Turning four years old is a pretty big deal to little ones. To our daughter, Tootsie, it’s one more year closer to being a “whole hand” and out of her “baby” car seat. She’s making her mama’s heart sad with her determination to grow big.
Let me show you how we celebrated her Mermaid Birthday Party Bash by pulling together easy DIY projects, fun food, and a fabulous Little Mermaid Birthday Cake.
My aunt’s pool was the perfect location to gather Tootsie’s sweet friends for a day of swimming and celebrating. It was a great backdrop for our Mermaid Party Theme. This post contains affiliate links marked with an asterisk. Click here for my full disclosure policy.
From the sweet Little Mermaid Paper Plates*
My favorite project was the paper lanterns that were DIY’ed into fabulous jellyfish and fish. {Click here} for the simple jellyfish tutorial.
After splashing in the pool, the little ones were hungry for yummy party food! The table was set with sea cucumbers, crab leg carrots, goldfish, and grape seaweed skewers. I had all intentions of creating cutsie little signs for all the food but life got way busy, way fast.
The sweet little mermaid is a FREE printable from Living Well Spend Less. Go {here} to print your own.
The best was a watermelon shark’s head filled with fresh fruit. The boys loved helping me carve the scary teeth! Go {here} for a step-by-step tutorial to make your own.
Of course, the main attraction was the Little Mermaid Birthday Cake!
Picking a cake up from the local bakery would have been so easy but hearing her gasp when she saw the cake for the first time made it all worth it. {Click here} to see the complete cake decorating tutorial. You won’t believe my secret to creating professional looking cakes at home!
Here’s a peek inside the cake. Love the different pink layers!
A simple woven basket held Little Mermaid plates*
Of course, one of Tootsie’s favorite gifts were these Ariel Bubbles from one of her sweet friends.
Our Mermaid Birthday Party was so much fun! A few DIY projects, a fun Little Mermaid Cake, and lots of festive party supplies helped our family make memories for our big four year old.
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It’s making me sad thinking about when my little guy was four! It’s so hard to watch our babies grow up – fun but sad too! You did an awesome job with the cake and decorations!
It is sad to know they are growing! I try very hard to make myself slow down and snuggle with each of mine for a little bit each day.
~ Ashley
I love her little face! What a sweetheart! You did a great job with the party! I hope you guys are having a great Wednesday!
Thanks so much, Leslie!
~ Ashley
such a cute party. your daughter is adorable.
Thanks, Lindsay! She is a little stinker! 🙂
~ Ashley
What a great party theme! I love the watermelon!! 🙂
Thanks so much, Marti!
~ Ashley
Very fun! I still love those jellyfish…favorite DIY of yours so far 🙂 She looked like she had fun…You are one good party mama!
Thanks so much, Deonna! I do love some party planning!
~ Ashley
Once again, you nailed it! That watermelon blows me away! Great job, Ashley 🙂
Love-love-love that shark head! Tootsie was a little worried about it but her brothers thought is was the coolest!
~ Ashley
I cant believe Tootsie is four..didnt you just have her? The cake is fabulous and I love the skark watermelon. Super job!
Even though the craziness of life I can just see her growing. Makes me proud and sad at the same time!
Wishing you and your sweet boy the best year ever!
{big hugs}
~ Ashley
What a fun, colorful party! I bet your little daughter loved it all, Ashley! That cake is beautiful and love the rest of the food and decor too! I love themed parties and this one is awesome!
Thanks so much for the sweet comment about Tootsie’s Mermaid Party! She had the best time!
~ Ashley
You did a great job pulling the party together for your little girl. Everything looks so cute and yummy. — Sabine
What a cute party! That watermelon shark is so cool! I’m in the middle of planning my little one’s birthday party and it’ll be a miracle if it turns out half as cute as this. Great job!
We loved the watermelon shark! Thanks so much for the sweet compliment!
~ Ashley
Love it!!
Seriously, Ashley, every little girl needs a party like the one you put together for your sweetie pie.
Thanks for sharing your Great Idea with us at Project Inspire{d}!
Best wishes for a creative week!
Thanks so much, Diane! She had the best time at her birthday party!
~ Ashley
Hello Ashley! Tootsie is adorable! The birthday party turned out beautiful and it looked like a lot of fun. The cake was great. You did an awesome job.
Thank you so very much! So happy you’ve found me!
~ Ashley
Hello from SITS link up. This is a fantastic party. I love the details and that cake is amazing.
Thanks so much, Erica! She had the best time splashing with her friends and eating cake!
~ Ashley
Looks like the birthday girl had a good time! I love the watermelon shark. So creative. Thanks for sharing. I pinned. Best wishes Darlene
Thanks so much, Darlene!
~ Ashley
I LOVE this!!! I will be saving this for my little’s next bday!! Thanks for sharing at Tips and Tricks!
YAY! I’m so happy you love our Little Mermaid Birthday Party! Thanks for hosting such a fun party!
~ Ashley
I love this post and could of used it many years ago when my daughter was 4. Me and a friend of mine did a mermaid party and could of used the hints. Thanks for pinning on the P3 Party Board I will be featuring you Friday on the blog!
Kim
Thank you SO much for the wonderful feature, Kim! I love planning birthdays for my children and can’t wait until this summer when she turns five!