DIY - Angry Birds party decorations

Angry Birds certainly is a phenomenon. As we are not able to get any party supplies, we were trying to find out what is happening on the web and if you could create your own party decorations. Well, to our surprise, the web is full of great tutorials how to create fantastic Angry Birds party decorations, party favours, fruit plates, snacks and much more.

There are so many fun and creative possibilities for creating great party decorations and entertainment whether for kids or adults. It's a cool one and so colourful, quirky and fun.

To create these fantastic decorations you need imagination and some solid colour decorations such as round paper lanterns or latex balloons, which you can get on our website. The best colours would be red, yellow, blue and green. For our decorations check:

http://www.thebigparty.ie/productsubgroup1/491/Solid_Colours.html.

Add some solid colour tableware decorated with cut-outs you can print on the page mentioned below.

Have a look at some great images below to get some inspiration. 

Green Round Lanterns with printed cut-outs

 

Round Paper Lanterns

 

Angry Birds Party Food

 

For more fantastic ideas, Angry Birds party games, free tutorials and printable Angry Birds cut-outs and invitations check: http://www.squidoo.com/angry-birds-party-ideas.

 

10 Costume Ideas for Couples

With the Halloween approaching and first Halloween fancy dress parties starting this bank holiday weekend we have put together some ideas for couples. It is always nice to show to everyone that the two of you belong together. Get inspired with our top 10 couples ideas. For more costume ideas have a look at our website http://bit.ly/180zHdt.

 

Historical costumes, army costumes, doctors and nurses, gangster costumes, western costume ideas and much more.

 

Army Costumes

Doctor and Nurse Costumes

Dressed to Kill, Gangster Costumes

Imperial Empress Costume and Caesar

Holy-er-than-Thou and Nun Costume

Roaring 20s Costumes

Pirate Costumes

Centurion and Cleopatra Costume

Viking Warrior and Warrior Princess

Cowboy Pete Costume and Rodeo Girl

Halloween Party - 5 quick ideas

The range of Halloween decorations and party supplies just gets better and better each year as the market continues to grow. The Irish public love Halloween and the interest in scary and fun Halloween fancy dress costumes and decorations gets bigger each year.

Here are five new products for Halloween 2013 that we think are really cool and are sure to create a unique Halloween atmosphere in your house or at a party you may have.

First a baby mask with soother which will make some of your friends laugh and scare others half to death: http://www.thebigparty.ie/product/PAL1760/3/555/adult_baby_mask_with_soother.html

 

Second is the Catacomb scene setter which like all our scene setters is 12m by 1.2m high and will decorate any room. There are lots of scene setters available but the Catacomb is our favourite: http://www.thebigparty.ie/product/672132/3/470/scene_setter_roll%3acpy_catacomb.htm

Hanging Decorations are always good for Halloween and suggested lantern value pack at €11.95 featuring skulls and spider lanterns in a variety of colours is a real feature for any room. Great for a party or to decorate the house for your family: http://www.thebigparty.ie/product/240987/4/10268/lntrn_vl_pk_hlwn_redblckgry.htmlFor those who wish to decorate all areas of their house this fridge decoration at just €2.95 and was one of our bestsellers in 2012: http://www.thebigparty.ie/product/249400/4/10273/cover_refrigerator_door_hlwn.html

Finally table cover is perfect for a Halloween Party and is one of our range of blood and gore Halloween selection. Not suitable for younger children there are some really ‘awful’ skulls and other items in this range that we know already will be among our best sellers: http://www.thebigparty.ie/product/579490/3/476/tablecloth_bloody_gauze.html

All the items selected are under €20 and indeed most decorations are less that €10 so having some fun at Halloween will not break the bank.

 

 

The Ultimate Guide To Playing Pinata

The most popular game we sell at TheBigParty.ie is Pinata. A piñata (Spanish pronunciation: [piˈɲata]) is a container often made of papier-mâché, it is decorated and filled with small toys or candy, or both, and then broken as part of a ceremony or celebration.

Before you hang your pinata and have your guests bash it open, here are a few tips to make the game go more smoothly. Below we will detail the best way to fill a pinata, pinata filler suggestions, how to play the pinata game and give you some additional tips. If you are playing the pinata game with toddlers, we suggest converting your regular pinata into a pull-string pinata. Directions for making a pull-string pinata can be found at the end of this guide.

Check out www.thebigparty.ie for the best range of pinatas in Ireland – delivered next working day nationwide.

How to Fill a Pinata

1. All pinatas have a designated opening for filling purposes. To find this area, look for the sticker on your pinata that says "press here to fill."
2. You can either press into that part of the pinata with your finger or carefully cut a U shaped flap using a knife or scissors.
3. Make sure you do not tear or cut off this section because it will make a hole.
4. Choose sweets or small prizes that will fit into the hole (see pinata filler suggestions below) and place as many as you can inside the pinata.
5. The bigger the pinata, the more prizes it can hold. We suggest that you fill one pinata for every 8-12 guests.
6. After you fill the pinata, push the flap down or tape it in place.
7. Hang your pinata with sturdy rope or string by its plastic handle.
8. We suggest hanging the pinata about 1-2 feet above the guests' eye level.
9. You can even use your pinata as a table decoration and then hang it when it's time to play the game.

Pinata Filler Suggestions

Here are the best ideas to use as pinata filler. A good rule of thumb is to have three to four prizes for every player.

• Miniature chocolate bars – from Supermarket variety packs
• Individually wrapped hard sweets
• Shaped rubber bands
• Stampers
• Poppers
• Child-sized rings
• Fun shaped erasers
• Any party favours

How to Play the Pinata Game

If you are using a regular pinata, you can choose to play the game either with or without a blindfold. Older children/adults should use a blindfold to make the game more challenging.

1. Set up some rules ahead of time to prevent children from grabbing at prizes once the pinata breaks
2. Everyone lines up single file according to height.
3. Stand everyone far enough from the pinata so that no one will get hurt by the person swinging.
4. Smallest should play first. (This is a good idea especially if you have children of different ages playing. The oldest child will most likely hit the hardest and break the pinata. This way, everyone should get at least one turn.)
5. If you're playing with blindfolds, tie it around the first player's eyes. You can use a scarf or tie if you don't have a blindfold.
6. Hand the first player the piñata buster.
7. Spin them around three times slowly and then stop spinning once they are facing the pinata.
8. The player now gets three chances to break the pinata open with the buster.
9. After they take their three turns, the next playerin line gets blindfolded and spun around.
10. Continue taking turns until someone manages to break open the pinata.
11. After the pinata is open, give your guests empty favour bags to fill with prizes.

How to Use a Pull-String Pinata

If you are playing the pinata game with a pull-string pinata, see the directions below.

1. Set up some rules ahead of time to prevent the children from grabbing once the pinata breaks
2. You can use a pull-string pinata one of two ways.
• For younger guests: Have all the guests pull a different ribbon at the same time.
• For older guests: Have the children take turns choosing one ribbon to pull.
3. Only one ribbon will pull open the trap door to make the prizes fall out!
4. After the pinata is open, give your guests empty favour bags to fill with prizes.

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FAQ

1. What is the recommended age for playing the pinata game?

We highly recommend that children under 3 should not play the pinata game. Pinatas are filled with small prizes that could be choking hazards for toddlers. Also, children under 3 could get hurt during the game. You should also keep pets away while this game is played.

 

2. How much pinata filler do I need for my pinata?

Refer to the size of the pinata before you purchase it to make sure it will hold enough candy for all of your guests. If you're having a big party, you may need more than one pinata.

• A 16 to 28-inch pinata can hold about 100 pieces of pinata filler. This is enough for 8-10 children.
• A pinata up to 34 inches high will hold up to 150 pieces of pinata filler. This is enough for about 12-15 players.

3. When should I use a pull-string pinata?

There are several situations where a pull-string pinata is more appropriate for your party. 

•  Children between ages 3 and 7 will have an easier time opening a pull-string pinata.
• If your party is indoors
• If you have a lot of children at the party, a pull-string typically has 20 strings to pull.
• A shy group of children may prefer a pull-string

4. What if my pinata won't break?

Don't panic if your pinata won't break. In some cases, you may need to hit the pinata in just the right spot with just the right amount of force for the prizes to fall out. This will normally be towards the bottom center of the pinata. If you try to hit the pinata in the bottom center and the prizes still won't fall out, cut a small slot in the bottom center and then continue playing the game. This is a rare occurrence but happens sometimes if your pinata is particularly large and sturdy.

 

 

 

Doc McStuffins Party

TheBigParty.ie have just launched their new range of children party supplies Doc McStuffins.

At the moment we have paper plates, plastic cups, luncheon napkins and foil balloons available but we are trying to get the full stock in as soon as possible.


Doc McStuffins is an American-Irish animated pre-school children television series produced by Brown Bag Films. It was created by Emmy award winner Chris Nee and premiered on March 23, 2012 on Disney channel. The series is about a six-year-old girl who can "fix" toys, with a little help from her stuffed animal friends.

The series received positive reviews due to the show's concept and the main character, on its portrayal about African-Americans in a Disney series. It has been described as ‘Cheers’ for pre-schoolers.

There have been 26 episodes produced to date and it is proving extremely popular in Ireland.

Already with over 40 ranges in stock from Disney, BBC among others we try to have the widest range of children’s party supplies available in Ireland.

Halloween Party 2013

It's that time of year when the kids are heading back to school and the evenings are getting shorter. Christmas parties and seasonal family get-togethers seem a long way away too. The answer to keep life interesting and exciting is a Halloween Fancy Dress party! This year in Ireland there are lots of charity and local events planned but perhaps best of all is to have a Halloween party at home. Make it a family event with kids and adults and you are guaranteed a night that won’t be forgotten.

A Halloween party is simple to prepare and organise.

Decorations such as very scary scene setters and ghoulish hanging decorations  are available from wwwthebigparty.ie  where for 2013 our range is extended way beyond previous years. Take  a look at http://www.thebigparty.ie/productsubgroup1/469/Decorations.html for the best decorations available in Ireland or have a look at our clearance section for even better value.

Halloween table decorations are really fun too and sure to be a great talking point with plenty of Facebook pictures.

Once you have the decorations sorted it’s on to the fun part – costumes. You can either go for a themed character or aim to be the scariest person there, the choice is endless. To make it easy we have selected the ‘Best Of’ from all the major manufacturers and tried to keep our range limited to those.

Invite you family and friends and enjoy! For a Halloween party it is good to plan ahead and invite well  in advance because everyone will want to spend some time getting the right costume. So start planning today and make Autumn 2013 an exciting time of year.

And great offer is available at www.thebigparty.ie. If you place an order for costumes in August 2013, you will have them delivered free during September. Check our Facebook Page for competitions, you might be with a chance to win a costume!

Support your team this summer

 

Participation in sport has never been more important and all over Ireland school and club teams are playing finals, blitzes and other big events every weekend at this time of year and over the next few months. In recent years vocal supporters wearing their team colours have become the norm at school and underage matches.

At TheBigParty.ie we have sourced a wide range of hats, wigs, face paints, hair extensions, pom poms, glasses and much more in a variety of colours. Now every supporter attending events such as Feile 2013 in Limerick or supporting their local GAA team in a county final or indeed their county team in Croke Park can access a great range of cool gear.

 

As with all our product it is delivered anywhere in Ireland the next day so there is no excuse for not showing your team that you are behind them 100%.

Let’s hope it is a great sporting Summer for all!

All products can be found on: http://www.thebigparty.ie/productsubgroup1/545/Team_Spirit.html

Ireland’s most popular garden games

At this time of year a lot of people are looking at the outdoors and thinking "what can I do with family/friends or children to have some fun out there"? Despite the run of bad summers just gone and the late arrival of this one garden games are increasing in popularity.

 

At TheBigParty.ie we noticed this trend as people who were planning communion and birthday parties or simply having people around for a barbeque, emailed us looking for activities to make the event as enjoyable as possible for everyone.

 

The big sellers are the old favourite games such as croquet, chess, garden quoits and boules. The next popular games are puzzle style games namely Japlonk and Crossword Connect. Another big sellers were Sports Day Sets and Compendium of games, where you get more games in one box for very competitive price.  School sports days are also among the many reasons customers are buying these sports sets.

 

However the number one seller and Ireland’s favourite game is the Rounders Set. A bit of competition with a ball still seems to be many peoples idea of fun in the garden, park or beach.

 

The games we stock range in price from €10 to €200 and there is no trend between the different ends of the pricing scale with people willing to spend greater amounts to get the right game as long as it represents value.

 

For many people the only place to buy online was from UK websites and people appreciate that TheBigParty.ie now offers the choice of buying from an Irish based business with next day and often free delivery.

So get active in the garden this summer and get some new exciting garden games!

Ireland’s most popular costumes

As I was looking through our recent fancy dress costume orders at thebigparty.ie I thought it was a good idea to see what was selling well in 2012. The trend in costume sales remains very positive despite the recession. Up to quite recently most costumes were sold in September and October for Halloween dress up parties but now fancy dress costumes in Ireland sell for a variety of occasions every month of the year.

 

What are the main occasions? Nativity is a big one for the kid’s costumes as well as the cartoon and movie characters. For men, stag costumes and funny costumes are the big sellers. Men go for the costumes that are pre-packaged with everything included and usually one size fits all. Women will be more likely to look at the wide variety of costume accessories such as wigs, make up etc.

Despite the sales increase in men’s costumes, it remains women’s costumes that are the biggest sellers.

So far in 2013 I would calculate our top five categories as follows:

·         Burlesque costumes

·         Sexy costumes such as Nun's costumes, Jesterina & Flirty Devil costumes

·         Smurf costumes

·         Pirate's fancy dress

·         Army costumes

Eyemasks, boas and wigs are a definite top among the accessories. Closer to Halloween we will do a list of the most sought after costumes for that season.

Oh So Fabulous Girls Party Idea

Do you have a little Diva who will be celebrating a special day with a party? If so then you have to check out these Oh So Fabulous Zebra Print Party Supplies that are perfect for the celebration.

Party Supplies have sure come a long way and the designs are only getting better and better. One thing that is really great about the Zebra Party Supplies is that they are great for young girls up to any age.The black and pink colouring paired with the zebra print make them really fun.

The best part about ordering from TheBigParty.ie is the choice of Zebra Party packs all at great value and a true money saver. In addition to that you also have the option of ordering a la carte if you only want specific pieces and then mix and match in some solid colours to finish off your party look.

What you get in Zebra Party Pack:

Product	Description	Per Pack	Price Per Pack	Pack Qty	Sub Total
543674	Oh So Fabulous Plates	8	2.95	2	5.90
583674	Oh So Fabulous Cups	8	2.95	2	5.90
513674	Oh So Fabulous Napkins	16	2.95	1	2.95
57115-103	Bright Pink Tablecover	1	3.45	1	3.45
790091	Oh So Fabulous Invitations	20	2.95	1	2.95
120461	Oh So Fabulous Banner	1	2.45	1	2.45
249673	Oh So Fabulous Decorating Kit	1	7.95	1	7.95

Price: €30.00 – Great value!!

The Basic Party Pack does not include everything in the range just all the necessities – so keep that in mind as you will have to order them a la carte. Then you can choose all the fun add-ons to match the party theme – be careful because there are so many fun finds.

And remember at their 12 & 13 they are all "Oh So Fabulous".