Mermaid Birthday Party
Posted by Amy | Filed under Free Downloads & Printables, Party Fun
My baby wanted a mermaid party.
Here is what she got…. Enjoy!
I had the best time drawing her as a mermaid for the invitation!
Her name was on the invite, I just put “girl” on here for the blog.
I think these cupcake toppers took a lot longer to make than the cup cakes!
The food was sushi sandwiches, brownie bombs, brownie starfish pops, goldfish crackers, fruit, pizza and blue Gatorade.
Little Mermaids
The guests were four little girls and one little boy (her boyfriend!). More about him later… ha!
I made these easy no sew mermaid tails for the girls. I didn’t realize how tall they all were compared to my girl! So some were way shorter than they should have been. You can see directions on how to make these at the bottom of this post. Of course, each mermaid got a crown too!
We had lots of fun and games!
Pin the crown on Ariel (which even the older brothers wanted to do), an under the sea treasure hunt and the older siblings had a blast in the dance contest! Oh my… there were some moves going on that should have been outlawed!! LOL! And of course opening presents at the end was a big highlight!
Taking photos as a mermaid was a hit, even with a few boys!!
I bought a large blue foam core board and spray glued a large cut-out of the mermaid drawing. I cropped in close so you couldn’t see their hands holding the board.
More Decor & Goodies
I found cute Ariel lunch boxes half-off at the Disney Store and filled them up for goodie bags. The boys all got Sponge Bob cups filled with pirate stuff. Centerpieces were big cut-outs on silver chargers with pearls and shells surrounding them. I also had a table with a treasure chest and more food, but didn’t get photos.
How To Make…
A no sew mermaid tail.
Sushi Sandwiches
Roll cheddar cheese, cucumbers, cream cheese and turkey up in a piece of white bread. I also added mustard to some.
Song List
- Under the Sea, Little Mermaid Soundtrack
- Caribbean Birthday My Princess, Kiskadee
- Happy Birthday, The Ting Tongs/ Yo Gabba Gabba!
- Happy Birthday, Delroy Wilson/Reggae
Dance Contest Songs (the kids loved these!)
- I Like to Move It, will.i.am/Madagascar 2
- Jump N’ Move, The Brand New Heavies/Happy Feet
- Jump Around, House of Pain
Thanks for coming to see the party! I had a blast making everything and hope you got some inspiring ideas. -Amy
Want to have a party like this? Then download a mermaid party pack!
Choose from 4 different mermaids. Find one that looks most like your party girl!
Shop now!
**You might also like my Fairy Party Printables. They are super cute too! See the Fairy Party here.
Tags: ariel, birthday party, brownies, coloring sheet, cup cake toppers, cup cakes, easy, Entertaining & Parties, Free downloads, free printable, games, girl, mermaid, mermaid tails, no sew, party, party ideas, star fish, sushi sandwiches
July 28th, 2009 at 6:20 am
Thanks! What great ideas and a great tutorial.
You are always so darn generous!
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July 28th, 2009 at 6:32 am
What a great party theme Amy! I love it! Thanks for sharing!
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July 28th, 2009 at 6:44 am
This was adorable!!! My 3 year old wants an “Ariel Under the Sea” party for her bday in December, and she’s been talking about it for months. I’m not a huge fan of doing a Disney themed party, but I have a friend who did a huge ocean themed bday party, and she said I can borrow her decorations (it’s hard to decorate when your house is already set up for Christmas!)
Do you mind sharing how you did the treasure hunt? What a sweet party.
I’m saving this one in my idea file. 
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Amy Reply:
July 28th, 2009 at 9:02 am
Amanda,
For the treasure hunt, I just scattered fake coins, stickers, cheap necklaces, bracelets and candy rings (which I found in the wedding section at Walmart) around. I bought small colorful draw string bags at a local fabric store for about $1 for 8 bags. That kept the girls (and big boys) entertained for a while!
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Vasiliki Reply:
April 7th, 2010 at 6:13 am
@Amy, that was a great party you organized for your daughter! I’m planning a christening ceremony for my baby girl and want to have a mermaid theme. Could you please tell me how you made the topping for those cupcakes?
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July 28th, 2009 at 6:49 am
WOW, you are so creative. That is just adorable. I love it!!!
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:08 am
this could possibly be the cutest bday i have ever seen! i wish my b would do this. being 6 is too old for mermaids, she tells me. boo!
love the sandwiches and the details…the mermaid face shots is awesome!!!!! love it!
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:10 am
What a great party!! I love it all. Thanks also for sharing how to make the sandwiches…they are so cool….AND the mermaid tails. Cute cute!
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:13 am
such a cute party! love the sushi sandwiches and mermaid tails!
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:22 am
Amazing! You should submit this to Hostess with the Mostess!
Love that mermaid tail pattern! I might just make one for myself!
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:33 am
Wow!
you know how to throw a party!
She must have loved it!
Will have to keep this in mind for my little lady
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:45 am
What a fantastic party! Looks like everyone had a blast and you did such a great job with all the details. The drawing turned out super cute!
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:50 am
I am blown away by this fabulous party!
Your rocked it!!! Super cool.
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:54 am
So creative! Can you plan my birthday party next year?
I’m thinking something Pirates. I have always wanted a Pirate party and I think turning 28 is a good time! ha-ha.
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July 28th, 2009 at 8:08 am
Everything turned out soooo adorable! I see my favorite cupcake stand! Isn’t it fab? Amazing photos too….you are one talented momma!
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July 28th, 2009 at 8:25 am
How super cute!! I’ll have to keep it in mind for my little girl (age 5). Taking photos as a mermaid, what a great idea!
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July 28th, 2009 at 8:32 am
*SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEL*
CUTEST BIRTHDAY PARTY EVER! EVAH!
I am most jealous of your mad bday party skillz.
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July 28th, 2009 at 8:35 am
p.s. You MUST have used your fancy new camera to take these pics! They are SMASHING!
p.p.s. If she has a little boyfriend, I guess that leaves Weston open to be Midget’s boyfriend. DARNIT! heh heh heh
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July 28th, 2009 at 8:48 am
Oh my word! You are so creative…it’s sickening, really : )
Will you please come and plan my boys’ parties: one will be some kind of theme that centers around the pool and the other wants a monster birthday party…in December – Good grief : )
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July 28th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Amy you did an AMAZING job!! I just LOVE it!! I wish blogs had been around when my girls were little – we never did parties like parties are done now a days! LOL
LOVE it!
~TidyMom
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July 28th, 2009 at 8:56 am
Good thing I am typing and not talking because I would have to pick my jaw up off the floor first. This is all stunning. What a lucky little girl. And I can tell you’re loving that new camera. Great photos!
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July 28th, 2009 at 9:19 am
What a pretty party! Great job! I love the sushi sandwiches, too cute!
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July 28th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Oh Wow, what an amazing party. It came together really well!
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July 28th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Wow! I bet she had sooo much fun. I am so impressed at all your fun (and creative) ideas!!
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July 28th, 2009 at 10:22 am
You make me proud Amy! LOL!! Holy smokes, what a bash. Every detail nailed!! I adore what you created with the mermaid theme. The sushi sandwiches are such a kick. Your daughter is DARLING!! My favorite is the face-cut out board. HYSTERICAL! The little girl on the left with her head tilted is priceless. Way to go Amy. What a wonderful memory you created for all the children.
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July 28th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Amy!
Does your adorable daughter realize what a wonderful Mommy she has? I am sure she does. You simply outdo yourself on these parties. So talented with all the creative things you come up with! These are precioius pics and what wonderful ideas! Will have to pass these along to Lauri for Natalie; she will be two in Sept. But some wonderful ideas for the next year and the next and the next!
Have a great week from your East Texas Friend!
Ruth Ann
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July 28th, 2009 at 10:50 am
I seriously could not be more impressed! What an awesome party
and those invitations? you are so talented!
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July 28th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Holy Moses Amy … you completely out-did yourself! This is amazing! Great job my dear!!! I wish I had children to throw these fabulous parties for … you’ve got some amazing ideas to work with
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July 28th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Oh, wow. I mean…just wow! Everything is a little girl’s dream!!! So inspirational.
Great job!!!
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July 28th, 2009 at 11:35 am
This is so fabulous, Amy! You are such a mommy genius!
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July 28th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Oh my gosh. Coolest Mommy ever! : )
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July 28th, 2009 at 11:47 am
Those sushi sandwhices are too cute. I am going to make those for the boys for supper.
Also, I laughed out loud about your explanation of Girl on the invitation : )
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July 28th, 2009 at 11:54 am
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July 28th, 2009 at 11:56 am
Thanks to TIDYMOM, I got to take a peak at such an ADORABLE party. I love the aqua blue color you scheme that you chose. I love the NO SEW mermaid wrap. I love it all! The music choices are great. I can hardly wait to throw my daughters 4th birthday party Aug. 3rd “Barbie hula beach party” GREAT JOB!
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July 28th, 2009 at 11:57 am
sorry for the typo ” no YOU before scheme”
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July 28th, 2009 at 1:02 pm
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July 28th, 2009 at 1:03 pm
this is amazing! Will you help me with my next b-day party? Or how about the luau themed Bridal Shower I am throwing. I bet you would have a million ideas for that!!!!
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July 28th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Wow, this is AWESOME! I love the tails and coloring page! Thanks so much!
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July 28th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
awesome party! where were you when i needed party ideas 12+ years ago – lol! looks like a lot of fun!
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July 28th, 2009 at 2:51 pm
This is AMAZING! And you are doing such a great job with your new DSLR! I’m impressed
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July 28th, 2009 at 3:16 pm
SUPER cute party!! I love the invites and the cupcake toppers! They are darling! Thanks for sharing so much detail! You did a great job!!
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July 28th, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Everything looks so good!!! I LOVE the sushi sandwiches! I did mock sushi treats for this party http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2009/07/22/under-the-sea-little-mermaid-party/
Great job on everything!!
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July 28th, 2009 at 4:46 pm
What a fabulous party! Cute pictures!
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July 28th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Now that is sushi I would eat.
Funny thing is that my husband has a crush on Ariel the Mermaid.
Maybe I should make one of those skirts so the hubs can pretend I am Ariel.
Or is that too weird?
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July 28th, 2009 at 5:33 pm
what an awesome party!!!!
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July 28th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Amy- Thanks for the inspiration! my girlie and niece want a mermaid b-day also. I am in the works of it now. I bought the “Aquamarine” digital scrapbook set from Ellie Lash online. Since I am so not talented to draw a magnificent mermaid, this will have to do!
Great job!!!!
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July 28th, 2009 at 7:48 pm
wow, that was absolutely beautiful. the photos were gorgeous and i think i’ll be dreaming of mermaids tonight.
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July 28th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
What an amazing job you did! My daughter’s fifth birthday is coming up in August. She wants a princess party…and I better get started!
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July 28th, 2009 at 11:40 pm
Holy Happy dance, what a fun party for your little girl- love it.
Thanks for sharing- loved the mermaid tails =)
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July 29th, 2009 at 4:47 am
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July 29th, 2009 at 6:42 am
Amazing ideas! You did such a wonderful job with this party – your little girl is so luck to have a mom like you!
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July 29th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Oh dear – that is awesome! I want a pug themed party, please!
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July 29th, 2009 at 3:00 pm
Such a fantastic idea! I am going to make the “sushi” right away for my two year old. That is too cute of an idea. I’m going to see if I can make some pb&j sushi too! Thanks for a great post!
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July 29th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
So cute! My daughter had a mermaid party last year. I wish I had thought of the no-sew tails. My mom and I spent 2 days sewing tails for all the guests and yours turned out much cuter. Augh. Thanks.
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July 29th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
That party made me want to have a girl.. and that’s saying a LOT! (I’m much more the “get dirty with the boys” type, and I DON’T do hair!). Really… that was totally, beautifully amazing! Is there any end to your talent, Amy?
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July 30th, 2009 at 11:33 am
My friend Joana has been telling me about your party for a while. This was do cute. Very creative. Thanks for sharing.
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July 30th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
WOW! What a great party and all of your DIY touches are great! I’m totally impressed right now!
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August 1st, 2009 at 7:37 am
my whole entire day has just been made complete! my daughter (currently 2 1/2) has decided she wants a mermaid party when she turns 3. she tells anyone and everyone who will listen about having a mermaid party.
i just hit the birthday party idea jackpot! i was going to just make skirts out of tulle but these mermaid tails are darling.
thank you so much for posting such cute and creative ideas!!!
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August 1st, 2009 at 1:28 pm
wow! I am in awe of your talent and creativity!
This is soooooo adorable! tahnksf or the tutoials, download, and all the great photos!
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August 3rd, 2009 at 9:29 pm
What a fun, girly party! And your patio is crazy-amazing looking.
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August 16th, 2009 at 12:13 am
So cute! I wish I saw this post before I spent $30 on a mermaid costume for Halloween. No sew tail is just my speed.
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August 16th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
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August 21st, 2009 at 9:27 pm
A friend of mine and I made 3 mermaid tails for our girls using your idea…my friend is handy with a sewing machine, so we sewed ours since I chose fabric that would ravel easily. Turned out cute, cute, cute!
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August 22nd, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Hello
I love this mermaid theme and I want to do it for my girl. I was wondering, how can I get the table cloth an the plate that the llittle girl has her birhtday cupcake on? I think is beautiful!
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August 31st, 2009 at 8:15 am
Hello, I stumbled on your site a little while ago and have read all the info quietly. I thought might make my firstcomment. Not really sure what to comment but anyway. Great website. Will come back in a bit to hear more of what youve got to offer.
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September 2nd, 2009 at 12:28 pm
I am in awe by you. From your crafts (I LOVE EVERYTHING!)- I am buying a new house and will be making the numbers sign like you did- BRILLIANT!!!!!!!!!- to your outlook- A MERMAID PARTY? I want one. There would be a few more #s on those cupcakes.. heehee..
I don’t even know what to say. WOW. Keep it up… I am going to keep looking…
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September 15th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
could you make an infant tail.. i really need one
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September 17th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Saw this on the HWTM Facebook Photo album and just loved it! Just wanted to give you props on such a fun party!
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October 14th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
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October 29th, 2009 at 1:05 am
awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!u r suuper talented!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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November 11th, 2009 at 12:41 pm
Wonderful! Thank you for such great ideas, my daughters bday will be awesome because of all of these creative ideas!
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January 15th, 2010 at 12:46 am
awesome party. you’ve inspired me to create one for my daughters birthday.
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February 17th, 2010 at 8:25 pm
Hey amy :
I loved this for my daughters birthdy I ordered the birthday pack but really dont know how to print it out?Please help its next week????
thanks a miilion
xoxo
jess
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Amy Reply:
February 17th, 2010 at 9:19 pm
@Jessica,
Unzip the file and you should have the PDF files in a folder. You might need to download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to open them.
http://get.adobe.com/reader/
One you open, just hit print. Make sure you have nice thick paper or email the files to your nearest quick print place like Fedex Kinkos or Staples.
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March 10th, 2010 at 8:05 am
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March 29th, 2010 at 5:59 am
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March 29th, 2010 at 9:03 am
Another take on the sushi would be to use colored fruit roll ups and rice krispie treats and make sushi with that. I did that for my Ava’s Kindergarten “country night” when their class happened to be Japan.
Cute party!
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April 10th, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Hi! I love your mermaid party ideas. If I order the party pack, can I print it to look like your example, or are they all fill-in invitations? My little girl is turning 3 and I’d like to have her name printed on the invite, as well as the date and location.
Also, how far in advance can you make the sushi sandwiches? I’d like to do as much as I can ahead of time!
Thanks,
Amanda
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April 13th, 2010 at 5:19 pm
If I ordered the party pack, how can I print the face cut-out and I assume you printed this at Kinkos.
Thanks!
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Amy Reply:
April 13th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
@Jennifer,
Thanks Jennifer! I printed that mermaid body on my home printer in two sections. I have a large format printer for my graphic design business. Because most people probably don’t have that, I don’t offer it as part of my pack.
Enjoy the party:-)
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April 16th, 2010 at 4:36 pm
What a fabulous job and love the photo op you created with the blown up image of your printable. Adorable!
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April 27th, 2010 at 12:27 am
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April 30th, 2010 at 9:33 pm
I am so in love, your daughter’s party is everything and then some that I hope my daughter’s 1st birthday mermaid themed party will be <3 My baby was a home, water birth baby so I knew it would be a mermaid theme from before her birth.
Can you give me an idea on how much fabric I need? I don't do anything with fabric and don't have a clue how much I would need????
So you can order the big mermaid picture, the one you had on the poster board separately? I love and will need that!
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May 3rd, 2010 at 1:31 am
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May 10th, 2010 at 6:42 am
i guess your daughter were so happy and excited for her party.Great!!!
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June 23rd, 2010 at 1:22 pm
What a sweet party! I love this aqua color scheme!
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June 23rd, 2010 at 1:33 pm
I love the sushi sandwiches! The mermaid tails were a sweet treat for the girls.
Thanks for sharing!
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June 23rd, 2010 at 1:57 pm
this is very cute! Just in time for summer birthday parties!
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June 23rd, 2010 at 5:01 pm
Hi Amy. Do you mind sharing how you fixed the bread in the sushi sandwiches, preventing them from falling apart?
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Amy Reply:
June 23rd, 2010 at 7:02 pm
@Dri,
They just stayed together for me. I had pretty soft bread, so after cutting them they stayed that shape. The cream cheese is sort of the glue.
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June 23rd, 2010 at 5:44 pm
Soooooo adorable! I love the sushi tutorial – what a clever idea!!
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June 27th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
Amy, what is the width of the mermaid tail fabric that you used? It is absolutely beautiful!!!
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Amy Reply:
June 28th, 2010 at 12:09 am
@Jeanine Barrera,
I don’t remember the exact width. Maybe 1/2 a yard? I just wrapped it around my daughter and measured that way.
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July 8th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
Hi Amy. LOVE these ideas. Am having a mermaid(and pirate) party for my 6 yr old daughter on Saturday. Am incorporating some of your ideas! You said you spray glued the large mermaid cutout onto foam core for the girls to have their picture taken. I was wondering how you got that mermaid image so large.
Thanks!
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July 8th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
oops. just saw that question was already asked and answered. thanks! i may even use her 10 yr old brother who is quite the artist.
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July 8th, 2010 at 5:33 pm
Our front foyer is tiled. Usually I have a rug down, but i thought it would be cute to write something on the tile as guests enter. Any idea WHAT i can use that is washable, yet won’t smear as the mermaids and pirates walk on it. And also, what message to write?
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July 17th, 2010 at 11:07 am
where did you buy those adorable mermaid plates??? been planning my daughters 5th bday party, opened your blog and she freaked! lol, she said she has to have this same party. so please, i beg you!
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August 10th, 2010 at 8:50 am
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August 11th, 2010 at 8:26 am
where did you find the cute fabric for the table?
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