The Cutest Little Monster Mash Party

We couldn’t think of more perfect timing to share this adorable Monster Mash party than Halloween day itself! Leslie Bruce, of Unpacified, threw this cute and clever party for her daughter Tallulah’s fourth birthday. It has all the spooky details, but they’ve all been made preschooler friendly. I will be taking notes for next Halloween for sure. I’ll let Leslie take it from here with all the scoop from the party!

Leslie Bruce and Family

Over the past year, Tallulah has been super into monsters. From books and movies to tv shows and toys, monsters are her obsession. I love the fact that she isn’t scared or doesn’t think that monsters are a “boy thing,” so for her fourth birthday (which happens to be a week before Halloween), we decided to throw a Monster Mash!

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

I wanted her party to feel like a birthday party (and not just another Halloween event), so I decided to create a different color scheme than your traditional spooktacular parties! The décor was easy, I picked up every plastic pumpkin, skull and Styrofoam graveyard sign from Michael’s, covered my backyard in plastic and spent the few weeks leading up spray painting. (It was my first time spray painting and it was surprisingly very easy).

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

One of my closest friends was visiting for the weekend, and she had recently watched a Youtube on making balloon arcs…talk about knowing the right people! Watching her do it, it seemed fairly simple (although time consuming). Meghann Minnello has been a friend of mine for years, and she also works with me to create the best invites and party graphics. I wanted a bunch of framed monsters for a photo booth, and she made them the perfect size for preschoolers!

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

We don’t have a ton of yard space, so if I was going to invite 25 kids to my house, I knew I needed an activity. Luckily, I connected with Arielle Goddard of Art Camp! This woman is a genius! She has a cute, retro camper totally built out to be a children’s craft wonderland! It could fit eight kids at a time, and she and her staff guide kids through creating their own art project. For Tallulah’s birthday, she dreamed up a project where kids would make their own “Silly Monster Ball” out of paper lanterns. It was an incredible hit—AND it kept all the mess out of my house!

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

My go-to pastry chef for the last few years has been Lauren Lowstan of Sweet Savory. This girl is a baking genius, and she can make just about any vision you might have into reality! The birthday cake popcorn—to match the colors of the invite–was a huge hit, and of course the three layered spider web cake (funfetti/chocolate/ funfetti).

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

Monster Mash Party

My daughter is obsessed with face painting, and we found the most incredible face painter, Tracy Kiggen of Artovator. I love finding a great face painter because its fun for boys and girls, and the good ones (like Tracy) can get through a ton of kids fast, while also making totally dreamy creations. And because I seriously spazzed about not having enough to occupy these kids in my home, I had the REAL LIFE VAMPIRINA make a cameo! She played games, read stories and sang songs! The preschoolers went nuts for her!

Monster Mash Party

The great thing about this party theme is that right about now, most Halloween decorations are on serious discount and you can pull it all together for a total steal!

Monster Mash Party

Photography by Jessi Burrone

Beth

Beth

Beth, Project Nursery’s Editor, lives in Upstate New York with her husband and their two sons and daughter. Beth is a work-from-home mom who loves writing, crafting and all things kid design.

Comments

  1. Kristin Berry

    July 8, 2019

    Is there somewhere I can order the prints you have? The monsyer mash sign and all the monsters? I NEEEEED THEM!!!

  2. Daisy

    July 21, 2019

    Do you mind sharing where you go the hand banner? Such a cute theme!

  3. Jen F

    September 6, 2019

    Hi! Such a cute party! What were the hanging ghosts made from? Specifically the gauze type stuff and sparkles. I love that touch!

  4. Kailyn Smith

    October 11, 2019

    The color theme is to die for! Who was your supplier for the prints and monster hand banner?

  5. Ariel

    March 15, 2020

    is there a way to get these pictures? the monster ones? my daughter is dead set on these being at her party and they are not anywere

  6. Claudia Romero

    October 1, 2020

    Hi, could you share how you made the rag ghost? Thank you so much!!

  7. Lynn

    June 5, 2021

    Can I get info on where you got the supplies? I love this so much!! And those monster signs and the banners 😍😍😍

  8. Whitney Seitz

    July 29, 2021

    I trying to find where you go the personalized monster mash sign that sits on the table.
    Thank you

  9. Whitney Seitz

    July 29, 2021

    Where can I get the plates, napkins, etc.? Thank you

  10. Rileigh

    August 1, 2021

    Can you tell me where you had the sign made with her name on it?

  11. Chasity

    August 2, 2021

    Where can I find the monster mash sign or SVG file?

  12. Beth

    August 2, 2021

    Hi all, It looks like Leslie’s friend custom designed all the graphics and signage for this party. I don’t believe they are available for sale anywhere.

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