PARTY DETAILS

Emily turned 9 last week and she wanted a slumber party with some of her closest friends. She is very much into fashion shows, star-studded sunglasses and dress up clothes so we decided on a Pajama Glam Sleepover!

Together with my Mom we got to work on planning this super fun themed party. Emily wanted the colors to be hot pink and black and I added in the turquoise for a splash of color. I designed the invitations and printed them out at home, dipped them in glitter and sent them on their way.

Emily couldn’t wait until her friends arrived at the party. She was all glammed out in her sparkly dress and ready for her “Pajama Glam” party.

DESSERTS

I make the kid’s birthday cakes because Emily’ is allergic to food dyes. Trying to find a bakery that uses all natural food coloring is almost impossible and trying to tell a little girl she cannot have a pink cake is just wrong! So, with the little bit of cake decorating knowledge I have I set out to make her a beautiful pink Diva-worthy cake.

I used a milk chocolate cake mix that was store bought and homemade buttercream frosting. Did you know that pre-made white frosting usually is made with Red and Yellow Dye? So, I divided the frosting into four and using my natural food coloring, dyed the frosting four shades of pink. This “ombre” way of decorating is very “in” right now so I thought I would give it a try. It turned out beautiful and the shades of pink were more than I expected from a natural food dye.

I topped the cake and cupcakes with jewels to “bling” them up a bit. You can find them at your local Party City. I loved how they were simple but so flashy!

ACTIVITIES

What is a Pajama Glam party without a fashion show? We supplied each girl with a bin of goodies with they first arrived. It included their pink “wine” glass, nail polish, lip gloss, sunglasses, a star wand, a necklace and a box of tissues…for removing make-up of course. After we had dinner, the girls took over the bathroom that was stocked with Diva-licious make-up and hair supplies, dress up clothes and high heels. I even took out my wedding shoes for them to play with!

Once they were ready, they went behind the curtains and waiting for their announcer to bring them out. It was so cute to see them walk, I really mean fall, around in the heels. The make up was so fabulous…teal was the most common color for eye shadow and the lip stick make it look like the all had botox done.

We turned off all the lights and they had a strobe light dance party until they were ready for cake and ice cream!

DÉCOR

Keeping with the black, pink and turquoise color theme I made a variety of large tissue paper poms to use around the house. I used 6 of the poms to made a chandelier above the table and then strung “diamonds” on fishing line and hung them from the light fixture.

I used two table cloths to create a backdrop and then twisted black crepe paper vertically down the wall. I used their boas as backs to their chairs an a turquoise tablecloth to offset the colors of the backdrop.

I also made the “Stage” by using a tension rod across the door frame and then hanging two twin size sheets from it. I open up the top fold with a seam ripper and then thread the rod through. You can fin twin size sheets at Walmart for $5 in all different colors.

FAVORS

The party favors were given before the party so they had all their Glam items to use. Each girl got a bin with their name on it. I cut the vinyl with my Silhouette Cameo and adhered it to the black bin I bought from the Target Dollar Spot. We filled it with lots of Glam Goodies an the girls loved them.

When it was time to settle down and make their beds we gave them silky hot pink pillowcases. They all looked so cute all snuggled in with matching pillowcases. I was thinking it might make them fall asleep faster but I was so wrong!

The next morning they woke up to a new headband for their hair and a rolled flower clip to go with it. They got to pick from pink, black or turquoise…of course pink was a favorite.

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