Hi there, it’s Jenny from Hank + Hunt with a fun and super easy diy today! As soon as I thought of making these I got a huge kick out of naming them Party Animals. Hilarious, but if you hear groaning…it’s coming from my house. Regardless of how cheesy the name is, these turn out awesome. Your kid’s favorite animal holding that birthday candle minus those red eyes that are oh so typical for plastic creatures, awesome.
Supplies –
- plastic animals
- plastic candle holders
- drill with 1/8″ drill bit
- pliers
- gold spray paint
For the plastic animals, you can use any kind you can find. Keep in mind the size of the cake or cupcake you are sticking it on. I used the animals with a flat back, so it is easier to stick in the candle holder.
Hold the animal with the pliers and drill a hole straight down, being careful not to pop out the other side. The hole just has to be deep enough for the holder to fit.
Spray paint the animals in a few light coats, rotating them to cover all sides. Note: I used gold (w/o primer) and it worked fine for both the nicer plastic animals and the dollar store ones. I wanted a pop of color but some of the animals didn’t take to regular spray paint, be sure to use a plastic spray paint or a primer for plastic and always test one first.
I also painted the candle holders to match. Let dry.
That’s it. Party on like an animal! Rawr.
{Photos by Hank + Hunt for The Sweetest Occasion.}
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FABulous!!!
This idea is the cutest! Must do!
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Fabulous! Glad to see the comment here about where to get the plastic holders, and the salad bowl finish spray. This may be the finishing touch I need for my daughter’s first bday cake! Thanks!
Rosemary,
Hi, I found mine at the grocery store (Fred Meyer’s – a Kroger company) but I bet you could find them at Target, too! I would check the dollar store also!
xo
Jenny
Kelley, That is a perfect suggestion! What a great idea! I will have to go grab some! Thanks!
xo,
Jenny
Love these little critters! But if you’re like me and a bit concerned about the spray paint sitting on your kid’s frosting, you might want to consider applying a food safe varnish. There’s a product called salad bowl finish that’s approved for contact with food – Home Depot carries it. :)
ooooo- this would be so perfect for all the cousins at the Christmas get together as well! Thanks for the cool tute!
Awesome! Where does one find plastic candle holders? I’ve tried all my local party stores :/
I’m dying as always, Miss Jenny! Awesome DIY idea.
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OMGoodness this has to be one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE DIY’s!!! Seriously, Jenny you are AMAZINGLY talented ;-))) Love every.single.thing you do!!!
xoxo
kristi
I love this! Genius!
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I feel like I’ve said this before with one of your DIYs, but this is the most brilliant DIY ever and so stinking versatile. I love it! It would be fun to spray paint them all different colors but I really think the gold looks the best!
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