This past weekend I celebrated my 34th birthday and though I don’t usually do this, I decided to throw myself a party! If you know me personally or follow me on Facebook, you might already know that I’m absolutely obsessed with the 80’s and have always wanted a themed party to celebrate this decade! I thought this would be the perfect opportunity now that 80’s and neon style is TOTALLY back! Since it was MY birthday, I opted for self-indulgence and focused on all the elements that brought me back to when I was growing up. This really was the most fun I’ve ever had shopping for party supplies because of all the AWESOME memories they evoked!!!
For the invites, I decided to re-create one of my favorite and essential items as a kid growing up in the 80’s: a Trapper Keeper! Utilizing graphics that I purchased from the “Awesome 80’s” collection on Etsy by Maree Truelove, I designed the binder, which I printed on photo paper to give it more construction and sheen, and added a small adhesive velcro. The details of the party were printed inside on lined paper that was attached to a stack of 4x6 index cards to add to the thickness. I had fun with all the colors and fonts that I downloaded for free on the internet!
The dessert table was centered by a cassette stereo and a red lips phone I found at local thrift stores. I created some stands with VHS and cassette tapes, along with some Mead Trapper folders, which I found in the supermarket stationary aisles… exactly where I did back in the day! Additional decor included miniature etch-a-sketches, slinkies and koosh balls. I created food labels with a denim digital paper from Granny Enchanted’s Blog {lightened to give it a more acid wash effect with some paint splashes}, then added some colorful designs and buttons and placed them on mini rubix cubes. I also found some RAD “Footloose” and “Flashdance” glasses at Ross Stores that were just perfect! One side of the table included Cabbage Patch cake balls, Tetris rice krispies pops on silly straws, 80’s toys cake pops {pogo balls, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Popples) and popular candy from the era. The cupcakes included iconic 80’s items, such as a Teddy Ruxpin, rainbow roller skates and an L.A. Gear tennis shoe!
I had such an incredible time strolling down memory lane, re-living my childhood and celebrating my birthday! I have to say that one of the best parts was how my daughter, Anabelle, was so excited to dress up, sing and dance to 80’s music and said to me, “I wanna have an 80’s party, too!”… I guess my work is done. 😉
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Merci Beaucoup!
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Incredible!!!! The details are amazing. This brought back some great memories 🙂
Thank you so very much for your sweet words!!! ♥
This is totally awesome Lynlee! It looks like a complete blast. My favorite is the beauty bar and how you used the old Vhs for dessert towers. Brilliant as always.
Awww, Nat! Thank you so, so much!!! My daughter is still reaping the benefits of that beauty bar! LOL! ♥
AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!! lol i love this! i am laughing so hard at all the memories!!!
so perfect & creative!
Thank you so, so much, friend!!! It was really so fun reliving it all! ♥
AMAZING!!! Love all the details! Looking at the pictures I was “I remember that! And that, and that!!!!!”
Awww, thank you so much! I totally felt like that while searching for everything, too! ♥
OH MY GOSH LYNLEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You just took me back to my childhood! Totally love love love every 80’s detail! You are incredible! From the slam books to the cabbage patch cake pops. So flippin adorable. You rule 🙂 -
You’re THE sweetest, Dina!!! Thank you so, so much, friend! It was seriously SO fun! ♥
This is sooo amazing! I love all details, especially have a fondness for puffy paint!! You are so super talented, awesome job!
Oh my! I truly appreciate your incredibly sweet words!!! I, too, was obsessed with puffy paint! Oh, the memories! ♥
OOOOOOOO MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYYYY GOOOOOOOOOOD! This is freaking AMAZING! It’s like you got into my head and put everything I love about the 80s onto a party! Popples? Pogo Balls? Cocktail (which I just watched this weekend!) Lynlee, I cannot. I mean, I am speechless. Let’s be best friends!!!!
Your compliments seriously mean the world to me, Britt! Thank you SO, SO much for your incredibly kind and generous words, friend! One of these days we will meet in person and party like it’s… 1989!!! ♥
Wow!!! Totally awesome!!!!
Thank you so very much! ♥
It’s totally rad girl!! Brought back so many memories!!!
Thank you so much, friend!!! ♥
Totally awesome! I feel like I just went through the 80’s again but this time was a whole lot more fun! ♥ Happy Belated Birthday, Sweet Cakes!
Awww, thank you so much, HH!!! I truly appreciate it, sweet friend! ♥
Oh my goodness this is the best party ever! I graduated high school in 1990 so I am a TRUE 80’s child. Thank you!
Oh, that is the best compliment! Thank you so, so much!!! ♥
OMG!!! I love this!! Where did you find the Ecto-Cooler?!?!?!?!
LOL! I had to purchase lime green soda and printed out a wrapper for the bottle! Sorry to say I couldn’t find any real Eco-Cooler out there! ♥
LOVE everything about this party, Lynlee!! {guess my invite was lost in the mail!?}
xo
I was surprised you didn’t show up, Linda! Must’ve gotten lost in the mail! Thanks so much, sweet friend! ♥
Such fun memories. Excellent job putting this totally rad party together!
You’re the sweetest, Mariah! Thank you so very much! ♥
OMG! What a cool party Lynlee! How on earth did you find everything!! Great memories!!!
Thank you so much, Aaliyah!!! It was really so fun to relive all the memories while looking for everything! I had a blast at local thrift stores! LOL! ♥
Like totally, for sure! INSANE job! I want an 80’s party in September — love you!
Thanks so, so much, Nat!!! Love you more! ♥
I LOVE THIS! Totally, “fur suuure”. Complete with side pony and jelly bracelets. Ahh the memories. Too fun.
Awww, thank you so very much!!! ♥
That was completely amazing! I can’t believe all the details, I think you covered the 80’s very well! Love the cabbage heads, 867‑5309, and swatches and everything! Great job!
Thank you so incredibly much! It was seriously soooo much fun to plan! ♥
This is unreal! I love it all!!! Especially the high tops that look like LA Gear on the cupcakes. 🙂 Megan
Thank you so, so much, Megan!!! I truly appreciate it! ♥
Seriously. I think I still have that same Walkman somewhere around here. I’m sure I have some folders in a memories box somewhere. I can’t believe you not only did the Reebok sneakers but the rainbow skates, the Polaroid! The Aqua Net! Everything! How in the world did you remember all that stuff! (Personally I try to block it out… LOL) You amaze me. That’s all.
Oh, Michele! Thank you so incredibly much, sweet friend!!! I’m obsessed with the 80’s, so it wasn’t too difficult to try to remember everything! LOL! You’re the sweetest! And made it look even better with this fab site! ♥
Thanks a lot Lynlee!! Now no one can do an 80’s party because you just did it ALL!! LOL! I TOTALLY love the 80’s and I TOTALLY love this party! You’re a freakin’ genius, that’s all I gotta say. Seriously.
Oh, J! You’re hilarious! Thank you SO, SO much for your incredibly generous words, friend!!! I can’t begin to tell you how much I appreciate it! ♥
Awesome as usual!~~
Ebony
Thank you so very much, friend!!! ♥
So cute Lynee! I LOVE all your awesome details!
Awww, thank you so much, friend!!! ♥
I am totally in LOVE!!! This party is so totally awesome! Being a lover of the 80’s girl you totally nailed it!!!!! I would love to feature this but I’m sure bigger blogs than me have first dibs!! 🙂
Blessings,
Michelle
http://www.maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com
Oh, Michelle! Thank you SO incredibly much!!! You are TOO sweet! I would be honored for you to feature it!!! ♥
omg I stumbled upon this link on facebook and am LOVING this!!! A stroll down memory lane in deed! I still have my Popple toy stashed away somwhere, now I want to go find it lol. Those 80’s hair pops are such a cute idea. Thanks for sharing all this 🙂
Thank you so very much, Leila! I truly appreciate your sweet words and am so happy it brought back so many fun memories!!! ♥
Where did you get all the fondant toppers? Amazing!
Thank you so very much! I made all the sweets and fondant on the table! ♥
I just relived my childhood! How fun! Happy Birthday to you!!
Thank you so very much, Lydia!!! I truly appreciate it! ♥
What type of folder did you use to make the trapper keeper invites? They are absolutely amazing! I’ve never seen a party done like this before! Simply amazing!
Thank you so very much, Melissa! I actually used photo paper to print it out and made it slightly larger to fit 4x6 index cards inside to add a bit of bulk. Hope this helps! ♥
That has to be one of the most awsome displays ever..What a great job celebrating the 80’s, I’m a child of the 70’s and that gave me a wonderful idea for my 55th,Thank you for the wonderful Ideas..=)
Thank you so much for your incredibly sweet and kind words!!! Good luck with your upcoming birthday party and most of all, have so much fun strolling down memory lane! ♥
I Love this! I’m an 80’s kid =)
Thank you so much! ♥
Wow! looks like fun! I love a good 80’s throwback!
Thank you so very much, Sara! I really appreciate it! ♥
These are so cute 🙂
Thank you so very much, CJ!!! ♥
AAAMAZING!!!! I can’t get enough, those cake balls are the cutest things I’ve ever seen! Every element is so well done!!
Oh, you’re too sweet, Kimberly! Thank you so incredibly much!!! ♥
Wow, I would have loved to see all of your amazing creations in person. I can imagine how much fun you and your guests had during the party and I bet you had just as much fun planning and executing the party. Everything looks perfectly 80’s!
Oh, Beth! What an honor coming from you! Thank you so very much for your incredibly sweet words!!! ♥
Awesome! you´re a real inspiration to me! thank you and God bless!
Awww, thank you SO very much for your sweet words!!! I truly appreciate it! ♥
totally awesome party!!! love it! Happy Bday!
Thank you so incredibly much!!! ♥
These is amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing, I love every single detail, brought back some wonderful memories. My hubby and I laughed a lot just remembering. Thank you for the idea maybe I’ll try it these year. Greeting from Panama, PTY 😛 — Grettel
Oh, Grettel! Thank you so, so much for your incredibly kind words!!! So happy you had as much fun reminiscing as I did!!! ♥
So wicked awesome! I miss Rainbow rollerskates. Thanks for the flashback
Thank YOU so very much, Erin! I truly appreciate it! ♥
Looks like you had an amazing 80’s party. I shared the info with a friend that grew up in the 80’s. I was 19 in 1980 so I mostly an “adult” during that time. I mostly remember the fun clothes we had. 🙂
Thank you so much, Katharine!!! The clothes were definitely memorable! ♥
Your 80’s Party Decorations fully Take My Breath Away, because I have been looking and searching in so many years (more than 10 years!) for a really specific and so detailed party decorations as possible, everywhere on the Internet, but now I found it here! And I have to tell your i’m a Dane (from Denmark!), but I really do hope you understand the most of it, and that I commend you all the way up to the clouds. Everything is so awesome and so successful right down to the smallest detail, and that’s what I like, so I will really consider to use some your ideas for my next round birthday! I have tried once, but it was not a succes, mostly because I were not satisfied enough and maybe not prepared enough, and most important, not detailed enough! A really great thumbs up for all your beautiful ideas!
this is amazing!! do you sell and ship your treats? Those would be perfect for my daughter’s 13th birthday party in Feb. Tiffany @ tiffany.henning@hotmail.com
Hi Tiffany ~ Thank you so much for your sweet words, but unfortunately I am not currently taking orders! 🙁 I truly appreciate you thinking of me!
Are you.taking orders yet for the fondant creations?
Unfortunately I do not take orders, but if you e‑mail me at lynlee@lynlees.com, I’d be more than happy to provide you with some fondant vendor referrals! 🙂