The Invitations
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Crumbled graham crackers and Oreos with mini chocolate eggs and party details placed in glass containers
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| Laminated tags placed inside the invitations- Address and RSVP info printed on the back |
The Party
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Prehistoric masks used as decoration - I used mini clothespins to attach
the masks to Raffia |
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| Dino Bones- Pretzels and Mini Marshmallows dipped in White Choclate |
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| Lava Cake- one 9" sqaure cake (corners trimmed), two 8" round cakes), one 8" mini bundt cake; add a small votive to the middle for a really cool effect... see a few pics below |
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| Volcanoes with Cream Cheese Icing; I used Fat Daddio's 8-Cavity Volcano Cake Molds (sold on Amazon) |
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| Dinosaur Claws- Bugles |
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| Herbivore Treats- Hummus with Carrtos, Celery, and Sugar Snap Peas |
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| Happy Birthday Boy |
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It smokes!
Add votive to the bundt cake and add dry ice and water |
Trying on their masks!
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Dinosaur Dig
Plaster Dinosaur Bones (I used Dinosaur Bones Sand Mold Kit - Sold on Amazon)
Homemade Dinosaur Eggs-Recipe Below |
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Eli found his little dinosaur!
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Homemade Dinosaur Egg Recipe (makes 3-4 eggs)
- 1 cup used coffee grounds - Not a coffee drinker? No Problem! Starbucks will gladly give you their used grounds (generally reserved for gardens, but don't be afraid to ask!). Lay out to dry overnight.
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/4 cup sand
- 3/4 cup water
- Plastic mini dinosaurs
Preheat oven to 175.
Add all ingredients and knead... yes, you WILL get super dirty, but it's so much fun! Once combined, grab a handful of the mixture, add your mini dinosaur, and form a ball. Place the eggs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes. *Note- I made these two times; the first time I doubled the recipe to make 8 dinosaurs and the baking time was perfect; the second time I had to bake for 40 minutes. The baking time really depends on how humid the day and the moisture of the coffee beans.
After baking, let cool, then use as desired! We put ours in an inflatable pool with play sand.
Trying on their masks!
