Pirate Peg Doll Party Favors

If you have been with me for a while, you know I LOVE peg dolls! I try to work them into my parties any way I can. This pirate party was no exception.

I wanted to give each child a peg doll, but didn't want to take the time to paint them. I found the perfect solution!!! THIS ETSY SHOP  will send you a whole sheet of printable peg dolls for $3! They were the perfect solution!

So, I bought some peg dolls, and got to work.

I painted the heads first.

Once I wrapped the bodies, I decided it would loo good to paint the clothing on top, matching the lines and colors of the printable wrap.

We had three girls coming to the party, so I asked Dora, the shop owner if she could make girl printable clothes, and she said yes! By the way, I love this shop owner. She is so talented and so nice. I feel like we have become friends through this process, and we have never even met in person. She is amazing. Thank you Dora! Anyway, here is a link to her bog, where she offers the girl pirate clothing wraps. Link to her blog GIRL PIRATE CLOTHING WRAPS.

The party favors turned out daring in the girl version as well.

Now, on to the gift bag. I just used a sandwich bag. I filled it with sand from the home improvement store, then I added mini shells, beads and jewels that I already had. I ask added a cute treasure chest. I got a pack of 12 of these from Zurchers for $2.99. After filling the bag, close it, cut the topper out, and staple to the bag. Punch a hole 

My son had a ton of fun playing with his set. I also made him a little wooden pirate playset with my scroll saw.

I have two versions of the topper. You can do one with the peg doll, and one without, if you are unable to make them.

To download, right or double click on the image. Save to downloads. Pull up from where you have it saved. Choose to print 2 or 4 per page.

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Have a happy and creative day!

Risa

Pirate Doll Instructions

After deciding on the Pirate theme party for my son, I decided to make him a pirate doll that he could use as a toy, and to go along with the party display. I love my decorations to be functional and cute.

He was so excited to get this for his birthday, and slept with it for weeks after.

I based my pattern on a set of dolls I made for my family a few years ago. You can see them and the link to the original pattern and instructions HERE.

I laid my fabric out in a size and shape that I thought seemed right.

I played around a bit, lengthening and shortening arms and legs, etc.

I sewed and stuffed the extremities first.

Then added them to the body, and sewed and stuffed it. Again, refer to my previous post for a link to instructions.

The last thing I added was the legs. Oh, how he loves it!

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Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Shoulder Parrot Pattern

When planning my son's Pirate Party, I knew each guest needed a shoulder parrot. The problem was figuring out how to make them! It took three tries, but I came up with an absolutely darling pattern that is easy to make, and just the size for a young child!

The kids went on a Pirate scavenger hunt to find the parrots at the party, and they were so thrilled when they found them!

They are the perfect addition for any little pirate!

Many of the moms told me the kids wore them for day after the party.

You can find the pattern here:

  Shoulder Parrot Pattern Restless Risa

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Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Pirate Party

My youngest LOVES Pirates. I think it is because his big brother is into, Pirates of the Caribbean, right  now. He has never seen one of those shows, so I am thinking maybe it is our pirate books that makes him love pirates. In any case, that's what he wanted for his birthday party theme. It was such a fun party to put together, and the decor turned out so cute!

When I host a party, I am sure to make my decor functional. I decorate with items that the children will receive at the party, or favors they will take home. These are a few shots of the decor.

The hook hands came from the Target dollar section for . You can also find them in my affiliate links HERE but THIS is a better deal. The eye patches can be found HERE. More links to follow. 

You can find the telescopes HERE.

I made this little doll and parrot, and will have instructions later in the week. I got the lawn chair at Walmart last spring, but f you are looking for one sooner, you can find them HERE.

I only paid around $6.

I LOVE the cute swords. They were also from the Target dollar section. If you can't find them there, you can find similar swords that come with eyepatches HERE.

Throughout the rest of the week, I will be sharing printables, sourcing, and activity ideas for a Pirate themed party, including these darling peg doll sand toy favors. They are the cutest favor I have ever made!

There were lots of activities at the party, including finding a treasure chest. The kids loved it. I used a chest I already had, and filled it with party store and dollar store rings , necklaces and coins. You can also find them RINGS, NECKLACES and COINS by clicking on each one, if you prefer shopping from your couch.

The kids walked the plank that we made out of two crates and a 1x6 from the hardware store, and fought like real pirates!

I was glad we went with a 1x6 instead of a 2x4, because they were able to balance more easily, and no one fell off.

They loved this activity the most.

 

The kids each got to find and adopt a parrot of their own, because what is a real Pirate without a shoulder parrot?

I will be sharing the pattern for the parrot later in the week. You won't want to miss it!

Be sure and check back this week for:

Pirate Printables

Pirate Doll Instructions

Pirate Shoulder Parrot Instructions

Pirate Peg Doll Favors

I will make the links above, "live," as the posts become available.

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Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa

Free Printable Valentine Game

Every year, we have a Valentines dinner, and play Valentines games as a family. This year, I decided to create a sweet freeValentine printable game. It doesn't take long to play, and is sure to make everyone involved feel loved!

I used the peg family I painted for Valentines Day this year, for the game pieces. You could use anything, including page pieces you already have from another game, coins, or conversation hearts.

All you need to do is download and print out the following three sheets. 

To download, right or two-finger click on the image below. Choose, download file, and save it to your computer. Then, print from wherever you saved it. I offer these Valentine Printables free of charge, and ask they you please use them for personal use only. Thank you!

Cut the pictures and words out. 

Glue the words to the back of the corresponding cards.

You can also print and fill in your own messages with these blank cards.

To play:

Each person places their game piece on the board at, start.

Roll the dice, and move forward. 

If you land on an animal, look at the back of the corresponding card, and do what it says. 

The first one to the finish line wins.

Clipart source: AMBillustrations and picmonkey.

I hope your Valentines Day is filled with LOVE!

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Have a Happy and Creative Day,

RIsa

Valentines Printables on Studio 5

Last week on Studio 5, I shared a round up of my free printable Valentines! This is the clip. 

If you want a link to all the printables, you can find it HERE.

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Have a Happy and Creative Day!

Risa