Over the past few weeks, everyone in our family has been talking (and singing) about our new obsession – FROZEN the movie! If you haven’t seen it – go, go, go! It is a heartwarming story with beautiful music, funny characters and all the magic you’d expect from Disney. We’ve had the soundtrack on repeat in the car and the house and our kids are going nuts over the fun Olaf and Elsa toys we now own.
Nat had already been planning a road trip to visit Holly (and see cute Ivie) so we decided to throw a fun FROZEN party for our kids and their friends while we were together. It didn’t take the kids long to find the toys when we went to Walmart for party supplies. Bella loved the Toddler Elsa doll, and Anna of course, chose Anna! The dress-ups were also SO cute, and we found FROZEN books, playsets, and other figures, too. These are hot items for Christmas, you guys!!
Putting together ideas for the decor, food, and activities was so fun! We rarely get to work together like that since we live so far apart…we may have had a few late nights that included more talking and laughing than crafting. Using items from Walmart and pieces Holly already had, we created a magical and icy setting for our little party guests. Holly’s Snowflake Throw was the perfect backdrop for our wintry tablescape!
When hosting a party for young kids, it’s a good idea to keep the food simple. The partiers snacked on a cheese ball and crackers, white chocolate snowflake pretzels, and powdered doughnut “snowmen” with orange Starburst noses. We also served pre-scooped (to save time!) vanilla ice cream “snowballs” with silver, blue and white sprinkles, marshmallows and white chocolate chips as toppings.
For the activity, I really wanted to do something the kids of different ages would like that wouldn’t make too much of a mess. This Epsom salt paint fit the bill! It’s so easy to make – just stir equal parts of Epsom salt and very hot water together. Then paint with the solution on black paper and wait for it to dry (this is when the magic happens!) The solution actually crystallizes and looks just like ice crystals! The kids loved painting and seeing the results as the water dried and the parents loved that it was pretty mess-free.
The party game we planned is a simple twist on an old classic. We started by making sparkly Elsa crowns and Sven the Reindeer antlers out of craft foam and ribbon for each child to wear.
Then the kids all got a carrot nose (cut from an orange foam sheet) and we played “Pin the Nose on Olaf!” Our talented brother, Bryan was nice enough to draw Olaf for our game – isn’t he adorable? One of my favorite parts of the movie is when Anna puts the carrot nose on Olaf…so we let the kids (blindfolded) take turns trying to do the same!
To make the miniature Olaf, I used Crayola Model Magic to form his head and body. Before the pieces dried, I added the hair and arms using thin black cording from the jewelry making section of the craft store. I let all the pieces dry overnight and then assembled them the morning of the party. I used small pieces of wooden toothpicks to attach the head to the mid section and body, and secured each with a little drop of hot glue. It was pretty simple to put on the finishing touches… stiff orange felt for the nose, tiny black buttons, and googly eyes attached with Elmer’s glue. Then I used a circle of white felt and a couple spoonfuls of the really fine fake snow to complete the look! There isn’t any water inside, just the snow 🙂
Luckily, the fun didn’t stop once our FROZEN party ended. Our little girls had so much fun afterwards playing with their new dolls. (Especially Holly’s daughter Anna!) I love that we have something to remember our magical day and visit to Aunt Holly’s house by!
What do you think? Did you love the movie as much as we did? Who is your favorite character? We are big fans and we love that it’s something the whole family can enjoy together.
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Can’t get over how cute this is! Nicely done, ladies 🙂
I absolutely love all of this!
Beautiful!!!
the party turned out SUPER cute! and that throw is perfect as the backdrop! LOVE it all1
Olaf was very funny, as expected, but I LOVED Sven! And I would have put those antler crowns on as soon as I got to your house. Super cute!
I am totally doing the Epsom salt painting over Christmas break. Genius! The whole party was darling 🙂
Seriously the CUTEST party ever!!!! SO many great ideas. Love seeing my Sweet friend McKenzie and her little SWEETIE 🙂
xoxo
Pinning!!! 🙂
Okay – this is a fabulous party! My kidlet just went to Frozen and she is obsessed – especially with Olaf! This post is overflowing with awesome ideas!
So much fun! You gave me some ideas of things to do with the kiddos over break! Hoping to catch the movie then! Thanks!
SO.MUCH.FUN! I love all the details of this FROZEN party! All the fun foods are adorable, but I especially love the activities you did! And, the merchandise you found to go with is perfect! Love it! #client
So so cute!! You have thought of everything. I am planning on using several of your ideas for my daughters 7th birthday. Thank you for sharing!!!
So cute and creative! Where did you get the template for the tiaras?
Love all of these ideas! My youngest daughter has a January birthday and I’ve decided to do a Frozen themed party. Thanks for the inspiration!
Love it! So many fun ideas! Can’t wait to try them out! Where did you find the glitter foam for the tiara’s? They are perfect!
Thanks so much Stephanie! We got it at Walmart in the kids craft section – not sure if all stores carry it but it is the perfect color!
This is so adorable and my almost 5 year old will love these ideas! Did you use any liquid in the snow globes?
We didn’t use any liquid…the fake snow enough of the effect that we decided to leave it out. If you used a plastic toy and the right glue, you definitely could though!
This is so adorable and my almost 5 year old will love these ideas! Did you use any liquid in the snow globes?
Love this party! Do you have to use the epsom salt paint immediately after mixing the salt with water?
You don’t have to right away, but I wouldn’t let it sit more than an hour or so. Thank you!
Do you have a template for the tiaras/crowns? Thank you!
Do you have a template for the tiaras/crowns? Thank you!
Can you explain the snow globe… does it have water or snow that floats around? Or just the cute Olaf in a mason jar thing? Thanks!
Could you tell me where you got your sparkly foam for the tiara crowns? Its the perfect color!
Yes, the color was what gave us the idea! We got the foam at Walmart in the kids craft section!
Amazing! I can’t wait to try out these ideas. Where did you find the sheer aqua ribbon with snowflakes that you used as a table runner?
I was just wondering what sized mason jars you used for the olaf snowglobes? I was trying to figure it out without asking but I can’t seem to figure it out. The circle around Olaf looks like about 3″ in the picture, could you provide this info? It would be greatly appreciated.
Did you figure out the size or jar or where to get them? My daughter really wants to do these and I can’t seem to find the right jars.
I have not! I am trying to do the same for my daughters birthday. If I figure it out I will post.
They came in a 12-pack at Walmart. They are half pint, regular mouth, mason jars. The brand we got is Kerr. Hope that helps!!
I am totally stealing all these ideas for my daughter’s 4 year old party next month!! Amazing!!!!
Love your Olaf snow globes!
Adorable party! I pinned a bunch of the ideas for our Frozen Birthday here next weekend. Thank you!!
Very well done party indeed….. I am due to have my Frozen party soon and this did give me some great ideas…… my only challenge…..Its going to be in March in Texas….wonder how am I going to get the whole frozen feel :-)……but yea surely looking forward to it now specially with all these tips from you…..thanks again :-))
Hi. I was wondering where you found that extra wide ribbon with the snow flakes? I can’t seem to find anything that wide. Thank you. Definitely using some of your ideas for my daughter’s birthday party.
You have inspired and helped so much in the planning for my daughters next birthday party! It is sure to be magical!! 🙂
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I love your Olaf jars!!!! I was wondering approximately how much model magic you had to use for each Olaf. I am having a party for 20 kids and need to estimate how much compound to buy. Thanks!
Having problems printing crown template. Help.
So cool! I included your post in our 100+ Disney Frozen Themed Party Ideas: Food, Decorations, Printables & More round-up (http://momfuse.com/75-disney-frozen-themed-party-ideas/)
super cute! where did you find the ribbon for your table runner? It’s perfect 🙂 thanks for sharing
Laura,
We found it at Walmart, it was in the holiday section near Christmas time. I will be watching for more “Frozen” looking decor in the stores this fall when all the holiday stuff arrives!
The epsom salt is such a good idea, we just had an amazing Frozen themed party for our daughters.
There are great personalized invitations out and about too.
We used these, so cute!
Frozen Invitations
Also these cupcake toppers were a hit.
Frozen Cup Cake Toppers
Hi I was wondering about the starburst noses with the powdered donuts? What exactly are those and where do u get them. Not like any starburst I know……??
We used orange colored Starburst and softened them a little in the microwave before we formed them in the carrot shape. Hope that helps!
I love the snow globe. Do you think that this is a craft that kids could do themselves at our holiday party? Kids will range from 5 to 15.
It is so brilliant yet affordable. I love everything about the diy. The crystal art and Olaf games are simply easy and manageable. I just can’t wait to implement this for my little girl’s birthday. Thanks for sharing.
What was placed inside the donut hole (to create the nose effect)?
What was placed in the donut hole for the snowman?
It’s an orange Starburst candy! Microwave for a few seconds and roll into the shape of a nose 🙂
This looks amazing! Can’t wait to try some of the ideas out for my daughters birthday. Thanks
want to make the epsen salt and water project. what is the black paint solution
Hi there … according to the directions, it looks like you use black construction paper and paint on it with equal parts of Epson salt and HOT water. 🙂 hope this helps.
Hi there … can you please tell me where you got the extra wide roll of sheer blue ribbon with silver glitter snowflakes? I’m in LOVE with it and I’m almost done with my daughter’s party – this is the final touch it needs!! Please help!
Hey Rachele, I’m so sorry – that ribbon was found during the Christmas season at Wal-Mart…I don’t know if you’d be able to find anything similar this time of year! Good luck with your party! Thanks for stopping by!
I tried the Epsom salt painting today and very little crystallized. I used 1 cup hot water to 1 cup salt and had my girls paint with it as soon as the salt dissolved. Any thoughts on why the painting didn’t seem to work?
What was used for the mouth on the snowman for the snow globe?
really cool!!!
We are going to have to rent that movie, sounds delightful. I enjoy kid movies especially by Disney. In fact we have a few from when our grand daughters were younger, came to spend night. We’d watch movies all night til time for bed.
Kept seeing things about frozen, didn’t know what was being talked about. Will see if Red Box has it to rent. Might get it so youngest gd can watch with us. She’s 14 but loves to be with us, & watch movies. We don’t have cable or satellite anymore so have to rent any specific movies she’d want to watch.
Seeing all you sisters have done has gotten me really interested in Frozen idea. I printed out the antlers and crown so we could give them as stocking gifts for fun. Will hope Walmart might have some of that blue glitter foam or I’ll have to wing it, put glitter on myself. Thanks for great inspirations, your party and kids looked like they were having great fun. So nice to have a sister to do things like that with. Nice you both like to craft also. Happy season
Hi, I love the snow globe! Quick question, how did you do the mouth? Just a sharpie? Thinking about doing this as a party favor for my daughter’s birthday, but worried is above my skill level. Thanks!
Stacie,
Yes, I did use a thin black Sharpie to draw on the mouth. Hope it goes well for you! Let me know if you have any other questions!
Hello, do you think you can make the olafs and sell them? I want them for a birthday part too.
The epsom salt thing is like the best thing ever! I’m doing my 5 year’s frozen bday party and I was stressing out on how to keep these little Elsa’s enteratined!
This, they will love for sure!