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Ideas for a Boy’s Clifford Birthday Party

Need ideas for a boy’s Clifford birthday party? It’s a super cute character that still wins the hearts of kids, and it’s a phenomenal theme for a child’s celebration. These are inexpensive and adorable, and most of all they’re fun. Consider the following suggestions for games, activities, favors, food, and decorations, and make it a great time for all.

The options are virtually endless when focusing on a popular character, and it doesn’t have to cost a small fortune. To save money without skimping on cuteness or quality, pair DIY Clifford birthday party ideas with store-bought items. These are a huge hit with kids and adults!

I love these super cute high-quality Clifford birthday party cake decorations…

Clifford the Big Red Dog Birthday Cake CUPCAKE Topper Set Featuring Characters from CLIFFORD and Themed Decorative Accessories

View it at AmazonClifford the Big Red Dog Birthday Cake CUPCAKE Topper Set Featuring Characters from CLIFFORD and Themed Decorative Accessories

DIY Clifford Birthday Party Games & Activities –

  • Set up a Clifford craft table
  • Have kids color and design blank bone-shaped placemats
  • Instruct kids to write down as many words as possible using the letters in ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’
  • Make sugar cookies using dog-themed cookie cutters that kids can frost, decorate, and devour
  • DIY Clifford dog bone toss using empty plastic buckets and a dog bone or toy
  • Make a pin-the-tail-on-Clifford game using a poster board and construction paper
  • How about a big red dog print pinata?

This is a Clifford-size dog print pinata!

APINATA4U Red & Black Paw Print Pinata 19

View it at AmazonAPINATA4U Red & Black Paw Print Pinata 19″ Tall

Ideas for Favors and Prizes –

  • Stamp colorful paw prints on small paper handle bags for holding favors
  • Set up a puppy adoption basket and have the kids adopt their very own plush pet
    • – Make personalized adoption papers for each puppy
  • Make paw print labeled thank-you jars
    • – Fill small jars with treats & top with red tissue paper tied on with jute twine
  • Clifford the Big Red Dog books are fantastic when seeking Clifford birthday party favors

Clifford Birthday Party Food Ideas –

You can save a lot of money by making and decorating your child’s birthday cake. When seeking ideas for a boy’s Clifford birthday party consider topping a frosted sheet cake with a personalized edible image.

Order one personalized with your child’s name for an easy DIY Clifford birthday cake…

Clifford Red Dog Personalized Edible Cake Image Birthday Party NIP

View it at AmazonClifford Red Dog Personalized Edible Cake Image Birthday Party NIP

  • Use brand new plastic dog food bowls to serve snacks
  • Put pretzel rods or  (they look like sticks) in a serving container labeled fetch
  • Serve homemade or store-bought Chex Muddy Buddies Puppy Chow in little paper cups
  • Bake and frost a bone-shaped cake
  • Label a bowl of popcorn with a sign saying Pupcorn
  • Serve cheese puffs in a bowl labeled Cheeseruffs
  • Make bone-shaped cheese slices using cookie cutters
  • Hot dogs are a must!
    • When seeking Clifford birthday party food ideas make dogs in a blanket with biscuit dough
  • Serve Big Red soda pop or red fruit drink
  • Display drinks in a clear acrylic drink dispenser labeled Paws for a Sip
  • Serve red gummy candy or red licorice in a bowl labeled Chew Toys

Ideas for a Boy’s Clifford Birthday Party: Don’t Forget the Decorations!

Although these are labeled Paw Patrol, they make great Clifford birthday party decorations…

PartyWoo Paw Patrol Balloons, 70 pcs 12 inch Blue Red Yellow balloons, Paw Print Balloons, Paw Balloons for Paw Patrol Party Decorations, Toy Story Party Decorations, Paw Patrol Birthday, Dog Birthday

View it at AmazonPartyWoo Paw Patrol Balloons, 70 pcs 12 inch Blue Red Yellow balloons, Paw Print Balloons, Paw Balloons for Paw Patrol Party Decorations, Toy Story Party Decorations, Paw Patrol Birthday, Dog Birthday

  • Display a DIY Welcome to Birdwell Island sign by the door
  • Tape various sizes of blue, red, and yellow balloons around the front door or window
  • Decorate a wall with spirals of red, blue, and yellow crepe paper from the ceiling to the floor
  • Design a photo booth – use a big box to make Clifford’s dog house
  • Use Clifford character stuffed animals to decorate tables
  • Hang red balloons on strings from the ceiling and you won’t have to use helium
  • Make Clifford balloons by taping on red construction paper ears – use a Sharpie to draw the eyes, nose, and mouth

Do you have any other ideas for a boy’s Clifford birthday party? I love DIY crafts and other ways to save money on Clifford birthday party cake decorations, favors, games and more. Feel free to share more suggestions in the comment section. As I said, it doesn’t have to cost a small fortune to be a huge success!

Kim

Kimberly Dalessandro (a.k.a. Crystal Ray) began her online writing career in 2005 with PageWise Incorporated and went on to become a top writer for both Associated Content and Yahoo Voices under the pen name Crystal Ray. In early 2017 she launched Blue Crystal Sky ~ Everything Under the Sun. She is continually coming up with new ideas to share with the world.

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