop out small round bits of apple. Cut a lollipop stick in half, at an angle, & push it into the apple. Pat the apple peices dry.
Melt butterscotch chips (that's what I used) or peanut butter chips. I suppose you could go crazy & use milk chocolate or white chocolate chips too!
Swirl the mini apples in the melted chips...
...& roll into your choice of sprinkles, nuts, coconut, etc. I used confetti sprinkles & chopped pecans.
After the tiny apples set, I wrapped each one in a small treat bag tied with a bit of ribbon.
Handmade party hats were set out & waiting for the guests.
I totally remember how annoying that elastic felt around your neck as a kid. Remember that?
I also made a tiny "Happy Birthday" banner.
I didn't have as much time to take as many pics as I'd wished for, but I caught a quick glimpse of some small party balloons which were actually water balloons that I blew up & tied--3 per stem--to a straw. I stuck them in vases as decorations & the kids got to take them home after the party.
Mr. WhiMSy love & I ALWAYS decorate our sidewalk & walkway with birthday messages & party greetings. 
When the kids arrived, we made mini pizzas.
I supplied the sauce, canadian bacon & cheese for the kids to decorate their pizzas with.
I supplied the sauce, canadian bacon & cheese for the kids to decorate their pizzas with.
After lunch, the kids had a treasure hunt. I filled several small envelopes with picture clues--because none of the kids can read yet--& hid them in secret locations before the party. Each clue had a picture which led them to the next clue, etc.
They're gathered in our bathroom, after finding a clue hidden in the toilet paper roll!
Mr. WhiMSy love hands out the treasures!
OK, I need to pause for a moment of awesomeness. The lighting of the ceremonial birthday candles was upon us. I recently bought these candles because they looked like fun. They're called "Fast-Lite Birthday Candles" & they're all connected by some sort of paper. You just light one candle & the rest of the candles light instantly!! Holy Cow. These are the most awesome invention EVERS!
OK, I need to pause for a moment of awesomeness. The lighting of the ceremonial birthday candles was upon us. I recently bought these candles because they looked like fun. They're called "Fast-Lite Birthday Candles" & they're all connected by some sort of paper. You just light one candle & the rest of the candles light instantly!! Holy Cow. These are the most awesome invention EVERS!
Yes, they do flare up a bit at first. But, seriously, an INSTANT is all it took. This photo was not touched at all. And yes, it looks scary, but I wish my cupboards were full of these candles! I'd use them at every birthday for the rest of my life!!!
(I thought of doing a video of it because it is so cool.)
The birthday girl blew out her 6 candles...
...& the kids enjoyed tiny cupcakes & punch served in tiny cups. (The cups were just those "bathroom cups" that you rinse your mouth in. I don't, but some people do.)
I printed out some fun "Small Facts" on pieces of paper & had them lying around for the adults to read at random. I even had a trivia question: "How many teeth does a mosquito have?" The closest guesser got a prize! Even adults need to have a little fun at the kidlets' parties.
The kids went home with goodie bags filled with tiny treats: a mini stapler, wee notebook, a little pen, a teensy game, a weensy eraser, a minute tape dispenser & a tiny hand-painted wooden cupcake.
Other tiny ideas I found...
The kids went home with goodie bags filled with tiny treats: a mini stapler, wee notebook, a little pen, a teensy game, a weensy eraser, a minute tape dispenser & a tiny hand-painted wooden cupcake.
This sweet "It's My Birthday" badge was a surprise gift in a package I recently received from Jeanetta of splendid designs. It is the most glittery & lovely statement of birthday proportions!
Other tiny ideas I found...
