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Throw an Angry Birds Kids Party

Posted on Feb 19, 2012 by Pinata Casa

If your kids love games and video games, a perfect theme for their next party is Angry Birds. Our Angry Birds custom pinatas are very popular for kids’ parties, so we’d like to share with you some party theme ideas. This is an adorable kids’ birthday party theme to pick, popular with both boys and girls and with many ages.

It All Starts with the Invitations

The Angry Birds most popular colors are red, green and yellow. Choose invitations with these colors or make them yourself, and add a feather to the front of the invitation in either red or yellow (remember, the pigs are green!). Get feathers from your favorite craft store, in red and yellow and glue them using craft glue (note: if your children are old enough to help, this can be a fun activity!).

 Try these greeting in the invitations:

Fly by to NAME’s Angry Birds Birthday Party! NAME will be # years old!

 On the inside you can add the date, time and location for the party. 

Feather Your Nest with Fun Angry Birds Decorations

Add balloons and streamers for the perfect Angry Birds party. Try to find balloons and streamers in red, yellow and green. Our best decorating tip: less is more. Add three balloons in each corner (one red, one yellow, one green) with a sturdy weight to keep them there. Have the streamers criss-cross the room once or twice. An excess of decorations can be a bit overwhelming for little ones, and also adds more clean up work for you at the end of the day.  

A“Happy Birthday” banner in the Angry Birds colors of red, yellow and green is the perfect way to greet everyone who enters. If you enjoy making crafts, you can create your own using cardstock or your home computer. Or find a great “Happy Birthday” banner at your local party supply store.

Add the Angry Birds Fun & Entertainment

Here are a few Angry Birds themed games that will work for many ages.

Play with an Angry Birds Pinata:

At PinataCasa, you’ll find we have three Angry Birds pinatas. We have the Red Bird, the Pig and the Yellow Bird pinata. So no matter your child’s favorite Angry Bird character, you’ll be sure to find them at PinataCasa! You can also choose Angry Bird pinatas according to your child’s favorite color: red, yellow or green. Fill that Angry Birds pinata with candy, put that blindfold on the child first in line and hand them the bat, and let them swing away!

Play Angry Birds Tag:

Most children have played tag. The “It” child, trying to tag others is an Angry Bird and the other children are the pigs. They need to catch them so they don’t eat the eggs.

Set Your Angry Birds Table Properly

The best way to decorate your Angry Birds table is with red, yellow and green cups, napkins, plates and cutlery. You can find plastic cups, plates and cutlery, and paper napkins in these fun colors are your favorite party supply store. Try decorating the table alternating the colors in a pattern, so one child has a red napkin, yellow cutlery and a green plate. The table will be fun and colorful. Choose a tablecloth in red, yellow or green to compliment the Angry Birds theme.

Enjoy the Angry Birds Fun!

This is a birthday party your child and their friends will be sure to remember. What could be more fun than the Angry Birds? Let us know about your Angry Birds kids’ birthday party in the comments!

 

Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angry_Birds, http://www.lilsugar.com/Angry-Birds-Themed-Party-18373523

Pinatas For Everyone!

Posted on Jan 04, 2012 by Pinata Casa

Are you planning a special event?  Do you want to make your event the event that leaves everyone talking?  Then you need a custom pinata that will provide conversation, fun and goodies!   These are perfect for birthdays, corporate outings, super bowl parties  … regardless of what the event is, the age of the participants, or the reason for the gathering, there is a pinata that can be custom made for that event. 

Children Parties

Do you have a little princess with a birthday coming up?  Pinatas make great birthday games and they even provide the party favors, leaving you one less thing to worry about!  A custom made pinata can be built to any theme.  Interested in a real life size princess pinata that looks alike like your daughter?  We can make it happen!  Or how about a life size football player pinata with your son’s name on the back?  If you can think it up, we can make a handmade Mexican piñata to match it.  Just fill it with small candy pieces and toys, take a swing and have a blast.

Adult Parties

Adults like to have fun too and what better way to step back in to childhood then with an authentic custom pinata?  A giant pinata of a beer can that the guys will love or a huge high heel shoe pinata for the shopping diva ladies; the possibilities are endless but the memories will all live on!   A super bowl party with all your friends calls for a supersize football pinata and a friend get together can be made special and unique when you order a custom pinata that encompasses your friendship. 

Pinatas for Companies

Is your company planning an event?  How about a custom logo pinata filled with goodies and prizes?  A retirement party for a treasured boss?  Make him laugh when you have a pinata look-alike built! 

As you can see, pinata’s are meant to be fun, they are meant to entice giggles and they are meant to be designed in a way that makes everyone smile.  A custom built pinata is special and unique, just like your event.  Stand out above the rest and do something different – smash up some goodness!      

Make Your Next Event a Smash!

Posted on Jan 04, 2012 by Pinata Casa

There is nobody on Earth who doesn’t like a good party.  Good friends, good food and good times all equal in a successful party and planning is the key ingredient to ensure that happens. Sometimes a party planner, or host of the event, will become overwhelmed with all of the details and when the time finally comes, they can’t enjoy a second of it.  You can plan an unforgettable and unique party without stressing, all you need to do is follow this simple guide:

One Month Ahead:

·       Choose a date and time.  Are you looking at an afternoon get together or an evening get together?  How long do you plan on having people there – two, four, six hours?

·       Decide what theme (if any) your party will be.  Choose a theme that matches the event.  A child’s birthday party would be easy, base the theme on their favorite cartoon or sport.  For adults, you can be extra creative; Hawaiian themed, pirate themed, sport themed … think about what you and your friends enjoy together and go that route.

·       Decide what types of food you will serve.  Will you be grilling out or putting out snack items?  Will you have full meals or finger foods for your guests?

·       Make a guest list.  Do you want a small gathering or a large gathering?

·       Enlist the help of friends to help fill out and send invitations. You can even use services like Facebook or evite. Make sure to get them in the mail before week three and ask for RSVP’s at least a week in advance. 

·       Order a custom pinata for your party!  You want to make sure that you give the company plenty of time to handcraft your authentic Mexican pinata, so make sure you get your order in early.  Pinatas that are custom made add a surprise element of fun to your party and make it easier on the host, who won’t need to think up ideas to entertain her guests.

Two Weeks Ahead:

·       Make a list of menu items.  If you are going all snack foods, write down the different snacks on this list.  If you are planning on grilling, right not only the key items, but also any condiments you may need.  This will come in very handy when it is time to shop.

·       Head to a party store and purchase any decorations you plan on using.  If you didn’t order a bag of prizes when you placed your custom pinata order, pick up two bags at the party store.

One Week Ahead:

·       Check your RSVP returns to get an accurate head count on who is coming and who is not.

·       Make a stack of CD’s appropriate for your party and place them near the stereo. 

·       If your party will take place indoors and outdoors, do a yard clean up.  Pick up big branches, mow your lawn if needed, arrange your lawn furniture and decide where the best place will be to hang your custom pinata. 

Three Days Ahead:

·       Take your list of food items and go through your refrigerator, your freezer and your pantry.  If an item on the list is already in your home, cross it off.  Take the list to your local grocery store and purchase the additional items.  Make sure you add goodie bags to your list, one per person, so that when your life size pinata busts open, the party goers can collect their loot.

·       Vacuum and mop your floors and wipe down the bathrooms for guests.

·       Fill your custom pinata with candy and small toys and attach it to a long rope so it is ready to go.  Make sure you have a bat or something similar handy, as well as something for a blindfold for when the time comes.

The Day of Your Party:

·       Pre-prep any food items that you can in the morning.  For example, if you are planning on grilling hamburgers, get the patties ready now so you have more time later on for socializing.

·       Ask a friend to help you hang the pinata in your yard.  Remember the custom piñata is not just the fun party game; it is the focal point, the centerpiece, of your party.

·       Do a quick walk through of any rooms guests will use to ensure they are presentable.  Make sure to check that the guest bathroom is stocked with soap, towels and tissues.

·       Take a deep breath, smile, and enjoy your party!