8 Sep

Audrey’s Pink Birthday + DIY Bubbles

categories: DIY, birthday party ideas, think pink

pink first birthday party

Abby from Style Me Pretty recently created the most adorable Pink Birthday Party for her daughter Audrey’s first birthday! From pink balloons & cupcakes to pink margaritas for the adults, you can check out all the pink-a-licious details over at Cookie magazine.

She’s also generously offered to share the DIY tips for these adorable Bubble Tin Favors with us, so read on for all the how-to info, plus a downloadable template for the labels and a few more detail shots from the party!

pink first birthday party

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BUBBLE TIN PARTY FAVORS

Materials
6” Tin Cans, found at Specialty Bottle
Pink Pipe Cleaners, found at Michaels
Bubble Solution, found at iParty
Raffia, found at Michaels
Full Sheet Label Paper, found at Office Depot
Computer / Color Printer
Paper Cutter

Instructions:
1.
Download and print out the template for the bubble labels and trim just under and above the pink lines (so that the lines show) and horizontally at the end of the pink lines.

2. Adhere to the tins using as light of a tough as possible so you don’t leave fingerprints.

3. To create the pipe cleaner wands, shape the top of the wand into a circle, then twist the end around the handle.

4. Measure your raffia to about 18.” Holding the pipe cleaner in place, wrap the raffia around the wand and the tin, tying in a bow at the front.

5. Fill the tins about ≤ full with the bubble solution (can be found at party stores).

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A few more party details are pictured below… I just love the look of these pink drinks with the “YUM!” drink stirrers & pretty straws!

pink first birthday party

pink first birthday party

pink first birthday party

Thanks again to Abby for sharing these lovely details with us!

  • 1 Vicky @ thecitycradle

    What a beautiful party. We are doing a balloon theme later this year and I LOVED seeing the picture of the large pink balloons. Well done.

    Sep 8, 2009 at 9:00 am
  • 2 Myrna Espronceda

    L.O.V.E.D. I.T. !.!.!.!

    I just loved all the details…..Congrats! Loved the bubbles….thanks for sharing…..I am going to use it for my wedding!!!

    Best regards, from Mexico!

    Sep 8, 2009 at 9:12 am
  • 3 Brenda

    This idea is really nice.. I love it!!

    Sep 8, 2009 at 9:16 am
  • 4 Gabrielle Valentine

    I love the petal cupcakes. The pipecleaner bubble wands are unique, too. Great ideas!

    Sep 8, 2009 at 9:19 am
  • 5 Ashlie Frederick

    Beautiful! I love the pink rose cupcakes.

    http://itsmypartybyashlie.blogspot.com/

    Sep 8, 2009 at 9:21 am
  • 6 southern hostess

    How cute are those bubble tins? And the cupcakes are gorgeous!

    Sep 8, 2009 at 9:32 am
  • 7 cara

    Oh *this* is *lovely*!! Oooh, I so heart pink, and this is truly delightful.

    Sep 8, 2009 at 9:52 am
  • 8 T

    Where can I find that cute little cupcake dome tray?

    Sep 8, 2009 at 10:17 am
  • 9 celestina ballerina

    absolutely adored the bubble tins and wands! gorgeously creative idea!

    Sep 8, 2009 at 10:28 am
  • 10 Dina-White Thread

    T,
    If you are referring to the glass cloche that that one cupcake is sitting under, you can get them here:
    http://tinyurl.com/mzkb8o
    Enjoy!
    Dina@White Thread

    Sep 8, 2009 at 10:48 am
  • 11 abby larson

    I got the glass dome at Pottery Barn:) xoxo

    Sep 8, 2009 at 11:50 am
  • 12 Leigh Moorhouse

    The cupcakes are gorgeous! Always looking for new decor for my cupcakes, I hope to use this one & tell everyone where I saw it first!

    Sep 8, 2009 at 11:51 am
  • 13 Lisa

    What a cute party! Love the bubble tins. :)

    Sep 8, 2009 at 12:04 pm
  • 14 Heidi Snyder

    amazing!!

    Sep 8, 2009 at 12:43 pm
  • 15 Ellen Collis

    Those cupcakes are precious, and I love the bubble tins—those might be a cool wedding favor??

    http://www.firednfabulous.blogspot.com/

    Sep 8, 2009 at 1:48 pm
  • 16 Michele

    Oh my goodness – does it get any sweeter! I wouldn’t change a thing; this is a wonderful party design/layout etc.! Love!

    Sep 8, 2009 at 3:31 pm
  • 17 Audrey H.

    this is a cute “pink” party!! i’m curious to know what the water balloons were for?

    Sep 8, 2009 at 4:01 pm
  • 18 Abby Larson

    I really wanted to have a balloon toss but my seven year old nephew couldn’t contain his excitement and wanted to just throw them. So, I told the kids to have at it. They basically just threw them up in the air to watch them splatter…they loved every minute of it!

    Sep 8, 2009 at 4:59 pm
  • 19 sausha

    I love the water balloons. I love your site!

    Sep 8, 2009 at 6:10 pm
  • 20 Diana {The Princess Escapades}

    Unbelievable! What an inspiration. :)

    Sep 8, 2009 at 7:29 pm
  • 21 caos

    the pink drserts abd marshmellow pops fab. great jdea

    Sep 8, 2009 at 7:49 pm
  • 22 Alexis

    Darling! What great details…it is killing me…what is in the white goodie bags?

    Sep 8, 2009 at 8:16 pm
  • 23 gabriel

    they look tasty and awesome. Pink color added makes it more beautiful

    Sep 9, 2009 at 2:11 am
  • 24 Neelam

    Love this!! It’s my favourite so far! These are great ideas! The cupcakes are gorgeous!

    Sep 9, 2009 at 5:04 am
  • 25 Kasey at Thrifty Little Blog

    What a cute party! Honestly, I would love to have had that for myself :) .

    Sep 9, 2009 at 7:33 am
  • 26 Down Pillow

    So many adorable details :) I would never have thought of making my own bubbles – fun idea.

    Sep 9, 2009 at 8:27 pm
  • 27 Favorsforu

    I love it! Great job!

    Sep 10, 2009 at 5:44 am
  • 28 Wedding Chic

    What a stunning party, I jsut love all these little details, the rose fairy cakes and the bubbles so sweet !

    Sep 10, 2009 at 12:10 pm
  • 29 Marian

    Oh… love it! Great pics!
    I really like how the buttercream was piped to look like roses on the cupcakes – nice touch!

    Sep 10, 2009 at 1:42 pm
  • 30 Julianne

    That looks like an awesome birthday party, with fabulous details. I love the water balloons and the beautiful cupcakes!

    http://www.amodernproposal.com

    Sep 11, 2009 at 7:03 am
  • 31 Paul

    If anyone was curious the photography is from Paul and Krystal of Studio Foto. The party was a lot of fun and little Audrey LOVED the cupcakes:)

    Sep 13, 2009 at 3:36 pm
  • 32 Jennifer

    What did you do for invitations? Really Curious. THANKS

    Sep 14, 2009 at 3:06 pm
  • 33 Jennifer

    What did you put on table – tablecloth or runner? And how did you print sign for water balloons and drink stirrers?
    Love this!!!

    Sep 14, 2009 at 7:25 pm
  • 34 Amanda Svenby

    LOVE it!

    Sep 16, 2009 at 10:08 am
  • 35 Melissa Garza-Allen

    Pipe cleaner wands…brilliant!! Thank you for sharing.

    Sep 16, 2009 at 2:50 pm
  • 36 Angie

    I love the homemade bubbles. They would be great for wedding favours. So much more unique than the typical small plastic bottle. The labels could be made with pictures of the bride and groom.

    Sep 17, 2009 at 12:09 pm
  • 37 candicita

    Does anyone know the balloon’s size??….Are they 36″??…Thank You

    Oct 13, 2009 at 1:51 pm
  • 38 Nona

    Do the pipe cleaners really work for the bubbles? I tried it and I can’t seem to form the bubbles in the wand–solution just sticks to chenelle?

    Nov 3, 2009 at 8:00 pm
  • 39 jenn s.

    HI Candice –

    Yes – the balloons are 36″. Nona – I’m not sure about the pipe cleaners since I haven’t tried it myself, but I’ll ask Abby about it for you. stay tuned!

    Nov 4, 2009 at 12:38 pm
  • 40 Andrea

    Hi,

    I am making these favors for my daughters bday but I am worried because the pipes don’t work, no bubbles are coming out. Am I doing something wrong?? Did anyone have this problem??

    Thanks

    Andrea

    Jan 23, 2010 at 12:58 am
  • 41 Katie

    I am going to try and be a copycat! My question is, what was in the goodie bags??? AND, what other recommendations might you have on how to pull this off??

    Jan 27, 2010 at 9:40 am
  • 42 jenn s.

    Hi Katie –

    The goodie bags were filled with homemade chocolate chip cookies… and you can get all the details on the rest of this party over at Cookie Magazine and Style Me Pretty – here are the direct links:

    http://www.cookiemag.com/magazine/blogs/nesting/2009/09/birthday-party-by-style-me-pre.html

    http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/09/08/pretty-in-pink/

    Good luck! :)

    Jan 27, 2010 at 10:30 am
  • 43 pam

    Hi! Could i know how did u make pink drink? …. they look amazing !!!

    Feb 8, 2010 at 10:16 pm
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  • 45 Catherine

    What a great party! I am planning my granddaughter’s first birthday and wondering where the swizzlers came from. Did you make them or can you tell me where I could order? Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas.

    CG

    May 14, 2010 at 5:07 pm
  • 46 Jenn @ HWTM

    Hi Catherine –
    Abby actually made the bubble wands herself using pink pipe cleaners :)

    (See full tutorial near the bottom of the post for more details!)

    May 18, 2010 at 9:36 am
  • 47 Catherine

    Where did the pink YUM! sticks come from?

    May 19, 2010 at 9:42 am
  • 48 Jenn @ HWTM

    Catherine –
    The stir sticks are a DIY project from Style Me Pretty! Here’s the link:
    http://circle.stylemepretty.com/abbylarson/blog/2009/09/08/diy-yum-stir-sticks/

    :)

    May 21, 2010 at 10:46 am
  • 49 Erica

    Abby,
    Thank you for sharing, my little one turns one this september and I plan on using some of your great ideas!! Just beautiful……would you be able to share what time of day you had your party and what else you served your guests as way of food? I can’t get the story from Cookie anymore, as it’s been awhile…..thank you!

    Jun 23, 2010 at 8:33 am
  • 50 Vanessa

    HOW PRETTY
    yuummm i love cupcakes…
    Love the pictures so bright and tasty :-)

    Jul 16, 2010 at 1:25 am
  • 51 Amy @ BlowoutParty

    Adorable! Love the drinks, cupcakes, and bubbles!

    Jul 29, 2010 at 7:39 am

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