I am a big fan of very innocent, simple birthdays for children. I remember when my husband and I had our first child, our first child’s birthday was coming near, and I had the most frustrating time planning that birthday. When I searched the Internet or even the party stores for ideas, I found mostly very commercial theme inspirations (Elmo, Disney themes, Pixar themes, etc.). I combed the aisles of the Barnes and Nobles, and found no books to inspire me. Nothing seemed right, I did not want any silly commercial theme. I was inviting family members. And, I did not want to inundate an innocent soul with “stuff” too soon. And so,  I came up with this theme for our third baby’s first birthday.

Printable First Birthday Party Stationary (Invitations)

Original watercolor design, in high-quality .pdfs, that you may print on a home color printer.

Printable first birthday party invitations template: First_Birthday_Party_Stationary.pdf

Printable First Birthday Party Hats

Printable First Birthday Party Hats template: First_Birthday_Party_Hats.pdf

First Birthday Party Thank You Cards

First birthday party thank you cards template: First_Birthday_Party_Thank_You.pdf

First Birthday Party Craft Paper

You can use the craft paper to decorate brown paper school lunch bags to create cute take home goodie bags. Or, you may use the paper as stationary. Or, even to write thank you notes.

First birthday party craft paper template: First_Birthday_Party_Craft_Paper.pdf

First Birthday Party Cake

I wanted to make a birthday cake to match the general theme of the birthday. I always use the same recipe for making a white birthday cake, and always a meringue buttercream icing to frost and decorate. With four young children, we are planning birthdays and cakes every few months now.