When you have a huge Harry Potter fan in the house and she comes to you and says “Mommy, this year I would be able to go to Hogwarts because I am turning 11”, you start thinking on how to make it happen.
While I knew a trip to Harry Potter land was out of the question this year I thought I could try to bring some Harry Potter love to her.
We’ve never done a sleep over. This year we thought we’d give it a go and had 3 other girls over for a slumber party. It was epic, and they all had a blast.
I really enjoyed having a smaller party with just a few girls. If I could convince this kid to do a small sleep over every year for her birthday, I’d be happy!
BIRTHDAY PARTY INFO:
+ Totes are from the dollar store, items inside are from various stores.
+ Harry Potter sign that is on top of the cupcakes is from Amazon, CLICK HERE to buy it.
+ Platform 9-3/4 Shower Curtain backdrop CLICK HERE
+ S’Mores Cupcake Recipe can be found on Pinterest, CLICK HERE
+ The table decor is just red and gold napkins and plates from a local party store, and then a black plastic table cloth.
+ Harry Potter Balloons (BE WARNED the red one actually blows up pink, I was annoyed and had the party store blow up plain red ones) CLICK HERE
I wanted each girl to get a special thank you card for coming to the party and for bringing Macie a sweet gift. We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family in our life.
Here is the card I put together. Macie will fill each of them out and give them to each girl. I also have a video showing you the assembly and a few stories about the party!
TIPS & INSTRUCTIONS:
+ Cut card base at 4-1/4″ x 11″, fold in half
+ Cut a piece of Crushed Curry at 2-5/8″ x 4″ and a piece of Cherry Cobbler at 2-5/8″ x 4″, layer these pieces on to card base next to each other.
+ Cut Whisper White thick card stock at 2-1/8″ x 5-1/8″
+ Cut several strips of Cherry Cobbler card stock and Crushed Curry card stock in 1/2″ strips, layer on top of Whisper White thick card stock that is cut at 2″ x 5″.
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What an awesome party! I like your little sleepover baskets. So useful and fun! The card is great! Love it!
Excellent decorations…loved the theme too.
The party decor and food looks amazing! I bet your birthday girl was thrilled!
So cute! Where did you get the Platform 9 3/4 backdrop? I didn’t see the link for it on your list. Thanks
Hi there – sorry about that. I updated the post with the info but here is the link https://amzn.to/2mKK9ua
How AWESOME that you could bring Harry Potter to these sweet little ladies to celebrate a special Macie’s #11 BIG Birthday! You are amazing! Thanks for sharing! Very creative! GREAT Job!
Love the Harry Potter thank you! They are spot on!
I’m confused about the dimensions for the base of the card. 4 1/4 by 11 doesn’t seem to add up right. It flips up?
Hi Angela
Yes you score it at 5-1/2″ and it’s a top folding card 🙂