Showing posts with label pirate party decorations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pirate party decorations. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Free Printable Lil'Pirate Party Circles

Free Printable Lil'Pirate Party Circles from B.Nute productions
I can't believe it's been over 3 years since I posted my free printable Lil'Pirate Party Set including: Little Pirate Party Invitations, Loot Bag and Ahoy banner. I love to hear from readers now and again how they've used the set at one of their parties! Just recently, a reader contacted me and said she was so excited to use my invitation and banner, but would love to have matching circles to use as cupcake toppers.

Well, it sounded like a great idea, so hear they are! These 2" circles can be used as cupcake toppers, or you could use them as stickers as well. I kept some blank too so you can customize as you'd like.

Enjoy me mateys!

Free Printable Lil'Pirate Party Circles
Free Printable Lil'Pirates Party Circles from B.Nute productions
Instructions for Making Your Lil'Pirates Party Circles
1. Select link above, and print out the circles on 8.5" x 11" card stock from your browser. I suggest using a heavier card stock to give the toppers some weight. If you'd rather have stickers, print out on an 8.5" x 11" sticker stock.
2. Cut out circles using a 2" circle cutter or by hand.
3. Attach to a lollipop stick and use as cupcake toppers or how ever else you'd like to decorate your party!

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.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

An Authentic Pirate Party: Invitations and Ideas

An Authentic-Style Pirate Party Invitation from B.Nute productions on Zazzle
Captain's Diary 1791
We left port 9 months ago with high hopes to find riches. The crew was eager and brave to face the perils at sea. Since our departure, the conditions have deteriorated considerably. Too much grog and mayhem among the pirates and no treasure in sight. Alas, a holler arrived from the crow's nest... 
"Land ho me'mateys!"

And the adventure began....

Throw an authentic-style Pirate Party for your swashbuckling guy on his day and set the scene with this vintage Pirate Party invitation sure to get the crew ready to seek their treasures and fun. My Pirate Party invitation has a realistic flair, with a weathered treasure map background and a letter to the recipient requesting he/she join the crew. The letter reads:
"Are you brave and fearless? Our wicked ship sets sail to far away destinations in search of riches and treasures. The seas are dangerous and mighty, but the handsome reward is worthy."
What adventure-loving pirate would decline this invitation?!

Set the Scene: Pirate Party Decoration Ideas

Create a Pirate Ship in Your Party Space
Designate an area of your yard (perhaps a jungle gym or lawn area) as the pirate ship. If you have a climbing structure, hang a large pirate flag at the top, then string rope from the top to the edges to simulate the ropes on the mast of a boat. The tanbark area surrounding the structure is a perfect ocean. No jungle gym? Inflate a kiddie wading pool and call it a boat (just don't add any water in it!) Place garden stakes around the pool and hang pirate flags from them. The lawn will make a perfect ocean. 

If your party is indoors, then just bring the wading pool inside (remember, it has no water in it) and hang a flag above from the ceiling. Lay sheets (preferably blue) around the "boat" to act as the ocean.

Create a Treasure Island in Your Party Space
Your patio area, garage, or if indoors, a room, can make the perfect deserted island. Pick up a few luau decorations such as bamboo garland, sea shells, fish nets, coconuts, and palm fronds to decorate the space. Empty the space out of furniture and only leave behind a few props like a treasure chest and a pretend pirate ship (see above.) The treasure chest could contain treasures, of course, or dress ups to get the crew in costume.

Stay tuned for more authentic-style pirate party ideas in future blog posts.