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Throw A Super Cool Buzz Lightyear Birthday Party

July 23, 2020 By Kari Leave a Comment

Birthday parties are looking a little different these days thanks to COVID-19,
but no matter what size of celebration you’re hosting, you can incorporate some of these fun ideas into the big day!
Here’s how to throw a super cool Buzz Lightyear birthday party!

Buzz Lightyear Birthday Party-1There is a certain point in the months leading up to a birthday that parents need to lock in the theme of the party (we all know how often they like to change their minds)! When Wyatt was turning four last year, his decision was easy – Buzz Lightyear by a mile!

With Toy Story 4 out last year, there was no shortage of fun-themed pieces at party shops, but I always like to venture down the other aisles of the store to make the decor really come to life.

Buzz Lightyear Birthday Party-2Main Back Drop

We were so thrilled to have Party & Confetti- the event styling and party decoration experts– do the main area backdrop for Wyatt’s party. They really took the party to the next level! In the weeks leading up to the big day, we met at the location and reviewed our bigger vision and specific details. I knew it would be pretty cool, but still, they blew my mind! The Party & Confetti crew does all the setup and tear down, so you don’t have to worry about a thing. They provided everything you see in these photos (including the toys, the dresser, the balloons and table, etc).

In our current COVID-19 reality, Party & Confetti is offering outdoor installations and custom Balloon Party To Go packages, where you’ll get the supplies and instructions to do the set-up all by yourself. Check that out here. 

Buzz Lightyear Birthday Party-3

Buzz Lightyear Birthday Party-4Additional Decor

With the main backdrop as the star of the show, we endeavoured to keep the rest of the decor simple. In your hunt for party pieces, be sure to cruise down the other aisles of the store! That’s typically where you can find the coolest, most random things to make your vision come to life.

Consider using circular baking sheets ($2 at Dollarama) as the base for the table centrepieces, and adding a silver balloon weight, which looks rocket ship-like. Take one green pool noodle, cut it into five separate pieces, and place it in silver pots to hold the stars. Glue photos of Buzz Lightyear to big silver stars (Michaels), which you can then glue to bamboo sticks wrapped in silver pipe cleaners. I scored the cool Cloud lights at Dollarama! Each centrepiece was around $10 total.

We used our art easel for the Welcome sign. Trace and cut out your letters on sparkly foam core. The giant Buzz balloon is from Party City.

Food + Drink

This is an easy three-ingredient recipe for your Rocket Fuel Punch. Have fun with your basic cheese and fruit by cutting each slice into star shapes, and have some fun with rocket fruit kabobs!

Pizza is always a great option for kids birthday parties, but you can jazz it up even further with custom pizza boxes from Pizza Planet – the restaurant frequented by Andy and his toys in Toy Story. You can buy the pizza boxes here, or check your local supply shop. Here’s where we got ours, and this is the template we used to customize the boxes.

Buzz Lightyear Birthday Party-6 Buzz Lightyear Birthday Party-7

Cake + Treats

We were lucky enough to have my mom bake this incredible cake for the party! You can also include alien jello cups made using this Jello, and these candy eyes. All the treats double up as decor, so it’s nice to have them on display right from the start of the party.

Buzz Lightyear Birthday Party-8 Buzz Lightyear Birthday Party-9 Buzz Lightyear Birthday Party-10 Buzz Lightyear Birthday Party-11

Buzz Lightyear Birthday Party-12

Goody Bags

Jazz up plain green gift bags with googly eyes to make alien goody bags! We popped in these Alien paddle balls, homemade rocket candy sticks, and some bubbles.

Pin this to your Buzz Lightyear Birthday Party and Toy Story Party board. Follow me on Pinterest here.

 

Other Posts You’ll Like:

How To Set Up An Arts Centre in a Toddler Room

How To Throw An Awesome Truck Birthday Party

DIY Dump Truck Photo Booth

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Even when Wyatt was littler and would sometimes get rejected at the park when he asked to play, it would shatter my heart. 😫

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Wyatt's cute tee is from @deuxpardeuxkids, I'm wearing my @smashtess sweetheart roper and that heart print out is @justinema's free printable Kindness Challenge! (Looks like I have some catching up to do)! 🤣
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I believe investing in mental health initiatives is more important than ever. I’m so happy to be partnering with @atbfinancial for a really meaningful campaign called #ATBUp.

Each weekday from March 1-12, one more simple, FUN social challenge will be presented. When you complete and share on social using #ATBUp, @atbfinancial will donate $1 to @mentalhealthab!

I’ll be heading up two challenges—and including Moses 🐶 and Monroe 🐶. I hope you’ll join me! 😊💛

Visit up.atb.com to enter to win prizes, and get more info about the challenges and Alberta’s Mental Health Foundation.
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kariskelton

Home style, organization tips + DIYs. Cocktail + food recipes.
Celebrating the holidays with our three cuties 👦🐶🐶 in our 1913 home 🇨🇦
About #ATBUp:

Kari Skelton
How excited are you to be able to have friends and How excited are you to be able to have friends and family stay over again? We cannot wait for the day we get the green light and it's safe to do so. We're ready for it! 🙌

Our Guest Room Reveal is now up at KariSkelton.com! 💃
After the enormous task of purging this stash room, the team at @simoneandivy.ca surprised us with a room reveal and it's stunning!😍 So, outside of a DIY contribution from me, this room – the design, the colours, the everything – is all them!

Head to KariSkelton.com (tap the clickable blue link under my bio to get there) for some inspiration for your own guest room, to see all of the before & after photos, and shop all the pretty things! 🤍🤍 
Ask any questions in the comment section below ⬇️⬇️.
What do you do when other kids are mean to your ki What do you do when other kids are mean to your kid? How do you handle it? No matter what season you're in with parenting or how old your kids are, I would love to hear your tactics! Please share below in the comments and we can all learn from each other👇👇. #pinkshirtday

Even when Wyatt was littler and would sometimes get rejected at the park when he asked to play, it would shatter my heart. 😫

I was bullied in high school pretty bad. My aunt stepped in one time and regulated some mean girls. Shared the (now) hilarious story on my Stories.❤❤

Wyatt's cute tee is from @deuxpardeuxkids, I'm wearing my @smashtess sweetheart roper and that heart print out is @justinema's free printable Kindness Challenge! (Looks like I have some catching up to do)! 🤣
See that cute little face photo bombing in the bac See that cute little face photo bombing in the back? 😊 He helps with my mental health on a daily basis. I know what each person needs varies, but for me, getting alone time to walk the dogs has been key in managing my anxiety and stress (especially this past year).

I believe investing in mental health initiatives is more important than ever. I’m so happy to be partnering with @atbfinancial for a really meaningful campaign called #ATBUp.

Each weekday from March 1-12, one more simple, FUN social challenge will be presented. When you complete and share on social using #ATBUp, @atbfinancial will donate $1 to @mentalhealthab!

I’ll be heading up two challenges—and including Moses 🐶 and Monroe 🐶. I hope you’ll join me! 😊💛

Visit up.atb.com to enter to win prizes, and get more info about the challenges and Alberta’s Mental Health Foundation.
I love you, my Valentine.❤ I love traveling with I love you, my Valentine.❤ I love traveling with you. I miss traveling. The end. Happy Valentine's Day!

With @ryanjespersen at @trsyucatanhotel in 2019.
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