You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown

This party wasn't for Charlie Brown, but for a grown man named Jeff. I came across this blog post over the holiday season and knew that I wanted to include it in our Birthday Party series. Created and hosted by the team at Piggy Bank Parties this party captures the famous cartoon to a T (-shirt! complete with the zigzag)!

  

Mock Invitation displayed for privacy sake. Created for the party by Autumn Writings.

The birthday boy (or should I say man) loves the Peanuts comic strip and his b-day is 2 weeks before Christmas, so the host felt it appropriate to tie the two together for this celebration. I've got to say, she did a fantastic job with the tablescape!


Combining the original Peanuts with "Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown"

When planning and hosting a party based on a theme it's best to try to incorporate as many elements of the theme as you can into your celebration. Food served at this party was inspired by the characters and by the food that Snoopy serves in "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving". Adding these kind of touches help bring the theme to life.

Chicken Wings was the food of choice for the guest of honor.
Woodstock was the mascot for this buffet complete with choice of dips!

DYI decor elements helped execute the theme as well as keep the budget fairly low. Comic strips were used to make garland for the room and the Christmas tree. Other ways to include a theme into your party is to pick a colour scheme and run it throughout the entire party - invite, decor, tablescape & favours.

One of my favourite things to create for a party are the favours. This is the thing that will bring the experience home with them, so you want it to match the 'feeling' of the celebration. I love the favours from this party - Snoopy fruit snacks (in the tree) and Peppermint Patties (in the doghouse).

Perhaps this party inspired you to think of a few birthday party themes. Remember, you're never too 'old' to have a fabulous party filled with bright colours & cartoons!