HOW TO: Plan the Best Birthday Party - Tips & Ideas

The 3 most important elements for the best theme birthday party, such as a Princess Party: #1 What will the birthday girl or boy wear? #2 Decorations #3 Cake! Below, you'll find details about everything featured in this video, along with my buttercream frosting recipe.

Amazon.com:
12" Pearlized Latex Balloons (Pink & Lavender) by Red Balloon
3/16" Wide Crimped Curling Ribbon (White) by Berwick
Flashing Happy Birthday Cake Topper (Pink) by Unique
16-oz Big Party Pack Plastic Cups (Lavender) by Amscan
7" Big Party Pack Paper Plates (Lavender) by Amscan
Sofia the First Birthday Princess Banner (Purple) by Hallmark
Sofia the First Hanging Party Decorations by American Greetings
Sofia the First Plastic Table Cover (54"X96") by American Greetings
"Tink's Sweet Treats" Birthday Banner (9 feet) by KidsPartyWorld.com
Heart Cookie Cutter (Set of 5) by Internet's Best
Tiaras w/Heart Stones (12-Pack) by Rhode Island Novelty

Costco:
Sliced Turkey Breast by Kirkland Signature
Deli Slices (Swiss, Cheddar, Colby Jack & Monterey Jack) by Finlandia
Whole Grains 100% Whole Wheat Bread by Oroweat

Other:
Super Moist Cake Mix (Dark Chocolate & Red Velvet) by Betty Crocker
Pearls (Lavender) by Dean Jacobs
Sparkling Sugar (Ultra Violet) by India Tree
Sprinkles (Princess Mix) by Over the Top
HEARTS The Original Crackerbread by Valley Lahvosh Baking Co.
500 Piece Bead Set by Stephen Joseph

Shawna's BUTTERCREAM FROSTING Recipe:
12 cups confectioner's sugar (powdered sugar)
6 sticks (48 tbs.) unsalted butter at room temperature
6 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. sea salt
9 to 12 tbs. milk
Directions:
(NOTE - Remove butter from refrigerator before you start baking.)
In a large, high-sided bowl, use an electric mixer to combine confectioner's sugar, butter, vanilla extract, salt and milk (start with 9 tbs. and add 1 tbs. at a time until easily spreadable, but still thick). Use a butter knife to frost the completely cooled, baked items and sprinkle immediately, if using sprinkles.
*This recipe will frost 3 boxes of cake mix.