boy birthday parties

Suzie Boluarte of Project: Party Perfect knew just what the theme for her son Caiden's second birthday should be. "We live near a small airport, and he loves going to the observation deck," Suzie says. "It's on the tarmac, and he gets an up-close experience seeing small planes and private jets take off and land."

Suzie took that love of planes and created an inventive party full of high-flying clouds, crafts, and cute treats. "Because it was homemade and not a commercially licensed, themed party, it was a lot easier on the wallet," Suzie says. "I got to mix and match products and choose my own color theme with a budget." Budget-friendly, DIY, and adorable? Sounds like a party we can get on board with!

We have a serious party crush on Debbie of Wants and Wishes Design (she's the creative mind behind this incredible vintage circus bash), and it's gone to a new level with this construction-themed birthday party. Moms of boys know it can be hard to translate their guys' greatest obsessions into adorable parties, but this soiree managed to make construction cute. Check out all the details, then head to Wants and Wishes to pick up all the awesome printables. Can you dig it?

Source: Wants and Wishes Design

For today's insanely cute second birthday bash, we travel far across the ocean to Australia, where event planner Dawn of Ruby May Designs was inspired by vintage fabrics and illustrations from Sarah Jane Studios to create a simply charming party. A licorice allsorts-embellished cake, fabric pennants, and charming pom-pom details, all created by Dawn, make this party one of a kind. Add in old-fashioned party games like knock the cans and one supersweet bow-tie-wearing birthday boy, and you're in for a party treat. Keep reading for all the Aussie adorableness.

Source: Graeme Sharkey