Cheery Cherry Inspiration on Pinterest

Close Up of Cherry Cherry Inspiration on Pinterest

I'm working on a Cheery Cherry Baby Shower for a customer right now, and it's definitely has me excited that summer is almost upon us! Enjoy this Cheery Cherry Party inspiration board I created over at the Pinterest-- lots of ideas for your Cherry Party!

Cheery Cherry Party Inspiration Board on Pinterest

Cheery Cherry Party Game and Activity Ideas

The crowd is gathered and ready to go at your Cherry Party, now it's time for some fun! Below are some game and activity ideas for your juicy fruit gathering.

Pin the Cheery on the Tree
Here's a twist on the age-old game Pin the Tail on the Donkey, but this time it's cherries and a tree. This will also make a great decoration on the wall.

Supplies
1 large teen poster board
1 brown poster board
Red construction paper
Circle cutter
Green pipe cleaners

1. Cut a large cloud shape out of the green poster board.
2. Cut a trunk shape out of the tree.
3. Cut circles out of the red construction paper (approximately 1-2" circles.) punch a hole in the top, and fold the green pipe cleaner through the hole to be a stem.
4. Tape or hang the trunk and tree top to a wall.

To play, hand each child a cherry. Put a piece of double stick tape on the back of it. Blindfold the child and spin around. Now let them try to stick the cherry on the tree. Hopefully it's close!

Pie Eating Contest from 1923 (on wikipedia)

Pie Eating Contest
If you're up for possibly a little mess, then this could be loads of fun and great picture opportunities. Buy some pie tins and fill with whatever is best for the age group-- You could fill with an actual pie, or just whip cream. Now, tie the kids hands around their back, and blow the whistle to start! Make sure to have your camera ready!

Cherry and Berry Summertime Charades
Make a list of all things cherry, berry, summery and red. Cut out the words and put folded up in a hat. Now have kids gather around and play charades. Here are some ideas for words:

• Cherry
• Cherry Popsicle
• Suntanning
• Making a Cherry Pie
• Red Sand Pail
• Sundae with a Cherry on Top
• Picking Berries
• Making Ice Cream
• etc.

Image from Bakerlla.com

Make Small Individual Pies
This can be a fun project with a satisfying finish! This can also be pretty easy if you by pre-made pie dough and pre-made filling! Look at the following websites for plenty of ideas as well as recipes. And/or perhaps you just want to make them ahead and serve-- not a problem!
Not Martha - to Make: Tiny Pies
Mini Apple and Cherry Pies on The Comfort of Cooking
Mini Pie Recipes on Cooks.com

Decorate a Butterfly or Cheery Cherry Journal: Party Craft Idea

Decorate a Journal Craft Project

Here is a great craft idea, perfect for a Butterfly Party or Cherry Party, or any day you feel like crafting. The end result will make a great diary, journal or summer writing book during those months without school!

1. Buy some inexpensive Composition Books.
2. Buy some fun, colorful scrapbook papers.
3. Trace the outside edge of the book on the back of the scrapbook paper, to get the correct size to cover the front. Repeat this for a back cover as well.
4. Use a glue stick and glue the decorative paper to the front cover (and back cover) of your book.
5. To decorate with cherries, buy some red and pink buttons at the local craft store. These will be the cherries. Cut out leaf shapes with more scrapbook paper.
6. Glue the buttons and leafs to the cover. Add green glitter as the stem.
7. Your finished Cherry Journal!
8. For a butterfly journal, follow steps 1-4 for covering the front and back of your book. Then, using scrapbook paper, cut out butterfly wing shapes.
9. Glue butterfly wings to the front of the journal.
10. Add glitter accents for antennae and edging. Your Butterfly Journal is complete!

Butterfly Party Game and Art Ideas - Including a Free Printable Butterfly Coloring Page

On the hunt for Butterflies!

A Butterfly Party is the perfect party to host out doors so kids can run around and enjoy the fresh air! Below are some great game and art activity ideas for your Butterfly Party.

Game Ideas

Butterfly Net Available on Amazon

Catch a Butterfly
All the kids will love a butterfly net and a house for catching their butterflies! Send them off in a large meadow or your backyard and have them hunt for butterflies. Provide binoculars, a magnifying glass, and even a jar (with holes in the lid) for housing their finds. They will love the adventure of this game.

Dress Up Butterfly Relay Races
Get some wings, some bobbly antennae (on a headband) and have some butterfly relay races. Group you party into teams, and have each team member flitter and flutter through the made up obstacle course. Give awards for the best butterflies!

Art Activity Ideas

Paper Butterfly Wings to Decorate on Amazon

Decorate Butterfly Wings
May different types of wings can be purchased on line. There are paper wings (as in the picture above) as well as fabric wings. Purchase which ever you prefer, then provide decorating items for each type. Crayons, pens, glitter, gems, etc for paper wings and fabric pens, ribbons, notions and fabric glue for fabric wings. The kids will love this project and it's a great item for the to take home.

Make a Butterfly Journal

Decorate a Butterfly Journal
Purchase some inexpensive composition notebooks and garden scrapbook paper and have kids decorate the covers of their butterfly journals. For complete instructions, see the blog entry Decorate a Buttefly or Cheery Cherry Journal: A Party Craft.

Butterfly Coloring Page
Below is the perfect art activity to set up for kids to participate when they feel like taking a break. Set up a table, with some crayons, pens, glitter and more; print out several copies of the free printable Butterfly Coloring Page below, and you have an instant art activity for your party!

Butterfly Coloring Page by B.Nute productions

Instructions for Making Butterfly Coloring Pages
1. Select each link above, and print out the coloring page on an 8.5" x 11" piece of paper (print in landscape mode). 
2. Place on a table with crayons, pens and other art supplies.
3. Watch the kids get create!

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.

Strawberries, Raspberries, & Watermelons Join My Cheery Cherry Invitations

Strawberry, Raspberry & Watermelon Invitations by B.Nute productions on Zazzle

Summer fruits are one of the best things about the season! Sweet strawberries, juicy watermelon, and delicious raspberries will always put a smile on anyone's face. To celebrate the season, here are some summertime invitations with vintage fruit illustrations perfect for a Birthday Party, Bridal Shower or Baby Shower.

So, head outside for a backyard brunch, picnic in the park, or dinner under the stars and celebrate the season.

Summer Fruit Invitations on B.Nute productions Zazzle Shop
Strawberry Birthday Party Invitation
Strawberry Bridal Shower Invitation
Strawberry Baby Shower Invitation

Raspberry Birthday Party Invitation

Raspberry Bridal Shower Invitation

Raspberry Baby Shower Invitation

Watermelon Birthday Party Invitation

Watermelon Bridal Shower Invitation

Watermelon Baby Shower Invitation