Party Theme: Love Bugs Birthday

Friday, January 27, 2023


Love Bugs Birthday Party

Bug Themed Supplies, Decorations, Food, and Activities for A Successful Children's Birthday Party!

Are you looking for a sweet and unique birthday party theme for your child's special day? Why not try a Love Bug party! There are tons of great ideas and fun ways to incorporate bugs into your party decor, food, activities, and favors! I've created an entire collection of the cutest love bug watercolor beetles to help you easily host the most bug-tastic celebration for your own little insect-loving lovebug. 


Here are some ideas to get you started planning your party! 

(If you'd like to jump right in and view my entire collection of party supplies, click here.)

Start with Invitations

Choose your invitations and how you'll send them.  



Invitations are the first thing your guests will see and will set the tone for your party. If you'll be mailing your invites, there are traditional invitation cards available in my shop. You can choose from multiple styles and ages to fit your preference! Photo cards are a great way to show off your little lovebug and are particularly fun invitations for first birthday celebrations. 

Here's a link list of ages and styles of invitaitons available!











Gather Bug Themed Party Decorations

Choose your party supplies with love bugs in mind!  




When it comes to planning a party, the decorations and supplies are key to making your theme come alive! You'll want to choose items that reflect your theme and get everyone in the spirit to celebrate!

Some exciting ideas for decorations include: 

Bunting Flags
Flower Centerpiece with Plastic Bugs
Welcome Sign
Your Child's Bug Art
Balloons
Table Runner
Food Labels
napkins
plates
Table Runner






For party supplies, consider choosing plates, cups, and napkins with matching love bugs or solid, matching colors.  Custom confetti is a fun way to sprinkle your theme all over your party tables! And this brings us to the most fun part of the party to plan for... the food!


Load Up the Snack Table

Bug themed food and drinks are the perfect way to get your guests excited to celebrate!


Serve up some creepy crawly snacks to really amp your party theme up a notch! From appetizers to cake, you'll want to try to incorporate bugs into the foods you're offering. Luckily, there are tons of kid friendly snacks that lend themselves perfectly to the insect theme.  Create a Bug Buffet with little effort and lots of snacks that guests will actually want to eat!

Here are some creative ideas for naming snacks in a buggy way.

APPETIZERS
FRUIT/VEG

PRE-PACKAGED SNACKS

DRINKS


DESSERTS
food labels (blank)
I designed matching food labels to create a cohesive look for all of your offerings. You can purchase them blank so that you can write whatever clever name you'd like on them for the food you plan on serving! 

If your child is the VERY adventurous kind of eater, you could include some actual bugs on your snack table. Edible insects can be purchased online. A quick search and I found roasted crickets, scorpion pops, chocolate covered insect packs, pizza worms, and ant candy! This would be a real bug buffet to remember!


Create Games & Activities

A great way to get kids interested in science, nature, and bugs is through games! 

Get your guests involved by choosing a handful of fun, bug themed games or activities! Combining structured games along with loose activity "centers" is a great way to make sure that there's always something to do! 

Here are a few of my favorite ideas for getting the party started!

1. Host a Bug Hunt! 

Like an Egg Hunt, but with bugs. Set up a table where kids can decorate a "bug bucket" (or just purchase buckets or bug catchers). Set out craft supplies like sharpie markers andso kids can put their names on their buckets and decorate them however they'd like.  After they're finished with the creative task, they can then search around the room or yard for hidden bugs to add to their bucket!  Use little toy plastic bugs, bug candy, or other novetly bug items that can be hidden around your party space! 

Here's a link list for creating this activity:

2. Scavenger Hunt

Make it super easy on yourself and buy this cute Scavenger Hunt Game. 

3. Personalized Bug Bingo!

Bingo - a classic game that everyone loves to play! Kick it up a notch with these custom Bingo boards that can be personalized with photos of your child, birthday details, and matching Love Bug illustrations!  In order for this game to work, you'll need to order individual cards with different layouts. I've designed four layouts that you can then add different photos to, creating unique combinations of BINGO boards for guests! 
Bingo Board 1
Bingo Board 2
Bingo Board 3
Bingo Board 4 

4. Love Bug Beetles... Cornhole!

If you're really committed to this theme and want to invest in a party game that will extend well beyond this birthday, consider this matching cornhole set that pits the Atlas Beetles vs. the Goliath Beetles! 

5. Sandbox Bug Dig

Hide plastic bugs in your sandbox and have plenty of shovels and rakes for the kids to dig for bugs! No sandbox? Use a large tub and fill it with a sensory item like beans, rice, or dry pasta! Young kids will love digging around and finding all the different bugs!

6. Spoon Bug Craft

You'll need an adult to run this station, but having a craft table will provide a fun activity and allow kids to create something they can take home with them! Find all the supplies and details here.

6. Hire a Bug Guy!

Forget clowns and magicians, hire a bug guy to show off some real creepy crawly cute bugs! Your guests will love being entertained and getting to see some super cool insects up close! 


Bug Themed Party Favors

Thank your friends for celebrating your day with the cutest Love Bug swag!

If you're looking for something a little different to send your guests home with, I have designed some really amazing party favor ideas for you! 


LOVE BUGS MATCHING FAVORS


OTHER FUN BUGGY ITEMS
Glow Critters
Cute Bug Flashlight Keychains

Whatever you choose, be sure to put some thought into how you'll package it. You can wrap them in matching Love Bug customized gift wrap (or this beetles wrap) or tissue paper, use gift bags, or put them into a container with a thank you tag!  Or, my personal favorite, you can use this swag bag (with a beetle twist).

You can purchase a reusable Stag Bag tote, a personalized tote where you can add your guests name, or for a more budget friendly option, use these stickers to attach to your favor bags! No matter what you choose, your guests will love your unique parting gifts!

So, if your child is fascinated by bugs, why not throw them the best bug themed party that will be sure to WOW your guests with entertainment, food, and birthday fun! With so many ideas to choose from, you'll be sure to create a celebration that your child and their friends will never forget!

Check out the Pinterest board for more ideas!

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