We sat outside because the evening was nice and we have space for more people. We had lots of mismatched chairs that provided just enough seating. I kept most of the food inside to keep it safe from bugs. For a backdrop I put up the poster “You’re one in a MELON” with some pear lights from Ikea and some felt balls. I’m totally saving this poster and using it for my baby’s first birthday party!
I served sliced watermelon, Sour Patch Fruits (affiliate link), Sour Patch Strawberries (affiliate link), and some orange-flavored tea cakes that my husband made. (He’s an amazing baker!) Outside I had some water and some Wonka Runts (affiliate link). I had pink and green napkins, pink plates, and pink plastic utensils.
I printed the “One in a MELON” poster as a engineer print at a nearby Fedex Office. It printed 36″x36″ which is huge and awesome, and I only paid $10. I can’t guarantee that price at any other place, but printing an engineering print is definitely the cheapest option for something that big. My print came out somewhat striped which I think is from the printer. I don’t mind it though and kind of like how it looks.
If you want to send a special card or thank you card, my sister also made it into a fold-over card. It’s super cute, and I can’t wait to use it! (She blogs at Ensign Insights and also sells hand lettered prints.)
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In my search for inspiration I found a bunch of other free “fruity” party printables!
Groovy Fruit printable for straws – I taped them to my paper cups.
Foldable Fruit Printables – I made these, and they are fun and not too hard to put together.
Feeling Fruity Party Printables – This has a whole coordinated collection of free party printables!
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Kristie says
What a fun idea! I totally agree, I am always in the mindset that I'll wait until I paint this room, or until we put this up or do this or that. Why wait? Host now, have the fun! Memories are to be made, not hoped to be made. Thanks for sharing, this turned out so cute!