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    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party

    By: Jessica · Posted: Oct 25, 2014 · Updated: Nov 5, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    We had our sons, “Woodland Friends,” first birthday party, and it was a real “hoot.”

    (No pun intended. Ok, maybe a little.)

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    Considering this was my second kiddo’s first birthday, I wanted to make sure that we did the same type of celebration for him, that we did for our oldest sons, first birthday. {See that party here: Airplane First Birthday Party}

    So that meant inviting friends and family, extra sweets, and fun little “extras,” to make it super special. (That you’ll see below.)

    Woodland Friends Party

    When I decided on the Woodland Friends party theme, I knew that I better start off by contacting someone for my invitations. “Perfect Printables,” came to my rescue!

    Not only did Megan run with the theme when I told her my ideas, the customer service, and production turn-around time, was impeccable! She knew I had kinda slacked, and waited until the last minute to order them, but she totally made it happen for me. “Perfect Printables,” will definitely be on my contact list for party invitations in the future!

    TIP: If you’d like to design your own birthday invitation, see how you can make your own birthday invitation in Canva!

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party-21

    (I smudged out the address and phone number for photo purposes. I assure you that they were spot on, and “perfect.” No pun intended. Ok.. maybe a little again.)

    Aren’t they adorable!?

    For my oldest son’s first birthday, we asked the guests to forgo bringing a birthday gift, but if they insisted on bringing something, we would love to donate goodies to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

    This time, we did the same, and donated goodies to “Operation Christmas Child.” What a wonderful organization it is, and what a great feeling imagining boys and girls opening gifts on Christmas that they may not have received otherwise. (I had Perfect Printables create a small card to include with the invites, explaining the details for the guests!)

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Invitation Ideas https://fantabulosity.com

    Keeping with tradition, we like to create a time capsule for our kiddos, so guests can write a little message for the birthday boy, that they can open on their 20th birthday and read what everyone had to say! We lock it away, and he will wipe the dust off in 19 years, and see what’s been said. 🙂

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Ideas - Birthday Time Capsule. Have guests write letters for the birthday boy/girl to open on a future adult birthday! So fun! https://fantabulosity.com

    Ok guys… seriously… this was the easiest party I have ever thrown. Adding in “stuffed,” forest animals, created such an easy, adorable touch to the dessert table. So if you’re planning on throwing a woodland theme party, I highly suggest grabbing stuffed animals for décor!

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Ideas - Dessert Table https://fantabulosity.com

    So let me say… I now have a major crush on The Pretty Paper Studio’s Etsy shop, and I can be pretty particular when it comes to printables for one of my parties. When I searched Etsy, and found them, I immediately fell in love. It’s almost as if they are in my brain, and know what my taste is exactly.

    The Birthday Party Mega Pack, was ABSOLUTELY perfect for the direction I was going in! Water bottle covers, cupcake toppers, signs, food tents, and so much more! Fantabulous customer service, and precious designs…. make a combination that automatically adds them to my “go-to” list for party printables, and you should too! See why:

    The backdrop of any dessert table is always a highlight, and I couldn’t think of a better place for the “Happy Birthday,” banner. Seriously… the colors, and modern look to the printables are just too…stinkin…cute!

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party - Happy Birthday Banner https://fantabulosity.com

    Such a sweet little welcome sign, creates a warm welcome to any dessert table… don’t you think?

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party "Welcome to my party," sign! https://fantabulosity.com

    Let’s get in to the dessert table details, shall we?

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Dessert Table - https://fantabulosity.com
    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Forest Animals https://fantabulosity.com

    I found the wood cake stands at Hobby Lobby, and I’m so glad that I did. I was so already preparing to head to my mom and dads farm, and “sweet talk” my dad in to becoming a lumber jack. 🙂

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Forest Stuffed Animals https://fantabulosity.com

    Ok, woodland friends or not… I still had to throw in a white porcelain cake stand {or two}. I have to squeeze in a little “girly,” in this house full of boys!

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Ideas - Forest Animals https://fantabulosity.com

    Eeeeek! The cupcake toppers were the perfect addition to the cupcakes. {I’m no baker, let alone cupcake decorator… so when I could count on The Pretty Paper Studio’s cupcake toppers, I knew I was saved!}

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Cupcake Toppers https://fantabulosity.com

    I can’t throw a party without having Sweet. Sassy’s cake pops. I sent over a picture that I found on Pinterest, asked if they could do it, and they were up for the challenge! So excited with the way they turned out. Delicious… as always… too!

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Ideas Acorn Cake Pops https://fantabulosity.com

    The night before the party, I shared on my Facebook page that I had found a new love, in the sweet-snack world. I seriously cannot keep this in my house, like, EVER. Its amazingly easy to make, and even more delicious. If you’re ever looking for something quick to throw together for a party, look no further than this trail mix. Yumm-O.

    S’mores Trail Mix

    To make this, I simply combined a box of Golden Graham’s Cereal, a bag of miniature marshmallows, and a bag of milk chocolate or semi-sweet, chocolate chips. Of course you could adjust the quantities of each item to your liking, but I found it super easy to just use the whole box or bag of each! 🙂

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Smores Trail Mix https://fantabulosity.com

    I found little “S’mores,” candy, during my search for party treats. When they arrived, I saw they were a “round,” shape, and thought it would be cute to call them “stones,” to carry on the woodland {outdoor} theme.

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Smore's candy https://fantabulosity.com

    Yep, I totally can’t take credit for these adorable little hedgehogs. I found the idea on Pinterest, AND my friend Brandy made them for me, on party day. She said they were super easy, and I couldn’t get over how stinkin’ cute they were. Right?

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Donut Hole Hedge hogs https://fantabulosity.com

    Was this an easy way out for a quick dessert? You bet. Hey… who doesn’t love a Kit-Kat?

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party "Sticks" https://fantabulosity.com

    I’m such a sucker for color coordinating straws. But how could I resist birch straws, for this party? Add the straw flags from The Pretty Paper Studio, and it just made perfect sense.

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Birch Straws and Straw Flags https://fantabulosity.com

    If space allows, I always try to incorporate an area for guests, and create a “guest central.” For this party, I had the drop off basket for gifts that were being donated, the time capsule station, and the favors for the guests to grab on their way out. This little set up worked perfect, and took out any confusion, or “missed,” items of the party.

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Guest Welcome Center https://fantabulosity.com

    So what were the favors? A Pinterest find of course! Smore’s-To-Go! Wrapped in “treat bag,” plastic, and tied with a party favor label, made the perfect woodland friends party favor!

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party Smores Favors https://fantabulosity.com

    No matter how good the cake pops are, how cute the decorations, how much fun my son had, or how many friends & family came by…

    there is NOTHING better than the feeling of helping other boys and girls out, that may not be able to have blessings in their lives, such as birthday parties, and even a Christmas gift.

    Our hearts are full, looking at this photo of all of the goodies from friends and family that will be sent to the “Operation Christmas Child,” organization this year.

    It’s never too early to start teaching our children to think of others, right? 🙂

    Woodland Friends First Birthday Party. Donate gifts to a charity or organization instead of filling your house with unnecessary toys! Great idea for a first birthday! https://fantabulosity.com

    More Birthday Party Ideas for Boys

    If you’re throwing a birthday party soon, our boys love fireman theme parties, nautical parties, indoor camping parties, and even a party based on their favorite food… “A nacho bar party!” Or if a slumber party is on the agenda, these boy slumber party ideas are so fun!

    Vendor Credits:

    Invitations: Perfect Printables

    Party Printables {Banner, cupcake toppers, straw flags, sign, etc.}: The Pretty Paper Studio Etsy Shop

    Cake Pops: Sweet. Sassy.

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    1. Sarah says

      April 13, 2018 at 12:31 pm

      I love this! I actually created nursery art and a mobile based on this theme before my son was born. I am so excited to incorporate that with his first birthday! If you would like information on how to get prints of my drawings on my Etsy page, please email me! They would be perfect for anyone looking to add to this theme! Love your ideas and thank you for sharing!

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    2. Abbie says

      July 05, 2017 at 12:54 pm

      I just found your site – love it! I’m planning a woodland themed party for my son. You did a wonderful job with the planning!! Do you by chance remember where the stuffed animals were purchased? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        July 05, 2017 at 1:20 pm

        Aw, thank you so much Abbie! I purchased them at a few different locations. But I’ve found the CUTEST stuffed animals here since styling this party: Woodland Stuffed Animals (affiliate)
        I hope that helps!!

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    3. Miranda says

      March 09, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      Would you happen to remember where you got the cellophane bags you used for the s’more party favors?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        March 10, 2016 at 1:50 pm

        Hi Miranda! Hmm… you know what, I don’t. BUT… I’ve seen those at Walmart (in the birthday party section) a lot! I hope that helps!

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    4. Heather says

      February 05, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      Hi Jessica,
      I just purchased the same printables from Etsy & I love them as well !!! Could you tell me what you used to cut the cupcake toppers with?

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        February 06, 2016 at 2:40 pm

        Oh good!!! Absolutely! I just used a “scalloped,” punch, that I probably picked up at Hobby Lobby, Michael’s or Amazon! (Probably a 2-in??? If I had to guess!) I hope that helps!

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        • Heather says

          February 08, 2016 at 12:50 pm

          That did help a lot ! Thank you so much !

          Reply
    5. Sarah Stefanich says

      January 18, 2016 at 8:42 am

      Not sure if this will get to you, but I’m having a hard time finding out what the “stones” are?

      Any help would be appreciated! Love all the tips!!! 🙂

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        January 18, 2016 at 9:55 am

        Hi Sarah!!! I’m so glad you asked! I didn’t realize my link wasn’t working! I found them at Nuts.com. Here’s the link directly to them: https://nuts.com/chocolatessweets/premium-chocolates/treats/smores.html
        I hope that helps!! XO

        Reply
    6. cambrie says

      January 15, 2016 at 11:44 pm

      do you mind sharing the trail mix recipe? I can’t find a clickable link, but it looks delish!!!!!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        January 16, 2016 at 5:37 am

        Hi Cambrie! I don’t mind at all, and thank you for asking! I should have put that in there! I just used a box of Golden Graham’s Cereal, a bag of miniature marshmallows, and a bag of milk chocolate or semi-sweet, chocolate chips! Of course you could adjust the quantities of each ingredient, but I found that to be the easiest!

        Reply
    7. Elizabeth Leach says

      July 17, 2015 at 7:09 am

      There is a virus attached to the link for the smokes trail mix! Please take down that link! It’s really scary. Not sure if my computer got infected but a warning said that it was.

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      • Jessica says

        July 17, 2015 at 6:08 pm

        Oh my goodness! I am so sorry! I use a company that provides links in my text, and I will for sure be removing them now! Thank you for letting me know, and I hope it didn’t do anything to your computer! I got the same pop-up, and I’m pretty sure it’s a fake virus alert… but you never know! XO

        Reply
    8. Lauren Barnard says

      February 03, 2015 at 10:45 pm

      Where did you get the adorable stuffed animals???

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        February 04, 2015 at 10:58 pm

        Hey!!! So sorry for the delay! I wasn’t notified like I normally am that someone commented! I picked them up in different places. Some I purchased at Carters (oddly enough they had little stuffed animals for purchase.) Some I purchased online. I just googled “Woodland friends,” stuffed animals, and then I also googled the types of animals I wanted. Like, “Stuffed animal fox,” or “Stuffed animal wolf.” 🙂 I hope that helps!

        Reply
        • Kayla says

          June 24, 2015 at 7:48 am

          Hi do you know what website you purchased the fox on? I have found all the other animal but can’t find this stuffed fox animal and I love it it’s perfect for my little ones bed thanks

          Reply
          • Jessica says

            June 24, 2015 at 10:28 am

            Hi Kayla! Oh shoot, I sure don’t remember, I’m sorry! I will keep thinking though, and I’ll search around online too, and check my email confirmations, to see if I can find out for you! 🙂

            Reply
          • Jessica says

            June 24, 2015 at 10:31 am

            Oh! You know what… I did purchase some of the animals from this site: http://www.cdkenterprises.com/, but I believe I bought the fox at Carter’s one day when I was in there shopping. I searched their site and I don’t think they have them anymore. 🙁 I’m sorry! Unless you can find one on Ebay!?

            Reply
    9. Zan says

      October 27, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      Cannot believe he is already one! Fantastic party decor as always!

      Reply
      • Jessica says

        November 21, 2014 at 9:43 am

        Awww thank you! I know, right… they get big soooo stinkin’ fast! Thanks so much for stopping by! XOXO

        Reply

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