Introduction
Mickey Mouse birthday parties are popular party themes for children of all ages and many adults. You can make and purchase a variety of decorations, invitations and food items that work well with the Mickey Mouse theme. Before you begin shopping and organizing the birthday party, make a list of all the things you need and set a budget to avoid spending too much money on Mickey Mouse birthday parties. Making your own cake, decorations and treat bags is a great way to add you own personal touch to the party, while saving money and creating a fun atmosphere for you guests.
Step 1
Making the Cake
Many people choose to order cakes for Mickey Mouse birthday parties, while others prefer to make their own. Making your own cake can be easy and inexpensive. To bake the cake, simply use three round cake pans. Two should be the same size and one should be larger. Fill the pans with the desired cake batter and bake according to the recipe's directions. Allow the cake to cool and decorate it to look like Mickey Mouse's face. If you need help with your decorating, refer to a picture of Mickey as you ice the cake. Place the cake in a covered cake pan and bring it to the party. Mickey Mouse cakes will be a hit a Mickey Mouse birthday parties.
Step 2
Making Invitations
To make your own Mickey Mouse birthday parties invitations, purchase black, white and red cardstock paper. You can either draw Mickey Mouse yourself or print out pictures of him to attach to the invitations. Choose a base color of cardstock for the invitations. Fold the cardstock in half to create a card. Use a black pen or marker to write down the date, time, location and who the party is for on the invitation. If you choose, you can also print out and glue this information on the invitations. Draw or glue on the pictures. Place the invitations in envelopes and send them to your guests. Send the invitations out at least two weeks in advance to make sure all of the guests receive them in time.
Step 3
Decorations
Purchase several types of red, black and white decoration or Mickey Mouse birthday parties. Streamers can be draped across the walls and ceilings or cut and dangled from the ceiling. Red, black and white balloons can be inflated with helium and allowed to float around the room or taped to the backs of chair and tables. Balloons can also be scattered on the floor. Use Mickey Mouse theme tablecloths or tablecloths in matching colors to cover tables. Purchase paper plates, bowls, cups and cutlery in matching colors or in a Mickey Mouse theme. Decorations for Mickey Mouse birthday parties can be purchased online, or from party supply stores.
Tips
Check your local grocery store for Mickey Mouse cupcakte wrappers or cake decorations.
Consider making Mickey Mouse treat bags to give to guests at Mickey Mouse birthday parties. These treat bags can be filled with small Mickey Mouse toys and candies.
