Real Party: Wild Safari Animal Birthday Party

When trying to think of a theme to go with for her son’s third birthday, Daneve of  Ah-Tissue first looked at what he was interested in. Since he was really taking an interest in animals when she read to him, Daneve thought of a Safari theme. Her creative brain began roaring out ideas. “I have always been one to first look around the house for re-usable things to use, as you can be surprised what you have that can be turned into something else before buying something new.” Daneve says if you are especially lucky to have a good friend like Carol from Creatively Bespoke Weddings & Events. “I was over at her place one day talking to her husband in their shed I noticed this big crate and thought this would be perfect to use as the feature of his dessert table. That’s how I started to put this all together.”

Daneve wanted to have something that greeted the guests as they arrived at the party. Since birthday boy Tahlin is lucky to have to creative parents, Rhinoceros greeted his party guests. We especially love the bamboo plant–accompanied by a hungry giraffe–that gives the entrance an authentic feel. All of the printables and party decor were designed by Daneve, with many items being re-used from past events, like the number three pinata which was re-covered to match the theme of the party.

Each child received a pair of binoculars and pith helmet to start their safari. “I am a big believer if you have around 24 kids coming to a party you need to be prepared with activities for them to do. So we had: A Jumping Castle, Playdough, coloring, and balloon animals. I think the adults had more fun in the end. Also to keep the children entertained we had chalkboard place mats on the table with a piece on chalk next to each one for them to draw on. The kids were also treated to receiving a fun Ribbon Wand that they were able to take home.”

What would the party be if Daneve didn’t make some of her own tissue pom poms. “I had just recently started offering my printed range of poms, so what a perfect opportunity to test them out. I used the Giraffe, Zebra, Leopard and a mixture of other colors.”

If you are on a wild Safari you need something to quench your thirst! Daneve had a perfect safari bunting custom made for Tahlin so he can also use in his room. “With the kids mini milk bottles glasses I wrapped them in hessian and connected a little balsa wood name tag to them. The straws I sourced from 2 different businesses that I have listed at the bottom of the post. Then the little animals that daddy designed were then glue onto the straws. The Jungle Juice was a hug hit!”

You can’t a have a kids party with treats & lots of lollies! In the glass balls, Daneve had fake moss and mini plastic animals hanging inside. ”I made the survival bags for the guest to fill up with the treats with. I am not a cake maker nor have had any lesson so excuse the cake, the design popped into my brain one day so I just went with it. I do have to say the middle cake got burnt the first round so that ended up a good old packet mix, then the other two were a mix of white and chocolate mud cakes. With the help of my hubby, mother in law and great friend Mel this was produced. And the main thing is that Tahlin loved his cake!”

Daneve set up  a little studio downstairs to get some fun shots with some of the kids. Then from the little shoot the kids got to go on a little Safari to try an find themselves a little Zebra. If they found one they got to keep it and was given a prize. Thanks Daneve for sharing this fun safari party with us!

VENDORS + CREDITS

Styling & Event Design – Daneve from Ah-Tissue

Real Bamboo, Lolly Jars, Tongs, Mini Bamboo Baskets, Banana Lollies, Snakes, Wooden Crate, Glass hanging Balls, Mixture of Soft Toys, Chairs, Chair Covers, Black & leopard print Table cloth, Fake Green Tissue Paper Grass, Mini Milk Bottles, Napkins, Drink Dispenser, Big hanging Safari Backdrop, & many more items so as you can image I can’t thank this lovely lady enough. –Carol from
Creatively Bespoke Weddings & Events

The Talented Main Photographer – Katie Takes a Picture

Round Biscuits + Cup Cakes – Bubble & Sweet

Jungle Safari Ribbon Wand – Pinwheels and Pearls

Pine Food Boats, Cups and Cones, Green/White Straws, & the Colouring in Sheets — The Princess & Pirate

Black & White Lolly Pops – Lollipop Brides

Grey/White & Black/white Straws, Fake Moss rolls & Fake Willow Vines – Sharnel Dollar Designs

Balloon Animal Kits & Mini Wooden Pegs – Occasion by Design

Zebra & Tiger Printed Balloon Balls – RAHZY Children

Pith Helmets & Black Binoculars -  Celebrate Express

The Beautiful Animal Prints (Zebra, Tiger & Giraffe)  – The Animal Print Shop

Safari Prints 10 Flag Bunting – Giggleberry Creations

Animal Hats - Piece of Cake & Celebrations

ECO Re – Purposed Safari Story Book Flag Bunting – Kitty Boo Boo Design

Animal Shape Cookie Cutters –  Sweet Theme

Organic Biodegradable Plates, Eco Friendly which are Made from 100% organically
grown with no bleaches or dyes. –  Packaging Products

Banana Lolly Pops – Candy Addictions

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