Welcome to Camp Seven S’more! Home to Wynter {and Audrey’s} 7th birthday party! The girls decided on a camping theme and we went from there. Given the weather’s in the 40′s … we knew we had to be creative with the sleeping arrangements!
But first … the invite! I found the font, wording and graphic I wanted … made a feeble attempt to put it together and knew it was time to call in my creative secret weapon! Many thanks to Nellie for rescuing me … honestly, that girl is a designing wizard! From her design, I was able to change it up and incorporate it into many elements of the party.
At a recent wedding I attended, wooden signs marked the way to the reception {thought planter #1} … and then while browsing a website recently, I saw a tipi {creative indoor sleeping arrangement} along with a cute wooden sign {thought planter #2}. Our driveway is pretty long … so we had plenty of space to display these signs along the way. The girls and guests loved it! I’m pretty sure the UPS & FedEx guys did too!
And no camp is complete with out a welcome banner!
Some shots of the party decor …
Instead of a traditional favor bag of goodies, we made a donation to Kasumisou Foundation, who offers the opportunity for children in Cambodia to attend a fine arts camp. We purchased caramel apples and I made a tag for the outside of the box explaining the donation and sent one home with each girl. Oh! and any idea how dangerous it is to have extra caramel apples laying around?
No camping party’s complete without trail mix! I used Golden Grahams, mini marshmallows and chocolate chips for our “happy camper crunch.”
In lieu of gifts, the girls asked for books they’ll be donating to their school library.
S’more cake pops!
The cake{s}!!
Our outdoor theater … complete with blankets to wrap up in the 40 degree weather!
And for our sleeping arrangements … we set up tipis in our living room! The girls loved it. They paired off and had two per tent. We also set up an indoor campfire, strung Christmas lights low to simulate stars, and after dark we came in to play games and sing songs around the campfire.
Happy campers! The girls had a great time all afternoon and night … but can someone tell me why, exactly they’re called “sleep”overs? And shouldn’t we just start calling them overs? ;)
Audrey’s parents helped plan and participate with the party. They started the afternoon off with a scavenger hunt, then some random running around the yard with a visit from a creepy looking swap creature {CJ in costume}, then a hot dog roast over a campfire for dinner, cake and then movie time and s’mores!
After the movie, we went in for games and singing around the indoor campfire fire … followed by an attempt at sleep. Yeah.
Love these night shots!
Sources:
S’more Cake Pops
Cake
Tipis
Kasumisou Foundation
Invite Design
Idea for Signs & Tipis
Indoor Firepit
Indoor Pillows
40 Comments
Oh my! That’s perfection! Every detail was ..well…PERFECT! I especially love those teepees. HOW FUN!!! Your daughters are beyond blessed to have you as their mama. Wow…lucky girls :)
Oh.MY.WORD! Holy be-geez! That is THE coolest party I’ve ever seen. Such a lucky bunch of girls! I will DEF be putting this in my faves next weekend. ;) Happy Birthday!
WOW!! What a party! There is no way i could throw my kids a party to this extent but I love to get ideas and scale them down to what i can afford!! So beautiful.
This party is amazing! I hope you are having fun visiting the mouse.
Ok. So this is THE COOLEST party I have ever seen! And I really want some of that Camper Crunch right now!
Best mom ever award!
Unbelievable! So cool, I want to be seven again and go to a party like that:)
INCREDIBLE!!! It sounded amazing when you told me about it but now seeing it I am just blown away!!! Absolutely fabulous!!! I bet the girls had the best time!!! xoxo
This party is amazing! I so want to be there! Do you save your party decor and re-use? If you ever thought about leasing it out, I would love to do this next Fall for my daughter!
NO WORDS could ever describe the PURE AMAZINGNESS of this PARTY!!!!!!
You rocked it again my friend! Everything looks fabulous!! (and those softey blankets and big jar of campfire crunch are calling me)!! :-) Love it! And I am sure the girls did too! Just beautiful!
OMG…ay.may.ziiiiiing. Party perfection!!
THAT is impressive. Wow. :)
oh gosh! Tracie, you are beyond awesome! love your little ones party!! excuse me, how can you do all you do; 4 kids, 2 blogs, photography…etc. ETC??? <3 your posts…
Holy Cow Tracy! I’m in complete awe of your Birthday Party Planning! You’re a genius! That looks like more fun than summer camp too! Great job!
SERIOUSLY – I’m 33 and I’ve NEVER had a party like that – I haven’t had a birthday party since I was 16 – but seriously … EVER! I want you to throw my next birthday party!! EVERY BIRTHDAY! Wow – you are such a FUN mom!!
this is just incredible. Can I do this party for me!
That is the most unbelievable party! The details are just incredible. I love all the vintage/rustic touches. Thanks for sharing!
Girl. There are now words to describe the cuteness. Looks like tons of fun.
Wow, Tracie! That is THE cutest party! My favorite part is the Happy Camper Crunch! darling!
What an amazing party! Makes me wish I was a kid again.
What did you put together to make the camp mix? Golden Grahams, marshmallows, and…? Looks yummy. :)
LOVE LOVE LOVE this!! Great job! :) One of my new faves!! :)
This party is amazing! Where did you get the bag chairs and blankets and how did you apply the logo on the chairs?
This party is amazing! Where did you get the bag chairs and blankets and where did you find the logo for the chairs?
Gotta be the most original camping theme parties I’ve ever seen! Love the outdoor movie theater with personalized chairs and blankets.
I wish I had camping party when I was little. Looked so much fun..!!
Truly Amazing! You can tell you are a photographer, not a detail left out. I love the props you used and would like to know where I could find a stand like you used for the s’mores display. I’m in the planning stages of a camp out party for my soon to be 6 year old and any little extras I can add like this I know will make the party even more special. Thank you for your time. God Bless, Esther
This looks great!! I wish I was fortunate enough to do something like this for my boys!
I absolutely love this party! My daughter has requested a camping party and you are such an inspiration.
May I ask where you got the camp chairs and personalized blankets, its a great touch!
Can you tell me where you got the chairs and blankets?
Love love love this idea! Was wondering the resource for the chairs and blankets.
Love it!!! Can I ask where you got the adorable tents and s’more stand? I am planning a camping party for my son and you have given so many great ideas and inspiration. Thank you :-)
Wow, what great ideas! May I ask what the bill was for this party?? Is that rude to ask?? Just curious because of the personalized chairs, blankets and pillows…..I’d like to do most everything, so i am curious. Thanks
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What movie did you show? I’m having a campout party for my son and looking for a good movie.
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