My son, Sam, is obsessed with baseball. So, when it was time to plan his 7th birthday, there was no question as to what type of party he would have! Even though we in Kentucky, his favorite team is the Los Angeles Angels because two of his favorite players, pitcher Scott Downs and outfielder Mike Trout, both play for the Angels. Our sweet friends even brought Sam a Mike Trout signed ball and t-shirt back from the Angels Spring Training Camp this year. They are his prized possessions!
Instead of a vintage baseball party, I wanted to create a more modern feel. The red, blue, and white Modern Baseball Printable Party Collection also includes pinstripes and a modern clover pattern.
Sam’s party was held during dinner, so I knew the kids would be hungry. A baseball theme party luckily provides lots of easy dinner inspiration. We served hot dogs, soft pretzels, popcorn, and peanuts. For the “Concessions Stand” I first painted the backdrop to look like the seams of a baseball.
The kids also enjoyed baseball fruit kabobs. My friend, Tracy, sent these fun little baseball party picks for a Christmas gift. As soon as I saw them, I knew they would be perfect for Sam’s party.
The little popcorn boxes and mini scalloped favor boxes were a super cute way to serve the popcorn and peanuts. I stacked them on top of and in front of an upside-down vintage coca cola crate.
Originally I planned for the kids to eat outdoors, but we had a cool March day. So, we moved the dinner table into our dining room for the party. The table was topped with a red flannel table topper. For a centerpiece, I just filled a glass vase with old baseballs.
At each place setting, I made baseball seams plates to reflect the baseball seams backdrop. The plates were made using a permanent marker, then baking them to set the marker. Napkins were folded to look like little bow ties.
The kids loved their own personalized baseball sign that hung on the backs of each chair.
After dinner, the kids couldn’t wait to get their hands on the dessert treats! For the Dessert Table backdrop, I cut simple white paper napkins into the shape of a home plate. I then stapled them to a sheet of plywood in an overlapping manner to create a modern, graphic look.
I made two red and blue striped cakes using Red Velvet Cake and Blue Vanilla Cake. This mini cake was made just for Sam. It was topped with an Angels Peg Doll that my sweet hubby paint just for Sam’s party. He painted it to resemble Angels Pitcher Scott Downs, who played baseball at the University of Kentucky when my husband was there.
The other layer cake was topped with a paper flag banner using red striped straws.
Probably my favorite part of the dessert table was this tray of amazing baseball sugar cookies from Peapods Cookies. I simply adore the Cracker Jack box cookies she made. My son loved that he could have the jersey made for his favorite player.
Red Velvet Cupcakes and Blue Vanilla Cupcakes were topped with personalized cupcake toppers. The kids also enjoyed the chocolate covered Oreos. Place cards for each of the items repeated the patterns and colors of the other paper party goods.
Ceramic vases from Target filled with red gumballs and held the Oreo Truffle Pops and Baseball Lollies from Oriental Trading.
For favors, the kids took home Cracker Jacks and Big League Chew. I used chevron duck tape to tape the favor tags to the bags.
Happy Birthday to my big boy! I hope you had as much at your party as we did watching you enjoy your big day!
MODERN BASEBALL COLLECTION IS NOW AVAILABLE!!
Vendors:
Popcorn Boxes, Mini Favor Boxes, Balloons — The Tomkat Studio Shop
Baseball Lollipos, Gumballs, Hot Dog Holders — Oriental Trading
Party Printables, Styling & Photography — Mirabelle Creations
Sugar Cookies — Peapods Cookies
What did you use for the baseball backdrop?
Hi Franics,
I used the back side of a sheet of beadboard that I purchased at Lowes. I painted it white, then painted the seams on it using craft paint. Hope that helps!
Best,
Deanna
Hi, can you tell me if the Modern baseball printables are still available, and what is the cost? And do you offer your own printing?
Thanks!
Angela