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September 8, 2014

Little Angel First Birthday Party

I was asked to participate in the Reddi-wip #PartyReddi. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own.

Angel first birthday party dessert table

Babies are blessings, especially sweet little ones like our birthday girl, Emma. She is such a darling, special little girl. She couldn’t be anything but angelic, so we thought it fitting to throw her a Little Angel First Birthday party. Inspired by the image of frothy white mounds of Reddi-wip whipped cream, we set up party inspiration that is just heavenly!

Favorite details in our Little Angel Party:

  • Whipped cream fool “Angel Food” in pretty containers
  • Heavenly tissue pom garland
  • Reddi-wip cookies and cream bites
  • Angel wing cupcakes
  • Glittery monogram with angel wings
  • Winged lollipop favors

 

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Shopping to outfit our party started at the local Super Walmart. White tissue paper for the pom garland, ribbon, colored spoons, cake mixes, paper straws, scrapbook paper, birthday candles, gum paste, sprinkles and LOTS of Reddi-wip were all purchased there. It’s really amazing what they carry; I even saw cake pops available in the freezer section at my store! With the bakery and party aisle, they certainly provide one-stop party shopping.

 

Angel first birthday party angel food

One of my favorite details were the “Angel Food” cups. They are a take on the classic English whipped cream fool, and have the bonus of being a gluten-free treat option you can offer your guests. Light and fluffy with a burst of fruity flavor, they’re easy to make and serve, especially with the help of a can of Reddi-wip. Scroll down to the bottom for the printable recipe!

 

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Every party needs a cupcake. My number one favorite party trick and recommendation is to purchase your cupcakes already made at Walmart. It’s around $6.50 per dozen and you don’t have to clean up the dishes after. (Score!) I special order cupcakes with the color frosting I want and whether I want a round or star tip used. Decorations are at finished up at home; it’s a major party prep time saver! You can even ask for the cupcakes without frosting–then core them at home, stuff with a whipped cream and top with your own special frosting.

For these angelic cupcakes, I used an angel wing mold from Laurel Arts on Etsy to press a little gum paste into to make perfect tiny wings.  Each set only took a few minutes to make, and I love how sweet they look!

 

Angel first birthday party dessert table

Cookie and cream bites put together by the guests were a perfect interactive dessert; Reddi-wip Extra Creamy freezes into perfect little poppable bites that happen to pair perfectly with cookies. More on this later! If you want to let the kids at your party loose with a couple cans of whipped cream (totally exciting!) Evite also has great cookie decorating activity ideas on its site and lots of other Reddi-wip fun.

 

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Cakes frosted with whipped cream are a personal favorite of mine, especially during warm months. If you’re in a pinch, you can make an in-a-minute dessert by picking up an already made angel food cake at Walmart, and top it with a generous dollop of Reddi-wip.

 

Angel first birthday party-13 Angel first birthday party-17Angel first birthday party-11Glittery winged monograms, detailed lemonade bottle and decorated paper straws were just a few of the things we did do make this party extra special.

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My absolute favorite part of first birthday parties is the cake smash. It’s always entertaining! Some smash, some just eat the decorations, some have no interest. Our angel Emma was somewhere in between. She didn’t quite like the sticky on her hands that day to really get into the frosting. If you’re not up for making a special cupcake or cake for your 1-year old to tear through, Walmart makes inexpensive smash cakes that are perfect for first birthday parties, and with a bakery purchase of $14.98 or more, they’ll even give it to you for free.

 

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Back to the whipped cream fools I mentioned earlier! These were a perfect little light and creamy treat (and gluten-free!). All there is to it is making a quick puree in the blender – that’s just dump and blend – and then folding the puree and the cream together.

You don’t have to make your own whipped cream, just spray about 4 cups of whipped cream into a bowl and it will hold up with the puree. You do have to serve this immediately, as the puree will separate out from the cream if you refrigerate it and wait to serve.

 

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I put these little fools into individual cupcake servers for our guests, topped them with a spray of Reddi-wip and a few sprinkles and taped a spoon to the side of each for easy eating.

Angel “Fool” Food

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 cups Reddi-wip

Instructions

Place strawberries and sugar into a blender and puree until mostly smooth. A few bits and pieces of berry are ok! Spray approximately 4 cups of Reddi-wip into a medium glass bowl. Add in pureed strawberries and gently fold together. Place in serving cups and top with Reddi-wip and sprinkles as desired. Serve immediately!

 

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To help you get your party started, Walmart is offering a free printable coupon for Reddi-wip on their website.

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Check back the rest of the week for more tutorials and recipes from this Little Angel First Birthday Party!

 
Thanks for checking out my Little Angel First Birthday Party 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. Chrestia Konyha says

    September 8, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Absolutely beautiful!!! Your work is gorgeous! You are so talented!

    Reply
  2. Christine {Pure Joy Events} says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Love the giant poms and special touches!

    Reply
  3. Geri says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:12 am

    Fluffy and adorable for a baby’s first birthday.

    Reply
  4. Chris @ Celebrations At Home says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:13 am

    This is stunning, Paula. The pouf makes such a great impact and don’t get me started on that “little angel”! 😉

    Reply
  5. Jenny says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:31 am

    Beautiful!! The soft colors and the angel theme are to die for!!! The food looks amazing and I’ll admit, I’m craving a cupcake right now 🙂

    Reply
  6. Toni - Design Dazzle says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:46 am

    Love it all!! Such great decor and food ideas. Amazing : )

    Reply
  7. Andressa says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Lovely details! Love the soft color combo. So sweet!

    Reply
  8. Gretchen @ Three Little Monkeys Studio says

    September 8, 2014 at 12:01 pm

    Beautiful, Paula!!!

    Reply
  9. Wendy Adrian says

    September 8, 2014 at 12:40 pm

    What a gorgeous scene! You have a real gift, Paula. Any chance you’d move back to Virginia to do all my little girl’s birthday parties? 🙂

    Reply
  10. Florie says

    September 8, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Beautiful!

    Reply
  11. Nikki @ Tikkido says

    September 8, 2014 at 1:55 pm

    That tissue paper garland is absolutely spectacular! You’ve taken a party staple and turned it into something completely fresh and new! I love the little crooked halo on the #1 candle, too. Such sweet little touches!

    Reply
  12. Tenessa says

    September 8, 2014 at 3:16 pm

    A beautiful and magical party…like always!!! Great job!!!

    Reply
  13. Courtney says

    September 8, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    Thanks for the recipe! It sounds heavenly! I love the ethereal quality of this party!!!

    Reply
  14. Gigi says

    September 8, 2014 at 5:09 pm

    Beautifully done and heavenly!

    Reply
  15. EVE MESSING says

    September 8, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    The Devil is in the details, but these are so do-able! Minimal investment for maximum effect. I may just earn my wings with my little one’s party coming up (way too soon)! Thank You! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Stephanie M. says

    September 8, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    Absolutely wonderful in every way! I can’t wait to try out your ideas. I love the great “cheats”!

    Reply
  17. Brittany @GreyGrey Designs says

    September 8, 2014 at 6:12 pm

    SO PRETTY Paula!!

    Reply
  18. Sandra says

    September 8, 2014 at 6:53 pm

    The birthday girl is adorable and what a lovely party. Love the quick and easy ideas.

    Reply
  19. Susan Noble says

    September 8, 2014 at 8:54 pm

    Oh my royal sweetness this tops the cake! LOVE LOVE LOVE and that Emma is so ANGELIC what a phenomenal and perfect party!

    Reply
  20. Tonya C says

    September 8, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    Wow! Love how you used the white paper to look like Whipped cream clouds! So genius!

    Reply
  21. Jennifer ~ BellaGrey Designs says

    September 8, 2014 at 11:00 pm

    Love it all! Great ideas and the little angel is so adorable!

    Reply
  22. Layne says

    September 9, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    This is incredibly beautiful!

    Reply
  23. Cristy Mishkula says

    September 9, 2014 at 12:20 pm

    This is so beautiful! Perfect for a little angel!

    Reply
  24. Amy says

    September 10, 2014 at 8:58 am

    Absolutely beautiful. Love how everything appears so delicate and whimsical. Everything looks so yummy too.

    Reply
  25. Mariah Leeson (@Giggles_Galore) says

    September 10, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    Oh my heavens that is a gorgeous party display, what a lucky little girl!

    Reply
  26. Cheryl says

    September 11, 2014 at 12:31 am

    This entire party is so beautiful! Such a sweet idea for a theme. That cake looks amazing!

    Reply
  27. Jacqui Odell says

    September 11, 2014 at 12:04 pm

    I love all the puff, fluff, and pretty pinkness. This is a perfect first birthday. Your daughter makes a cute little angel. Thank you for linking up to Party Time and we hope to see you again next week!

    Reply
  28. Carla says

    September 12, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Paula I love every detail of this party! The soft pallet, gold glitter, those HUGE poms, the detailing of the cake, the fluffy Reddi Wip, and that sweet little doll! Well done my friend! xo

    Reply
  29. Toni Thomason says

    September 15, 2014 at 2:34 pm

    Absolutely beautiful!!!

    Reply
  30. Lindi says

    September 15, 2014 at 9:26 pm

    All those WINGS! So sweet! Beautiful job lady!

    Reply
  31. Lisa says

    January 30, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    The decor is absolutely spectacular. Where did you purchase the big “emma” sign with the wings?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Paula says

      February 2, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      I actually made it! If you follow my YouTube tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0Uw8KxR8IQ to create the letter using gold glitter, then I just hot glued a pair of purchased wings to the back.

      Reply
      • Martha says

        October 2, 2015 at 2:30 am

        Hi Paula,

        Love the details, beautiful. Where did you buy the sign behind the candy table?

        Thank you

        Reply
        • Paula Biggs says

          October 6, 2015 at 9:57 am

          I made it! If you’d like the printable file with a custom name, give me a shout at Paula (at) frogprincepaperie (dot) com.

          Reply
  32. utibe says

    February 12, 2016 at 8:34 am

    Hi paula please where can Iget the otfit

    Reply
  33. Shreya Shah says

    January 9, 2017 at 4:04 pm

    Beautiful work lady!!
    And the little angel is super duper adorable.

    Do you mind telling me where you found the wing cutouts? The ones on the lemonade bottle and the other ones on a square leaflet?

    Reply
  34. Lisa says

    April 8, 2019 at 7:54 pm

    Hi! How did you make the paper poof garland?! Love it!

    Reply
    • Paula Biggs says

      April 9, 2019 at 2:39 pm

      I’ve got a great tutorial on the tissue pouf garland here: https://frogprincepaperie.com/tissue-pom-garland-tutorial-and-how-to/ Enjoy!!

      Reply

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