You may not know this but I do not like having birthday parties at our home. I much prefer to have the kids involved with something like swimming, bowling, skating or ceramics so there is not time for drama. My oldest daughter’s third grade birthday party scarred me for life and I swore off home parties forever. Well I guess forever only lasted for three years because last weekend we hosted not one but two birthday parties at our home. Apparently girl drama is less expensive than bowling as I decided to take my chances and save some money partying at home. How do you entertain a gaggle of eleven year olds for three hours? Thanks to Pinterest for birthday party ideas and inspiration, we decided to decorate small cakes and let the girls decorate their own aprons. My daughter also found these super cute owl cupcakes to make for the party and that’s exactly what we did.
I found some cute owl plates at Target for $1.89 each that the girls would take their cakes home on. Hobby Lobby sold three aprons in a package for $9.99 but with a 40% of coupon the aprons ended up being $6 for three or $2 each. Here is the birthday girl modeling her apron.
For the aprons I didn’t have a clear idea on how or what we would use to decorate with and then facebook came through for me when I saw that was looking for a few bloggers to try out their products.
After talking with Emily from Simple Spray I was really excited to try out the Simply Spray Fabric Spray Paint on the aprons for a tie dye effect and possibly using some stencils.
They sent me a few colors to try out including Brite Pink, Lavender and Sky Blue. The girls were very excited to try out the spray on the aprons and I was a little nervous letting them do their own aprons. After pulling the little blue tab off the cans we were ready to start creating. One thing that I wanted to do was be able to put their name somewhere on the apron. Iron on Transfers did not wok so my plan b was using stick on foam letters that they could then peel off the apron after they were sprayed to create a reverse effect.
(On a side note, I am not pregnant but apparently wearing an apron makes me look like I am, awesome)
Here is the finished product. I wasn’t sure how parents would feel about me posting pictures of their children online with their names and faces so here are a few aprons and apron makers without their faces.
Here is my honest opinion on the products and our experience with Simply Spray.
The three cans lasted through 13 aprons and some kids used plenty of the spray. I am amazed that there is still plenty of spray left in the cans and the cans are only 2.3 oz. When we were designing their aprons, I put down a plastic tablecloth over my kitchen counter. The spray manged to creep onto my countertop and I was a little worried it wouldn’t come off but it wiped off very easily with just water and left no marks or coloring behind. This was a fun product, easy to use and easy to clean up. I would definitely use again and would recommend it to anyone. Simply Spray has some great info on their website including demo videos, design galleries and free downloads. You can also find where you will find even more great resources and ideas!
Now for the fun part! Simply Spray sent me the Simply Spray Party Kit which contains six cans of various colors to create 24 shirts. One winner will receive the kit pictured below.
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looks like so much fun- love the colors on the aprons! and guess what- we are making owl cupcakes for emmy's party this weekend! we are making owls and deer!
That party looks super cute and so much fun. I had to laugh out loud about your comment on your apron making you look pregnant. Don't you just love those flattering kinds of photos…lol.
Great ideas. My girls are always talking about their next party, days after the just had a birthday. By the pics, looks like it was a hit! Darla R.
Looks like a fun party!! we live on an island, so there are not very many options for parties. I have done all but one at home and they are exhausting. Love the apron idea! My daughter would love it! Would be great for an art party. jlkeehn3 at hotmail dot com
First of all you do NOT look pregnant Ange!! You're so funny. Love the owl cupcakes and the apron idea! How fun and what a great mama you are to host that party for your girl.
You have such great ideas. And patience!!
My daughter would love this! So cute!
That looks like a lot of fun. We'll have to try it.
wow such a fun and cute idea!! and you do not look pregnant at all!
I too have been scarred for life by a pre-teen all girl birthday party (or two)! Great party idea. How fun!
What a great idea for a party!! Thanks for the giveaway!
You are a super mom Ang!!
Joanna
Such a cute party favor!!! This is something those young girls will cherish forever!!! Hope I win so i can try it too!!!
Love this! My little guy is having a cooking party for his 3rd birthday, I'm going to have lots of toddlers decorating their own cupcakes. Heaven help me. :p
How fun!! I totally want to try that spray paint!!
Good luck with that Leslie, you are brave! I'm sure it will be fun for them and you too!