FABULOUS FINDS...

As I trawled through the shops today full of festive cheer (?), I found THE MOST PERFECT thing(s) to complement the I LOVE PARTIES vintage racing party...

These little guys are full of racing car jellies and can be found at Big W for a very reasonable price. I love them so much I'm going to look into stocking them in the new year!

In the meantime, my little guy will be getting these in his Santa Sack next week.

VINTAGE RACING PARTY

Because we are new, I thought I might take some time out in October to individually profile each of our party themes and offer a few party tips and ideas .

Because my baby boy is completely obsessed with cars, I am going to kick things off with our vintage racing car party, which I happen to think is totally adorable.

Here are some extra bits and pieces (to add to your I LOVE PARTIES party pack obviously!) to create a fantastic party:

• Make badges / t-shirts / old-fashioned driver hats for each guest with their name and a number on it. Dress yourself as a “Race Marshall”.

• Create or purchase a black and white balloon arch to display at the entrance.





• Create a “PIT STOP” sign for your food tables/area. Cut sandwiches with car shaped cookie cutters. Make some “Stop/Go” jelly moulds and a cake in the shape of a race car or racing track (you will find lots of images and inspiration online).

• Use matchbox cars and/or vintage looking keys rings at a discount shop to fill your favour bags. We also recommend plastic trophies or ribbons as favours and/or awards.

• Hold a "Grand Prix" in your backyard! Pre-make two "race cars" using cardboard boxes big enough for your guests to step into or break guests up into two teams to decorate their own team cars, setting one team up with a green kit and the other with a red kit (each containing supplies like aluminium foil, black plates for wheels, red/green wrapping paper, etc). Start and end the race with a black and white checkered flag. Each guest takes their turn to be the “driver”. Use cones to define the race track. For older children, you might want introduce some “PIT STOPS” like “change the tire”, “wash the windscreen” or “pump the gas”

Until next time...

Kate

WELCOME TO I LOVE PARTIES!

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WELCOME TO I LOVE PARTIES!

We are so glad to finally be online at http://www.iloveparties.com.au/...

I LOVE PARTIES offers handmade and vintage inspired party supplies. We sell complete party packs, but you can also make your own themed party by purchasing individual products from our range.

Our products are mostly reuseable and /or biodegradable. You can add personal touches to your I LOVE PARTIES selection to create a fabulous event.

Themes currently offered are:

Happy Hippie Party

Garden Tea Party

Vintage Circus Party

Pink Carousel Party

Vintage Racing Car Party

Retro Surf Party

1950s-inspired Baby Party

If you would like to suggest a theme for I LOVE PARTIES, or if if there are any beautiful (but affordable) products that you think would make great additions to our existing party themes, please let us know here.

I LOVE PARTIES was born out of our eternal struggle to find anything other than "factory" party supplies for our kids' parties. We love homemade parties and would love to hear about your own homemade parties, particularly the creative ways that you incorporate I LOVE PARTIES products. Send us your photos to share with the world (wide web) and party makers looking for inspiration online.

Until next time...

I LOVE PARTIES xx oo

PS A big thanks to Jill from http://www.shutterbubs.com/ for all the beautiful photos.