A Very Hungry Caterpillar Birthday

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is an all-time classic children’s book that I simply adore! My boys love this book, and I knew it was the perfect theme for Blake’s 2nd birthday party. While researching ideas for the party, I found this photo on the Pottery Barn Kids website, which became my inspiration for the theme. They even have coordinating caterpillar bedding—adorable!

Hungry Caterpillar party

For every party, I start by designing the invite.

Once an invite is designed, the rest of the printable collection is made to coordinate. Themed treats and sweets line the dessert table, and a caterpillar made from tissue fans atop a playful polkadot fabric sets the backdrop.

hungry caterpillar party 2

Here is a closer look at some of the details.

hungry caterpillar cake 2

hungry caterpillar favors

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Sources: Tissue FansPint Berry Baskets, Decorated Cookies, Party Printables

Rebecca Propes

Rebecca Propes

Rebecca calls Gilbert, AZ home. Interior designer by trade, mom to 3 boys and crazy talented in everything party, home, and DIY.

Comments

  1. Tiffany

    April 18, 2012

    How did you do the invites? Everything is gorgeous!

  2. Rebekah

    April 18, 2012

    Love the cookies in the berry baskets! Such a cute party Rebecca. You are amazing!

  3. Pam

    April 18, 2012

    I’ve been waiting to see more pictures of this darling party for Blake! I love it Rebecca. Another beautiful, creative and FUN party. Bravo!

  4. Melisa

    April 18, 2012

    I am in love with this party. One of my all time favorite themes. You knocked it out of the park!

  5. Rebecca

    April 18, 2012

    Thanks ladies!!! Only took a few months to share (;

  6. crissy's crafts

    April 18, 2012

    LOVE IT!!!!!

  7. Party Box Design

    April 18, 2012

    so so cute!

  8. Jamielyn@iheartnaptime

    April 18, 2012

    This is absolutely adorable! LOVE it!! I love everything Rebecca does, she’s fabulous!

  9. Tranae

    April 18, 2012

    Fabulous. I love this ideal.

  10. Carmen

    April 18, 2012

    I love what Rebecca did with the fans, sooo cute! Lovely party, thanks for sharing.

  11. Rachelle

    April 18, 2012

    This is absolutely awesome!

  12. Kim

    April 19, 2012

    Always love this theme! Love the pleated fans to create more abstract version of the caterpillar!

    hugs! Kim @ Party Frosting!

  13. Jasmine C.

    April 20, 2012

    Nice party, Rebecca! A Very Hungry Caterpillar is indeed a great theme, and children can really relate with it because it’s a well-loved story book. I say it’s one of the most age-appropriate party themes there is.

  14. Toni Gautreaux

    April 23, 2012

    I did this theme for my son’s 2nd birthday. It is great for young kids because all the food in the book can be easily made and put out for kids and adults to eat. It also could work for a boy or girl. Great book and great theme!!

  15. ToddlerRemedies

    April 29, 2012

    I love the boyish colors you have used here and I fell in love with just about everything. I’d like to ask about the last picture though. Did you get this at a store somewhere? Or did you buy the plastic containers separately then put in the candy?

  16. Jennifer @ Double the Fun Parties

    May 1, 2012

    Darling party! Love the tissue fan caterpillar, the cookies with holes in them (genius!) and the gumballs.

  17. JoeJoe

    May 2, 2012

    Hi! I absolutely love this… Would you please email me and let me know what you design your invites with? I have been looking to purchase a new photo editing program but I’m also wanting something that will work great for my crafts as well. I want one that can do projects like this as well as bottle caps for hair bows and so forth. I also do some scrapbooking as well. I just love how professional looking your things all came out. They look so crisp and clean. Please let me know what program you used I would so appreciate it.
    Thank you so very much for sharing your hard work and beautiful designs.

  18. Janelle

    May 24, 2012

    Hey! Love everything about this party!!! Could you e-mail me & let me know where you got those little gumball holders??? Those are darling & such a cute idea for a favor!!!

  19. katie

    June 4, 2012

    so stinkin cute! how do you make the invites? i’m a bit computer slow to figure that one out on my own…
    thanks!

  20. Ashley

    June 5, 2012

    I love everything!!! I also would like to know where you got the little gumball holders? Can you please email me and let me know? Thanks!!

  21. pgidda

    June 21, 2012

    I would love to know where th gumball holders are from too!!!! please and thank you. what a fab party.

  22. cathy

    July 21, 2012

    where did you get the gumball holders?

  23. Kelly

    July 28, 2012

    Just wondering what size lanterns you used for the caterpillar? Thanks :)

  24. Lindsay A.

    August 13, 2012

    I love! this theme!! Doing my son’s 1st birthday with this theme and wanted to know where you got those Gumball Holders?! Could you email me the info please! It would be greatly appreciated!! Party looks great!!!

  25. Cheryl

    January 13, 2015

    Hi, can you email me on how you made the brownie pops? Thanks!

  26. Suebee

    January 21, 2015

    Love the theme! Found this while looking for ideas for my son’s first birthday party. Could you share with me where you got those glass apothecary jars to carry the candies? Great idea and execution. Thanks!

  27. Kristy

    February 20, 2015

    I would also love to know how you made the Brownie pops! I keep trying and failing making cake balls stick inside a cone! Ugh. THX.

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  29. Divya

    December 2, 2015

    Hi what are the dimensions of the backdrop ? Did you wrap the fabric on a frame ?
    Beautiful backdrop !

    Thanks

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