If you want to throw a magical fantasy party, then there are a myriad of ideas for you to choose from. The first step is to choose what theme you want to go for, whether shimmering mermaids are the hot topic or maybe you fancy the idea of a dragon themed event. You can stock up on supplies from the dollar store to keep prices down and bake cakes and snacks also. You can incorporate healthy items such as fruit – for example you can turn a water melon into a fantastical dragon with just a little bit of clever carving.
Mermaid tail cupcakes are sure to be a crowd please for an under the sea themed event.You’ll need a Silicone Mold Mermaid Tail as well as Disposable Piping Bags and Edible Glue to make these fantastical treats.
Supplies
- Silicone Mermaid Tail Mold (to shape the fondant tails)
- Fondant or Gum Paste (in purple, pink, or your favorite mermaid colors)
- Edible Glue or Water (to attach details to the tails)
- Disposable Piping Bags (for easy frosting application)
- Piping Tip
- Edible Pearls or Sprinkles
- Cupcake Liners
- vanilla or funfetti cake mix
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Gel food coloring aqua blue and teal
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place colorful liners in a cupcake pan. Follow the instructions on the cake mix box to make the batter. Fill the liners about 2/3 full and bake for 18-20 minutes. Check if they’re done by poking the center with a toothpick, it should come out clean. Let the cupcakes cool completely before putting frosting on them.
For the mermaid tail decorations, put some cornstarch on a silicone mold shaped like a mermaid tail. Roll out purple or pink fondant and press it into the mold. Carefully take out the tail and let it harden for 1-2 hours. Add small details with edible glue or shimmery glitter.
Make the frosting by beating butter until it’s smooth and fluffy. Slowly mix in powdered sugar until it’s well combined. Add vanilla extract and milk to make it creamy. Divide the frosting into two bowls, color one teal and the other aqua blue. Put both colors into a piping bag to make a swirl design.
Decorate the cupcakes using a large star tip to pipe the swirled frosting on top of each cupcake. Gently press an edible mermaid tail into the frosting. Add some edible pearls and sugar sprinkles for extra decoration.
Unicorn Lanterns are easily created by adding features to regular lanterns.
Supplies
- Paper Lanterns (White, Pink, or Blue)
- Gold or Pink Cardstock (for the unicorn horn)
- White, Pink, and Blue Cardstock (for the ears)
- Black Craft Paper or Vinyl Stickers (for the eyes)
- Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks
- Scissors
Instructions
Make the unicorn horn by cutting a triangle from gold or pink thick paper and roll it into a cone. Use hot glue to stick it together and let it dry. You can add some more details by wrapping gold string or ribbon around the horn in a spiral pattern. For the the ears, cut out two big white ear shapes from paper and two smaller pink ear shapes. Stick the pink ears onto the white ones and then use hot glue to attach them to the top of the lantern. Cut out “sleepy eyes” from black paper or use stickers that stick easily. Carefully glue or stick them onto the front of the lantern. Finally, attach the horn to the lantern with hot glue.
Whether you’re hosting a medieval knight-themed birthday or a fantasy celebration, this eye-catching decoration will set the scene for an epic event.
Supplies
- Balloons (Green, Yellow, Blue, and other dragon-like colors)
- Balloon Pump (for easy inflation)
- Balloon Garland Strip (to assemble the arch)
- Glue Dots or Balloon Tape
- Fishing Line or Strong String (to secure the structure)
- Dragon Head Cutout or Printout (or hand-drawn for a personal touch)
- Scissors
- Command Hooks or Balloon Arch Stand (for stability)
Instructions
Blow up balloons in various sizes to give your dragon a dynamic, layered look. Stick to shades of green, yellow, and blue to mimic scales and a fire-breathing effect. Attach the balloons to a balloon garland strip or tie them together using fishing line. Mix different sizes to add texture and depth. Use command hooks or an arch stand to position your dragon in the perfect spot. Cut out or print a dragon head design and secure it to one end of the arch. Use double-sided tape or glue dots to hold it in place. Add paper spikes, wings, or fire details to make it even more dramatic!
