The “Merida hair” licorice and willo the wisp cotton candy cups were random strokes of genius while strolling through the aisles at Smart n’ Final. And it tasted even better than it looked, which was quite a feat! I also hired Posh Desserts to provide the bear cub cake pops to represent Merida’s triplet brothers in the film - they were cute, perfect, delicious little bites of goodness. Regarding food, I was thrilled to find a local baker who used the invitation as the inspiration for the cake design. By far, the biggest hit of the day was the willo the wisp hunt - the girls went wild for it! My daughter was thrilled to be included in the painting of both the Crafty Carver bead box and archery target (which also served as a dessert table backdrop), and also helped assemble the “willo the wisp” candies.

We had a Crafty Carver beading station, a archery contest, and a willo the wisp hunt - all very in keeping with Merida’s story. I had a particularly fun time planning the party activities. Once Jessica Flynn of Capture Photography nailed the design down, I was off and rolling. So, we went with that and made the wild Merida hair one of our design focal points. I think it’s the hair, since my daughter also has wild red hair. This is what Bethany said about planning the party– “My daughter, Abby, is in loooooove with Merida from Disney’s Brave….she loves the movie as a whole, but is particularly enchanted with Merida herself.

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop: Merida Wooden Spoons: Etsy shop, sugarcoatedstudioīubble Wands: Etsy shop, celticbubblewandsĬake: Bethany Perkins of Bethany’s Cakes in Lemon Grove, CAĬake Pops: Monique Paul of Posh Desserts in El Cajon, CA Gold Lace Crown: Etsy shop, Peppermintandswishīow and Arrow set: Etsy shop, Backwoods Toys The “willow the wisp” treasure hunt party activityĭesign/Invitations/Banner: Jessica Flynn of Capture Photography.

The Merida decal affixed to the wooden spoons.

The bear paw cookies and bear cub cake pops.

There are so many things & ideas that I love about this Disney’s Brave party! Some of my favorites are: This fabulous DISNEY’S “BRAVE” THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Bethany Biancavilla of The Dancing Foodiva.

Merida brave party