In 2013, we saw the DIY trend in kiddie parties, as mommies brought out their scissors and started crafting and detailing items for their precious ones’ milestones.
This 2014, the keyword for parties seems to be uniqueness. Each parent is customizing their party to their specific requirements. Parents are now seeking original ideas and concepts that reflect the celebrant’s personality and interests.
Want your party to stand out, or to be completely personalized? Here are the hottest trends for 2014!
1. Handcrafted Characters for Giveaways or Centerpieces
Nothing says more than uniqueness than hand-made items made with love. Thanks to Instagram, we are now witness to the gorgeous pieces of hand-stitched art, which you can include in your parties! Customized to your preferred sizes or needs, you can ask for quotes on different hand dolls, or doll buffets (that the guests can dress up). One thing’s for sure – your guests won’t be able to find the exact same items anywhere else, and the dolls or toys provide a memory that is unique to your party.
Pop. Junk. Love.
Instagram: @popjunklove
Facebook: facebook.com/popjunklove
Ant’s Pocket
Mobile: 0932-882-2109
Facebook: facebook.com/AntsPocketPH
2. Made in Candy
Photo from the Made In Candy Facebook page
Made in Candy has been around for the last few years, but did you know that you can customize the candies to your design, and put personalized stickers on them? In case you didn’t, allow your guests to be awed by the customized design (with the celebrant’s name, of course!) hand-prepared on the candies themselves. They’re absolutely yummy, too!
Mobile: 0920-964-90 76
Facebook: facebook.com/MadeInCandyPhilippines
3. Self-inking Party Stamps
Photo from the Party Stamps Facebook page
Who doesn’t love stamps? Every child and adult can sure use a stamp or 2 for fun. How great would it be if the stamp had your guest’s name (and a character, too!) Party Stamps is the newest trend taking over the party industry, as stamps are personalized for each guest.
Website: www.partystamps.com
Facebook: facebook.com/partystamps
4. Onsite Personalized Flip-flops
Photo from the Booths Republic Facebook page
We’ve had personalized stickers, personalized pens, and personalized keychains. So what’s new now? Onsite personalized Flipflops. Perfect for those luau or safari themed parties, these Flipflops will knock your guests’ socks off (pun intended!)
Booths Republic
Mobile: 0917-8003323 or 0922-8980314
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Booths-Republic
5. Tectonix
Photo from Party Time Philippines
Every year, parents always ask, what’s the newest trend for the main show? Worry no further, mommies – Tectonix is here to the rescue. Composed of 3 wonderful balloonists, Tectonix is a balloon show that creates wonderful and exciting balloon arrangements – while dancing to songs that are related to the balloons. Warning, this show is such a hit, it will have both kids and parents shouting excitedly by the stage, hoping for one of the gorgeous character balloons.
Party Time Philippines
E-mail: partytimephilippines@yahoo.com
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6. Reading Corner
Opting for a quiet corner for little babies and toddlers to hang out (while your guests are giddily shouting by the stage as Tectonix performs?) Try renting out a mini reading corner for the little tots.
Read, Play, & Create
E-mail: readplaycreate@gmail.com
7. Sparkle Lab
Once your child reaches 10, let’s face it, it’s hard to get them to enjoy the regular kiddie partiy activities. In comes in Rosanna Lopez, who has created cool and high-tech activities that will have your tweener and friends intently participating in no time. Watch as they are taught game designs, and learn how to integrate fashion with technology by making speaker bags, etc. Cool? We definitely agree.
Mobile: 0917-621-2846
Facebook:facebook.com/pages/Sparklelab
E-mail: lopez_rosanna@yahoo.com
Address: 455 P. Guevara Street, San Juan del Monte
8. TV Console Rentals
Sometimes, a very feminine themed party needs an activity for the handful of boys attending. Though arcade games are an option, a cheaper alternative is now available – PS3, Xbox, WII consoles for rent, paired with wide-screen 42 or 55-inch televisions. Also available for rent at higher rates are vintage consoles such as Nintendo SNES, for the retro gamer Daddies who might want to relive their childhood.
Mobile: 0917-816-5878
E-mail: justinmenes@yahoo.com
9. Bento Party Boxes
Photo from the Bento Mommas Facebook page
Bento Mommas is composed of a group of passionate mommies, who dedicated their early mornings to making beautiful works of food art. This enticed their children to eat those necessary fruits and vegetables, and other moms were inspired to follow. Now a huge hit, Bento Mommas not only give seminars to aspiring mothers, but also cater to kiddie parties as well! Be amazed as they prepare sandwiches and meals in the shapes of your children’s favorite characters. Bento Mommas are perfect for those school parties as well, and watch as the whole class lights up when they open their lunch meals.
Prices start at P200 per bento box.
Facebook: facebook.com/bentomommas
E-mail: bentomommas@gmail.com
Instagram: @thebentomommas
Twitter: @thebentomommas
10. Chalkboard Artwork
Sample photo taken from www.etsy.com
If you’re looking to add a personal touch to your child’s party that is inexpensive but fun, you might want to try your hand at Chalk Art! Just but illustration board (or any lovely framed chalkboard sold in Robinson’s Department Stores) and scribble details about the celebrant. There are a lot of chalk art tutorials online, but in case you’re hesitant of your art skills, there are a lot of Chalk workshops available around Metro Manila.
Main photo by Alice Tipton via flickr creative commons
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