Throw a baby shark party for your little one who can't stop singing the Baby Shark song, or kick off Shark Week in style with a shark themed celebration. We've rounded up 10 shark party ideas, including baby shark party decorations, along with the instructions and supplies you need to throw a totally jaw-some shindig. (PS: We apologize in advance for getting the song stuck in your head the rest of the day (do do do do do do...)).
Missy and Kristen from Sweetly Chic Events & Design developed these delicious, on-theme Shark Jell-O Jars that are not only delicious, but also look fantastic on a party table. To create 12 jars, make three boxes of blue raspberry Jell-O® and divide evenly among a set of pint mason jars. Shark Shaped Candy Bracelets, a shark tooth candy necklace, magic color scratch sharks and a blue spoon make these cute snacks come to life. Get the step-by-step instructions by clicking the link below.
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Craft your own version of this rustic Beware of Sharks sign by Sweetly Chic Events & Design. Begin by hot-gluing together unfinished wood planks in your desired size. Follow the instructions to create a weathered look using acrylic paint and a foam paint brush. Once the base is dry, paint "Beware of Sharks" with blue acrylic paint and a paint brush. Use a shark stencil to paint on a design. Per the instructions, cut a section of cotton fish netting and make it look worn using paint. Drape the dried netting over your sign and hang over your snack table.
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Turn everyday slime into shark-infested waters with this shimmery project by Marcy from Simply Sprout. Set up your crafting station with Elmer's clear glue, Borax(r), iridescent glitter, food coloring, hot water, a large bowl, stirring spoon, measuring spoons and a measuring cup. Follow the directions to create the slime, then divide out per each guest and top with a shark squirt toy. To send the slime home as a party favor, place it in blue cellophane bags sealed with ribbon and add a cute personalized "thanks for splashing by" tag.
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Marcy from Simply Sprout served up these Shark Surprise Cupcakes that make for the perfect party snack. Simply take a basic white cupcake recipe and infuse it with blue sprinkles. Once baked, hollow out the middles and fill them with blue chocolate candies. Replace the top of the cupcake, then frost and create the look of waves. Top each cupcake with a shark pop for the perfect baby shark party food.
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Send guests home with a fun, easy shark party favor. Simply line clear round favor containers with wax paper and fill with your favorite fish-shaped snack. Print out the free shark party printable, then affix to the top of each container using Glue Dots® or a sticker maker.
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Create visors similar to the ones in the Pink Fong baby shark video with this DIY by Missy and Kristen from Sweetly Chic Events & Design. Begin with the appropriate number of blue visors, then use a foam paintbrush to apply blue acrylic paint. Apply blue glitter to the wet paint and allow to dry. Next, hot glue two googly eyes to the brim. Use scissors to cut gills from blue sheets of scrapbook paper and affix with hot glue. Create teeth by using scissors to cut jagged lines onto sheets of white felt and attach with hot glue. Finally, cut a shark fin using blue felt and attach with hot glue per the instructions.
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Set up a table with this fun craft from Kara's Party Ideas that doubles as a party favor. Set out DIY Ceramic Shark Banks, acrylic paint and brushes, and let kiddos create their very own baby shark!
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Meaghan from The Decorated Cookie created these perfect baby shark party snacks by adding marshmallows to lollipop sticks. Melt blue candy melts in a bowl per the package instructions, then dip the marshmallows, making sure to leave the mouth part white. Attach candy eyes before the candy hardens. Stick the marshmallows in styrofoam to keep them upright. Once dried, draw on teeth and gills with a food-safe marker. Cut a fin out of blue paper, then glue onto the stick.
No time to DIY? Copy the look with these shark character lollipops!
Make the Recipe
This easy last-minute DIY shark party food from Catch My Party takes just minutes and uses just two items. Simply fill mini galvanized pails with gummy worms and serve!
See the Party
Creating Creatives shares a free baby shark party printable perfect for popcorn or other nibbles. Download and print the template from the website, then cut with scissors and a craft knife. Tape per the instructions, fill with popcorn and serve.
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