This weekend my friends and I had our Hunger Games party. I made 12 different types of breads to represent 12 different districts. I made a few fun Hunger Games banners using this font and hung a bunch of silver parachutes from the lights (I’ll be sharing the tutorial for that soon). Oh and yes that’s charcoal on the table. Costumes were encouraged, doesn’t Daniel make a lovely Haymitch?
Heidi was reaping Katniss, awesome right? I was Venia complete with gold “tatoos”. And Linda came as another Katniss complete with a gigantic bow, arrows, color appropriate back pack filled with the stuff that Katniss’s area back pack came with. Umm yeah awesome right?
We also had the male tribute from District 5 and Effie. There was a Prim, Buttercup the cat, a daisy, two Mutts and for a short period Lady the goat.The music maker was Foxface you can see his shirt below (it said Foxface on the back) and he kept on joking that he was just going to sneak into the party grab food and sneak out.
Heidi made this beautiful flaming cake, I was supposed to have a sterno but I kind of forgot to we resorted to a tea light. I made some sugar cookies in the shape of Katniss’s kills -bunnies and squirrels.
My sister made these awesome Fruit Cornucopias. And the silver in the background are some adorable parachute party favors that Heidi made. We also had Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls that I pretended were groosling balls, “Lamb” and Dried Plum Stew with Wild Rice, Katniss’s roasted roots (white and sweet potatoes), Cheeses of all sorts of course courtesy of Prim’s Goat and crackers.
I had a cookie decorating station so that everyone could practice their Peeta style camouflage cookie decorating. That was a hit with the kiddos. Heidi made these cute awards for the costumes.
I also had a weapon’s making station with odd and ends and old packaging material where everyone could create deadly tools to use in the arena.
And I put out a scrabble board with “The Hunger Games” on it and throughout the night people added other Hunger Games words. Oh yes I made the naughties Mutts. They asked if it said “I love the Hunger Games” and I said, yeah something like that. It was so much fun!
Also if you haven’t gotten a chance to enter Heidi’s HG paper doll giveaway what are you waiting for?
Heidi says
We had so much fun! Thanks for hosting!
Katie says
this is SO awesome! I wish I could have come! I LOVE it!
Aysh says
This looks so cool! Everything looks wonderful!
Shooting Stars Mag says
That is so cute. I’ve been thinking of hosting my own Hunger Games party, but probably not until May when my friends are out of school. Plus, it’s my b-day month.
-lauren
Rolled Up Pretty says
Oh my gosh, how fun is this!? I wish I could have come!
ninabadzin.com says
Seriously? That’s AMAZING!!!!!!
marissa says
thanks guys I wish you all could have come!
Lauren you should totally do it!
Kassi @ Truly Lovely says
This looks so fun!!! Love all the costumes and the food looks delish! :) So creative you are!!
Lolly Jane says
That looks so fun, Marissa! Lots ‘o creativity flowing at that party, fo sho! :) Hope you had a blast!!!
Wani says
This looks so cool! I wish I could have come! ;-)
the cape on the corner says
how fun! i ended up reading this series last year b/c i kept seeing it suggested on blogs. so glad i did!
PitterAndGlink says
It looks like y’all had so much fun! :)
Audra @ Once a Mom Always a Cook says
This looks so fun! I have to read the 1st book by Friday :) Now following your cute blog; I would love for you to stop by mine anytime!
Kim says
It looks like a complete blast! You thought of everything.
Cedar says
That looks like fun! I’m going to have to find some time to read those books :)
Heather (GurleeGirrl) says
WOW – you all were so creative in your food choices! Love the cake and the cornicopias! I’m so excited for the premiere this Thursday night!
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Jen says
Oh yay! We are hyped up too.
We missed getting ickets to opening night…but can’t wait to see it! Love the party ideas and the treats and games! So fun!
Très bien says
Um, I stikin love this. Can’t wait for the movie this week!!!
Visiting from “the kurtz corner”
Très bien
Mama said says
What an AWESOME party! I admit I know nothing of The Hunger Games, but my husband has read the books and is a fan. This party looks so fun. Good job!
Shannon @ Cozy Home Scenes And Cozy Home Kitchen says
I don’t know anything about the Hunter Games, but it looks like a fun party with lots of great ideas! Your friends obviously had a great time, which is the sign of a successful party hostess! Thank you for sharing at my party!
Betsy Pool says
This looks like it was a great party – you have shared a lot of great ideas! Thanks! I haven’t read the Hunger Games yet (my husband made me wait until we can read it together – starting this week).
Thanks for linking up to Romance on a Dime!!
Christine says
Don’t laugh…. but I’ve never heard of Hunger Games until this morning!! Crazy eh!!
Thanks for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer… From Dream To Reality!!
Lisa @ Flour Me With Love says
Looks like you all had a wonderful time! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife says
It makes me happy that people are throwing HG parties. I hope the movie will live up to the book. I’m going w/ the hubby on Friday and then if hubby deems it ok, on Sat w/ my daughter.
Katie's Nesting Spot says
Those fruit cornucopias are so pretty! Fun idea for a party, thank you for sharing on A Crafty Soiree.
Lisa Montsion says
Looks like lots of fun and great food.
lisa