No Stress Sofia the First Party Ideas

Throwing themed parties is lots of fun, but they can also come with a healthy load of stress and feelings of being overwhelmed by making sure all of the details come together seamlessly.  Here are some simple ideas that bloggers have shared that will help you complete your party without the headache.

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Purple Candy Apples by Rose Bakes
This recipe promises a hard crunchy shell on these bright candy apples.

Things you'll need: Americolor Regal Purple food coloring, Lorann's Grape Flavoring, candy apple skewers

Lavender Cake Balls by Home with the Hoovers

Supplies You Will Need: Americolor Regal Purple food coloring, lavender sugar sprinkles, pink sugar sprinkles

Princess Pink Lemonade by PopSugar
Use your favorite pink lemonade and serve in small mason jars with cute straws and lemon wedges!

Supplies You Will Need:  Small mason jars, grey striped paper drinking straws

Candy-dipped Oreos, marshmallows, and jumbo pretzel rods found on Pinterest
This is such an easy and fast idea with no baking required, just add a stick, dip, and decorate.  Done.

Supplies You Will Need: Lavender candy melts, 6-inch lollipop sticks, edible sugar pearls, satin lavender ribbon

Blingy Sofia Cake Pops found on Catch My Party
Use your favorite cake mix, crumble the baked and cooled cake and mix with frosting until you're able to easily form into balls.  Then dip into some purple candy melts, decorate, and add a pretty pick or lollipop stick.

Supplies You Will Need: Wilton Lavender Candy Melts, blingy cake pop sticks (I couldn't find those exact star picks, but these are awesome!), gold princess crown lollipop sticks, Wilton silver sugar pearls

Pull Apart Cupcake Cake by Wonderful DIY
Coming up with a great cake is perhaps one of the most daunting tasks of putting together a birthday party, but cupcake cakes can be very impressive with only minimal amounts of skill!  Much cheaper than an elaborate bakery cake as well!

Supplies You Will Need: Sofia the First Tiara and Wand set, white sugar flowers, pre-made purple fondant (to make the bow), Wilton 2D decorating tip (this is the pastry tip that will make the swirl on these cupcakes)

Easy Sofia the First Cupcakes from Start At Home
Your cupcakes don't have to be from an expensive bakery!  Prepare your favorite cupcake and use a light-colored frosting (like vanilla, almond, or lemon) that you can tint purple.  Bake in pretty cupcake papers with a paper topper and your little one will squee with joy!

Supplies You Will Need: Edible sugar pearls, silver foil cupcake liners, Sofia the First baking cups, Sofia the First cupcake pick toppers, Sofia the First full body cupcake picks

Purple Rice Krispies Ombre Cake by Two Sisters Crafting
*Everyone* can make Rice Krispies treats, and by following this easy tutorial you can turn them into a fantastic cake perfect for any Sofia party!

Supplies You Will Need:  Wilton lavender candy melts, pink food coloring, blue food coloring, bundt cake pan

Clover's Bunny Tails by Sippy Cup Mom
Delicious looking truffles that look like Clover's fluffy bunny tail!

Supplies You Will Need: Wilton white candy melts

Castle Sandwiches from Hostess with the Mostess
Use a cookie cutter to shape mini sandwiches.  Add a fun party pick for an added detail.

Supplies You Will Need: Crown cookie cutter, castle cookie cutter, princess gown cookie cutter, purple glitter food picks, glitter star food picks

Chocolate-Covered Strawberries shared by Wedding Chicks and perfect according experts like this micro wedding planner in Washington DC. Is there anything you can't do with candy melts to fit any party theme?  No, I don't think so.  For the drizzle, just add some of the melted candy to a zip loc bag and nip off the corner!

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Supplies You Will Need: Wilton white candy melts, Wilton lavender candy melts, chocolate chips or Wilton cocoa candy melts

Double Berry Frozen Yogurt Cups by The Gunny Sack
Need a cold treat for those summer birthdays?  Here's a berry-filled delight that's a bit lighter than traditional cupcakes.

Blueberries & Cream Angel Trifle by Mel's Kitchen Cafe
Basically if it's purple, it can be themed for a Sofia party.  Trifles are one of the simplest desserts around and are easier to make than a layer cake.  And as a bonus, one trifle will make plenty of dessert for everyone!  You can even tint and decorate the top whipped cream layer with some Sofia decorations to complete the look.

Supplies You Will Need: Glass trifle bowl, Sofia the First molded birthday candles

Purple Pretzel Snacks by Kim's County Line
This is a common snack recipe that is soo easy to theme to fit any party, and what kiddo doesn't like pretzels with chocolate?

Where To Find Purple Candy:  Purple twisty lollipops, grape swirly lollipops, purple rock candy, grape Red Vines licorice twists, light purple shimmery Sixlets, 1-inch purple gumballs, purple gourmet salt water taffy, purple flower Sweet Tarts, mini boxes of grape Nerds, purple M&Ms, purple and white swirled candy sticks

Where To Find Unique Glassware: Mini acrylic candy scoops, Set of 3 large glass apothecary jars, jumbo glass Brandy snifter, set of 2 cylinder vase, and also try your local craft stores for inexpensive glass rose bowls, fish bowls, and other fun shapes!

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