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creative projects in the kitchen parties/entertaining Silhouette · Written by Randi Dukes

A Shark Party

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We had our final pool party of the summer yesterday: a fun backyard shark party for the twins and their friends.  As with all of my parties, I kept it super simple but added a few creative details to carry the theme and make it feel a bit more festive than a regular swim in the back yard.

a shark party

I layered blue and white plastic tablecloths on the table and cut waves across the edges …

tablecloth with waves for a shark party

… and added a shark banner to the wall above the table {I cut the sharks on my Silhouette and glued them onto a ribbon}.

shark party garland

The shark backdrop and party prop sat on the table …

a shark party :: shark backdrop

… along with a couple of shark shooters for the kids to play with in the pool.

a shark party

The kids drank ocean punch {blue Hawaiian Punch}.  In a perfect world, it would have had floating fish ice cubes in it.  In the real world, the cubes were all so heavy that they sunk to the bottom of the container like dead fish {smile}.

shark party :: ocean punch

I served simple snacks: bowls of shark teeth {two kinds of Bugles with white and chocolate chips} …

shark teeth snacks for a shark party

… a few different kinds of Goldfish …

shark party snacks

… and a shark watermelon {which looks more like a flounder!}.

shark party :: shark watermelon

Still, the kids loved it!

shark party :: shark watermelon

And paper plate shark jaws {tutorial found here} were scattered around the table.

shark party :: shark jaws

Nine kids spent a couple of hours wearing off every bit of energy in the pool …

shark party :: photo prop

… and my twins loved spending that time with their friends.

shark party :: photo prop

Our shark party was a great way to say goodbye to summer!

shark party :: floating in the pool

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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Amy @ Living Locurto says

    August 17, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    So adorable!!! Love it all:-)

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  2. My name is Rita says

    August 18, 2013 at 5:22 am

    SO fun! If you get a chance, please link up to my linky party going on now:

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    August 20, 2013 at 4:49 pm

    This party is SO COOL! I LOVE the idea of a shark theme pool party.

    Reply
  4. malia says

    August 21, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    This post is packed with clever ideas. What a fun and unique party idea. I especially love the photo prop… you can bring it out again for a Halloween costume!

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  5. carolyn ~ homework says

    August 21, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    Randi,
    This party is so cute. I love all the details. I think your watermelon looks like a shark (not a flounder) hee hee! Great party details!!!

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