| A unique and darling birthday theme for little girls, a | | | | - The Ladybug Cake - Unless you moonlight as a |
| ladybug themed party is a great alternative to the | | | | pastry chef, have a local bakery create a ladybug |
| standard pink and princess birthday parties. A ladybug | | | | cake with your child's favorite flavor (chocolate works |
| birthday is ideal for younger children who love nature | | | | the best!). |
| and of course ladybugs. Here are a few ideas to help | | | | - Ladybug Party Favors - Get creative when it comes |
| you create the perfect ladybug birthday! | | | | to the party favors! In addition to the typical toys and |
| - Red and Black Decor - Any decorations that are red | | | | candy, pass out ladybug antennas to all the kids (which |
| and black (streamers, balloons, etc.) will help set the | | | | can also be found at party stores or costume |
| stage for a ladybug birthday party. Cover the table | | | | boutiques). You can also purchase live ladybugs from |
| with a solid red tablecloth and use tape to | | | | local nurseries and little bug keepers from a dollar |
| attaché black construction paper spots. Tape a | | | | store. Divvy up the ladybugs into each bug keeper so |
| black streamer down the middle of the table to create | | | | the kids can release the ladybugs into their own yard |
| the line on the ladybug's back. Use red and black | | | | at home. |
| helium-filled balloons and create a sign for your front | | | | - Ladybug Games - No kid's birthday party is complete |
| door that reads "Welcome Ladybugs!" You can also | | | | without games. You can play all the favorites using the |
| create big green leaves out of poster board and place | | | | ladybug theme. Play "Pin the Dot on the Ladybug" or |
| them around the room or have the children (or little | | | | "Musical Leaves" instead of musical chairs. As the |
| "ladybugs") sit on them. | | | | guests arrive, paint black ladybug dots on each child's |
| - Ladybug Pinata - Pinatas are a fun and entertaining | | | | cheek or (if you're really feeling ambitious), purchase |
| activity for kids of all ages. Search local party goods | | | | plain white t-shirts and black and red fabric paint and |
| stores to find a ladybug pinata or order one online. | | | | have each kid create their very own ladybug shirt! |