Ladybug Picnic Birthday Bash

1,2,3... 4,5,6... 7,8,9... 10,11,12 ladybugs went to the ladybug picnic!

After 12 months of watching Babes develop and grow, she finally turned one year old and it was time to celebrate in true ladylike fashion with a Ladybug Picnic soiree.

We loaded up our picnic basket, spread out a blanket and enjoyed some delicious spring fare while singing along to a Kindermusik session. Everyone had a great time and, afterwards, Babes passed out for a 3-hour long nap. I'd say it was a success!

Interested in hosting your own Ladybug Picnic? It’s easy! Here’s how I did it:

1. 7 'Ladybug Picnic' Pompoms from PomLove $33 for lot
2. Apothecary Jars and Cake Stands from HomeGoods $12.99-$19.99 each
3. Red Party Tubs from Party City $5.00 each; covered with Black Avery dots $7.50
4. Magnetic Vases from DCI $34 with red/white Gerbera daisies $3 each
5. Ceramic Flower Pots from Michaels $1.99 each and ribbon from M.J. Trimmings $1.59 p/y (I used double stick tape to hold ribbon in place)

1. Picnic Basket from Walmart $12.99 (I tore out the floral lining and replaced with red gingham fabric using a glue gun)
2. Red Gingham Fabric from Joann Fabrics $4.49 p/y
3. Delicious Cakes and cupcakes by Pastry Prince 

1. Green Vinyl Tablecloth from Party City $3.99 with Green Crinkly Shred from Creative Gift Packaging for grass-effect $4.75 for 1 lbs (I bought 4 and used 3 1/2)
2. Chocolate Ladybug Lollipops from Candy Crafts $24 for 24 pops in galvanized tins from Target $1 (I used foam to hold the lollipops in place)
3. Ladybug Sugar Cookies from Batches $24 for one dozen
4. Personalized Water Bottle Labels from Chickabug $15 for 15 labels

1. Flower Centerpiece using Boon Grass Drying Rack $17, 3 Gerbera Daisies $3 each and Mini Ladybugs $5.95 for a set of 6

1. Wooden Ladybug Clips from Michaels $1
2. Basket with Red Gingham liner from A.I. Friedman $10
3. Lucky Ladybug & It's Your Birthday Sugar Cookies Parent Parting Gifts by Sunshine Bakes $28.50 a dozen
4. Children's Goody Bags: Red Plastic Bucket from Party City $1 with Black Avery Dots $7.50; Ladybug Shaker $4.50; Baby Rainboshaker $3.36; Mini Pinwheels by Aubrey $18 for 20; Ladybug Treat Bags by Bug Lover Cards $13.50 for 18; Ladybug Bubble Bottles $15.79 for 24; Round Thank You Tag by Let's Party On (custom price for small party package - lawn sign, highchair bunting & sign)

And there you have it! One Ladybug Picnic Birthday Party to boot.

Initially, I was planning on making most of the dessert items myself, but the pregnancy got the best of me and required a bit more resting than anticipated before the party. Cake pops would be a great replacement for the Chocolate Ladybug pops and it'd be easy to bake your own sugar cookies.

What are some of your favorite first birthday party themes?