Carnival Birthday Bash
July 21, 2010 by Shelley
Carnival Birthday Bash
Do you know what I love even more than throwing an over the top birthday party? ATTENDING ONE!! My cutest friend Mikelle just threw a perfect carnival birthday bash, and I loved every. last. detail.
We arrived and had our pictures snapped in the most adorable ‘photo booth’ ever. A simple polkadot background captured some perfect party moments.
It wouldn’t be a carnival birthday bash without a little face painting. {Yes, I am the artist behind these MASTERPIECES and YES, I am for hire} 
The food, oh the food! Snow Cones, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Hot Dogs, Animal Crackers, Lemonade, and Cake. I had died and gone to Carnival Heaven.
{Look at my little stinkers fighting over the popcorn. Popcorn now, boys in 15 years…}
These pinwheel cupcake toppers made me happy just looking at them.
And finally, the Birthday Boy. What a lucky little guy.
You can get all of the same Carnival Printables from Dimple Prints on Etsy.
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Meet the brains behind this 3rd birthday party, Mikelle. Now Mikelle isn’t just some friend,… we go way back when. Back to the days of dance costumes, and barbies. Heck she may have attended my 3rd birthday party?
Five Fun Facts about Mikelle:
1- I love change. I love to change my hair color, rearrange my furniture, I think change is good, it’s exciting.
2- I have had over 20 jobs, I’m only 26… and I’ve been a stay at home mom for the last 3 years. I guess that has to do with the ‘liking change’ thing? Oh, and I’ve never been fired either if that’s what you were thinking!
3- I clean out my closet about every two weeks. If I buy something new I get rid of something old, I’m really good at throwing things out, including my kids toys that clutter my house.
{Mikelle only gave me three, so I am coming up with #4 and #5}
4- Has a diet coke run to Maverick, at least once a day, to fill up her 48 ounce cup.
5- Loves to unexpectedly surprise me at my doorstep {looking drop dead gorgeous} while I am scrambling to find a bra to put on.
SuperHero Power Wanted
To control peoples Moods. Being a wife and mother would be a cinch if I could control my hubby’s and kids moods all the time.
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Seriously! I want that super power too! 
Mikelle, Thank You for sharing this adorable carnival birthday bash with us.
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I always love a great Carnival Party and this one is great!
That is fun! I want to attend the next one:) Cute pictures BTW!
SO cute! I’m doing a circus party in October and this gave me lots of fun ideas!
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..Willow House =-.
Thanks again for taking such fab pictues Shelley! Now all the hard work will never be forgotten. P.S. it’s diet Dew runs, not diet coke and I’m trying to quit… tomorrow
What a fun party! I love, love, love it! The details are perfect!
What an adorable party theme! Booking marking this post now so I’ll remember when it’s time to plan my daughter’s next party.
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..Is Israel Safe to Visit =-.
Wow that looked like quite the party!! Love all the details! Good job Mikelle! P.S. Shelley I’m glad I’m not the only one that has to scramble for a bra when someone comes over.
haha
Grate party! Wonderful job, love all the little details. Thanks, Carli
Where did you get the party printables for this one? Or did you do them?
The link is in the post.
Super cute and a great price on etsy.
The carnival is so cute and on my list of birthday plans next month, but forget carnival for a minute–tell us how to make those darling leg warmers your daughters are wearing!
Well, That looked like A LOT of FuN!!!
) CuTe Shirt Shelley! ;O)
Very fun! Love all the details! I’m trying to do some more low key parties lately though! With 5 kids things have been getting out of hand!
.-= Emily @ Help Emily Lose Weight´s last blog ..Friendless =-.
Looks like you have the same combo of kids as us! I have a 3 yr old son and twin girls that are 2! Loved your pics and ideas!
Just an FYI = acrylic paint is not meant for your face.
Ha. Good to know, good to know!
the lady on Etsy needs to use your photos instead! These are great and it made me go to her site.
Cute party! Love it.
How do you do the photo Booth?
I am planning a circus themed 1st birthday for my son and love these printables. What did she use for plates/tableclothes, etc? Do you have more pictures? Thanks and I love your balloon wreath!
Hi, I am new to this blog and LOVE it!!! Such great ideas!!!! I have a question, I bought the Dimpleprints Carnival Party Printables…my printer is not doing a great job with the colors, they are drab and the red looks more like light red or orange. I am using card stock and trying to put it on the best print quality possible and I bought new ink. Maybe I need a new printer for this sort of stuff. I have a Canon Pixma Photo printer. Any ideas? How do you guys do it?
Thanks so much!!
Erin
Try printing them at a print shop. Kinkos, something like that. Good Luck!
Thanks Shelley!
I will be doing this theme for my son’s 3rd birthday this year! Can you tell me how the photo booth was set up? I would LOVE to do one of these!!!!
This party was so awesome. really enjoyed all the details. I just loved your photo booth. Did you use a fabric or was it a plastic red and white polka dot background? Would you mind sharing where I could get that? Thank you.
I was red fabric bought from Joanns.
I’m having a Winter Carnival themed birthday party for my daughter in 2 weeks! I’m dying to know how she made the pinwheels, or where she purchased them!! TIA!