Our daughter, Francesca's birthdays have always been laced in pink and wintery themes (click here). This year, we had a belated celebration. Francesca and her brothers decided to plan an adventure: a "Secret Agent Spy Party. " As they spread the word to their friends to come dressed in "spy wear" and planned spy games, I planned a few surprises for them. Invitations, thank you cards, party and baked goods, plus games were all incorporated her Secret Agent Spy Theme. It was a ball.
Preparation: These Secret Agent invitations, painted to our daughter's specifications, set the tone for our guests. All party goods, decorations, give aways (click here), and food were coordinated. As guests arrived, they were greeted with balloons and a red "laser" (yarn) that they were to follow up our front house. Once to the door, the real red laser labyrinth (click here) awaited. Trial runs were encouraged, as we waited for all of the guests to arrive.
Games: Many tests of agility and strategy for both teams and individuals were carried out in the laser labyrinth games, which ended with a game of de-coding gold nuggets which led them to a location where they could find "the jewels." (Jewel candy rings.) We returned to outdoor classics: treasure hunts, variations on hide-and-seek, and the "cotton-ball on spoon relay races" (replacing the cotton ball with a golden nugget,)
Food and Party: All decorations were tied with tags, using the same illustration from the invitation. Napkins were tied in a spy sack fashion and contained poppers. (A Secret Agent always needs to be ready to create a distraction, don't they?) Since this was an afternoon party, in addition to color coordinated cupcakes, we had Swirl ice box cookies (These icebox cookies have been a tradition since our first born's first birthday. I make them for every child's birthday, incorporating the theme color of the party), popcorn, and sandwiches with fresh fruit. Two large glass vases were set up on the table, with color coordinated candy blends, so that the children could make their own take-home candy bag mix. These served a pretty color splashes.
Take Home Gifts: In addition to the color-coordinated, mix-yourself-candy bags, all guests received a 1) miniature "Secret Agent" locked diary with 2) Magic Dart Pencils, (click here) which were wrapped together with the party theme tags.
Thank You Notes: I learned long ago to play secretary during gift opening and noted the thoughtful presents, as they were unwrapped. Both my daughter and I, now, are savoring the good times by writing a few Thank You Notes, each night, this week. Thank you friends for helping make such a special day.
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Preparation: These Secret Agent invitations, painted to our daughter's specifications, set the tone for our guests. All party goods, decorations, give aways (click here), and food were coordinated. As guests arrived, they were greeted with balloons and a red "laser" (yarn) that they were to follow up our front house. Once to the door, the real red laser labyrinth (click here) awaited. Trial runs were encouraged, as we waited for all of the guests to arrive.
Games: Many tests of agility and strategy for both teams and individuals were carried out in the laser labyrinth games, which ended with a game of de-coding gold nuggets which led them to a location where they could find "the jewels." (Jewel candy rings.) We returned to outdoor classics: treasure hunts, variations on hide-and-seek, and the "cotton-ball on spoon relay races" (replacing the cotton ball with a golden nugget,)
Food and Party: All decorations were tied with tags, using the same illustration from the invitation. Napkins were tied in a spy sack fashion and contained poppers. (A Secret Agent always needs to be ready to create a distraction, don't they?) Since this was an afternoon party, in addition to color coordinated cupcakes, we had Swirl ice box cookies (These icebox cookies have been a tradition since our first born's first birthday. I make them for every child's birthday, incorporating the theme color of the party), popcorn, and sandwiches with fresh fruit. Two large glass vases were set up on the table, with color coordinated candy blends, so that the children could make their own take-home candy bag mix. These served a pretty color splashes.
Take Home Gifts: In addition to the color-coordinated, mix-yourself-candy bags, all guests received a 1) miniature "Secret Agent" locked diary with 2) Magic Dart Pencils, (click here) which were wrapped together with the party theme tags.
Thank You Notes: I learned long ago to play secretary during gift opening and noted the thoughtful presents, as they were unwrapped. Both my daughter and I, now, are savoring the good times by writing a few Thank You Notes, each night, this week. Thank you friends for helping make such a special day.
SOMETHING YOU MIGHT LIKE:
(pictured above) DIY: How to make a Super, Strength Locked Diary
(pictured above) HOW TO MAKE a Labyrinth
How to make a Balloon Garland
How to make an Icy Treasure Hunt
How to do a Gum Drop Activity
Party: Camp Grayson Birthday Party
Party: Ice Skating Birthday Party
Surprise Piñata Birthday Party
How neat! Looks great! I wish I had a spy birthday party growing up- it's never too late is it!? :)
ReplyDelete"Stor tack!" ....this was definitely fun both for adults & kids alike.
DeleteSeems like you all had a BLAST! Love all the coordinating details. You really outdid yourself on this one!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for coming by and commenting. It was really a day we are all happy to extend!
DeleteThat looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE this idea!!! I am a huge James Bond fan and would love to have this party myself!!! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis sure does look like fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and sharing the fun!
DeleteSo fantastic! :) What a fun birthday party idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfectly fun little celebration! I love this idea and how well all the elements were tied together.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the fun!
DeleteLove the swirl cookies - do you have a recipe you could share?
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea, I might have to do this for one of my kiddos b-day parties
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