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I made a platter of strawberry mice for Charlize’s Mickey Mouse party, but they went so quickly that I didn’t have a chance to take a photo!  Luckily, I had placed one strawberry mouse on the cheese platter, so I do have a photo to share.

For each mouse, remove the hull of a strawberry and slightly trim the side of the strawberry so it sits flat.  Push two almond slivers into the top of the strawberry for ears.   For a tail, use a skewer to make a small hole in the back of the strawberry and push a piece of licorice lace into the hole.

Alternative:  You can add a face to each mouse by pressing a mini chocolate chip or currant into the tip of the strawberry for the nose, and by using an icing tube or currants for the eyes.  Also try cutting a thin strip from a fruit strap or dried paw paw for the tail.

Let the adults enjoy the party theme too.  This Mickey Mouse cheese platter brings together the theme in an elegant way that the parents can also enjoy.  Take a cookie cutter to some cheese slices to jazz up the plate.  This platter also features a strawberry cheese mouse - take a look at our other ideas!

A great way of pulling your party theme together is to choose a colour scheme.  This Mickey Mouse party looked fantastic simply because it stuck to the colours of black, red and yellow - inspired by Mickey himself.  Your decorations don’t have to have characters on them.  In fact it is far more impressive (plus its cheaper and easier to find) to stick to your theme colours.  Use tablecloths, plastic plates, cups, knives and forks, balloons and streamers to add to the atmosphere.

Any food can be made to look fabulous with a little flair.  These cheese balls were served up to a Mickey Mouse party.  We’ve taken a nice vase and some black ribbon to jazz up what would otherwise be quite ordinary food.  The cheese balls matched the mouse theme and also the party colours of black, red and yellow.  Be creative with your serving ware at home.

Tammy threw a brilliant Mickey Mouse party for three year old Charlize today!

Charlize is a huge fan of Mickey.  She was absolutely delighted by the colours, the shapes, the large standing Mickey Mouse balloon, the games, the food…..

In days to come, we’ll post more images from the party and show you Tammy’s party ideas, so that you too can host an amazing Mickey Mouse party.