ARI'S ANIMAL THEMED PARTY: PART 1

Today's #TBT party series features Ari's 2nd birthday. At two, Ari was obsessed with going to the zoo, so I went with a "Party Animal" theme and made it modern with solid, bright colors. Everything I did was DIY- you can totally pull this off if you have the time and plan ahead!

My talented twin sister, Ellie, of Aunt Ellie's Sweet Treats, made her famous gourmet rice krispie treats Campfire Crispies and cut them out in animal shapes. These. Are. Amazing. If you've never tried, you're missin' out on life, my friend. Order HERE. You deserve it.

DIY chalkboard trays tutorial HERE / Spoons by Shop Sweet Lulu

DIY fringy toppers tutorial HERE / Baking cups by Shop Sweet Lulu

Remember those yummy frosted animal cookies you ate as a kid? I made them out of sugar cookies, tinted frosting, and sprinkles. 

Not gonna lie... these bad boys took me a loooong time. But worth it right? Tutorial HERE.

'cause it's a camel.. get it?

Nana Lou's famous punch (for adults!). This zookeeper needed three one after all this DIY-ing!

Yep, that's me enjoying zookeeper punch. 

I made teeny little party hats for these fellas.

Animal canister DIY - fill with animal food: goldfish, teddy grahams, and animal crackers

I took a picture of Ari every month - well worth torture! See all three years HERE.

PHOTO BOOTH

Photo booth backdrop and party hat tutorial HERE. 

I absolutely adore this picture! Lauren and Piper, Ari and me, Amara and Jenni. Obviously our kids are super photogenic.

Homemade funfetti cake! Mmmm... Topped with spray-painted animals of course.

Part 2 of Ari's Animal Theme Birthday Party click HERE: DIY's
Part 3 click HERE: Party favors, games for the kiddos, details

-L