Wondering what fun and creative theme to use when you’re planning your next children’s party? How about an Octonauts Party theme?<\/strong> Read on if you’re interested in how to decorate for an awesome Octonauts Party!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Planning a party is always an exciting endeavor, and one of the key elements that can set the mood and create a festive atmosphere is the decorations. Whether it’s a birthday bash, a holiday celebration, or just a casual get-together, decorating your space can make all the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both of my kids loved the octonauts!! So it was the perfect party theme to go with for my son’s 6th birthday party AND my daughter’s 5th birthday. Now I admit, this tutorial has been long time a coming, because it’s been YEARS since I threw these parties! But there was so much interest in the octonauts party, that I decided to share all about it in detail and show you everything I did to throw these parties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First, I chose the color scheme that would work well with the Octonauts. This helps to guide your choices for decorations such as balloons, banners, tablecloths, and centerpieces. For example, for a tropical-themed party, you might opt for vibrant colors, palm leaves, and tropical flowers. But today, however, we are decorating for an Octonauts party! Octonauts party decorations are all about different shades of blues, greens, and pops of oranges and yellows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Create a Memorable Entryway<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Let’s start with the entrance, as this sets the tone for the entire event. A personalized welcome sign, string lights, or a balloon arch can create a warm and inviting atmosphere. In my case, I used crepe paper in different shades of blues and greens and hung them up on the wall in the entryway. I also used muffin tins<\/a> that were flattened to look like clams or sea shells. I think they add a nice texture, even if they don\u2019t look exactly like clams!
On top of the crepe paper streams are the stars of the party! I made these guys out of card stock. Honestly, I just drew the pieces I needed by hand, cut them out, and glued them together. <\/p>\n\n\n
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For my daughter’s party, a few years later, I did the entry a little differently. I used the same characters that I had made for my son’s birthday! However, I also purchased a pretty banner<\/a> from Amazon and attached smaller Octonaut characters to it that I printed out. Also, instead of the muffin tins, I used small blue balloons<\/a> to mimic bubbles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can get the character printables below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Printable Octonaut Characters<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n
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Make the Table the Focal Point<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Table settings are another essential part of party decorations. Use colorful tablecloths, matching plates and utensils, and creative centerpieces. You can go with floral arrangements, themed props, or even DIY decorations such as mason jar vases filled with colorful stones or sand.<\/p>\n\n\n
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I stayed with my blue, green, and orange theme when it came to decorating the table. A pretty light blue table cover was my base and then added a white table cover that I folded to create a layered look.
I then attached green streamers to the ends of the tables in order to make them look like seaweed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Don\u2019t Forget the Garlands and Banners<\/h2>\n\n\n
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I love to hang banners or streamers to add a festive touch to the walls and ceilings and don’t forget about balloons \u2013 they are versatile and can be used in various ways. These handmade tissue garlands are so bright and colorful and pretty easy to make. And honestly, you can use them over and over again! Here\u2019s a video tutorial<\/a> on how to make the tissue garlands (tutorial starts at 1:08).
Also, what\u2019s a party without a happy birthday banner? I made the banner easily out of blue card stock and ribbon. After cutting out the card stock triangles, I printed out all of the circles with letters, cut them out, and glued them on. If you have a cricut, this can be done a bit faster, but at the time I did all of the cutting by hand. Here are the birthday banner cut files<\/a> for your convenience.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Have Fun with the Food!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Party food is an essential element of any celebration, as it plays a crucial role in creating a memorable and enjoyable experience for guests. It not only satisfies hunger but also adds to the overall ambiance and excitement of the event. From tempting appetizers to delectable desserts, party food brings people together, encourages socializing, and fosters a sense of community. Whether it’s a casual gathering or a formal occasion, the right selection of food can elevate the mood and make the celebration truly special.

So, when planning the Octonauts party, I knew that I wanted all the food to be nautical or sea themed. Which is why I just HAD to serve \u201csquid\u201d dogs. Sounds kinda gross. But they\u2019re just hot dogs that you slice halfway through, creating tentacles and then adding eyes if you like. I actually forgot what I used for eyes, oops. But you can use black peppercorns, small slices of black olives, or even black sprinkles. <\/p>\n\n\n
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We also served orange and blue cake pops. These were sooo delicious!! If you’ve never tried a cake pop, you’re missing out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Feature a Pretty Beverage Cart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A drink cart is a great way to display and serve the beverages. For the drinks, I made a yummy tropical punch and put it inside a cute little beverage dispenser. I set out light blue paper cups with orange and white striped paper straws. It was a very cute display! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh, and in case you’re interested, here’s what the tropical punch is made of:<\/p>\n\n\n