Maddie's 4th Birthday

Maddie's 4th Birthday was a Little Mermaid Under the Sea Party.  I am not a fan of licenced parties....however, my 4 year old is.  She wanted another "princess" party (which she had last year), so I convinced her to do a Little Mermaid so I could selfishly throw in some seashells and fishing nets. 





 


I used real seashells that I ordered online
http://www.qualityshells.com/



The kids went on a treasure hunt to find their "treasure boxes". They had clues all over the house!  I ordered them oriental trading company and filled them with chocolate coins, jewels and sea creatures.  I decided to leave them plain and let kids decorate them when they got home.



No fish were harmed during the creation of this party!  This was Maddie's favorite gifts.....but not Mommy's!



I used pages from old "Little Mermaid" books to use as tags for the gifts.  When I went to the party store, one roll of Ariel Wrapping paper was $7.00.  I also found these aqua nets to use as back drops and bags for the gifts.



Her cake was coated in graham crackers and sugar to create the sand effect for her sand castle.

 


Thank goodness for Gatorade!  It comes in every color...even aqua!  I cut the mermaid books to make labels for the drinks.  Each one is slightly different!

 










I used the same book to make cupcake toppers.  Each one had a different character.