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Soccer Birthday Party

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Soccer Birthday Party

I did this soccer themed birthday part for my 4 year old son because he adores soccer! Read further to see how you can do it yourself!

This past Saturday I had my 4 year old son, Luca´s birthday party to plan and host.. as you already guest it was a Soccer themed party because he absolutely adores soccer 🙂  Todays recipe will be these cute Popcorn Balls I made to match the theme of the party.. sticky toffee syrup was used to make these balls..

soccer birthday party

Herewith some full view shots of the table.. to be honest I think the table and all its goodies (even though delicious) pales in comparison to the nature in the background.. truth be told when it rains in Gran Canaria, there is nothing more beautiful than the countryside..

Oreo, Smarties Chocolate Brownies, Soccer Birthday Party

Oreo, Smarties Chocolate Brownies

I also made Chocolate, Oreo and Peanut Butter Brownies drizzled with melted white and dark chocolate and sprinkled with more pieces of Oreo and mini Smarties 🙂 These were devine!

Then these giant American Style cookies I made with mini Smarties, if you would like a recipe of these please click here because I made them recently with red chocolate chips.

Above: Fried doughnuts (donuts) topped with 3 different toppings: 1. dark chocolate sprinkles  2. lime and coconut and then 3. white chocolate coloured green and drizzled with more dark chocolate.. Yummyyyyy!

Then these super cute ice cream cone Cake Pops.. covered with light green coloured chocolate, topped with dark chocolate, sprinkles and a cute little red smarties to finish the look 🙂 I think I might be doing a tutorial of these very soon as they are so easy and super cute for any birthday party!

Also these brown sugar vanilla cupcakes topped with cream cheese frosting.. drizzled with melted chocolate and some colourful sprinkles.. and these adorable soccer flags we made 🙂

The cupcakes already started to melt in this photo, that´s what happens when you host an outdoor party.. we had a few disasters on the day but it didn´t spoil our fun, the older I get the more determent I´m to enjoy the time with my kids and not worry about the things I dont have any control over 🙂

Last but not least these cute cone party packs filled with sweets/candy for each little guest to take home! I got these cone shaped free printables online that read “Soccer Party 2010” (designed by a South African company for the 2010 World Cup Soccer).. best part.. Luca was born that year..). 

POPCORN BALLS
 
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Ingredients: (makes aprox. 25-30 balls)

 

  • 200g salted popped popcorn (I used microwave popcorn)
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup corn syrup/glucose syrup
  • 1/4 cup water at room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons butter without salt at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • Food Colouring (optional)

 

Directions:
  • Place already popped popcorn in a pre-heated oven of 200ºF/º00ºC to keep warm.
  • In a heavy sauce pan, combine the sugar, corn/glucose syrup and water. Cook over medium heat until the candy thermometer reads 235ºF/112ºF (soft ball stage).
  • Remove from the heat. Add the butter, vanilla and food colouring. Stir until the butter is melted. Immediately pour over the popcorn and stir until evenly coated.
  • When the mixture is cool enough to handle, shape into 5-7cm (2 – 3 inch) balls, dipping hands in cold water to prevent sticking.

 

This is the recipe above to make the Popcorn Balls.. very easy, very sticky but oh so tasty!!


and the Winner is.. 


.. in my heart he will always be even if he didn´t score the most goals..! Happy Birthday Luca!

By the way, did you guys see the “mini soccer field” cake I made because he really wanted it.. The idea was to make it bigger but transporting the cake would have been a problem so we opted for a smaller version and decorated with some cute soccer candles, soccer goal posts and playmobil soccer players 🙂 So easy but effective!!

Hope you guys liked this post, see you all back here very soon!

Johlene

xoxo

 

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Comments

  1. Ramona says

    Really cute party plan, I must say…

    I loved the funfetti sprinkles, never a dull moment for the kids.

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  3. Bridget - The Recipe Wench says

    Well, happy belated birthday to Luca! The party looks like a winner for all your guests. Thank you so much for sharing this at the Inspire Me Mondays Link-Up and, yes, Gran Canaria is beautiful! I’m in Italy — not far. I should plan a trip!

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  5. Cathy says

    What a cool, creative fun birthday party!!! I would love for you to share this at my link party Making Memories Mondays going on now! There’s a great cash giveaway too!
    Cathy

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    • Johlene Orton says

      Thanks Ashley! We really had a great time on the day and now it´s time to plan my daughter´s 16th birthday in August 🙂

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    • Johlene Orton says

      Lol! I think I´m in agreement with you 😉 He had so much fun! He loves soccer! 🙂

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  9. Aisha says

    Muchas felicidades al nene por el cumpleaños y a la mamá por semejante mesa para la fiesta. Vaya trabajo de artista!
    besos

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  10. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

    Oh my gosh Johlene!!!!! Please, oh please, oh please…can I come to your next party??? Because I think you are the mom of all moms. Not only was the setting beautiful, but I wanted to eat every single delicious looking cookie, cupcake, cakepop, doughnut (p.s. I love the idea of the lime and coconut flavor)! Delish! Sistah…next time…make more for me, because girl… I am coming over!!! Oh, and p.s.? Love, love, love the country-side! And yes, I LOVED this post!

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    • Johlene Orton says

      You´re welcome anytime, I hereby invite you to all my parties! lol I´m not sure if I´m the mom of all moms but I sure do like doing these things for my children, it makes me happy to see them happy!! xoxo

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  11. Mi toque en la cocina says

    Antes de nada felicitar a ese niño tan precioso que tienes, menudos ojazos!! Has organizado un cumpleaños impresionante y aunque haya habido algún desastre seguro que El Niño lo disfruto muchísimo. Las bolas de palomitas le encantan a mi hermana así que en cuanto tenga un hueco se las preparo.
    Un besito y a ver cuando nos conocemos, que vivimos en la misma isla.

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    • Johlene Orton says

      Gracias por tu palabras tan amables!! Me encantaría reunirme con los otros bloggueros aquí en GC para compartir lo que aprendemos etc etc ¡Podría ser divertido! Besitos y feliz semana! xoxo

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