Minecraft Birthday Party Ideas - The mega resource page!

Where to start?

There are a tonne of ideas on the internet, it's a little overwhelming. Whether you want to craft things from scratch or buy something ready-made, there's something for everyone's time/effort level. We have done a fair bit of research already, so this post will become our go-to page to keep us on track.

Have you heard of the Blockpediabook? I bought this for our son as I thought the book itself was a very nice looking book (it's shaped like a block). Inside, it has references to nearly everything in Minecraft. We refer to this all the time (and read a few random pages at night before bedtime). This is not only a handy book to use for inspiration, but if you plan on making anything, you can refer to the images to get it right (ie: not making a stone block look like cobble stone, OK mum!!)

Minecraft Tableware.

Here's a selection of table cloths, table runners, placemats (laminated and fabric), paper plates, melamine plates, napkins and mugs (all customizable if you wish). I love the Minecraft pig napkins!

View more Minecraft inspired themed tableware here.

Minecraft Party Activities.

So much fun! There are a lot of Minecraft party activities online, and mostly free! Have a look at my selections below:

1. Minecraft Colouring Pages
http://printablecolouringpages.co.uk

2. Pin the Tail on the Enderdragon
http://www.coolthings.com.au
Add a mask to keep their eyes covered (just don't cut out the eyes):
http://www.fps-x-games.com
Or buy them here:
Official Minecraft 12" Steve & Creeper Exclusive Head Costume Mask Set of 2

3. Minecraft Papercraft Printables
http://pixelpapercraft.com

4. Minecraft Bingo Printables
http://lifewithsqueaker.blogspot.com.au

5. If you're creative, you can make a Minecraft Pig Pinata and use a wooden Minecraft Sword to whack it (Etsy)!

Minecraft Party Favors & Game Prize Ideas.

A perfect way to present your Minecraft party favors, in these block boxes! Add some little gifts (temporary tattoos, badges, magnets, stickers) and sweets for your guests. You could even print some Minecraft bookmarks here!

View more Minecraft inspired themed party favors here.

Minecraft Sweet Treats.

There are WAY too many great ideas for food and sweet treats. If you're willing to make your own, I have listed a handful of great links below. Otherwise, read on and you'll find a selection of ready-made treats.

Really Easy Treats.

Take your child to the lolly section of your local supermarket, or a specialty lolly shop, and see what sweets look like items from the game. Mix it up with healthy snacks as well. Here are some ideas:

1. Cookies = Mini bite-sized cookies
2. Gold, Silver or Iron = Hershey's Nuggets
3. Redstone = Upside down strawberries
4. Melon = Small watermelon wedges
5. Carrot = Baby carrots
6. Sticks = Pretzel sticks
7. Diamond = Blue rock candy crystals
8. Emerald = Green chocolate rock candy
9. Coal = Black chocolate rock candy
10. Obsidian = Black M&M's
11. TNT = Red licorice
12. Snow = White marshmallows
13. Trapdoor = Pretzel snaps
14. Sandstone = Caramel squares
15. Slimeballs = Apple fruit sours
16. Water = Blue jelly blocks

Label the food like Minecraft inventory...

If you need more food ideas, you can get more inspiration from the food page on Pixel Papercraft. Here, you could also download images and make your own food label tent cards (as above) to place in front of each bowl or plate of food.

If you want to save time and spend money, there are many pre-made tent cards online (try ETSY) that you can purchase as well.

Requires Extra Effort Treats.

1. Mint Chocolate Chip Creeper Rice Krispy Treats - Youtube tutorial

2. Creeper Cake Pops - Tutorial



3. Minecraft Cakes and Grass Blocks made of Rice Krispy treats - Tutorial



4. Minecraft Character Chocolate Candy Pops - Youtube tutorial


Here's a selection of ready-made Minecraft cookies and brownies. Or buy edible Cupcake toppers for your homemade cupcakes.

View more Minecraft inspired themed food here.

Minecraft Birthday Cake Ideas.

Want to try and make your own Minecraft Cake? I found a few good tutorials and blog posts I have linked to below:

1. Make a Minecraft Pixel Block Cake  (with Fondant squares)
Making fondant squares, here and here.

Making checkered (pixelated) sponge cake - Tutorial

2. Make a Minecraft Grass Block Cake (without Fondant squares)
A. Option One  - Youtube Tutorial
B. Option Two - Tutorial

3. Make a Minecraft TNT cake - Youtube Tutorial

4. Minecraft World Scene - Youtube Tutorial
Incorporating grass blocks, sand blocks and water blocks.

5. Minecraft "Cake" Cake - Youtube Tutorial

6. Minecraft Creeper face cake - Tutorial

Minecraft Wrapping & Cards.

A selection of Minecraft wrapping paper, ribbons, gift bags and birthday cards.

View more Minecraft inspired wrapping paper, ribbons and birthday cards here.

Minecraft Invitations.

Don't forget to set the theme by using Minecraft invitations.

Easily customize your invitations here and order them on a selection of fine papers. Already designed for you, personalize these with your own details!

Personalize your Minecraft inspired invitations here.

Minecraft decorations.

Create your own Creeper balloons easily! Decorate plain green balloons with black Creeper eye and mouth shapes cut out, and use double sided tape to stick to the balloons. Or, buy ready-made Creeper balloons.


While your Creeper balloons are hanging from the ceiling, you could cover the floor with green and brown Dirt Block colored balloons.



See these other items like seating, wall decals, posters for the tree-house, toy room or bedroom. I love the Minecraft pig cube seat, with it's tail on the backside!

View more Minecraft inspired home decoration ideas here.

Minecraft Gift Ideas.

Some cool Minecraft gift ideas right here!

1. Light up 'lamp' blocks



2. Plush Creeper Slippers



3. Minecraft Ironsword Belt



4. Minecraft Tshirts



5. Minecraft Creeper Face Drawstring Bag



6. Books, books and more books!

View more Minecraft inspired gift ideas here.

If you've seen an amazing Minecraft party idea that you'd like to share, you can add the link or photo in the comments below. Or if you've already thrown a Minecraft party, feel free to share your party photos in the comments - I'd love to see them, and I'm sure others will too :)