Earlier this month (where on earth has that time gone?!?!) I promised photos of the magnificant pirate themed party that we went to for my gorgeous nephew’s 5th birthday.
I was very impressed with the superbly stylish simplicity of it all!There were a number of activities set up for the kids to complete during the course of the party.
First of all they were invited to decorate their own ‘treasure bag’ and then for completing each activity they earned a little gift to put in their treasure bag.
Knock ‘em down game – made by covering tin cans with colored paper and small home made rice bags which Lou made using the same fabric she used to make the bunting.
Digging for gold coins in the sand
Treasure Toss – tossing large silver coins (cardboard wrapped in foil) into an old suitcase.
Walk the Plank (plank of wood set up on bricks) to receive a pirate hat.
Pin the Eye Patch on the Pirate (made by our talented sister Clare!)
Cakes are the domain of my brother-in-law who always does an impecable job – he even joined the last craft night at Lou’s to finish sewing the sails.
Party bags contained pirate coloring pages, a treasure map, some chocolate coins, a fruit stick, a pirate magnet (made by Lou) & an eyepatch. Plus the kids got to take home the things they’d collected in their ‘treasure bags’ during the activities – bubbles, spinning top, pirate hat, box of sultanas & gold coins.
pirate hats – free printable
pirate flags (burger toppers) – free printables
pirate ship ‘thank ye’ card (food labels) – free printables
Kudos to Lou for all that wonderful preparation. The kids must have had a ball! And the cake is breasth-taking. Thanks for the inspiration
fabulous party! looks so much fun! great detail, classy and not OTT in a ridiculously expensive type of way. Love the cake too!<br /><br />now I'm late for school drop off. I saw the title in my news feed and HAD to see!
wow! amazing stuff. I can't believe some of the kids parties I get to see via everyone's blogs. They put my little parties to shame. I love the pirate boat cake! It looks delicious<br /><br />Gill xo
What a wonderful looking pirate party! Much more fun ad imaginative than just another jumping castle
Great party! Clever people. How proud am I?!!
What a great party Lou put on!! Love, love, love the activities. Brilliant! Thanks for sharing.
What an awesome party, love everything about it.
So many wonderful details … looks like so much fun! we love pirate stuff at our house x
it was a really fun party! you girls are awesome! well done. love all the little details & the kids had soo much fun!<br />x
wow – I heard so much about it at NBC from Cathie and Lou! The pictures just put it all together for me! That pirate ship cake is awesome and all the decorations and themed games are just perfect!! I bet even the adults had a great time! Thanks for sharing and for all those links xx
Wow, what an amazing party!<br />Thanks for sharing all you did.
Completely awesome! Looked like an absolute hoot, for kids and adults alike! The games so cleverly done, the decorations gorgeous (that bunting looks incredible) and the cakes… WOW!<br />Thanks for sharing these ideas. Having 2 boys, I'm sure I'll have the need one day for some pirate ideas :o)
Love those red and white socks – they match my scarf!<br />I have a 5 & 7 year old party in June. Pirate party might be a good idea. You girls are very clever :)<br />Enjoy your week
Fantabulous! Yay for Lou (and even bigger yays for Mr 5). You know I love a party to remember and this is one that will stay with him always. x
Holy moly – that is so cool!!! Love that bunting!! And everything else too :-)<br />I have another party coming up soon – I think we'll do a circus theme this time – will keep you posted!<br />xxxCate
Now that looks like a terrific party. Tremendous. Nice of your sister to do a goodie bag for you too, hey Emma?
Avast, that looks like an AWESOMe party!
What a stunning post, Emma. One I'm bookmarking, for sure. Whilst we've already 'done' a pirate party, Sammy might want one later. You're now my 'go to' girl! J x
Fantastic! you girls are so clever!! too many good parts to choose a favourite… LOVE it all. <br />Thanks to lou for all the links too… inspiration plus!
Oooh, I think I might change my superhero party to a pirate party! What to do?? This looks amazing!