Knights in Shining Armour Party Supplies, Theme Decorations, Party Planning Ideas

 

Party Supplies and Decorations

Knights Adventure Deluxe Pak
Invite knights from across the land for a majestic celebration! Your Deluxe Pak for 8 includes invitations, plates, cups, forks, spoons, centerpiece, placemats with games on back, 16 napkins, solid-color tablecover, mylar balloon, 18 assorted balloons, 50 yards of curling ribbon and 3 rolls of 81' crepe paper streamers in 3 colors, cake candles and gold star confetti.

Knights Adventure Basic Pak
Includes invitations, plates, cups, forks, spoons, placemats, 16 napkins, tablecover and 18 balloons.

Knights Adventure Favor Boxes
Medieval treasures for young knights in shining armor. Each box includes a 6½" dragon bean bag, dragon figurine, 2 knight figurines, 3 gold coins, Knight’s Adventure blowout and sticker sheet.

Favors & Prizes

Assorted-Color Glow Light Sticks
These cool glow-in-the-dark 4" light sticks make marvelous party favors. Assorted colors.

Fun Games, Activities And Crafts

Crafts & Activities

Theme related children's crafts and activities for children's birthday parties.

Knighting Ceremony
As your guests arrive, invite them into your "royal hall." Let the Birthday King lead the ceremony, knighting the boys with a sword (or crowning the girls with tiaras or paper crowns) as they kneel before him. Announce each royal guest to the others as Knight "Name" (or Princess “Name”) so everyone can learn one another’s name if they are not well acquainted. After the ceremony, introduce the court jester (Dad/Mom or an older sibling dressed up), who will lead games and activities during the party.

Search for the Chalice
You will need several items for guests to search for to make this treasure quest exciting. In addition to hiding a chalice (a large coffee mug works well), hide theme-related party favors as well. Some favor items are gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins, fake jewelry, plastic swords or shields, miniature plastic horses, wax seals printed on small pieces of paper, and any other regal items you can think of. Hide the objects in various locations throughout the house (the yard can be used if weather permits). Hide a clue about the location of another item with each treasure. Send your knights off individually on their quest to find the chalice. As each finds a clue, encourage them to pool the clues and work in teams or pairs. When the chalice is found, reward all of the knights with a favor so that no one is left out.

The Royal Games
Create your own version of medieval jousting matches with relay races and games of skill! Divide guests into teams or pairs and give them royal family names such as Capulet, Montague, Spencer, etc. Games of skill that can be done in pairs include: the 3-legged walk, where pairs race from start to finish with one partner’s left leg fastened to their partner’s right; or the piggyback race, where one partner carries the other a certain distance, they switch, and then run back to the start. Some relay races include: obstacle courses; racing while balancing an object without dropping it; dressing in a knight costume and completing a feat (jumping rope, running a distance) before undressing and passing the clothes to the next player. Your guests will enjoy competing like medieval knights!

Knights of the Round Table
After your group of knights are finished saving the kingdom, they must report to the King and Queen! Bring all your guests together around a table, or seat them on the floor in a circle. Use the theme of your party to inspire creative messages about fearless fighting, horrible battles, fire-breathing monsters, etc. to make this game lots of fun. Let the birthday knight think of the first message that he would like to send to the king or queen (parents work great for this role). When he has thought of a message, he whispers it to the person next to him. The person receiving the message tells the next child in the circle, and so on until the message reaches royalty. The king or queen tells the message out loud and then the birthday child tells the original message. Expect the unexpected when you learn the original vs. the final mixed up message! Try again with a new player starting the message and continue until your guests are ready for a new activity.

Pinatas

Piņatas

 
Pinata Fillers

Kids love the excitement of trying to break open a piñata and see the treasures rain down. This 96-piece assortment of toys and candy is perfect for eight guests, and will bring even more fun to your piñata activity.

Pull-String Piñata Kit
Turn your piñata into a pull-string for a gentler piñata activity. Kit includes trap door release and 20 pull strings.

Tasty Treats And Menu Ideas

Dragons in a Blanket
Your knights won't waste any time devouring these tasty dragons. To make them, simply purchase your favorite brand of hot dogs, cheese, and refrigerator croissants. Slice hot dogs lengthwise and cut cheese into strips. Unroll croissants and stuff them with hot dogs and cheese. Roll croissants back up and bake as directed, or until golden brown.

Lance-a-Lot Skewers
Purchase several different kinds of your child’s favorite luncheon meats and cheeses from the deli section of your grocer. Ask them cut the meats into 1/2" to 3/4" slices. Salami, ham, turkey, cheddar and swiss all work well. At home, cut the meat and cheese into cubes, and arrange them on wooden skewers. Refrigerate until meal time. When it's time to eat, place bib lettuce around the edge of a plate or small tray. Put a head of cauliflower with the stem removed in the center of the plate. Stick the skewers into the cauliflower, arrange your child’s favorite condiments in small cups around the edge for dipping, and serve. You guests will love this colorful, hearty treat!

Coat of Arms Cookies
Prepare sugar cookies using your favorite recipe or the one below.

Sugar cookies:
Combine 3/4 cup softened margarine or butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until well blended. Add 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix batter until smooth. Chill dough for 1 hour. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a floured board. Cut dough into the shape of a shield, about 6 inches tall and 3 to 4 inches wide. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool.

Cream Cheese Frosting:
Combine two 8-ounce packages of cream cheese and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a bowl. Mix well. To decorate, divide frosting into several bowls and use different hues of food coloring. Provide an assortment of toppings for your guests to choose from, as well. Give each child two cookies and let them decorate the shields to make their own coat of arms!

Knightly Grog
After a hard day of dragon slaying a knight needs a cool, refreshing drink! Make grog-cubes beforehand by filling several ice trays with apple juice. Freeze for at least five hours, or until cubes are completely frozen. To make the knights’ grog, blend 2 liters of ginger ale with 1 liter of apple juice. Serve grog in mugs with 2 or 3 grog-cubes to keep it cool.

Children's Birthday Cakes

Birthday Cake Recipes
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Cake Decorating
Cake pans, cake toppers, cake decorating kits and candles, not all themes available.

Bakeries and Professional Cake Decorators
Locate bakeries and professional cake decorators in your area to order a children's birthday cake to coordinate with your kid's theme party.

Decorating Tips

Balloons
Use balloons to mark the party spot; hang them on the mailbox, near the front door, or tie them to the birthday child's chair to mark the seat of honor. Place balloons anywhere that strikes your fancy. The more the better!

Pastel Personalized Banner
Your child's name on his or her very own Happy Birthday Banner! Our colorful 18" x 72" banner is made of durable plastic with handy metal grommets for easy hanging and years of use. You will be asked to provide the name(s) that will appear on your personalized banner when you check out. (Recommended for all ages.)

Primary Personalized Banner
Your child's name on his or her very own Happy Birthday Banner! Our colorful 18" x 72" banner is made of durable plastic with handy metal grommets for easy hanging and years of use. You will be asked to provide the name(s) that will appear on your personalized banner when you check out. (Recommended for all ages.)

Party Music

Birthday Party CD

Kids' Birthday Party Music CD
Add fun to your party with this wonderful collection of 18 songs. Includes favorites such as "Candy Man," "Lollipop," "The Name Game," "Yakety Yak," "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang," "Disco Duck," and "Happy Birthday to You."

© 1994 Turn Up The Music, Inc.

Costumes

Medieval Knight Cape, Helmet, Sword & Shield Set
As a brave knight, you'll be prepared to valiantly defend your kingdom dressed in this luxurious cape and helmet. The sword and shield set will protect you from even the fiercest dragon!

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Hats and Bandanas

Wigs

Gifts

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Say "CHEESE"

Be sure to take lots of pictures. You and your child will want to remember this special day.

1. Keep you camera close in hand through out the party so you don't miss a moment.
2. Get close, fill the frame with the subject(s) you are wanting to capture.
3. Take action photos, capture the thrills and emotions by taking candid pictures.
4. Focus on small groups or individuals, you do not need to have every guest in every photo.
5. When you have your film developed, order extra prints and send them to the parents afterward.

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