Hi Friends! Thank you so much for all of your kind words and messages about Part 1 of our “Pancakes, Pajamas and Plaid” Kid’s Christmas Party with Oriental Trading. Today, I’m so thrilled to share Part 2 with you all. Aside from decorating pancakes, enjoying jumbo dipped marshmallows, and drinking way too much hot cocoa we also played fun Reindeer Games, did some crafting, and had a blast with our little buffalo plaid photo booth!
A huge thank you to Oriental Trading Company for sponsoring this post. Although I was given resources to create this party, all of my opinions and feelings about (how fun and creative) their products are 100% my own. For more information, see my disclosures, here.
Reindeer Games: Reindeer Racing
In planning the activities and games that the kids could play at the party, Oriental Trading had so many great options. From the beginning, I had the idea of all of the kids playing “Reindeer Games” so as soon as I spotted these Reindeer Dashing Pull-back Racers I was so excited! I built a six-lane track using duct tape and strips of foam core for our first “Reindeer Game,” Reindeer Racing! The kids had a blast with this game. It was so easy for the younger children too. They just pulled back their little racers and let go… and the reindeer zoomed down the track! This was such a hit!
To cheer on their friends when it wasn’t their turn to race, I gave all of the other children these Reindeer Hoove Hand Clappers. Everyone was clapping their hooves and cheering the reindeer on!
Reindeer Games: Antler Ring Toss
The next game in our Reindeer Games was Antler Ring Toss. I was the resident reindeer as the kids tossed their rings. This was a fun one too…and the kids thought it was hilarious to see me in the giant inflatable reindeer antlers.
Reindeer Games: Antler Headband Craft
As we were channeling our inner reindeer, we all needed to look the part, so the next activity of Reindeer Games was our Antler Headband Craft. So adorable!!
Reindeer Games: Reindeer Trophies
To celebrate everyone doing an awesome job and competing in the Reindeer Games, each little party goer earned an “official” Reindeer Games 2017 trophy as a sign of their great achievement.
Last stop: Photo Booth Fun
The party could never be over without some photo booth fun! As you can see from the photos below, these photo booth props were another fan favorite and the perfect finale to the festive morning.
As you are planning all of your Christmas parties and festivities, be sure to check out the huge collection of holiday items at Oriental Trading. They have such a wide variety of fun, creative items for kids of all ages. We had such a blast at our “Pancakes, Pajamas and Plaid” Kid’s Christmas Party. I hope you all have enjoyed seeing the details from the day. As always, if you have any questions feel free to post in the comments and I’ll get back to you right away.
All photography was done by none other than my crazy talented and amazing friend, Jen of Rose Photography. She does such beautiful work and is an even more beautiful person. Thank you so much, Jenni! As always, you captured the day so perfectly!
A huge thank you to Oriental Trading Company for sponsoring this post. Although I was given resources to create this party, all of my opinions and feelings about (how fun and creative) their products are 100% my own. For more information, see my disclosures, here.
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Holly | Legally Crafty Blog says
This is so cute!! Love the party!
Meghan Gencev says
I love those little trophies! This party is so festive and cute and looks like a blast!
Stacey says
Love this so much, thank you! Have lots of great ideas now for our Christmas party at school. A few questions…how did you attach the lanes to the floor for the reindeer race? And any links to materials to make the reindeer trophies? Thanks in advance!
Alison says
Hi Stacey,
Thank you so much for your kind words! Yes, you can find the full tutorial on how to make the reindeer trophies here: https://www.justaddconfetti.com/christmas/diy-reindeer-trophy/ Also, I attached the lanes for the reindeer games race to the floor with a little poster putty. It worked really well! I hope this helps!
Thanks again so much!
Alison