Plan Ahead
Up To One Week Before
- Make Chocolate Chip Scones. If you'd like small girl-size scones, divide the dough in half and pat out two circles of dough (about 4-inches wide). Score into wedges and bake 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool; place in resealable freezer plastic bags. Freeze until morning of party.
The Day Before
- Make and decorate the Purse Cake.
- Thaw scones in refrigerator.
The Morning Of
- Make finger sandwiches (the birthday girl may want to help cut them out). Arrange on china plate or tiered cookie pedestal.
- Set the tea table, using large white paper doilies as place mats.
- Make lemonade and chill (if serving).
Just Before Serving Guests
- Make warm cider and fill teapot for the table.
- Set out sandwiches or scones and chocolate-dipped strawberries.
Party Guide
Check out the How-To Video for the Purse Cake here !
Party Invitations
- Make do-it-yourself invitations by cutting cardstock to create a fold-up purse. Tuck a gold chocolate coin in the purse with the important 'when and where' details before it's mailed.
- Encourage guests to bring a favorite teddy bear or doll to the party.
- Create unique, photo party invitations from Kodak Gallery!
Party Decorations
- Use a lace tablecloth or cover a plain one with paper doilies.
- Let the Purse Cake become the centerpiece.
Party Games & Activities
- Visit a second-hand clothing store or raid Grandma's cedar trunk for dress-up clothes, hats and costume jewelry. Let the girls dress up for their tea party.
- Have a jump rope or hopscotch competition (give each girl a pretty "jewel" to toss into the squares) if excess energy needs to be exercised.
- Have the partygoers decorate picture frames (cardboard or plastic) found at craft stores using buttons, rhinestones and jewels.
Party Favors
- String ribbon through squares of netting or doilies from fabric stores and fill with candies.
Food Fun
- Buy pastel-colored sugars or sugar cubes to sweeten warm apple cider.
Party Pictures