Our son’s 8th birthday was last week. We don’t usually do a big bash, but this year he got to have his party at Sir Bounce-a-Lot’s, an inflatable place, with 9 of his friends. When I asked him what theme he wanted, he didn’t choose a mainstream character as I expected him to do. He chose mustaches.
I loved it! We both really got into the planning. Obviously, we’re not the first ones to host a mustache party. We found lots of pin-spiration on Pinterest. Here are the touches that made the party mustache-cular!
1. Mustache Straws
We found the templates on Club Chica Circle’s (I totally have a blog crush on Club Chica Circle) post Mustache and Glasses Puffy Paint Window Cling Fun. We didn’t make the window clings yet, but it’s on our list. I think we’ll use them to make Thank You cards after the party. Instead, we cut the mustaches out, laminated them, cut them out again, punched holes in them with a standard hole puncher and poked the straws through.
The day before the party I found packs of mustache straws at the Dollar Tree. I chose to use those instead only because I wouldn’t get a reflection when taking pictures. Priorities!
2. Chocolate Whiskers
Chocolate licorice cut in half made perfect “whiskers” for the goody bags.
3. Mustache Cake
This was definitely P’s favorite party detail. I followed Love Stitched’s instructions, modifying it for use with cake mix and pre-made frosting. If I had more time I would have followed the recipe to the letter. Even though it doesn’t look as professional as the original, it got the job done!
4. Stick-on Mustaches
As each child arrived they took off their jackets, threw their shoes in the shoe bin, put on a stick-on mustache and took off to bounce in the inflatables. This was an awesome idea…for a non-active party. The kids sweated them right off in no time!
5. Finger Tattoos
My son and I had as much fun getting ready for this party as we did having the party. Of course the mustache theme was secondary to the inflatables, arcade games and cake, but it was definitely an unforgettable Mustache Birthday Bash!
How fun! I’m currently planning my 7yo’s party around a “snow” theme. Thankfully, there are lots of fun things to do with that. Now I’m debating if I can put snowflakes on straws ala your mustaches above. Cute idea.
I think snowflakes on straws would be fun!
So creative! Best of all–you BOTH had fun together planning!
Yep, we both did. I try to make sure P is part of everything and he usually gets right into it.
So cute, I love the mustache straws. 🙂
Thank you!
What fun! I had not heard of mustache themed parties. Looks like a good time was had by all.
We all had fun, that’s for sure 🙂
How unique! We had an invention party just for fun and lots of the boys “invented” mustaches out of foam pieces, ha! I love how it all turned out. The cake is gorgeous!
An invention party sounds great! I’d be interested in reading a blog post about that, Stephanie (hint, hint) 😉
What a clever idea for a party for a lil guy. I love the way that cake came out. It is too cute! And don’t even get me started about the Target Dollar Spot…I could seriously go broke there. Lol.
Ironic, isn’t it? I try not to look at the Dollar Spot as I walk in. Keyword is ‘try’…
I mustache you a question about your party, but I’ll shave it for later 😉
(Bad puns aside, my kids loves mustache jokes!)
LOL. Who can resist a pun? We love ’em in our family!
So cute and creative! I love mustache parties!
Thank you, me too!
You did a great job. I still don’t know how mustaches got to be all the rage, but you did a good job with it! I love the cake!
Thank you! I couldn’t have done it without Pinterest 🙂
Those are becoming so popular! Looks like they had fun. I love the straws and the cake. Amazing what ideas they come up with every year!