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We've got the latest party trends for those ready to p-a-r-t-y throughout 2024... Fun Theme Parties - We're seeing hosts lean into fun themes. The mediterranean vibes of a 'Capri' Amalfi Coast theme using bold colours & a spritz bar. A ' Tiki Bar ' with tropical greenery & bright florals. A Pineapple theme party. A Flamingo theme party. Peach Fuzz - Colour of the Year for 2024 Metallics - Whats shiny and glam all over? You'll adore the Orbz balloons, whether using them in Balloon Arch Garlands or adorning the Ceiling. The soft ombre hues add sophisitication and the metallic colours amp up the vibe. Retro Revival - The popularity of the music throughout decades passed ensures that celebrating a party by decade will continue to be hugely popular throughout 2024. You just have to choose between the Roaring 20's , 50's , 60's, 70's , 80's or 90's . Garden Party In the aftermath of the pandemic and lockdowns, many are choosing to host their birthday in a more relaxed outdoor way with a Garden Party at home or local park. Even for weddings, many couples are now choosing a more intimate outdoor setting with less guests. Balloons that don't require any helium No helium ? No problem! There are plenty of great balloons and balloon decorating ideas that don't require helium, and can look just as stunning. Creative Food & Drinks - As we get back to celebrating with friends and family think individual servings. Use fun favour boxes and mini catering containers Insta Worthy Party Backdrops (click link to view all our backdrops)

Preparing your party to have fun with your friends celebrating St. Patrick's Day doesn't need to be a chore. Traditional Irish food like Beef & Guiness Pie, Soda Bread and Irish Stew takes time to prepare and cook, so we offer some alternative 'green' food ideas that are easier to prepare.. Grazing Platter Spinach French Onion Dip Guacamole Dip Celery, Cucumber, Green Capsicum Sticks Potato Wedges or Potato Bites Bake small red potatoes until fork tender. Once cooled cut in half and scoop out the middle. Cut a small slice off bottom of potato to give it a flat bottom. Add cheddar cheese, diced corned beef (or bacon), melted butter to the saved potato already scooped out. Press mixture into each half potato then bake for around 10 minutes. Once cooled, add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle of spring onion. Green Grilled Sandwiches Green Chicken Curry Choc-Mint Ice Cream Green Jelly Green Popcorn in small cauldrons or mini pots Green Trifle Baileys Irish Coffee

Easter Grazing Platter & Dessert Boards Easter Carrots (disguised strawberries) Ingredients Wilton Candy Melts - Vanilla 340 gram bag 16 strawberries orange food colouring (use gel or oil based. Don't use water based) Parchment paper Instructions Microwave vanilla almond bark, uncovered in a 500ml bowl for one minute, stirring when halfway through Stir in orange food colouring, a couple drops at a time, until you get the desired colour Dip the fresh strawberries in the melted bark and place on a piece of parchment paper Using a wooden pick, create a few lines on the strawberries to resemble a carrot, then cool completely Recipe adapted from PamperedChef.com Bunny Butt Cookies Ingredients 1 Container of fluffy pink ready-to-spread frosting ie. Betty Crocker Strawberry - 400g 22 miniature marshmallows Assorted sizes of pink lollies or Edible Cake Sprinkles Your favourite home-made or shop-bought Soft Cookies, baked into large & smaller sizes - 450g Instructions to decorate pre-made cookies Frost 1 large cookie for bunny butt, and 2 smaller cookies for bunny paws. Place bunny feet at the bottom of the cookie as shown in photo. Place 1 marshmallow in centre of each large cookie for the tail Decorate bunny paws with the pink lollies/sprinkles. Repeat with remaining cookies Chick Deviled Eggs Instructions Hard boil eggs then peel With a sharp knife, cut the top third off each egg and remove the yolk. Mash the yolks in a bowl and make your favourite deviled egg recipe Refill the larger bottom portion of each egg, using a small spoon or piping bag. Mound the top of the filling and cap with the top portion of the egg Add a tiny triangle of carrot to each egg for the beak and bits of black olives for the eyes Chill at least 30 minutes before serving Tips if you want chicks to stand alone on the plate, cut a thin straight slice from the wider bottom end of each egg OR if you prefer the chicks to nest together on a bed of shredded lettuce then no need to cut the bottoms create your own piping bag by cutting the corner off a small zip-lock bag

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Decorating can be fun and quick with simple ideas to create a great impact. We also show some amazing balloon creations if you want to go all-out and have plenty of time. Transform your party space into Bikini Bottom Covering walls with re-usable plastic Scene Setters is a great place to start. They also make amazing backdrops for party photos with all the Spongebob fans. Depending on the amount of wall space you have, there's a few options. Ocean & Coral Scene Kit and Ocean Scene Setter and Ocean Floor Border . Use Crepe Streamers , Paper Lanterns and Balloons to create an Under Sea Backdrop, Jellyfish and Bubbles Party Food Ideas Balloon Decorations Party Host Not only can the birthday child dress up as their favourite character, but so can the person hosting the party. We offer SpongeBob and Patrick Costumes for Adults and boys and girls. VIEW all our Spongebob SquarePants decorations, balloons, tableware and games

Are you looking for more than just Hawaiian Shirts and Hula Skirts.. Our Parties In Package party guide is provided to help you "create and atmosphere" at your party. As the party host, it will be your job to co-ordinate the events leading up to the big day, and to also make sure things run smoothly on the day. Your objective or mission is to throw a fun and exciting party that holds special memories for all that attend. There's a few important decisions to be made before inviting guests. Date - It's a good idea to check the proposed date and time with 'key' friends before committin. Time - It is important to state a starting time on the invitations. You may also wish to state a finishing time, especially if the event is held at a hired venue. Location - You have a couple of basic choices with the most popular being 'home' where you'll have plenty of time to set up and have all your supplies close at hand. The obvious disadvantages are cleaning the house before and after the party, possible damage, and space limitations. You have to enjoy the party too! The golden rule for the party host is, don't try and do everything on your own. Arrange for friends to help with the food and serving at the party. Alternatively you may choose to hire wait staff or have the whole event catered, allowing you to enjoy the celebration as much as everyone else. The Invites Whether you're emailing a e-Invite, or hanging out/posting paper Invitations make sure it's designed in the same theme of your party. You could attach your Invitation to a Flower Lei, asking guests to wear it along with their best 'Island Vibes' outfit to start guests talking even before they arrive. If your Invitation has envelopes then sprinkle some silk flower petals or Tropical Scatter into the envelope for a bit of fun. Remember to include on the invitation anything you may wish the guests to provide such as alcohol. If you plan on providing alcohol, make sure to add a footnote that guests should arrange alternative transport home, rather than drive. The Ambience Choosing an outdoor location with a lot of greenery and sand is preferable for a Hawaiian Luau. The most effective economical way to decorate the party area is by using beach towels as table covers, umbrellas, old fishing nets, hammocks. Decorate the food tables with pineapples, coconuts, watermelons and other fruits around the table to create a tropical theme. Then hang hula skirts around the edges of the tables. If your outdoor area is lacking greenery you could hire palm trees or use Inflatable Palm Trees. If your budget allows you could have sand delivered to the location for a great effect. If your budget doesn't allow for Hula Skirts and/or Leis for each guest, then dress up your helper friends or wait staff. Advise partygoers to attend in traditional attire such as Hawaiian shirts and shorts, sarongs & bikini tops and flip flops. As each guest arrives have the costumed staff at the front door with a welcome cocktail. The Entertainment Party games are a great way for guests to get to know each other better and get everyone into the party spirit. Everyone should remember the Limbo , providing loads of laughs for all. Hula Hoops are also entertaining and you could have group competitions to see who can swivel their hoop for the longest. To bring out the adventurous side in your guests you could Hire a Mechanical Surf Rider , which is a fantastic simulation of real surfing. What's a Luau without a Hawaiian music . Make sure your downloaded playlist includes the Hawaii Five-O Theme Song, Aloha Oe by Johnny Cash & Blue Hawaii by Elvis Presley. If you hire a themed band make sure it includes hula dancer/s. Not only will you be supplied with great songs all night but your guests can learn how to hula from the experts, creating it's own entertainment for everyone watching.. Food & Drinks What better way to celebrate a Luau than with a spit roast or Hungi. Search Yellow Pages or Google for companies operating spit roasts in your area. Or you could make your own Hungi at home. The easiest Dessert is fruit. Serve it on platters, as kebabs, in carved out watermelons and pinapples. You can display fruit as Palm Trees on a Beach. For a sweet touch turn donuts into pineapples, using green cardboard and scissors. The most authentic way to serve drinks is in carved out pineapples, coconuts and watermelons. A less time consuming substitute is to purchase plastic coconut cups, palm tree cups, pineapple cups and flamingo cups. Bowls of punch is another option suitable for this party theme. Make sure drinks are decorated with straws, drink umbrellas and cocktail animals, plus lots of fruit. You could set up a DIY section for guests to have fun decorating their own drinks.. The Party Check-List * Pick party date and time * Purchase your Themed Invitations and Decorations * Decide on the entertainment * Plan a menu and go shopping * Arrange for help on the party day * Get an exact guest count * Write out Final Schedule for day of the party * Purchase final party supplies if necessary, party food, ice & other incidentals * Charge the camera or phone Lastly, remember that mishaps may occur so keep your sense of humour, even if not every aspect of the party goes off as planned. The most important part is to relax, take a breath and try to enjoy the party as much as your guests.

A popular party trend is Dessert Buffets & Food Stations. Give it a more interactive twist for your guests with D-I-Y Stations Make your own Sundae, DIY Churro Bar, Ice your own cupcake Create your own Cocktail Bar or DIY Mojito Bar or Margarita Station Make your own Ice-Cream Balloons easily with latex balloons, ribbon and brown paper Make Jumbo Lollies using 2 plastic plates taped together then wrapped in clear cellophane Make your own Lollipops Foam Pool Noodles or PVC Pipes Round 60cm or 90cm Latex Balloons Long 260Q Balloons Sheets of Clear Cellophane

Guests can embrace their inner flamingo as they Flamingle around your party. How do you party like a Flamingo? Stand tall, darling Admire someone else's beauty without questioning your own Why fit in when you can stand out Life is all about balance Flamingo Decor Inspiration The Flamingo theme is very versatile. You could go for a Vintage Flamingo style Baby Shower with metallic gold and soft pink tones, or you could scream summer fun with "Aloha" island style bright flamingoes and pineapples for a birthday party theme. Make Your Own Flamingo Ring Toss Game Starting with our Flamingo Yard Stakes , you can make your own sand pots, or if your party space is your own backyard then stick the yard stakes in your lawn or throughout your garden.

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We have a massive range of Discounted party decorations and supplies for Australia delivery, for absolutely any occasion. Whether you're planning a Kids Theme Party, an Adult Milestone Birthday party, a fun Hens Party or Wedding, or a seasonal event like Halloween, St. Patricks Day or Melbourne Cup luncheon at the office, we have you sorted with all the party supplies you need!

Our enormous product range includes Photo Props, Centrepieces, Tableware (plates, cups, napkins, tablecloths), Scene Setter Wall Decorations and Backdrops, Costume Accessories, Pinatas and other party games, Lootbags, Party Favours and so many more party products. All types of Balloons including  Latex, Foil, Life-Size AirWalkers, Balloon Garlands and Arches, Hand Pumps and even Disposable Helium Tanks so you can inflate with helium at home.  Have a browse through our Online Store to see how you can ensure your next party is a success.

Our extensive range of Themes includes Baby Shower,  Hens PartyFiestaMarvel Avengers and Justice League Superheroes, Beach Bash, Jungle Safari, Hawaiian Luau, OktoberfestMelbourne Cup, all the Childrens Disney Characters, Countries Around The World, Ginger Ray UK Designer Themes, and so much more! We also have a huge selection of Plain Party Supplies in a wide a variety of Plain Colours to choose from so you can mix and match colours with ease.