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3 Tips to Throwing A Bluey Birthday Party On A Budget

3 Tips to Throwing A Bluey Birthday Party On A Budget

Is your child’s birthday approaching? He/she is a big fan of the Bluey cartoon series and you want to create a wonderful Bluey birthday party?

This idea is great, but if there’s a way to create a fun and memorable party without overspending, it will be even greater, right? Look no further. In this blog post, CustomAny will show you 3 useful tips to plan an amazing Bluey birthday party without breaking the bank. 

Let’s find out!

Tip 1: Use Bluey custom stickers

Throwing a Bluey birthday party can be both fun and affordable, especially when you can make use of custom stickers. 

Why? Because stickers are relatively inexpensive. They can be purchased in bulk, and provide you with plenty of options for customization. 

Some popular types of stickers you might consider for a Bluey party include:

  • Bluey die-cut stickers: These stickers are precisely cut to the exact shape of Bluey and her friends.
  • Bluey sticker sheets: They are sheets filled with multiple Bluey-themed stickers of varying sizes and shapes. 
  • Bluey transfer stickers: They help you transfer the Bluey images to the desired surface and they like being printed on.
  • Bluey holographic stickers: They have a shiny finish that changes color when viewed from different angles, adding eye-catching sparkle to Bluey’s images. 
  • ….

They can be used for many interesting applications for a Bluey birthday party.

For making invitations

Adding Bluey stickers to these plain invitations will ensure everything fits the theme perfectly
Adding Bluey stickers to these plain invitations will ensure everything fits the theme perfectly

Store-bought invitations and decorations might not always align perfectly with your party theme. Meanwhile, making invitations using custom stickers will ensure everything fits the Bluey theme perfectly.

Design suggestions

You should choose interesting Bluey sticker designs to make your invitation more appealing:

  • Character stickers: Choose stickers featuring Bluey, Bingo, Bandit, Chilli, and other beloved characters from the Bluey TV show.
  • Quote stickers: Use stickers with popular quotes or catchphrases from the show (‘I just wanted ice cream‘, ‘Oh, Did I make that a little too fun?’, ‘This is Trifficult’)
  • Photo stickers: Choose some photos of the birthday kids and add signature items or colors from the Bluey series around. Then turn them into custom photo stickers. This makes the kids look like they are into the world of Bluey and friends.

How to make Bluey birthday party invitations

Materials needed:

  • Blank cards or paper
  • Bluey custom stickers
  • Pen or marker for additional details
  • Envelopes for mailing

Guide:

  • Select the Bluey custom stickers you want to use for your invitations.
  • Take blank cards or paper and fold them to create the base for your invitations.
  • Apply the stickers. You can arrange the stickers in a pattern or design that complements the overall theme.
  • Add details: Use a pen or marker to write essential details such as the party date, time, location, and RSVP information on the invitations.
  • In the final step, place the completed invitations in envelopes for mailing or hand-delivery.

For food and drink labels

UV DTF transfer stickers on cups
UV DTF transfer stickers on cups

Bluey stickers are perfect Bluey birthday party ideas for labeling Bluey themed birthday party food and drinks. There are many sticker types you can use to make your party setup pop:

  • Ink transfer stickers (also known as UV DTF transfer stickers) are an ideal option that adheres to all flat, smooth surfaces. 
  • Clear stickers are also a great option. These stickers work best on transparent surfaces like drink dispensers
  • Vinyl die-cut stickers or circle stickers are perfect for cupcake toppers, jars, food trays,…

For Party favors

You can wrap a bunch of Bluey stickers and give them away as party favors
You can wrap a bunch of Bluey stickers and give them away as party favors

Bluey birthday party stickers can also be great additions to party favors. You can get creative by:

  • Give away Bluey stickers as party favors: Fill small bags with Bluey stickers, candies, and small toys for a fun and colorful party favor. You can also create sticker packs with a variety of Bluey designs for each little guest to take home. 
  • Make DIY bookmarks: Simply attach a Bluey sticker to a piece of cardstock or laminated paper to make a personalized Bluey bookmark to give your guests.
  • Turn stickers into Bluey magnets: Why not adhere Bluey stickers to magnetic sheets or adhesive magnetic strips to make a creative favor? These magnets can be displayed on refrigerators, lockers,… 

You may want to read: “How To Turn Stickers Into Magnets

Stickers are perfect items for decorating your Bluey birthday party thanks to their versatility and affordability.

To purchase Bluey custom stickers to use for your party preparation, let’s visit customany.com. We offer a wide selection of custom stickers in different styles, sizes, and types. You can choose from various sticker types like die cut stickers, clear stickers, UV DTF transfer stickers, holographic stickers,… Determine those that best fit your Bluey birthday party theme and labeling requirements.

Tip 2: Take advantages of free printable for Bluey Themed party

Another effective way to save money while still creating a memorable Bluey birthday party is utilizing free printables. 

Printables are readily available online, making it easy to find and download exactly what you need. They offer a great versatility, for Bluey party decorations, games, activities, gift tags, and so on.

Decorations

Here are how you can incorporate free printables into Bluey birthday party decorations:

  • Banner: Search for printable letters, images or Bluey templates. Then, print, cut, and string them together to hang across the party area.
  • Backdrop: Use printable posters or large character cutouts to create a fun and engaging backdrop.
  • Themed party hats: Printable party hats featuring Bluey and her friends can be a hit with the kids.

For games and activities

Coloring adds more fun to a Bluey birthday party
Coloring adds more fun to a Bluey birthday party

Why don’t you incorporate Bluey-themed games and activities to keep the children entertained with the ideas:

  • Character cutouts: Use character cutouts as photo booth props. You can print and cut out images of Bluey, Bingo, and their friends. After that, attach them to sticks for the kids to hold while taking fun photos.
  • Coloring pages: It’s great to set up a coloring station with Bluey-themed coloring pages. To do that, you need to print out several different designs and provide crayons, markers, and colored pencils for the kids to color.

For Gift tags

Personalized gift tags can make your party even more memorable, especially when you can make use of free printables by:

  • Create charming Bluey themed gift tags for your party favors. These can be customized with each guest’s name and attached to goodie bags or gifts. 
  • Thank-you notes: Printable thank-you notes featuring Bluey characters are a lovely way to say thank you to guests. You can also personalize these notes with a message from your child, making not only guests but the kids feel special.

Tip 3: Simple snack and home-made birthday cakes

The next tip when planning a Bluey birthday party on a budget is opting for simple snacks and homemade birthday cakes. It can be a cost-effective and charming way to delight your birthday child and all the guests. 

Here are some Bluey birthday party food ideas:

Simple snacks

Start with easy-to-make snacks that are both fun and on-theme:

  • Blue and Orange Jell-O cups: This gelatin snack creates colorful and appealing Jell-O cups in Bluey’s signature colors.  
  • Veggie sticks with blue dip: Serve healthy veggie sticks (carrots, celery, and bell peppers). Then, let’s use natural food coloring to achieve the blue hue. For example, you can mix butterfly pea flower powder into ranch dressing or Greek yogurt to create a vibrant blue dip.
  • Themed cupcakes: Bake cupcakes and top them with blue and orange frosting. 
  • Bluey-shaped sandwiches or cookies: You can use cookie cutters in Bluey shapes to create sandwiches or cookies. Then, decorate them with blue and orange details to match your Bluey birthday party theme.

Homemade birthday cake

How about making a Bluey birthday cake on your own?
How about making a Bluey birthday cake on your own? (Photo source: arnotts.com)
  • Simple homemade cake: Bake a basic cake using your favorite recipe. Next, cover the cake with blue and orange icing. You can use a piping bag to create decorative borders and add details.
  • “Bluey figures or edible images” birthday cake: To make this cake, you can find Bluey figurines online or at local toy stores. Then, put them on as toppers of the cake. It can be a keepsake for your child after the party. Alternatively, let’s create edible images that appeal to both kids and adults.

Creating a birthday cake at home is an excellent way that helps you save your money. It’s also a great chance for you to freely show your creativity to make an indispensable food item for a Bluey birthday party.

Last words 

Throwing a Bluey birthday party on a budget is not difficult after all, right? It can be incredibly fun and memorable with a bit of creativity and planning. Hopefully, our 3 tips can bring you more Bluey themed birthday party ideas to create a delightful celebration without breaking the bank. 

If you’re looking for more inspiration on themed parties, don’t hesitate to check out our blogs for many ideas and tips to make every occasion special!

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