My nephew turned five in early June. My sister, who would have you believe she isn’t good at this sort of thing, whipped up a fabulous day of birthday fun. Jack’s latest obsession, one that is also sweeping my house and the rest of the globe, is Angry Birds. Here’s her invitation. Normally, I’d advise against mixing electronics and water, but since there’s a pool at the birthday boy’s house, guests were invited to take a dip in the bird bath.
She made balloons using the templates from The Party Animal
and laid out quite the spread of snacks for all the little piggies. Or birds, depending on whose side you’re on.
She served VERY angry birds (chicken nuggets) and VERY naughty piggies (bacon-wrapped hot dogs), pigs in a blanket, deviled eggs, worms and grubs (gummy worms and slugs), goldfish, bird’s nest cookies and bird seed (snack mix).
Here’s the birthday boy enjoying a tasty worm.
She made this awesome game with construction blocks and plush Angry Birds and pigs.
Just like the real game we all love, kids threw the birds and tried to knock the pigs off their pirches!
Water temperatures in New England in June not being what they are down here, not all of the guests chose to take a dip in the “bird bath.” There was still water play for those not quite ready to brave the pool temps. Guests could launch water balloons at the king pig. When the kids tired of taking it out on those thieving pigs, they turned on one another, and then ganged up on Jack’s dad.
Then, it was time to take a breather and cut the cake! And what an awesome cake it was!
After cake, they had a chance to cream some more pigs. How much do I love this goofy pig piñata?
Once the pig was bested, they filled these loot bags up with the candy.
And before they left, guests each grabbed one of these awesome cake pops
and chose from either a sling shot or a bird house they could paint! Awesome.
Not bad, sister dear. I’m taking notes. We scored a licensed tee for my son’s party that has the black bird on it and reads, “I’m the bomb.” If you like what you see here, check out this post!
Glad you liked them Eva. Are you asking about the edible bird’s nest treats? Those were made using chow mein noodles and either chocolate egg candies or jelly beans. You can do an internet search for “bird’s nest treats” to find the recipe.
Loved all your lovely angry birds creations. Could you please tell me what are the birds nests are made of?
Thanks
I bought inexpensive Groucho glasses from Oriental Trading, snapped the noses off and glued pig noses or bird beaks I bought online in their place. I added straight black felt pieces to the existing eyebrows on the glasses and paper pieces with a hole at center to cover the eyepieces. The kids thought they were a hoot!
How did you make the angry birds glasses with nose or beak attached from your son’s party? Thanks!
Hi I loved what you did for your sons birthday what great ideas my little piggy is going to be four this Sunday and is so into anything angry bird we are having the theme angry bird as well but can’t find any cute cake ideas where did u get yours? Thanks a lot.
waadaawww,,, amazing :))
Thanks Kristi!
The invitation read, “Ready, Aim, Fire! Those pigs are going down. Especially that one with the little gold crown. They’ve stolen our eggs for the last time we say. It’s ______’s Angry Birds __th birthday!”
What did the invitation say? I’m planning my son’s 7th birthday party and of course he wants “Angry Birds”! I would love to know the wording that you used on the invite!
I am soooo excited. I am planning a “graduation” party for a 5 year old in my daycare and he wants an AB theme! Going to use all your ideas and set up an oversized slingshot in the backyard as well! Thank you so much for the great ideas! The invitation is my favorite!
They are in the summer seasonal section at Dollar Tree.
Where can I find slingshots?
Hi Alison,
The invitation says, “Ready, Aim, Fire! Those pigs are going down. Especially that one with the little gold crown. They’ve stolen our eggs for the last time we say. It’s ______’s Angry Birds __th birthday!” Unfortunately, since Angry Birds are a licensed characters, we cannot sell anything with their likeness.
Hi Laura,
The bird’s nest cookies were homemade. You can find a recipe by Googling “birds nest cookies.” Thanks!
I would love to know where you found the birds nest cookies?
What does the rest of the invitation say? How were those made or can I order them?
Hi Shella,
I believe it was a chex mix-style snack mix.
What was in the “bird seed”?
Love all these clever ideas! Thanks for sharing all the info. 🙂
Isabel, those are from The Party Animal blog. Just Google “The Party Animal” Angry Birds Balloon Templates. She printed them on labels, trimmed and stuck them to everything that would stand still.
WERE CAN I GET THE IMAGE OF THE ANGRY BIRDS FACES?
Thanks Kimberly! That font looks like Hen Hand.
Excellent job! What font did your sister use on her invites? I know the one is the Feast of Flesh font, but the other?
Loved all these ideas!
I repinned you on Pinterest and am finally coming back for the template. Thank you! My son is going to be so excited when he wakes up to Angry Bird balloons! (And my husband will be even MORE excited because I didn’t spend our 401K to throw a party!) 🙂 Thanks again!
By the way, The Christmas Tree Shop has slingshots too…..for a dollar!
Thanks Susie! I BELIEVE the bird houses were from Dollar Tree. Good luck!
Where did you get those bird houses? Super cute idea! We’re having an AB party in April … and I would love to put those in there!
Thanks, I have seen it, but not that crazy about the invites I have seen. I have been looking for something more along this line with the bird and then print my own saying. I even checked etsy because that is where I order all the kids invites from but not crzy about them either.
Jennifer,
They were self-made because there wasn’t anything available for purchase, but there is a TON of licensed AB partyware available now. I’ve even seen a free printable invitation online. Good luck!
I love the invites, did she do them herself or did she order them from somewhere. It is exactly what I am looking for for my son’s birthday. We have an inground pool and this is a great idea!
Well, you did one great job…..I must admit, I will be taking some of your ideas……..totally love the bird’s nests………thank you so much!
Hi, Kristy. The slingshots were in the summer section at Dollar Tree.
Where did you find the slingshots?
Thanks, Danielle! Some of them were just boxes wrapped in brown kraft paper. The ones that looked like cinder blocks and wood were from the Construction Cardboard Block Set by Smart Monkey.
I am loving your party…..we are doing the same thing for my son in March…..how did you do the boxes in the wood grain and the cinderblocks…..so great!
Thanks, Nicole. The slingshots are a seasonal item from Dollar Tree.
Very nice job where did u get the Slinger?
Thanks Jamie! The cake pops were ordered from Mom’s Killer Cakes on Etsy.
Awesome job!! I am using many of these ideas for my sons 8th birthday!! Did you make the cake pops or buy them?? If you made them would you please tell me how?! THANKS!
Thanks Samantha. Some of them were just boxes wrapped in brown kraft paper. The ones that looked like cinder blocks and wood were from the Construction Cardboard Block Set by Smart Monkey.
I love the life sized Angry Birds game! How did she do the blocks?
Thanks Julie! Unfortunately, we don’t sell licensed stuff. You might check on Etsy.com or try recreating a bird with a word processing program for your text and some cut/layered paper. Good luck!
Hi, love your angry birds ideas! Can you tell me where or how you did the invites?
I love it! I just got DCG all set for a golfing b-day party (about to order invites, and am looking back to your blog for all the planning ideas)….but it looks like we already have a winner for next year! Nicely done A&E!
Thalia,
The bags were made using the templates from The Party Animal, and she ordered the pinata from Whack Pinateria on Etsy.
Where did u get the party bags and Pinata?
I love all the ways you used my Angry Birds Templates – now that looked like a fun party !!! I bet the kids had a blast !!
very impressive indeed!
This was one of the coolest, most creative parties that my children and I have ever had the pleasure of attending. If only I could be eating one of those Angry Birds chocolate nests now.