My Sharkboy And Lavagirl Birthday Party Experience
When my daughter turned six, she was obsessed with the movie Sharkboy and Lavagirl. She begged me to throw her a birthday party with that theme, and I have to admit, I was excited too. The movie has such fun and vibrant colors, and the characters are so imaginative. I wanted to make sure her party was just as exciting as the movie itself.
Sharkboy And Lavagirl Birthday Party Decorations
Decorating for a Sharkboy and Lavagirl party can be a lot of fun, but it can also be overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Here are some tips and ideas to get you started:
Step-by-Step Guide:
- Start with a color scheme: The movie’s color scheme includes bright blues, yellows, and reds. Use these colors throughout your decorations.
- Set the scene: Use movie posters or character cutouts as a backdrop for the party. You can also use streamers and balloons in your chosen color scheme to create a festive atmosphere.
- Table Decorations: Use shark and lava themed tablecloths, plates, cups, and napkins. You can also add themed centerpieces such as toy sharks and lava lamps.
- Food: Get creative with your food choices. Serve blue Jell-O with gummy sharks swimming in it, or lava cake with red and yellow frosting. Use shark and lava themed cookie cutters to create themed snacks such as shark crackers or lava cheese.
- Party Favors: Send your guests home with themed party favors such as shark tooth necklaces or lava rock candy.
Top 10 Tips and Ideas:
- DIY lava lamps: Use clear water bottles filled with water, vegetable oil, and food coloring. Add an Alka-Seltzer tablet to create a bubbling effect.
- Shark and lava themed games: Have a shark relay race or a lava obstacle course.
- Shark and lava themed photo booth: Use shark and lava props for fun photo opportunities.
- Shark and lava themed cake: Use shark and lava themed cake toppers, or create a cake that looks like a volcano with lava flowing down the sides.
- Shark and lava themed drinks: Create blue punch with gummy sharks floating in it, or create a lava flow drink with red and yellow layers.
- Shark and lava themed crafts: Have your guests make shark tooth necklaces or lava slime.
- Shark and lava themed invitations: Use movie stills or character cutouts for your invitations.
- Shark and lava themed dress-up: Encourage your guests to dress up as their favorite characters from the movie.
- Shark and lava themed music: Play the movie soundtrack or create a playlist of songs that fit the theme.
- Shark and lava themed party games: Play pin the fin on the shark or hot lava floor is lava.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- Fun and vibrant colors for decorations
- Plenty of opportunities for creativity and imagination
- Great theme for both boys and girls
Cons:
- May not be as well-known of a theme compared to other popular movies
- Some decorations may be harder to find in stores
- May require more effort to pull off the theme properly
My Personal Review and Suggestion:
Overall, I had a blast planning and executing my daughter’s Sharkboy and Lavagirl birthday party. The theme allowed for endless creativity and imagination, and my daughter and her friends had a great time. My suggestion would be to plan ahead and start gathering decorations and supplies early, as some items may be harder to find in stores. Also, don’t be afraid to get creative with your food and drink choices, as that can add an extra level of fun to the party.
Question & Answer and FAQs:
Q: Can I have a Sharkboy and Lavagirl party for both boys and girls?
A: Absolutely! Sharkboy and Lavagirl is a great theme for both boys and girls.
Q: What are some good party favors for a Sharkboy and Lavagirl party?
A: Shark tooth necklaces, lava rock candy, and Sharkboy and Lavagirl stickers are all great options for party favors.
Q: What are some good Sharkboy and Lavagirl themed games?
A: Shark relay race, hot lava floor is lava, and lava obstacle course are all fun Sharkboy and Lavagirl themed games.