Sunday, October 24, 2010

A Hello Kitty Birthday Party

Cake made by the talented Auntie Susan

Well, I survived another birthday party. As much as I love planning and hosting parties, they really do wear me out. Even as I type, I'm still recovering from the event. That said, it was all well worth it. Everyone seemed to have a good time and most importantly, the birthday girl had a good time. Here are some of the details from the party:

Left: Thai boba tea, Right: Hello Kitty Chopsticks, Bottom: Table decorations

I was up till 12:30 the night before the party making this decoration. The next day I woke up with a bunch of tape in my hair. I'm just thankful I didn't use a hot glue gun for the project!

Your eyes do not deceive, this is Hello Kitty Japanese masking tape. I found these little gems in SF Japantown.

Here are the favors we gave out to our guests. Each favor contained a little manju (Japanese dessert). I used the Hello Kitty tape to seal the bags.

Another picture of the favors.

Me & the Birthday Girl

Thanks for stopping by and taking a look at how we party.

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34 comments:

  1. JenniferOctober 24, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    What a great party! I remember how much I loved Hello Kitty when I was a girl in the late 70s, how excited I was to spend my allowance on new Sanrio treats at the card store... I would have LOVED to have a Hello Kitty birthday party too :)

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  2. coolkidsOctober 24, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    I love hello kitty! You did an awesome job. Love all of the details.
    fun2bkids.blogspot.com

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  3. DeannaOctober 24, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    Love it! Both my girls are HK fans. The cake is incredible and i love the simple floral table decorations.

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  4. Lindy StamperOctober 24, 2010 at 7:38 PM

    That's the best HK cake I've seen! Thank you for sharing and happy birthday to Morgan

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  5. CiorOctober 24, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    Jason turned us (coworkers) on to your blog and we're thoroughly enjoying it. The HK birthday is delightful, I'd love to do something same/similar for my husband (who is an HK freak of epic proportions). Keep up the good work, we love this blog!

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  6. Michelle Frae CummingsOctober 24, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    Happy Birthday! You always have the most creative parties! So Wonderful!

    ~Michelle
    http://faeriedustdreams-michelle.blogspot.com/

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  7. LittleStar07October 24, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    How's lovely and sweet of the party.....
    Although I'm not the Kitty fans.... But so proud of the birthday girls have a lovely party....

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  8. greetingartsOctober 24, 2010 at 10:49 PM

    That cake is just incredible. Happy birthday to your little one!

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  9. UnknownOctober 25, 2010 at 4:51 AM

    Oh!!! Really wonderful kitty party...and really i ennoy after reading your blog and i hope that You always have the most creative parties..

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  10. AncellaOctober 25, 2010 at 5:28 AM

    The HK B'Day cake is awesome as is the rest of goodies and decor. My fave is the cake for sure. :) Did you make the Japanese dessert(s) for the 'giveaways' yourself?

    - Ancella
    http://origamiancy.com/

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  11. Little Ol' LizOctober 25, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Oooo - the HK hanging decoration is The Bomb! Any chance there's a tutorial in the works for that?

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  12. KemsOctober 25, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    thanks for the wonderful party, jessica! =o) sorry i couldn't watch the kids in the money. i now have my phone back. =o) and i'm glad you also got shots of the favors and chopsticks. i wanted to take pictures of those. happy recovering from party planning and hosting! =oD

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  13. Amber M.October 25, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Darling. Everything, DARLING!! I bet she and her friends had a blast.

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  14. zakkalifeOctober 25, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    Ancella,

    I didn't make the manju. I purchased at the Japanese market.

    Little Ol' Liz,

    I'm not sure yet if I'll do a tutorial on the Kitty decoration. I'll keep you posted.

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  15. KikuOctober 25, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    Cake is just incredible! I have 4 year girl and she would loved Hello Kitty party too!

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  16. HeatherOctober 25, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Adorable party! My girls love Hello Kitty too. I just had my son's party and I did a similar thank you note with my son's goodie bags and was wondering if you had that be the only thank you or did you send out additional ones? I am torn on the issue!

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  17. UnknownOctober 25, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    That is a great cake, and all the little details are just lovely. What a lucky little girl!

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  18. UnknownOctober 25, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    That is a great cake, and all the little details are just lovely. What a lucky little girl!

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  19. KristinOctober 25, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    Such a fun, festive party! You look gorgeous too!

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  20. Rin@sewinloveOctober 26, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    I really love the cake, I might have to try making a mini cupcake version. I love Hello Kitty - I have her displayed in my living room: http://sewinlove.com.au/2010/06/13/lucky-green-tea-painting/

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  21. AnneOctober 26, 2010 at 3:41 AM

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  22. AnneOctober 26, 2010 at 3:42 AM

    I love it! Especcialy the give-aways bags! So simple and cute!

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  23. Chilaquiles regiosOctober 27, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    What a wonderful cake!! and all thest things with kittys...I am with my little girl watching the post nd she is crazy with all that kittys...congratulations...

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  24. JuliaOctober 27, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Hola desde España¡¡ Que bonita fiesta....felicidades¡¡ Hello Kitty es muy famosa en todo el mundo y la foto de tu hija y tuya muy bonitas.
    Hello from Spain¡¡ Your party is very beatifull...congratulations¡ Hello kitty is very famous around the world and your photo and her daughter are very nice.
    If you want see my new blog: http://lamedusaylos3soles.blogspot.com

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  25. LeeshOctober 28, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    I really like the party favors. Now I am on a hunt for Japanese masking tape. You have posted what you have done with this tape. I must try it out for myself.

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  26. valOctober 30, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    what a wonderful party! I love your favors and decorations and .....well, I love it ALL!

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  27. Lisa UNovember 1, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    Adorable!! I request a special entry on how to use decorative tape. Every time I go to Japanese dollar shop (or 100yen shop), I see these great decorative tapes, but I'm just not inspired enough to think I can use it "right".

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  28. Lisa UNovember 1, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    By the way, I want an Aunt Susan!

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  29. Novi On The GoNovember 3, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    What a lovely party! The hanging Hello Kitty decoration is wonderful but the picture of mother and daughter just tops it all!

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  30. laura roseDecember 5, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    I'm totally rocking your idea to use cellophane wrappers and washi tape for christmas baking. I couldn't figure out how to get my baked goods to people. I was perusing your blog was was completely inspired. Thanks!

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  31. ma.ol.suMarch 31, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Lovely lady and girl:)

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  32. AnonymousJune 30, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    just wanted to say everything looked beautiful, my granddaughter is having a birthday coming and she likes hk wanted to know how did you make that hk hanging decoration would sure to love to hang something like that up at her birthday party...

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  33. UnknownJune 16, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Stunning ideas, could you maybe give some instructions on the roof decoration, the Hello Kitty Tissue Paper hanger?

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  34. lalaw13June 19, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Awesome cake I love it and I'm only like 14 and happy birthday Morgan

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