How to Plan a Ladybug Birthday Party
A ladybug birthday party incorporates nature and outdoors into a fun environment for children and adults. Ladybugs are fun insects that can make a birthday party exciting and educational. Plan ahead for the event to make it a success. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- calendar
- invitations
- cupcakes or cake
- goodie bags
- plastic jars
- lady bugs
- decorations
- utensils
- garbage bags
- pinata
- games
Instructions
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Pick a birthday party date. Reserve a park, if possible, or plan to hold the party in the backyard. Make a back-up plan in case of inclement weather.
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Order live ladybugs. A search for "Live Ladybugs" produces online sources. Sometimes referred to as lady beetles, the insect is known to gardeners as a beneficial predator of pests and bugs that can destroy a garden.
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Write out party invitations. Make your own ladybug invitations or buy them at your local party supply store. Mail them two weeks before the party. Add an RSVP deadline as well as an alternate meeting place if the weather is inclement. Ask the guests to wear red and black.
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Design ladybug cupcakes with chocolate cake as a base. Tint frosting to a rich red. Design the top of the cupcake to mimic wings. Use chocolate frosting for the ladybug dots and head. Use green M&M's or other candies for the eyes and black licorice for antennae.
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Give each party guest antennae as they arrive. Make them with red headbands and attach black pipe cleaners by twisting the pipe cleaner around the headband. Glue red balls made of fabric or foam to the end of each antenna. Assemble goodie bags and treats; treat bags can include fun ladybug facts, a small plastic jar to take a ladybug home and ladybug stickers.
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Display the ladybugs in a covered glass aquarium where children can view them during the party.
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Purchase ladybug decorations and supplies at a local party supply store or online. Solid colors in bright green, red and black work well for decorations. Streamers, balloons and tablecloths are all recommended.
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Hang a ladybug piñata and get all children involved in the game. Other games that can be played are "put the dots on the ladybug," which is similar to pin the tail on the donkey. Release the live ladybugs outside or tell a ladybug story.
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Tips & Warnings
Live ladybugs come in larvae and full-grown versions. Order ladybug that are ready to be released during the party.
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