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June 11, 2014

How to Train Your Dragon Birthday Party – Part I

How to Train Your Dragon Birthday Party

The second edition of a much-loved movie is coming out this summer: How to Train Your Dragon 2. It’s the further adventures of the Viking Hiccup and his pet dragon Toothless. My kids were smitten with the first movie, and over the moon excited that we have a whole new installment to watch this month. With so much enthusiasm for dragons and Vikings, it’s hard not to imagine a fantastic birthday party celebrating this cinematic masterpiece!

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Our Viking friends who came to our party were pretty excited, too. Inspired by the new movie’s dragon races, we made a dragon racing arena complete with a Viking boat docked to the side to serve all our hungry Vikings. (See Part II and Part III.) We played lots of fun games and embarked on new adventures that made the party really exciting.

how to train your dragon invitationBefore the party even began, we had to invite our guests over. Southern Belle’s Charm created these Viking invitations with some authentic-looking fur and leather — so fun!

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how to train your dragon party gronckleWhile everyone was getting their faces painted, we set up a craft station to make Baby Gronckle dragons. I found neat pom-pom kits in the crayon aisle of Target that were pretty inexpensive and included everything the kids might need to create their own dragon. I laid the supplies on the table, and let their creativity take over – it was wonderful to watch everyone finish their Viking transformations.

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The place settings were very unique — the underside of each clear plate (purchased at Target) was painted with bright colors. The red silverware was wrapped in black napkins and tied closed with a piece of fur and leather. Loved second only to Toothless himself, the How to Train Your Dragon Tumblers were perfect for no-spill drinks and because they were such great quality, they made excellent party favors. Also, the cups make an awesome clanging noise when you “cheers.”

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Up next: How to Train Your Dragon Party Games!

For more How to Train Your Dragon party inspiration, be sure to see Part II and Part III.

 

All our brave Vikings had a blast at the party–and putting it together is made more convenient for all us moms by shopping for supplies at Target. You can find the following items from our party online (linked) or in stores:

DreamWorks Dragons Defenders of Berk Transforming Shields  |  Toothless the Dragon Beanie

Giant Toothless Plush  |  Dragon Tumblers  |  Giant Fire Breathing Toothless the Dragon

How to Train Your Dragon Mini Figurines  |  Plates, Napkins, Utensils

Ultimate Fuzzy Kit  |  Cupcakes

 

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Thanks for checking out my How to Train Your Dragon Birthday Party – Part I post. Check out my full collection of birthday articles, and also get more Birthday Party Ideas by Michelle Stewart, Liz Call, Tammy Mitchell, Randi Dukes and Mariah Leeson.
 

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  1. Natalie says

    June 11, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    Fabulous job! Thank you for featuring the Viking Invitations! Just adore that sheep activity!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      June 11, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      Thanks, Natalie! The invites were pretty awesome!

      Reply
  2. Courtney says

    June 11, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Love all of the colorful details in this party! The games look like a ton of fun for kids. The sheep are my favorite!

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    • Paula says

      June 11, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      I think the sheep were my favorite part, too. 🙂 So glad you like it!

      Reply
  3. Suleika giorgianni says

    June 11, 2014 at 1:36 pm

    I love all the decorations! Very creative.

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    • Paula says

      June 11, 2014 at 8:52 pm

      Thank you, Suleika!

      Reply
      • Laura says

        January 6, 2016 at 1:30 pm

        Where did you find the Toothless banner/flag? It looks fantastic!!

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        • Paula Biggs says

          January 6, 2016 at 1:36 pm

          I made it from a sheet and a template! Just hung it over a couple pvc pipes put together with a t-joint.

          Reply
  4. Aimee says

    June 11, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    What a fun theme for boys! They look so cute with their gear on!

    Reply
  5. Chris @ Celebrations At Home says

    June 11, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    Paula, your parties are always amazing. This one for the little guys looks so fun!

    Reply
  6. Geri says

    June 11, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    What little boy wouldn’t LOVE this party! Great ideas and the decorations and food display are awesome.

    Reply
  7. Layne says

    June 11, 2014 at 6:47 pm

    AWESOME! I love the decor and ideas you’ve shared. Looks like you have some happy boys.

    Reply
  8. Toni says

    June 11, 2014 at 8:58 pm

    Loving all your details!! You are so talented!!!

    Reply
  9. Renee Chumbler says

    June 11, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    What creative details in this party! Love it!

    Reply
  10. Meghan says

    June 11, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    I love the table decorations! What a cool idea to make a Viking ship!!

    Reply
  11. Nikki @ Tikkido says

    June 11, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    LOVE this party so much! I was going to say the fabulous viking ship masthead hobby horses were my favorite part (and they’re still INCREDIBLE), but then I saw the fur and leather napkin rings. I just love little details like that!

    Reply
  12. marianne seidl says

    June 11, 2014 at 10:06 pm

    What fun! The sheep are TOO cute! I want to have a party now!

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  13. Michelle says

    June 12, 2014 at 12:21 am

    My boys loved the movie and this party theme is so cute. I love all of the decor.

    Reply
  14. Cheryl says

    June 12, 2014 at 12:36 am

    This is an amazing party! Love all the fur & leather used to spice things up! Those cupcakes could not be any cuter! We do a lot of shopping at Target for party supplies. Sometimes I don’t even have a party in mind when I start filling my cart – a girl can never have enough party supplies on hand, right?

    Reply
  15. Melissa says

    June 12, 2014 at 8:05 am

    Such a fun theme, my nephew would love this party!

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  16. Pamela Smith says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:22 am

    How cool! I love the Viking cupcakes! & of course the sheep, too! What a great party theme!

    Reply
  17. Gretchen @ Three Little Monkeys Studio says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Such a fun theme for boys and so creative. LOVE it, Paula!

    Reply
  18. Tonya C says

    June 12, 2014 at 9:53 am

    Looks great! My daughter is a fan 😉

    Reply
  19. Cristy says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:28 am

    Wow, Target has a great selection of items! Love the set up and the little ones are too adorable!

    Reply
  20. Mariah Leeson (@Giggles_Galore) says

    June 12, 2014 at 10:50 am

    What a great party theme! I love that dragon on the table, but of course all the details are fabulous!

    Reply
  21. Sunny says

    June 12, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    This is so cute and so creative. Love all the viking elements and those broccoli trees are adorable. So fun.

    Reply
  22. Toni Thomason says

    June 12, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    How awesome is this!! My little dragon loves would LOVE this!!! Heading to Target to get our gear before the movie comes out!!

    Reply
  23. Jamie says

    July 30, 2014 at 9:31 pm

    Where is the tutorial on making the sheep? Thanks!

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    • Paula says

      August 2, 2014 at 4:56 pm

      Right here! 🙂 https://frogprincepaperie.com/2014/08/how-to-train-your-dragon-sheep-toss-party-game-tutorial.html

      Reply
  24. Carrie says

    August 4, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    How did you do the Happy Birthday Shields, the Viking Hat center piece, and the Flag Banner? Thanks so much, LOVE all of it! Actually love all your work, I ordered your graduation things about 2 years ago. 🙂

    Reply
    • Paula says

      August 6, 2014 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks so much, Carrie! The items are available in my Etsy shop – https://frogprincepaperie.etsy.com

      Reply
  25. Jacqui Odell says

    August 7, 2014 at 10:23 am

    Everyone looked like they had tons of fun!! I have to say my favorite part would be the cupcakes they look so cute and yummy!!! Thank you for linking up to Party Time and we hope to see you again next week!

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    • Paula says

      August 7, 2014 at 1:39 pm

      Thanks, Jacqui! Nikki did an amazing job with them!

      Reply
  26. Cindy says

    August 10, 2014 at 7:44 pm

    The party is amazing, great details, i would love to make this for my son, but i have a question about the backdrop, did you make it or did you purchase it? if you made it do you have a tutorial?

    thank you

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    • Paula says

      August 14, 2014 at 1:49 pm

      I made the backdrop myself, Cindy. I don’t have a tutorial yet, but if it’s something that is wanted, I’ll be happy to do one! 🙂

      Reply
      • Cindy says

        August 18, 2014 at 10:23 pm

        Hello Paula, thank you for the response, i would really love the back drop, what would the price be? i will be also purchasing the centerpieces print outs along with the cupcake wrappers.

        thank you
        cindy

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  27. Christine Clements says

    January 7, 2015 at 11:13 pm

    Love this all!!!! Did you make your signs for the games or find them somewhere? Would love to know so I can get some for my little guys Dragon party. Thank you.

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  28. Lee says

    February 9, 2015 at 12:11 pm

    How much does a party like this cost? I wanna do something like this for my sons 6th birthday this year

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    • Paula says

      February 10, 2015 at 7:21 am

      There is always a sliding scale…how much work you’re willing to put in to DIY, and how much you’re willing to buy ready made…and cost of food also dependent on what you serve, and if you hire someone for the sugar art!

      Reply

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