The question was: How to combine dinosaurs, stripes, plaid, and family photos? This room is for a 4 year old boy who loves dinosaurs but his mother did not want a "dinosaur" room only. She wanted something that could grow with him and change as his interest changes. Gretchen Sturman is a designer and the mom of the little boy who loves dinosaurs. Check out Gretchen's site Interiors By Mad City
Great colors - perfect fabric combo! Thanks for sharing.
Christa from Brower Power has won one personalized child's book. Congrats Christa!
Bombtastic Belle from Livin' Off Love has won one personalized child's book. Congrats Bombtastic Belle!
Paige from Mommy to Charli Girl is the lucky winner of our Kate Landers Events giveaway. Congrats to Paige!
It's a mod monkey party - bright yellow and turquoise blues create a perfect cheerful monkey party. Top Party Ideas featured this Mod monkey party.
Jennifer Kielp of Nounces Designs designed this fun mod "little monkey" party. Such a perfect party for a one year old and older!
Jennifer said, "For the food, we had blue and yellow bread made by our local bakery. We used a round cookie cutter to cut the bread into circles. I wasn’t kidding when I said I went with the polka dot theme! All of the food was round. I don’t know if anyone noticed, but it was fun trying to come up with food ideas that fit!"
The talented Michelle from Three Men & a Lady created this nautical room for her boys.
Michelle describes the walls, "I was trying to make these numbers look like the numbers printed on a big spinaker sail. 4 represents the the year my oldest was born. 7 the year my youngest was born."
Star Wars cake from here.
After earning their very own light sabers, the Jedi-in-training learned defense maneuvers and techniques for battling the Empire from the Master and became certified Jedi Knights. Dawn Ey from MerryB Events created this Jedi Knights and Star Wars birthday bash!
Dawn describes how she made R2D2, "I was doing some research for Hill’s upcoming Star Wars birthday party this week and I ran across an everyday waste basket on clearance that possessed a striking resemblance to R2D2. Naturally, I brought him home and commenced the conversion process. Using hot glue, spray paint that adheres to plastic, duct tape in three colors (blue, silver and white), and random household objects I transformed this plastic cast-off into a key Star Wars character.
Make your own r2d2 craft project!
Dawn said, "A Storm Trooper cake was ceremoniously defeated to celebrate the rebel victory".
Yoda Sodas – Mix Lime Sherbet with Sprite - kids love it!
Official Jedi Robe: Each child was awarded a Jedi robe when they entered the rebel ship (house). This fun Star Wars party created by Marie was featured on Makes and Takes. How to make a Jedi Robe - instructions found here.
Pin the Lightsaber on a Jedi – This $5 poster was purchased at a party store and taped to the wall. Little mini paper lightsabers were made for each child. They pick the color and then match it to who it might go to, while wearing a Clone Wars Storm Trooper mask (found at a party store).
Tips From A Mom of 3 describes the invitation, "We made the invites by using a computer program & copy machine. They turned out pretty good! The words were as follows:
Star Wars Episode III Shaped Dinner Plates, 8-Count Packages (Pack of 6)
Caroline Armelle's blog Armelle has some fun creative ideas including this sweet, eclectic nursery for her little baby girl.
Adding to the room decor is Caroline's little girl's blessing dress.
Autumn Clemons created this adorable unique party for her daughters 8th birthday by paying homage to Asia. Autumn describes the party, "I threw a Chinese-themed birthday party for my eight year old daughter. Colors were fuschia, black, gold and chartreuse. Chinese lanterns were hung in a large cluster over the table. Candy-dipped fortune cookies, rice-krispy sushi and a simple adorned cake were some of the party yummies. Gifts bags were asian brocade purses with bamboo handles filled with goodies. A homemade pinata in the shape of a chinese-take out box was filled with candy and fortune cookies." Check out Autumn's blog My Design Dump for more photos and inspiration 
Said Autumn, "I used an online translator for the Chinese characters, so I'm hoping it really does say "yummy" and not something crazy like "i like to swim in garbage" 
fortune cookies dipped in candy melts with sprinkles. 
Water bottle labels - It's great to be 8! 
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this - rice krispy "sushi". Sushi made from rice krispy treats, colored licorice and fruit roll-ups. 
Brocade purses used as goodie bags -purchased from Target long ago.... 
Check out this invitation - it's over-the-top fabulous! 
Here's the link for instructions to make the invitation! 
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