Where the Wild Things Are Birthday Party: Sources, Links and {hopefully some} Inspiration

My child has finally started napping again and this momma is crying tears of joy! Thirty minute cat-naps were not working for either of us so thankfully he's getting back on track. I hope, I really REALLY hope. So I'm getting in some much needed quiet time and updating the blog with some easy party decorations. I used these at J's birthday party and many have made their way around Pinterest.

The most popular project (according to Pinterest re-pins) was this:

We took a photo of J each month next to a chalk board with his weight, length and fun milestones he reached that month. Here's one from the month J's adoption was finalized. It's my favorite pose and also shows a mom-fail because I forgot to write in his length. I also didn't notice I forgot until the next month. Pretty sure I was sleep deprived back then {and still am}.

I got the idea for this frame from my sweet friend Lindsey, who is so talented. She also loves to share her crafting ideas and posted the frame how-to here. We keep our frame up all year to hang up Christmas or birthday cards, J's "artwork," invitations, etc.

Project #2 was inspired by this hand stamped tree slice from Jones Design Company.

I purchased the tree slices from Michael's {you can also get it here}. Then I cut out quotes from the book in vinyl using my Cricut. You could also use pre-cut stickers from Michael's or Hobby Lobby. I added a pictures from the book and then Mod Podged over it to keep it from peeling off. Simple and cheap!

My sister helped with project #3: Chalkboard designs. I gave her quotes from the book or fun sayings and she used her talent and fancy Kindergarten-teacher-handwriting-skills:

Cutting out pictures from a book was the best and easiest decoration idea {My apologies for cutting up your work, Mr. Sendak}. I was able to embellish Chalkboards, a window pane and the tree slices with pictures. I also cut out characters to hang from twine over our entertainment center.

Here are some other sources for other decorations we used.

1. Wooden chargers for cakes: World Market
2. Plush Where the Wild Things Are dolls: They are made by Crocodile Creek but are difficult to find. I purchased Max from Barnes and Noble in Dallas {it is not sold online}. I purchased two of the wild things from Eggemeyer's General Store in San Angelo, TX. I paid about $15 each but online they are more expensive {Amazon}.
3. Arrow chalkboard sign: from BHLDN
4. Painted rocking chair: a gift from my friend Patty. You can message her through Facebook to order one. She can customize one to fit any decor or party theme.
5. Max costume: Party City
6. First birthday pictures: Krysta Rathbun Photography

This party theme was simple and fun. Enjoy throwing your own Wild Rumpus!