It's a Sock Monkey Birthday.....

Today's birthday parties for the wee ones have come down to the cookie cutter party plates, plastic toys stuffed in a over priced pinata, and the grocery store selection of vanilla, chocolate or marble topped with one of the two Bobs (The Builder or Square Pants) or something pink for the girls (not that I mind pink..wink wink).

Sock Monkey is a lovable character from the late 1800s. Made from the Rockford sock this cuddly primate is known for its cream and brown knit and it's big red lips. With this character you are able to have a fun crafty day with your little guest making moments that will last a lifetime!

Here are a few decor, craft, and foodie ideas to make your birthday babes smile:

invitations:

Instead of buying prepackaged invitations add a personal touch. I made this one in Photoshop. It is always nice to have something for the baby book!

decor:
Found this really cool table cloth on Etsy: For the Funky Monkey tablecloth


When having a party for little ones it is always good to have or two set just for them. One with crafts such as coloring books and building blocks. The second with fun healthy treats. What is lovely about the tablecloth above is that you can wash it and reuse it on the play time table or your child's picnic table.

It is always fun to have the streamers and balloons....but add your personal touch by making a fabric birthday flag banner:

Here are some links of fabrics and how to instructions:
How to Do-it-Yourself Fabric

To get in the monkey mood I recommend these fun treats:



Frozen Bananas: Click here for the how to make frozen bananas


Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches:
Click here for how to make the sandwiches

Along with some veggie sticks and fruit juice in these really cool sippy cups: Click here

Here are some cute cake and cupcake designs...try it yourself or I would recommend th e finding a cake artist to make Sock Monkey come to life!


Crafts and Goodies bags:
It is always good to send the little ones home with something to remember. It is always fun doing a craft project that you can take home at the end of the party:

Here is a Sock Monkey Kit: Click Here




And to send them on their way home here are these darling goodie bags:Click here
I recommend filling them with the Gerber banana cookies or puffs:Click here

Finding new characters for your children or introducing ones from your childhood are a great way to set a theme for a new, creative, and refreshing way to party!
Enjoy <3