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Last week, I designed Olympics themed party circles, medals, and a party sign for our family vacation. We will be on a family vacation during the Olympics, so we are planning an Opening Ceremonies party and games while we are there. Since these had already been designed, I thought you might want to use them for your party, too!
This Olympics Dessert Table is an inexpensive, easy party that I created in less than 24 hours. It would be a great brunch or play date set up. Or, if you are creating your own Opening Ceremonies, like we are, it would be perfect for that, too.
Scroll below to read about all the party highlights. Make sure you look for the Go For Gold Pineapple Muffins and Oreo Gold Medals. Links to the Free Summer Olympics Printables are at the bottom of the post.
Details:
Food
All of the food for the party was inspired by the Olympics. My sweet daughter made the Go For Gold Pineapple Muffins (stayed tuned later this week for the recipe). I chose these muffins instead of cupcakes because they include fruit and use much less sugar than a traditional cupcakes. Little athletes have to eat healthy, of course!
Gold Cherries (Rainier cherries) are our favorites, so they were an obvious choice. The Watermelon Olympic Rings were made using two sizes of round cookie cutters. My favorite treat of this party was the Oreo Gold Medals. These were made with Golden Oreos and Fruit by the Foot dried fruit rolls. The Oreo Gold Medals could also be packaged as a take home favor. I chose orange juice as the drink because of its golden color.
Decor
The party design first started with the printable party circles. The Olympics Rings and Olympics Torch were an obvious starting point. This year’s Olympic slogan is “Inspire a Generation”. So, one party circle design includes the word, “Inspire”. The red and navy diagonal stripes were inspired by Ralph Lauren’s USA Opening Ceremony Outfits.
I designed printable medals for our party, to be given to the event winners. In addition, the medals were used as part of the party decorations. A gold medal was placed on the muffin pedestal, to resemble the podiums that the athletes stand on during the Olympics. For the backdrop, I first found three black frames. I cut out cardboard to fit in the frames, then covered the cardboard with blue and white gingham fabric. I attached gold, silver, and bronze medals to cupcakes liners for more texture and depth. They were then attached to the fabric, with red ribbon, to make Olympic Medal Art for the backdrop.
The gingham fabric was also used for a table runner. The printable party sign on the dessert table welcomes the guests.
My two little “models” were very eager to help taste all the treats. They particularly liked the Oreo Gold Medals. Both of their outfits were from our favorite local childrens’ clothing line, Bella Bliss.
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Printable Olympics Party Circles
Printable Olympics Medals
Printable Olympics PartySign
What did you use to stick the oreos on to the fruit for the oreo gold medals?
She may have opened them up,the oreos that is, all layed the the fruit strip inside.
Here is the link to the tutorial for making the Gold Medal Oreos: http://www.mirabellecreations.blogspot.com/2012/07/tutorial-oreo-olympic-gold-medals.html
Hope this helps answer your question!
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Hi! I love that you put this together. I am having my boys’ birthday party on Friday and the theme is the Olympics! I want to download the party sign, but there is text at the top. How do I download it without?
Thanks,
The FREE printable party sign can only be downloaded as it is. If you would like to purchase a sign customized for your son’s party, please contact me at mirabellecreations@hotmail.com. Thanks!
I just found you from Crossing Dixon…I’m a new fb follower, your style is so perfect!
This party idea is both simple and super cute too! I just love those oreo medals. And the watermelon rings are pretty too. How absolutely creative! I just hosted our Olympic party last weekend and I would have loved to have used these printables. 🙁
Thanks for the printables. They will be perfect for our neighoborhood “Opening Ceremony” party. You are very generous and creative.
This is great Deanna! I’m going to use the printables today 🙂 I was wondering if you could tell me- what punch did you use for the cupcake toppers? I’ve been seeing that shape on a lot of things I want to make & decided I need to figure out what punch it is & get one!
~Heather
raisingmemories at gmail dot com
What fabulous printables!! I am loving those stripes! I wanted to let you know I shared them on my blog today: http://www.vixenmade.com/2012/07/free-printable-friday-olympics.html
Thanks for the freebies – I have shared your link at http://creativityunmasked.blogspot.com.au/2012/07/olympic-diy-round-up.html 🙂
Love the look and all the great ideas! I printed off the cupcake toppers and let the kids use them on the cupcakes they decorated before the Opening Ceremonies. The oreo/fruit roll “gold medals” were also a big hit – and so easy to make! Thanks so much!
I gave you a mention on my blog about it http://alaynascreations.blogspot.com/2012/07/let-games-begin.html
Those medals are just beyond too cute!
Hello!
I am a teacher in NH and my theme this year is the Olympics. Is there any way you could send me the printables so I can change the date on the medals?
jdefreze@yahoo.com
Jacquie
Hi Jacquie, Thank you for your interest! All of our printables are copyrighted and cannot be altered except by Mirabelle Creations. If you are interested in ordering a customized file, please contact me at mirabellecreations@hotmail.com
Hi Deanna! Will you be posting updated printables for the 2014 Olympics?
I’m interested in 2014 Olympics printables, too!
Hi Christie,
You can see my post about Winter Olympics Party Ideas at this link: http://www.mirabellecreations.com/2014/01/winter-olympics-party-ideas.html
Best,Deanna
What an amazing party! You have such thoughtful details. I especially love your oreo medals. I shared them on my blog for Olympic party ideas. Thanks for the inspiration! Kari
http://thesweetestmemoryblog.blogspot.com/2014/02/12-olympic-party-ideas-kid-friendly-fun.html
Thanks, Kari! I so appreciate you including them in your party ideas post!!
where are the 2018 printables located?