How to Make an Elmo Centerpiece
Little kids love Elmo, the furry red monster who lives on Sesame Street. Primary-colored decorations will be the basis for an Elmo party. Liven up the table with an Elmo-themed centerpiece that kids will love. You don't have to spend a lot of time or money to make a creative, fun centerpiece. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Stuffed Elmo or Tickle Me Elmo
- Balloons in primary colors
- Alphabet blocks
- Goldfish bowls, large and small
- Dorothy fish
- Goldfish crackers
- Elmo cupcakes
- Cupcake stand
Instructions
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Stuffed Elmo
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Purchase a stuffed Elmo or just use one of your child's. Tickle Me Elmo is a perfect size for a centerpiece.
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Blow up helium balloons in different primary colors.
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Attach a bunch of balloons to Elmo.
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Put alphabet blocks around Elmo. You could spell out the birthday child's name or Elmo's.
Dorothy
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Buy a large glass goldfish bowl and a goldfish that will look like Elmo's pet fish, Dorothy.
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Place the goldfish in the center of the table.
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Put smaller goldfish bowls around the large bowl. Pour goldfish crackers in the smaller bowls and let the kids snack on them.
Cupcakes
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Make Elmo birthday party cupcakes bearing Elmo's face.
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Put the cupcakes on a cupcake stand.
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Place the cupcake stand in the center of the table.
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Put one cupcake at each guest's place, as well.
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References
- Photo Credit happy birthday image by yannik LABBE from Fotolia.com