Here's a kid who knows where he's going and how to get there! Emily tells us about this terrific party: Graham's "Mappy 3rd Birthday" party was inspired by his love of (okay, obsession with) maps, states, and flags.
I made the invitations and food and beverage signs in Publisher, and I decorated with homemade tissue paper poms, inflatable globes hung up like lanterns, and flags. We served snack food themed (very loosely) around states, and we gave out goody bags with inflatable earth punch balloons and geographically-themed candies. Graham had a blast is still talking about his "states party."
Thanks Emily!




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This looks terrific! Great job :)
Love it! It's so nice when we can make our kids happy this way!
I could be happy having this party theme :)
I Love this Party!!!
I love the theme, the execution, and the fact that it really came from your son's passions. Bravo!
Thanks, everybody! (This is Emily.) It was a great time. There are more pictures and ideas here if anyone wants to see them:
http://spaghettiarms.blogspot.com/2010/10/grahams-mappy-3rd-birthday.html
Wow, we had almost the same idea! My son is turning 5 and we're having his party this weekend. When I read this post, I was actually blowing up globe beach balls to be given as favors! Our theme is hiking/adventure...the kids will have to hike to the birthday cake, which they'll find by following yellow arrows (like the camino de santiago, if anyone is familiar). I've used maps as backgrounds on the invitations and for the cake topper. I'd love to find some flags like you used, but haven't had luck. It's wonderful to find something similar for more inspiration!
That sounds like a fun party, Deb142!
This is probably too late for you, but I used this site for the small state flags:
http://www.flagco.com/flags/miscflags/toothpickflags/statetoothpickflagsusamade.shtml
And Oriental Trading Company for the flags that bordered the yard (search for "line of flags"). You might be able to find them at a Parent/Teacher supply store if you have any time today. Have a great party, and thanks for your feedback!