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Birthday Celebration kit

Celebrate You

It’s your special day, and what better way to celebrate than with a splash of IU style from our birthday celebration kit.

Cupcake Toppers

Directions

  1. Print: For best results, we recommend printing on white cardstock.
  2. Cut out all pieces using scissors.
  3. Use glue or tape to attach the cutout to a lollipop stick, coffee stirrer, or small skewer.
  4. Push the lollipop stick into your cupcake and enjoy!
Round red cupcake toppers with white numbers 0-9 with one Hoosier the bison topper and one I U trident topper
Round white cupcake toppers with red numbers 0-9 with one Hoosier the bison topper and one I U trident topper

Birthday Banner

Supplies Needed

  • Scissors
  • Hole punch
  • String or twine

Directions

  1. Print: For best results, we recommend printing on white cardstock.
  2. Cut out all pieces using scissors.
  3. Use a hole punch or scissors to create small holes in the top left and right corners of each piece.
  4. Use string or twine to connect all pieces and hang the banner.
birthday banner example
Banner parts two I U tridents
Banner parts “H” and “A”
Banner parts “P” and “P”
Banner parts “Y” and “B”
Banner parts “I” and “R”
Banner parts “T” and “H”
Banner parts “D” and “A”
Banner parts “Y” and exclamation point

Photo Props

Directions

  1. Print: For best results, we recommend printing on white cardstock.
  2. Cut out cards using scissors.
  3. Use glue or tape to attach the cutout to a lollipop stick, coffee stirrer, or small skewer.
  4. Pose for the camera and enjoy!
Photo prop cutout of red arrow that says “it’s my birthday”
Photo prop cutout of Hoosier the bison
photo prop cutout of Hoosier the bison wearing I U party hat
Photo prop cutout of candy stripe top hat
Red and white I U trident party hat
Photo prop cutout of bright red I U party hat with crimson trident

Cake Toppers

Directions

  1. Print: For best results, we recommend printing on white cardstock.
  2. Cut out all pieces using scissors.
  3. Use glue or tape to attach the cutout to a lollipop stick, coffee stirrer, or small skewer.
  4. Push sticks into cake for added decoration!
Cake topper cutouts with "Happy Birthday!" text and candles

Birthday Invites

Directions

  1. Print: For best results, we recommend printing on white cardstock.
  2. Cut out cards using scissors.
  3. Fold in half and write your message inside the card.
  4. Place in an envelope and mail to your friends!
birthday invite card cutout instructions
birthday invite card cutouts

Thank You Cards

Directions

  1. Print: For best results, we recommend printing on white cardstock.
  2. Cut out cards using scissors.
  3. Write your message in the space provided.
  4. Place in an envelope to mail to your guests.
White thank you note card cutouts
Red thank you note card cutouts

Make a Birthday Cake Box

A thoughtful and affordable way to give back to your local community!

Use this birthday cake box idea as a fun act of service using your stockpile of cake mixes and frosting or inexpensive nonperishables from the store.Be sure to check with your local food bank, but this makes for a thoughtful and welcomed donation.

Supplies to consider including in your cake box

  • Box of cake mix
  • Frosting
  • Colorful sprinkles
  • 1 can of Sprite (substitute for eggs and oil)*
  • Birthday candles
  • Paper plates
  • Napkins
  • Balloons
  • Noisemakers
  • Birthday banner
  • Blank birthday card

Bake as directed except substitute in the can of Sprite for the eggs and oil for convenience. The cake will be delicious. Enjoy!

Assembly supplies

  • Disposable cake pan (with or without lid)
  • Tape (see step 2)
  • Plastic wrap (see step 3)

Instructions

  1. Add all your items to the disposable cake pan.
  2. If your disposable cake pan came with a clear lid, attach the lid and tape the edges to secure the contents.
  3. If your disposable cake pan did not come with a clear lid, wrap the pan using plastic wrap so all the items are visible.
  4. Add a little ribbon or bow to make it a bit festive.
"Make a birthday cake box" instructions for assembling a donation kit