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Thinking about throwing a themed party? They can be so fun! Today I’ve collected some really inspiring DIY cake ideas and party themes to share with you! With just a little bit of planning and some cool ideas, you can throw a really unique party!
Cake Ideas and Party Themes
1. Lumber Jack Cake
This lumber jack cake is completely edible! So neat.
2. Paw Patrol Party
Here are some EASY Paw Patrol Party ideas! I love how you can frost that cake to look just like a dog bone.
3. Peppa Pig Party
Peppa Pig party ideas – I love that “muddy puddles mousse”
4. Camping party ideas for boys
Cute! Check out the next idea for a girls camping party.
5. Camping Party for Girls
Here’s a fun and pretty camping party idea for girls!
6. How to Make an Owl Cake
This cute little owl cake would be a hit at any party! Best of all, it’s easy to make.
7. Giant Lollipops Made with Noodles
Make GIANT lollipops using pool noodles, cellophane, and painted dowels or pvc pipe! Use a heavy duty hot glue to roll the lollipops into a candy shape. So smart! Click the picture for more details about this party idea.
8. Mason Jar Lid Cherry Pies
This is a fun individual sized dessert idea for parties!
9. Cherries Made with Cupcakes
Use cupcakes to create cherries! How fun is that for a kid party?
10. Giant Beach Ball Arch
Make a giant beach ball arch for a pool party or summer party. FUN! Click the picture for directions. Click HERE to get extra large beach balls to build the arch with.
11. Candy Themed Party
Throw a SWEET party with all of these candy themed ideas! I love those lollipop balloons.
12. Thomas the Train Railroad Cake
Use Kit Kats on top of chocolate frosted cupcakes for a Thomas the Train birthday cake. Easy and cute!
13. Puppy Cake Made with Cupcakes
You can also use chocolate frosted cupcakes to make a puppy cake! My daughter would LOVE this! By Rachel’s Cakes
14. Nail Polish Bites
Simply dip marshmallows into candy melts and put a tootsie roll on top using extra melted candy (or a toothpick) to secure it. So smart! Find the candy melts in every different color HERE.
15. Puppy Dog Cupcakes
PUPcakes! So adorable! (source unknown)
16. Balloon Lollipops
Balloons wrapped in cello and tied to white painted dowels – great idea!
17. Raggedy Ann Cake
What a cute cake idea! (source unknown)
18. Wine Glass Cupcake Stands
DIY cupcake stands – so colorful! Get plastic wine glasses from the dollar store, fill the bottom with M&M’s (or color coordinating candies) and put the cupcakes on top. Great idea!
19. Peacock cupcake tower
How beautiful! The cupcakes are simple, with coordinated shades and fondant feathers. could be made large (like this wedding cake) or small. Source unknown.
20. Cowboy cake idea
Wow! Know anyone who might like this cake idea? Source unknown.
21. Cowboy Hat Cupcake
Here are some cowboy cupcakes to go along with that great cowboy cake (in the picture before this). Just use a Pringle, a gumdrop, and a Twizzler. Great idea! Click the picture for the recipe.
22. Teacup Cupcakes
Teacup cupcakes – adorable! From Lally’s Cake Creations
23. Diaper Babies
I’m definitely saving this idea for the next baby shower I go to!
24. Baby wash cloth candies
An Etsy shop used to make these, but they are no longer in business. However, I think this is a great DIY idea for a baby shower! Saving this….
25. Balloon Baby
Baby balloons! This is a cute party idea for a baby shower!
26. Baby shower wreath
Great idea and so useful!
Awesome ideas on this site!! Very creative and the pies don’t go to waste!!!