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PUBLISHED: Jan 20, 2011 UPDATED: Oct 16, 2012 BY: Tori | THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. SEE THE PRIVACY POLICY LINKED IN MY FOOTER

Zebra Party

Look for ideas for a wild party theme? This party was for my daughter (she turned 10!) who requested a zebra party. She chose purple (her favorite color) to compliment the black & white zebra theme but any color would have worked well. The party was small with about 8 girls -- but it was fun!

Zebra party decor proved to be a little trickier than I thought, but we managed! Zebra table runners tied it all in well. Purple plates and zebra napkins from our local party store and black and white paper straws matched perfectly!

We didn't need too many sweets (just 8 girls) so we chose her favorites. Cupcakes, (purple) chocolate covered pretzels and white chocolate covered Oreos.

As the main activity, we decided on a DIY photo booth. Here we are goofing around before the guests arrived. We made mustaches and lips on sticks (SUPER simple), had a ton of big glasses, hats, scarves, you name it! The girls had so much fun posing with one another.

Here is little sister getting all the pics she can before the "big" girls arrive.

While the girls were eating lunch, I snuck away to print out the photos they had taken. Each girl was given a fuzzy zebra picture frame that had their silly photo inside - they were a hit!

Zebra Table Runner - CV Linens (less than $5 each!)

Black & White Paper Straws and Zebra Cupcake Liners - The Sugar Diva

Zebra Printed Treat Bags - fort & field on etsy

Zebra Oreos - Sweeties by Kim

Purple Polka Dot Party Hats - Kate Landers Events

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  2. Your Hostess says

    July 18, 2013 at 8:34 am

    Krista, I made them years back. I would suggest searching on Etsy for "Zebra invitations." Many designers will create them for you (for pretty inexpensive) and mail you the file. You can then get them printed at your local Staples or office store. Hope that helps!

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  3. Krista says

    July 17, 2013 at 9:36 am

    Thanks!! What about the invitations?? Where did they come from?

    Reply
  4. Krista says

    May 13, 2013 at 11:22 am

    Hi what did you use for the back drop in the photo booth?

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    • Your Hostess says

      May 14, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Hi Krista! It's just fabric. I hot glued it to the box. Super simple!

      Reply
  5. Rose says

    September 14, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Where did you get the fuzzy zebra frames???

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    • Your Hostess says

      September 19, 2012 at 10:33 pm

      Rose, I had found them online from a wholesale shop but they aren't in business any longer. :(

      Reply
  6. Emily (: says

    February 28, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    I'm turning 13 in may and I really want a purple zebra birthday party for my birthday. I want to invite like 30 people because it's the big "13" and I'm finally a teen but finding things for everyone to do is tricky. I want a 2 tier cake but my mom says there to expensive!! Last year we tried making one and it was a huge mess! I mean we all ate it but it looked horrible.Hahah....I'm going to have the picture both thing and we are decorating using some tips from other websites as yours. We are going to set up colored lights in my backyard and I'm the huge field behind my house, under the power lines. My dad said we could roast marshmallows. I really want to do nails too and my moms friend who does nails for a living could come. Only problem is I'm inviting boys, because alot of my friends are boys and friends boyfriends. So what do I do? I could try and aviod inviting the boys all together because that would reduce the drama but their my friends as well and I don't want them to feel excluded...HELP PLEASE!!

    Almost 13 years old
    ~Emily

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    • Your Hostess says

      February 28, 2012 at 8:49 pm

      Hi Emily, what about instead of nail painting ... you could do an activity like using costume hair spray colors (like they have at Halloween?). It's pretty inexpensive and can be found at most party stores. That way, boys could participate too. You could spray your hair outside (so it's not messy) plus it would look cool for your photo booth pictures. Hope that helps and happy birthday!

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  7. Tracy says

    February 27, 2012 at 10:52 pm

    Where did you get the fuzzy zebra frames???

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    • Your Hostess says

      March 07, 2012 at 2:22 pm

      Hi Tracy, I got them online from a wholesale company that I can no longer find. A quick Google search might return other options for you. Good luck!

      Reply
  8. Girls Pamper Parties says

    September 14, 2011 at 2:49 pm

    How Cool! I really want us to have a zebra themed party after seeing these pictures. the kids will love it!

    Reply
  9. ALFeller says

    August 20, 2011 at 8:45 pm

    I am in the stages of planning a zebra party for my 8 yr old. She choose hot pink for her accent color. I plan to make zebra striped vases and have hot pink feathers in them. I am going to make a background for them to pose in front of too. It will be made with Hot pink wrapping paper and Zebra strip duct tape. It will be taped to a refrigerator box that I will cut and have it set up as an acordian type position. I bought hot pink nail polish and the black crackele nail polish.

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  10. Caroline krueger says

    April 12, 2011 at 11:02 am

    LOVE this! I'm in the middle of trying to put together a "zebra" decorated Amazing race party for my 11 year old daughter. Where can I find the printables that you used (invitation, sign. etc.)?

    Reply
  11. Tori says

    January 24, 2011 at 11:53 pm

    Thank you Nancy (and of course, I'd be honored)!

    Reply
  12. Nancy Pfeifer says

    January 24, 2011 at 11:46 pm

    Love it Tori!!! I'd love to share this one on my blog if it's ok with you? Beautiful job!! :)

    Reply
  13. Kirsten and taylor says

    January 21, 2011 at 8:09 pm

    Loved the party!!!! OMGGG I made the website!!

    Reply
  14. Melissa says

    January 21, 2011 at 5:22 pm

    I love this!!!

    Reply
  15. Lissa (The Wedding Bistro at Bellenza) says

    January 21, 2011 at 6:50 am

    I agree. Having the guests' party photos printed and framed in time for them to take as favors is so sweet! Saw Oprah do that for her special guests at her 40th (I think!) birthday some years ago, and I was so impressed. Would be a lovely favor idea for a bridal shower, too!

    Reply
  16. Sandi says

    January 20, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    adorable! i love that you managed to print the pictures as a favor.

    Reply

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