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Inspiration for a party theme can come from anywhere… My youngest daughter has a favourite nightie that is covered in big colourful spots.  She loves this nightie so much she has decided she would like a “spotty” party for her fourth birthday!  So the planning for a spotty (aka polka dot) party has begun.  Here is one of the first ideas we tried out - a polka dot drink.  This was made by cutting marshmallows in half, and sticking the cut side to the inside of the glass.  Then we added milk.

You can use a variety of coloured marshmallows to suit your party theme, and use strawberry, chocolate or any flavoured milk.  Just ensure you press the marshmallows firmly onto the glass.

I recommend using normal or larger sized marshmallows.  I tried the little mini mallows, but most of them came unstuck from the side of the glass when I poured the milk in.

This goodie “bag” was made from a round cardboard craft box (they come in a variety of sizes), and simply painted red.  Then I used a black marker to draw a line down the middle and to add the head  - and the spots, of course!  I actually used a correction fluid pen for the whites of the eyes, before drawing in the pupil with the black marker pen.   Coat with a sealer, if desired.  You can write each child’s name on the base or side of the box, or tie a ribbon around the base with a small tag attached.

Alternative:  Paint the boxes prior to the party, and then have the kids decorate them as an arrival activity (have a completed box as an example).  Provide them with black marker pens, black dot stickers, googly eyes,  glitter pens, black pipe cleaners and glue.

Here’s an easy and cheap party favour for your ladybug party.  Print out our Ladybug Jokes, cut and pop into your ladybug goodie bags.

Buy a bug catcher and fill it with lollies and trinkets.  Add a ribbon and thank-you tag and stick a bug on the lid.  Viola.  Simple and effective.

I found this cute and clever idea on Zakka Life, and just had to give it a go!  These paper cup gift boxes make such wonderful party favour boxes (and would be great for small Easter treats!).  So, next time you buy paper cups for your party, make sure you have a few extra for the goodie bags - or scrounge out your collection of left over paper cups!  To make these, you will need:

• paper cups (any size)
• scissors
• sticky tape
• sticker or label or bow

Follow these instructions.  If required, print the ladybug tag for the paper cup goodie bag.

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This is a really easy and cheap idea for a ladybug party favour.   Grab some red lollipops that have clear wrappers, and then use a permanent black marker to draw a vertical line down the middle of the lollipop.   Draw a semi circle at the top for the head, then add some spots.  Viola!

Bubble mixture is always a hit with kids, and you can easily incorporate some into your party theme by wrapping themed labels around small containers.  Use our ladybug bubble mixture label to create some party favours for your ladybug party.

This adorable ladybug cake was made by my talented relative, Gill.  I love the “bling” of the antennae and the large googlie eyes!  To make a 3D ladybug cake, bake two cake mixes in one large and one medium sized Pyrex bowl. After the cakes cool, trim the bottoms so that they lay flat. Cut the smaller cake to fit flush against the body of the ladybug.  Buy some fondant (I recommend buying it pre-coloured from a cake decorating supply store - it can be hard to make red and black vibrant) and roll it out following the packet directions.  Use a biscuit cutter to make the spots, and attach them by slightly dampening the backs. “Indent” the spine with the back of a knife, place the googlie eyes on (or make some out of fondant), and used pipe cleaners for the antennae.

Play this game as you would Pin the Tail on the Donkey.  Construct a ladybird from red and black card, and black pipe cleaners for legs and antennae.  Add several black spots, but only draw the outline for one of them - this will be the spot that the kids need to aim for.  Grab a roll of black dot stickers (most newsagencies have them) and write the guest’s names or intials on each one.  Blindfold the guests one at a time and have them try and stick the spot as close to the missing one as they can.  Closest spot wins a prize.

For a more suitable activity for younger kids, explain that the ladybird has lost her spots, and ask them to find them in the garden, and then stick them back onto her.  Let each child find 3-5 spots each.  You can award a small prize to each child when they have competed the task.

It has been lovely getting your feedback about our blog, and hearing from those of you that have tried out our ideas or used our templates.  Here are some of the ideas that have proven to be popular.

1. Tiny Teddy Cars
2. Handmade Mickey Mouse Invitations
3. Easy Teddy Bear Cake
4. Ladybug Plates
5. Secret Agent Bomb Invitation
6. Cucumber Crocodile
7. Rubber Ducky Goody Bags
8. Frog Eye Drink
9. Rainbow Cupcakes

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