American Idol Party Supplies

Getting your American Idol party supplies together may be the biggest challenge you think you will have to face in pulling off this elaborate party. That doesn’t have to be the case. There are some simple tips to eliminated wasted time and money while getting everything you need and want for your plan to go off without a hitch.

Form a Plan!
All your hard work pulling things together could be for nothing with a plan … that you plan on sticking with, of course. A successful party plan will be formed 2 weeks or more before the event. This gives you time to shop for supplies (online and local), change your mind a few times, and make certain that all your little plans within your Big Plan can actually be executed.

Shop Online
One of the best things you can do to keep some money in your wallet is shop online. You can also shop online to locate hard to find items and items specific to the american idol party theme. We highly recommend Celebrate Express for the selection, customer service and low prices.

To help you get your act together we have created a shopping list with basic party supplies and a few extras according to our American Idol birthday party plan. Take advantage of this list by printing it out. Add extras to the back. Then get to shopping!

• cake
• order pre-made or purchase mix (If using a mix to try our American Idol cake idea you will need to add all the supplies for decorating it.
• birthday candles
• nacho supplies (Velveeta, tortilla chips, ground beef, tomatoes, green onions, black olives, sour cream, guacamole, jalapeño slices, salsa, etc.)
• sugar cookie mix (white frosting, blue sprinkles)
• drinks (Kool-aid, Gatorade, soda)
• invitations
• plates
• bowls
• cups
• napkins
• utensils
• tablecloths
• streamers – get lots of them!
• balloons – helium and oxygen
• party banner
• party posters
• personal poster
• favor bags or boxes
• party favors – choose just enough to fill a favor bag
• candy!
• piñata or materials to make one (tissue paper, poster board, glue, tape)
• wrapping paper
• gift bags
• ribbons and/or bows
• tape – LOTS of it!
• American Idol party music
• American Idol DVD
• American Idol Tour CDs
• American Idol DVD or video game
• index cards (for singing competition)