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! I now have them for sale in my shop.
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
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hello. i’m planning my daughter’s first birthday party with this theme. wanted to ask you about what you did has centerpiece? please let me know.
thank you
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is it posible to just purchase the chocolate wrappers? please let me know by the end of the week, my daughters party is on 12/11 so please contact me before then.. thanks
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Does anyone know the dimensions for the mermaid tail? I cannot sew, but I want to make these out of green trash bags for my daughter’s bday (I’m making 12, so I’m using trash bags, not material to cut costs). The kids are around the same size as Amy’s daughter. Would I use 1 yard or 2?
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Hi Amy,
I was just wondering if you have the fabric measurements for the mermaid tails? Thanks!
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Thanks for sharing these cute ideas!
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Thanks for sharing. This is really cool. I am from Indonesia and my 5 y.o. to be daughter would like to have a mermaid bday party.. appreciated in sharing this!
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I love that your mermaids on the cupcake toppers, etc. are wearing modest tops. If it were not three days before our party, I would have purchased your printables. Lovely.
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Amy
You are so gifted and creative. I am head over heals for these ideas. I love the sandwich sushi idea and the no sew mermaid tales. I would like a bit more information on how you created the mermaid tales. How much material did you use per tale, and roughly how far in did you place the velcro pieces?
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You could even hire a mermaid entertainer!
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I entertain above and below the water!!!
Great idea for kids parties!
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Did you just randomly cut the fabric for the mermaid tail shape or did you make a template? thanks!
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when you maidthe mermaid tales…you tied and tucked the Tule…aproximatly where did you tie the tule? I have about 6 tales made to that point but can seem to figure out where you tied and tuck the tule.
Thanks Erika
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Sooo adorable! One question: how did you temporarily hang the teal tulle to the wall over the window?
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seems like a good party. im turning elven soon i might have a camping party or a mermaid themed birthday. like this one but only older it looks amzing! thank you
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Are there more detailed instructions for mermaid tail? I would love some ball park measurements.
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Super Cute! My girlscout troop is going camping and we are having an understand the sea theme for the weekend and each girl has to make their own Mrmaid costume for the under the sea fashion show!!! Thanks Quick and easy that’s how I roll!!
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