Monday, March 28, 2011

Jackson's LEGO Builders Birthday Party!

There was no school last Friday, so we planned Jackson's Lego party for that day to kick-off our Spring Break! If you didn't see the Lego Party invites I sneak previewed last week, have a look here. Later this week I will also post some "how-to's" for some of the Lego crafts I did for this party. Enjoy!

THIS LEGO PRINTABLE KIT IS NOW AVAILABLE IN MY SHOP!






I made these Lego frames by hot gluing real Legos onto wooden frames from the craft store. My idea was to take a picture of each party goer and their lego creation and put it in the frame to give them at the end of the party. But the kids liked the Lego men I put in the frames so much, I didn't bother and just gave them the frames as-is. The kids really liked being able to put their Lego men on top of the frames. They were a hit!

I went to the Party store and bought the cheapest piñata I could find that was shaped like a box. Then I added red streamers and four Solo Cup tops to make a Lego piñata. Then I strung it up on our trampoline and let each boy come up one at a time and take a couple of swings at it.
I picked up these cute Lego Loot Buckets from the Party store too and added name tags so they wouldn't fight over who got which color. They got to scoop up as many Legos as they could from our Lego stash, plus the candy from the piñata and a few other goodies like the Lego man Soaps below and Lego man Flashlight Key Chains. Everyone's buckets were filled to the rims when the left.

Everyone wanted to take home our coveted Lego men and I did not want to disappoint, since we have enough for a small country. So I put one Lego guy for each guest in little bead jars from the craft store and called them "Lego Freeze Chambers". This got lots of wide eyed oooooo's and ahhhhhhhhhhhhs from the group. They couldn't wait to pick out their very own Lego Freeze Chamber!

The Grand Finale was blowing out the candles on the yummy Lego Cakes. We actually had to light the candles twice because the kids were so excited the first time around they all blew out the all candles while Jackson still had his eyes closed making a wish. 
I think everybody went home happy.
Happy 6th Birthday Little Man! I love ya!

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40 comments:

  1. Soggy Dog StudiosMarch 28, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    I think you might have out done yourself girl!!! You put Martha Stewart to shame in the party planning department!!! Completely Adorable!!!! xo - Kim

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  2. Christine {Pure Joy}March 29, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Your parties are always so creative. You really thought of everything. The boys looked like they had a blast! Would love to feature it.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 31, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    This is awesome, and so inspiring!!! My son has a feeding disorder called eosinophilic esophagitis, and has multiple food allergies. So, I have been searching for a way to have a "cake" for his birthday without having a real cake (because he can't have any of the ingredients in a real cake, and most foods are off-limits to him)
    This inspired me to make a cake out of legos!
    THANK YOU SO MUCH for this idea, and for sharing it! I am now looking forward to planning his party, instead of worrying about it!

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  4. KellieApril 16, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Very, VERY impressive. What a cool party for your son. I love every part of it.

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  5. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    I'm in the process of planning my boys bday party and i absolutely love your ideas! Will have to steal some... great job:)

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  6. MelanieMay 16, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Kellie, by all means, have at it! Let me know if you need some of my Lego Birthday printables! I need to put them in my etsy shop anyway.

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  7. aggieam01August 2, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    well this is the most adorable party! Amazing. Love all your little details!!!!

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  8. how to cook thatAugust 27, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    great safety idea doing the pinyata on the trampoline - how did it work when it burst did they all scramble on??

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  10. Cindy deRosierDecember 22, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    This is incredible! I love what you did.

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  11. TWBDecember 22, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Thanks Cindy! It was so much fun! My son wants another Lego party next year!

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  12. NicoleJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:14 PM

    That is amazing! My boys are saying they want the same one!

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  13. MelanieJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    Thanks Nicole! Yeah, my son wants to have another Lego party this year too. Don't know if you've seen my latest Lego Star Wars Party Invite here:

    http://www.ewehooo.blogspot.com/2011/12/lego-star-wars-birthday-comic-book.html

    It's a hit with the boys!!

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  14. GabyJanuary 6, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    Hi! Love your party. Could you share with me where you got the Lego font? Thanks!

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  15. MelanieJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Hi Gaby,

    Thanks for checking out my son's party! The font I used is "Lego Thick" available free here: http://www.urbanfonts.com/fonts/Legothick.htm

    Have fun!
    Melanie

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    Wow! I might consider doing ONE of the things you did... . How did you organize the building part of the party? Did you set out an allotted amount of legos for the kids to use and take home, or did they just build and leave the legos with your son? Thanks! Lori

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  17. MelanieJanuary 11, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Hi Lori! We actually have enough Legos for a small country, so I let the boys fill up their Lego Loot buckets (from Party City) with some of our Legos, but you can certainly let them build to their hearts content and then leave the Legos. Might want to try the Lego Men in the Freeze Chambers (got the little plastic containers at Joannes). The kids were fascinated with those. Lego candy is also a great party favor (found on Amazon). Have fun! I know the kids will:)

    Melanie

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  18. JessicaJanuary 23, 2012 at 4:13 PM

    Hi ! Love your ideas! My 5 yr olds party will be next week and I am going lego crazy! Wanted to know where you got your lego men soap? I made lego block soaps but would love an assortment

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  19. MelanieJanuary 24, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    Hi Jessica!

    Got them on etsy from Broken Road. Here's the link where I featured the soaps. Her link is in there. http://ewehooo.blogspot.com/2011/03/easy-lego-party-crafts.html Good luck with the party! They'll have a blast for sure!!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    free lego app amazing! thanks for all the tips!

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  21. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:46 AM

    How did you make the cards for the game to guess how many legos are in the jar?

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  22. MelanieJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I'm not at home right now, but shoot me an email at ewehooo@me.com and I can send you a PDF of the art tonight:)

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  23. AnonymousMarch 3, 2012 at 12:07 PM

    I have that Lego app on my phone. I have never printed from it. Did you just save it to your pictures and upload it to a photo site/department? Great job on the party!

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  24. MelanieMarch 3, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Yep, I printed the Lego photo at Target! It's a cool app! Try it!

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    1. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:35 AM

      I am having a Lego party for my son and would like to know where I can find the Lego App... There are so many Lego apps and I have baught several Apps and I cant find the right one. Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  25. LaurenMay 23, 2012 at 12:44 AM

    LOVE your Lego party! I'm going to be throwing my son a Lego party in June and was wondering how you made the name tags and activity tags? They are just too cute! Thanks! :)

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  26. MelanieMay 23, 2012 at 5:10 AM

    Hi Lauren! I actually sell this Lego Party kit in my shop. Here's the link:

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/92891528/lego-birthday-party-printable-collection?ref=v1_other_1

    Thanks for stopping by!
    Melanie

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  27. CindyNovember 13, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    Hi
    Could you please tell me how you made the photos for the Legos inside of the frames, and the "Build It" sign? Thank you for these great ideas!

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  28. SoldiersWifeJanuary 1, 2013 at 2:44 PM

    Hi There, I know this is an older post now, but we are planning a Lego party for our son's 5th birthday next month and I LOVE your ideas. I know you sell the kit for all the files in your shop, but I was just looking to see about the cards for the guessing game, the ones they fill out as will as the ones on the jar. Thank you!

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  29. MelanieJanuary 1, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Hi Nikki,

    Happy new year! I just re-opened my shop, so you can purchase the LEGO Guessing Game here:

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/109639990/lego-birthday-party-printable-guessing

    Hope your son has a fantastic LEGO Birthday party! Please let me know if you need anything else:)

    Kindly,
    Melanie

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  30. Jennifer BJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:49 AM

    Hi,

    I'm planning a Lego Party for my Son's 5th Birthday and was wondering if you could help me out with finding the Lego loot Buckets you got for your son's party.

    I have searched google & ebay with no luck. I live in Canada though, so wondering if it might be a problem getting them up here?

    Any information you can give me would be great! Thanks.

    Jen

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  31. MelanieJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:16 AM

    Hi Jen,

    I got the buckets at Party City! Here's the link:

    http://www.partycity.com/product/red+square+pail+4in+x+5in.do?sortby=ourPicks&pp=60&size=all&navSet=169548

    Hope the Lego Party is a blast! Let me know if you need anything else. Happy to help!

    Melanie

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  32. MelanieJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Hi..
    where did you get the flashlights???

    Thanks
    Melanie

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  33. MelanieJanuary 10, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    I think I got it at Barnes and Noble, but you can get them on amazon too!

    http://www.amazon.com/Crank-Dynamo-Flash-Stands-Colors/dp/B002FU5NQ4

    Kindly,
    Melanie

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  34. ChantalNovember 28, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Melanie!

    What a fantastic party!! I was wondering if you still have the highlighted lego font on file? I was hoping to make a birthday banner from for my son :-)

    Thanks!

    Chantal

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  35. MelanieNovember 28, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    Hi Chantal,
    Thanks for visiting! Here's the lego font: http://www.urbanfonts.com/fonts/Legothick.htm
    You can download it free.
    Happy Thanksgiving!
    Melanie

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 25, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    I am having a Lego party for my son and would like to know where I can find the Lego App... There are so many Lego apps and I have baught several Apps and I cant find the right one. Please Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Thanks,
    Jennifer

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  37. wilsomicAugust 7, 2014 at 11:42 PM

    I'm looking for the iPhone app, but can't find it?

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    They couldn't wait to pick out their very own Lego Freeze Chamber! ... frozenlego.blogspot.com

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