Angel Brave of Because Life’s Eventful contacted me a few weeks ago because she needed help in figuring out details for the first birthday of her little girl. Angel decided on a ladybug theme and she aims for a refined look. A sophisticated ladybug theme is more challenging than it seems. Doing sophisticated giraffe, owl, bird, elephant, and even monkey is easier because many modern designers have embraced those animals.
The key with any theme is to think outside the box. So instead of just looking for items with a ladybug motif, I searched for dot pattern dinnerware, I worked not only with red and black but also with green and white. The green comes from the fact that ladybugs are often used by farmers to eat insect that could destroyed their crops. I taught about a summer garden even if the party is happening during winter.
You also need to be practical for a first birthday. Therefore, I selected acrylic tumblers to not worry about the little kids breaking a glass.
+ Invitations: Printable Little Ladybug Invitation – DIY by The TomKat Studio $14 USD on etsy – the party circles are sold separately
+ Adult Dinnerware: Circle Chic Pattern by Mikasa – Black dinnerware mixed with red serving ware $39.99 USD for 4-piece plate setting
+ Glassware: Green Gingham Acrylic Tumblers on sale at $9.98 for 12 – 6 tall, 6 short
Dessert table Collage
I added more colors for the dessert table. After all, it is a kid birthday. I am sad that I did not found who made the ladybug cake. I found that Alana Hodgson made a similar cake. I like to splurge of a memorable cake and there are awesome cake maker these days.
+ Kid plates: Felix salad plates by French Bull $8 for 4
+ Chocolate: John & Kira’s Ladybug & Chocolate Gift Tower $49.50 USD
+ Candy: Hammond’s Red Apple Cinnamon Lolli $14.95 USD for 4
+ Birthday Cake: photo of Ladybug Cake via Cake Central
As you can see, I elaborated a deconstructed ladybug by mixing modern patterns, colors and moods. Best of all, you will be able to reuse many items for other occasions. And if you need more inspirations, check out the Little Ladybug Birthday Party featured on the blog of The Tom Kat Studio.
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November 26th, 2009 at 02:39
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November 26th, 2009 at 09:03
Very cute!
First birthdays are always more for the parents that it is for the kid since they won’t remember or apprecaite any of it anyways but I think the first is always the most important
Great design ideas.
November 27th, 2009 at 06:18
Really beautiful! I also had a ladybug party so if you want to check it for some more ideas here it is:
http://www.simplynabiki.com/en/2009/08/ladybug-baptize/
December 8th, 2009 at 04:07
First birthdays are always more for the parents that it is for the kid since they won’t remember or apprecaite any of it anyways but I think the first is always the most important
December 15th, 2009 at 10:09
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January 3rd, 2010 at 18:28
What a cool themed party; your pictures are excellent and really give a great description of the party. Love the cake!!
March 27th, 2010 at 01:16
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June 21st, 2010 at 00:04
[...] önce yapmanız gereken önce bir tema seçmek. Çocuğunuzun sevdiği bir kahraman olabilir. kaynakTemanızı seçtikten sonra onunla ilgili malzemeler toplamaya başlayabilirsiniz. Bu amaç [...]
October 21st, 2010 at 11:58
Hi, I love your design in cakes very fantastic!
April 3rd, 2011 at 15:57
I love the ladybug cake and the invitation – great job!