Maybe you are more charitable towards snakes than I am, but I am not a fan. However, my gorgeous son Will and his big brother Tom have long been fascinated by snakes. So, yes, we have a ball python, and the boys think he is seriously ‘cute’. Not the first word I would use to describe the ‘pet’, but each to their own.
I don’t know about you, but organizing a snake party is far more up my alley. And Will wanted a ‘Snake Party’ this year. Let me tell you, it was a blast – so easy to organize, so visually effective and so much fun for the kids. It makes a difference to have a vibrant, un-fussy, un-complicated party sometimes.
The Tropical Jungle Abounds
Don’t you just love the fresh, green, jungley look? You can’t go wrong – the impact is huge and the plants do most of your decor work for you! And then you can ‘bask’ in the admiration of your party guests! And enjoy mingling and spending some time with the kids.
Oh yes, speaking of kids, we needed to confirm some guests. And he was quite specific about what he wanted. YOUR little snake charmer can decide for him (or her) self, as we created these three different editable Snake Party Invitation looks.
Three Snake Party Invitation Designs
Once you’ve chosen your invitation design, downloaded your invitation edited it and printed it, and of course, distributed it to your lucky little guests, it’s time to plan your snake party.
Bringing the Environment to the Table
The key to this is…drum roll….plants! Green plants. You need to create a jungle, Jane. You can get your own Tarzan (if you have one) to help you though! Have you got loads of plants in pots in your house? In your garden? In your friend’s gardens? Then, bring those gorgeous pops of green over to the party table set up. We also got some fake ivy from the dollar store which was really effective draped across the front of the table, especially against the background of our black tablecloth.
Snakey Cake
Need a snake cake? No worries! See how delicious looking and snakey this one is? The cake itself looks like a log – so, make a nice round cake! Do your kids love chocolate? Mine too. Then, cover the sides in thick, delicious chocolate icing and make striations up the sides of the cake to mimic the log.
There are two ways to get these gorgeous, brightly colored snakes a’ toppa your cake. You can make them with fondant icing. OR, just as effective, and less time consuming is to pop to the dollar store and grab some nice, brightly colored (to suit your theme) plastic snakes to grace the cake log. Your call! Your snakes can slither on top of the cake, down the sides or around the base. You can add a few extra plant or chocolate log details to the top of the cake, to make sure your slithery friends feel comfortable there.
Sssssweets
To bring on the brights, it should be easy enough to find brightly colored sweets in the party colors (ours were primarily green and yellow) and put them in interesting containers. Then, have some fun giving them names and using the editable food labels to label them and add some cool detail to the theme.
Free Party Decor Items Lying Around Your Home!
And while you’re at it, any logs lying around in your woodpile? Bring ’em on over to the table, along with some sticks and kindling. It all helps create the perfect tropical snake environment. Rocks work too. I told ya this was an easy, inexpensive party to create.
Cupcake Conversion
We thought you might like this idea – muffins decorated with snake cupcake toppers and wrappers, instead of iced cupcakes. They look just as good, taste great, and keep that sugar content down a little. Every win is a win!
Dollar Store Decor Works!
Overall, it really is delightfully easy to create this party. Find some skulls if you can, for snakes to hide in, add height to your dessert table or any part of the party by stringing and stapling your greenery. Oh, and something I have learned over all the years of throwing parties for my kids – keep your ‘pretty’ dessert table small. It is easier to manage and looks great in photos. It looks even better if you create interest on your dessert table with different heights – using cake stands, boxes and different items. It’s a winning tip I tell ya!
Oh yes, another thing about this party is that, if you go and get a bunch of dollar store plastic snakes, or if your munchkin already has lots of them in his toybox, you can use them all over the party for fun detail – peering around your sweet jars, crawling on the tables and around the juice (we called ours swamp slime, check out the cute label.)
Snakes ‘n Ladders Time!
Now, for one of my BEST details about the snake party. The Party Favor! It was a perfect opportunity to create a matching party-themed snakes and ladders game. You have to agree with me, this game NEVER gets old! Delight each little reptile with his or her own snakes and ladders party favor – complete with editable favor topper and handy color sheet printables so you can punch or cut tokens in different colors. Hours of fun, and another strike on the sugar front – a party favor that does not involve sweets! Yippeeeee!
Thankssssss for coming!
But it’s not over yet for the sweet tribe. No harm in bundling together some snakey sweets with a cute (editable) party favor tag either – you’re sending them home to their parents anyway!
When it came to entertainment, Will and his friends were happy just slithering around playing and eating loads! But you could always call in a snake or reptile handler to show some of the ‘fascinating’ creatures and let the brave kids touch them.
Just look at this happy face! Happy Birthday Will!
I’m slithering off for a nap now – February means two of my boy’s parties and it’s time for a short, well-deserved break!
But to summarise: The Jungle Snake Party Set includes:
- Themed Invitation (5″ x 7″ inches) (Print 2 invitations per page)
- Includes backing design
- Editable Party banner
- Cupcake Toppers
- Cupcake Wrappers
- Party Favor Toppers
- Party favor Tags
- Food Labels
- Party Signs
- Snakes and ladders (Letter sized and A4)
- Color sheets for snakes and ladders tokens.
- All text is editable
And of course, don’t forget to Pint to your favorite party ideas board!
