Pixies and Pirates or Mermaids and Pirates - Playful Alternatives to a Pirate Party Theme

Pixies and Pirates Party Invitation & Mermaids and Pirates Party Invitation by B.Nute productions

Your little one is begging for a pirate party theme but you're thinking the Pirates of Caribbean look may be a bit much. Or, perhaps, your rough and tumble girl loves pirates, but is also partial to a bit more girly theme too. Here are 2 great pirate party theme alternatives that are perfect for these scenarios and more-- a Pixies & Pirate Party and a Mermaids & Pirate Party.

Pixies and Pirate Party
A Pixies and Pirates Party is the happy marriage of a fairy theme and a pirate theme with a dash of Peter Pan's magical Neverland world. Tinkerbell and all her pixie friends always loved a little tussle with pirates every now and again, and this theme is the perfect blend of both fairy magic and fearless pirate fun. Check out this book below for some visual inspiration and party ideas:

In the Realm of the Never Fairies by Monique Peterson on Amazon.com

Mermaids and Pirates Party
For this party theme, just blend a mermaid theme with a pirate theme and sprinkle with a bit of the Little Mermaid to add pizazz! Pirates and Mermaids both love the sea-- although some are underneath the sea and some are above. Playing off these themes, your Mermaids and Pirates Party can be filled with hidden under water grottos, sunken treasures, secret sea shells and pirate mischief. Below is wonderful book for mermaid inspiration:

The Mermaid's Treasure by Stephanie True Peters on Amazon.com

Note: For Pirate inspiration, be sure to see all my Pirate Party ideas on this blog - from games, entertainment, food ideas and more.

Free Printable Fairy Bookmarks and Fairy Book Ideas

Free Printable Fairy Bookmarks from B.Nute productions

You can never have enough fairy books, right? That's definitely the school of thought my daughter belongs too! She's loved fairy books for a long time. First, it started with pictures books, then beginner chapter books, now she's into much more elaborate fairy adventure tales.

In continuing with my Fairy theme printables, here are some whimsical fairy bookmarks, perfect to print out and hand out as a goodie at a party, or great to print out and put in a book as a present for a fairy loving friend or yourself. Be sure to see the fairy book recommendations below for some great books to go along with the bookmarks.

Do you believe in fairies?

Free Printable Fairy Bookmarks from B.Nute productions

Instructions for Printing Your Fairy Bookmarks

1. Select link above and print out from your browser. Use card stock to give the bookmarks some weight.

2. Cut each bookmark out and punch a hole in the top.

3. String a ribbon (or twine) through the hole.

4. Put in your book!

Fairy Book Recommendations
Like I've said, my daughter is quite the aficionado on fairy books. Here are some from her "library."

Picture Books
How to Find Flower Fairies - Discover an Enchanted Fairy World: This book contains wonderful popup scenes of various fairy homes-- from Woodland Fairies, to Garden Fairies, Tree Fairies and more.

Fairies - A Magical Guide to the Enchanted Realm: A glittery picture book filled with details about different types of fairies, their homes, their fashion and more.

My Garden of Flower Fairies: A picture book filled with sweet flower fairies and a details about each one.

Fairyopolis - A Flower Fairies Journal: A beautiful diary style book of fairy lore, fairy sightings, and much more.

Flower Fairies Magical Doors - Discover the Doors to Fairyopolis: Hidden fairies dance and hide in this pop up book filled with short scenes about different types of fairies.

Fairy Houses Everywhere! Be prepared to be dazzled with these real-life fairy houses. Made from all natural things imaginable, this book truly sparks fairy creativity!

In the Realm of the Never Fairies - The Secret World of Pixie Hollow: Disney fairy magic at it's best, this book is an encyclopedia of Disney fairies: from their jobs, chores, and home; to their clothes, personalities and much more.

Chapter Books
The Rainbow Magic Fairy Series
Endless amounts of beginner reader Chapter Books about 2 girls adventures with fairies, and troublesome goblins.

The Disney Fairies Series
All your favorite Disney fairies work to keep the world around them buzzing and fairy world safe and happy.

Fairy Realm Series
A series about a human child who becomes lost in the Fairy Realm and a girl, Jessie, who helps find her.

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.

Free Printable Fairy Queen Crown

Free Printable Fairy Queen Crown by B.Nute productions

My Fairy Queen daughter is having a birthday today! In honor of her, I've created a free printable Fairy Queen crown. Just print out, cut out, add string, and tie on your fairy queen. It's perfect for a Fairy Party, or any day she wants to flit and float around fairy world.

Enjoy and Happy Birthday to my Natalie!

Free Printable Fairy Queen Crown by B.Nute productions

Instructions to Make Your Fairy Queen Crown
1. Select the above image and print out on card stock. (Print in landscape mode)
2. Cut out crown.
3. Add glitter or embellishments as desired.
4. Punch holes in either end, and string with fancy ribbon.
5. Tie crown on to your fairies head, and have an enchanted birthday or fairy day!

Printable items are copyright protected, and provided free of charge by B.Nute productions for personal use only. B.Nute's printables can not be sold, altered, or provided for download on any other site. For questions or inquiries, please contact B.Nute productions.

An Enchanted Woodland Fairy Party Invitation and Ideas

Enchanted Woodland Fairy Invitation by B.Nute Productions

I just posted a new invitation the other day in my Etsy Shop - an Enchanted Woodland Fairy Party invitation. I had a lot of fun making this invitation! My daughter has loved fairies for many years now. We have almost every fairy book imaginable, and she has been writing to the fairies in our yard on and off for a couple years. (They are sometimes not as responsive as she hopes!) So, it was only a matter of time before I created a fairy invitation.

Close up of B.Nute Productions Enchanted Woodland Fairy Party Invitation

I also thought I'd share some other very creative and inspirational sites to go along with this theme. The timing couldn't have been more perfect... 2 blogs that I frequent, Kara's Party Ideas and Creative Party Place had write ups with fabulous fairy parties to match my invitations! Check out their ideas...

Enchanted Fairy Party by Amanda Parker as seen on Kara's Party Ideas Blog

This party above by Amanda Parker is full of incredible detail and creativity. A fairy lovers dream party!

A Midsummer's Night Fairy Party by Frog Prince Paperie and seen on Creative Party Place

Another amazing fairy party above... filled with quotes and accents that one might find in an enchanted forest in merry ol'England!