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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Beautiful Idea !!!!
I just ran across this on Pinterest today. These are adorable! I can’t wait to make some. Thanks for sharing.
These are so super cute, and so chic at the same time! LOVE IT!
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THIS
IS
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
That ostrich is bowling me over. What a genius idea! Love this!
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Just wanted to let you know that I blogged about your DIY, http://sideofsparkle.blogspot.com/2011/09/diy-project-no-003-party-animals.html and have had several friends make this project – they loved the results! I told them to follow your blog. Thanks again.
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Thanks so much, Marissa! So sweet of you!
I just wanted to let you know I included this in my 2011 Ultimate DIY Gift Guide (101 tutorials/recipes)! :) http://danimariedesigns.blogspot.com/2011/10/2011-ultimate-diy-gift-guide.html
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Thanks, Dani! That is so awesome of you.
I’m so late for this party but i have to say it anyway… THIS IS GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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