Here’s how I DIYed my kid’s 4th and 6th Lego themed birthday party! First, let me say I am not a crafter. I am not a DIY person. I struggle with picking paint colors, choosing art for my house, and even putting an outfit together is a struggle for me. But, for the love of my kids I decided to DIY a Lego themed birthday party for them.
Second, let me tell you that I would have PREFERRED to just order supplies and decor. I am happy to support anyone who can come up with my theme… but it was slim pickings. I ended up doing my own balloon arch (for the first time), making Lego bricks out of melting candy and creating a cake out of them, painting a banner (also for the first time), making crayon holders out of Lego, making decor out of Lego, and even making Lego cake pops as party favors.
I am so thankful to all of the accounts online that helped give me some inspiration but in the end I had to pull a lot together myself.
Sharing how I put together some of my favorite pieces and I hope it’s easier for those out there that want to throw their own Lego party with Lego decor!
How to make Lego Minifig Marshmallow Pops
What you’ll need:
- Cake Pop Sticks, Bags, and Ties
- Yellow Candy Melt
- Candy Thinner
- Edible Pen
- Marshmallows
- Mini Marshmallows, with about ⅓ cut off the bottom
- Styrofoam Block or Cake Pop Stand
First, make sure you have plenty of test materials available. Melt the candy according to the package instructions and add candy thinner as needed. I found this was the best way to avoid the candy getting too thick and added a nice shine. The brand I used did not change the taste at all.
Second, dip your stick in the candy melt then put a large marshmallow on the stick. Push it all the way through, so you can add the ⅔ size mini marshmallow. Once the marshmallows are assembled on the stick dip the whole thing in the melted candy mix. Swirl to help dry then use the styrofoam block or cake pop stand to let your pop fully dry.
Lastly, once all the pops have dried, use the edible pen to draw on your faces. I personally found the sunglass eyes and smiley face the easiest to draw – but have fun with this! Wrap in clear bags.
These made the perfect party favor!
How to make a Lego Birthday Cake
What you’ll need:
- Premade cake, I ordered mine from Costco with no decorations
- Candy melt in various colors – I did red, blue, green, and yellow
- Candy thinner
- Brick molds
- Squeeze bottles
First, don’t make the cake! I didn’t! Since this cake was for a large party with two birthday kids and 30 friends I bought a sheet cake from Costco. I asked Costco for no decorations or writing – just the white icing.
Second, start making the Lego bricks. I melted the candy in their own bowls according to the package instructions. I did add candy melt thinner which made it easier to pour into the molds and did not change the flavor at all. I cooled the molds in the refrigerator.
Third, I popped the bricks out of the molds and decorated the cake with them. I also made my own cake topper on my computer and printed it out, supported it with toothpicks.
Lastly, I took the remaining candy melt, put it in a squeeze bottle with a small top and dripped candy melt down the side. I was super nervous to do this but it turned out great! It was much easier than I expected and if you are nervous – just start with the back of your cake!
The candy bricks were a HIT at the party! Each kid wanted to make sure their slice had enough candy bricks on it!
DIY Lego Decor for a Birthday Party
I wanted to share a few other fun Lego designs we did for our Lego party! These helped make the mood festive and fun!
We built the numbers 4 and 6 out of Lego Dupos. We used a bunch of Duplos that we already had and two base plates. We also built crayon holders from Legos and printed off a coloring sheet from the internet.
We bought some brick themed table cloths and solid color paper plates and decor to match the classic Lego colors.
I thought this balloon arch was the perfect colors to match classic Lego colors.
Lastly, we bought Lego T-Shirts for our family. I had custom ones made for my kids from this Etsy shop and my husband and I wore Lego shirts (mini fig for me and Lego Dad for him).
I hope these tips help you plan your own Lego party for your little one! Follow us for more ideas on social media! Thanks for reading!