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REAL PARTIES: Rockets and Aliens Birthday {Toy Story Inspired}

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Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

Cotton Candy Rockets with Pop Rock Aliens, DIY (and pretty darn adorable) Monster Aliens with giant googly eyes, Rice Krispie treats shaped like Rockets… sounds like BLAST, right?!

There are so many clever, creative details in this Rockets and Aliens birthday party dreamed up by Natalie from Southern Belle’s Charm for her son’s 5th birthday. If you’ve got a Toy Story (or Monsters vs. Aliens!) fan in your circle, this one’s especially for you!

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

Read on for lots of fun pics and all the party details, as told by Natalie

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

“My son Greyson loves Toy Story, and I love to incorporate his ideas into a party that we both love! His favorite character is Buzz Lightyear – so we went with a Rockets and Aliens party for his birthday this year.

I stuck to a palette of limes and blues and used rockets and “G“s as the focus for the party. We have always called him G since he was little and – due to the space ranger influence, {G Force} was a perfect match!

There were paper lanterns hung as planets with slinkies {inspired from the movie} as the “fire” from the rockets.

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

I used tissue poms and a polka dotted lime background to create the dessert table background, and added a custom banner with his name on it.

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

We made monster aliens to decorate the table!

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

There were lots of polka dots, rockets and G’s to pull the theme together. We found the little aliens from the movie and used them on the cake and as filler on the tables. My son wore a custom shirt made by Olive&Ollie.

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

FOOD & DRINKS

We served a picnic lunch in Alien lunch sacks complete with rocket peanut butter sandwiches and Toy Story 3 grapes.

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

The adults had chicken salad in croissants with celery/carrots in ranch served in votive containers.  There was fruit skewers too!  I like to serve the same thing for adults as the children but in a different presentation style. This party was for both groups of people!

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

For drinks we had a Blue Cosmic Cooler and decorated lime Pellegrino bottles with rocket labels.

We served the drinks for the kids in lime and blue frozen rocket cups to keep their drinks cool on the hot day.  And before they left we had blue rocket Popsicles made from molds.

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

There was a gorgeous cake to accompany the Dessert Bar, which also included: Cotton Candy Rockets with Pop Rock Aliens, Rice Krispie Rockets, cookies, cupcakes, Buzz Lightyear Pez, and candy galore!

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

FAVORS

It was a swim party {we live in Las Vegas and it was 115 degrees on the day of his party!} so the favors were swim toys, floats, water blasters and sand toys – all with Buzz Lightyear and the Aliens on them.

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

For the adults we gave out sugar cookies with fondant rocket toppers.

Rockets and Aliens birthday party ideas

ACTIVITIES

We asked everyone to show up to “Star Command” at 11:00 am and the kids “soared into Space” (a.k.a. our swimming pool) with games and activities.

DIY PROJECTS

I made the invitations, favor tags, banner, treat bag tags, labels for food/beverages, thank yous, and birthday hats.

SHOPPING RESOURCES

Party City for polka dot napkins, Polka Dot Market for balloons, Paper Lanterns and Favor Bag toys from Dollar Tree.”

45 Comments

  1. Ces September 24, 2010 at 9:35 am

    what a great idea especially if you want to incorporate Buzz Lightyear/ toy story without being too Disney about it.

  2. Nancy Pfeifer September 24, 2010 at 9:35 am

    WOW!!! SO many gorgeous details!!!! I’m always happy to see that a BOY party can be just as FUN and beautiful!!!! Mommy to 2 girls :)

  3. Melissa R. September 24, 2010 at 9:36 am

    omg omg omg omg omg!!!! i love everything!!!! so cute :) just suggested it to our family friends for their son’s 4th bday :)

  4. robin September 24, 2010 at 9:36 am

    you are an inspiration! I wish my farmers market tables were this cute!

  5. Victoria September 24, 2010 at 10:11 am

    My favorite detail was the slinky holding the lantern. So appropriate with the theme!

  6. susan@pocacosas September 24, 2010 at 10:14 am

    so super cute-love all the fun details!

  7. PartyMom September 24, 2010 at 10:22 am

    This is such an adorable party…I love the way the slinkies were used…so creative!

  8. Adriana September 24, 2010 at 11:17 am

    Super cute party, I know someone who is planning an Alien/Monster party, I can’t wait to share!

  9. Kim @ The Celebration Shoppe September 24, 2010 at 11:49 am

    As a mom of two boys, SOOOO love this!

  10. Latisha Horton September 24, 2010 at 11:55 am

    This is so stinkin’ cute! Excellent choice for the color scheme and Toy Story character choice. Very detailed I love the way everything meshed together so perfectly – Two thumbs up!

  11. Tammy@Events By Tammy September 24, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    Too cute! I love the color scheme, and it looks so easy to do. Good job!

  12. Natalie - Southern Belle's Charm September 24, 2010 at 12:34 pm

    Thank you everyone! I had a “blast” planning it.

  13. Ivy Colon September 24, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    WOW!!! love the little mosters..clever-clever-clever!! Loved it :) Great job!!

  14. Jeannie Gearin September 24, 2010 at 1:45 pm

    I love the colors and the whole design. Super Cute!

  15. kathy Giron September 24, 2010 at 11:27 pm

    Love the party! Where did you find blue slinkys and the glittery rockets?

  16. Natalie - Southern Belle's Charm September 25, 2010 at 12:25 pm

    @ Kathy: the blue slinkys are from the Dollar Tree. I made the rockets – let me know if you need them.

    • Lyndsey April 29, 2012 at 2:37 pm

      Hi Natalie, I LOVE this party, if you get the chance can you e mail me, I would love to get all the information on where and how I can get everything to duplicate this party :). Do you do invitations to? I got to have these invites :).

  17. Sandra (Ribbons and Favors) September 25, 2010 at 2:42 pm

    What a great job on a boy theme party! Of course, I would have to love the cookies in the little CELLO BAGS with the cute tags. But…I must say.. it was nice to see a healthy snack become part of the party as well.

  18. Sue@Sues Sweet Shop September 25, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    What a super party ~ the kids must have went nuts!

  19. charynn-twosugarbabies September 25, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    natalie, everything looks amazing!! congrats :) i’m so excited just to see my cupcake/cookie toppers on here!!!

  20. tonya@THeScentedGift September 26, 2010 at 12:12 am

    The Rice Krispy rockets are cute! Going to have to get out the cookies cutters for my next event.

  21. SimplyIced September 26, 2010 at 6:43 am

    The colors look fabulous. Great party!
    http://simplyiced.blogspot.com/

  22. Sally@ Polka Dot Market September 27, 2010 at 4:43 am

    Natalie, this party is out of this world! You did an AMAZING job!

  23. Kary September 27, 2010 at 7:37 am

    I like Toy Story! The kids love it!

  24. bridal girl September 27, 2010 at 1:17 pm

    Great job in here. And a lot of cool ideas here too. The designs and the games are so simple too. Thanks for all the great ideas you have here!

  25. orietta September 28, 2010 at 10:33 am

    Waoooooooooo! I have no words to describe this creative and beautiful bday theme! I like the colors, the decoration…everything!! Continue like this.

  26. Immy September 28, 2010 at 8:19 pm

    This birthday is sooo cute…I cant stop lking at the pictures…
    Can anyone tell me how to have the birthday pictures displayed here?

  27. Corrine October 2, 2010 at 12:04 pm

    Wow Natalie….awesome job! So creative…loved everything about it! Cool colors, desserts were cute … what can I say? Great ideas! My grandson loves Woody. Any ideas for a Woody party?

  28. Dorangela October 5, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    Love it!!! I have two boys that love Toy Story. My youngest will be 3 in a few weeks and I’m doing a retro rocket ship theme using aqua blue, sage green and chocolate brown. Will use some of your ideas, thank!! quick question, everyone now has a backdrop for the dessert tables, how does one do this? A large canvas wrapped in fabric? Thanks

  29. Alexis November 11, 2010 at 5:33 am

    Hi! I’m planning something similar, but don’t know where to get those nice brightly colored polka dot napkins?! I’m in Australia though. Any help at all would be appreciated. Thanks!

    • Natalie - Southern Belle's Charm December 1, 2010 at 12:36 am

      Alexis,The polka dot napkins are sold at: Party City. I am sure you could have them shipped to you.

  30. PATTY November 14, 2010 at 9:29 pm

    LOVE THE PARTY!!! HOW DID YOU MAKE ICE CREAM CONE FAVORS AND WHAT ABOUT MOLD FOR RICE KRISPIE ROCKET???HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON:)!!!!!

    • Natalie - Southern Belle's Charm December 1, 2010 at 12:39 am

      The Ice Cream Cones Favors are super easy – just add cotton candy to the ice cream cones. Then I bought the alien containers from HeyYoYo on etsy filled them with pop rocks and added eyes and paper to the bottom. They just sat on top. I found a rocket mold on etsy – there are a ton available. Thanks!

  31. Lucy February 10, 2011 at 5:42 am

    This is amazing!
    My son is Toy Story crazy and I was looking for inspiration for his birthday party. I wanted a clear theme without going to Disney crazy and I love that you’ve done that so effectively!
    Does anyone know where I could get a paper punch rocket similar to this?

  32. Dee February 13, 2011 at 9:40 am

    Everything looked great and I am sure the party was a big hit! How did you create your green backdrop with the polka dots?

    Thanks

    • Natalie-Southern Belle's Charm February 15, 2011 at 3:17 pm

      For the backdrop – I found these at the thrift store – but if you just purchase fabric and cover foam board it works just as good. Lean on the table or hang on the wall.

  33. Pinky February 15, 2011 at 2:41 pm

    Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I’m having a Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy themed party in a few weeks. I’m blatantly stealing your adorable idea of the cotton candy and pop rocks cones. You’re brilliant! Thank you so much for the great ideas.

  34. Stacey May 3, 2011 at 7:33 pm

    Cute! How did you make all the cut outs? With a cricket machine?

  35. renae June 24, 2011 at 10:12 am

    I LOVE THESE IDEAS!!! I JUST USED ALL OF THESE FOR MY SONS 7TH TOY STORY ALIEN BIRTHDAY PARTY. PERFECT IDEAS. THANK YOU!!!

  36. sharon June 28, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Thanks for the idea / theme for our youth dept. at church!!! The colors were very vibrant and I like the DIY projects!

  37. Elise July 18, 2011 at 11:09 am

    how did you do the backdrop/background.

  38. Hana January 11, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    where did you get the rockets from they are soo cute, you did an amazing job.

  39. Brittany July 4, 2012 at 7:29 am

    How can I get the recipe for the cotton candy in the ice cream cones?

  40. Donna August 7, 2013 at 12:37 pm

    OMG! those rockets! they are perfect! E-mail me I just have to have them schaeffer.donna@gmail.com
    thanks

  41. Angie Torres-Zamora December 15, 2014 at 8:12 am

    <3 It and so do my son I wanted to know were can we get some of those adorable glitter rockets?

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