This free printable DIY happy birthday banner sports circles polka dots in blue, orange, red and green. Just print the free printable template, cut out the circles, string and hang.

The birthday banner sports blue circles with polka dots and X’s that I like to think of as Liam’s XOXO hugs and kisses 1st birthday theme.

The font in this birthday banner is from the super cute Handmade Charlotte’s stencil set. Nice, isn’t it? And it matches Liam’s DIY 1st birthday bib that I loved making for him.

I’m giving away the happy birthday banner template for free, and if your birthday boy’s name is Liam, well, then it’s your lucky day because that’s free too.

I can add your choice of personalized name and age for $4; you’ll get a printable PDF custom name and age to go along with the free banner, just see my etsy.com happy birthday banner listing to purchase.

More free printable templates and project ideas using the XOXO birthday party theme like matching month-by-month birthday signs, how to make letter mini cake petite fours, the cutest favor bags ever, and more.

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I want to take a trip to Pompom Land where animals are ridiculously adorable and everything is handmade! Myko Diann Bocek had created a world of sweet little creatures made from thick, full pompoms. In her new book, Adventures in Pompom Land: 25 Cute Projects Made from Handmade Pompoms, she shares how to can make these expressive critters using wool yarn, roving, and felt.

Adventures in Pompom Land from Lark Crafts is full of fun projects that you will love to make and give. Keep reading to enter!

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These letter mini birthday cakes were a big hit at Liam’s 1st birthday party. I made them using an L-shaped cookie cutter and pound cake like these cute baby shower petit fours by Cakegirls.

Then I covered the L letters with melted chocolate and confetti sprinkles that complimented Liam’s polka dot XOXO birthday theme and DIY 1st birthday bib tutorial.

Now everyone knows I’m not an expert baker but I think it’s a big deal to make birthday cakes and treats on your own, imperfections and all, so I gave it a go and you can too! And I made my first ever cake pops using the leftover pound cake from cutting the L-shaped mini birthday cakes.

And displayed them on the table next to colorful M&Ms and polka dot plates.

L is for Liam, my little birthday boy!

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