Our Rainbow Ruby Party
“Colorful Chaos (and Laughed Through It)”
It all started, like most of my greatest ideas do, with me half-awake, sipping coffee that tasted suspiciously like desperation, Googling “cheap birthday party themes that won’t break my soul or my wallet.” Somewhere between “Unicorn Madness” and “Princess Overload,” I stumbled onto the most magical little adventurer of them all: Rainbow Ruby.
Credit: Rainbow Birthday Party Ideas by Spot of Tea Designs
The second my daughter’s eyes locked onto the screen, she gasped like she’d just witnessed an actual fairy appear in our living room. “Mommy, her! I want her for my birthday!” There was no negotiation, no maybe-later — it was Rainbow Ruby or bust. And honestly? I was all in. Anything to avoid another Elsa-themed blizzard in my living room. So, armed with nothing but enthusiasm, a sticky note that said “budget = lol good luck,” and a very questionable amount of craft supplies, we dove headfirst into planning the rainbowiest party this house has ever seen.
The Budget Was Small, But the Dreams Were Big
We weren’t exactly rolling in gold coins over here. More like fishing for loose change between couch cushions. But I wasn’t about to let a little thing like “money” stop me from making birthday magic happen. We scribbled out a “budget plan” on the back of a grocery receipt. It mostly said things like “dollar store decorations,” “homemade cake attempt #700,” and “pray for sunny weather.” I raided the dollar bins like a mom on a mission, snagging every rainbow streamer, glitter glue, and teddy bear sticker in sight.
Credit: Wanga’s Rainbow Ruby themed Birthday Party by TiDa Fashions & Events
And let me tell you — homemade rainbow garlands made out of tissue paper? Best idea ever. Bonus points: they doubled as pre-party entertainment for my daughter, who got very serious about “fluffing” them just right. The cake was a boxed vanilla mix with pink frosting, covered in sprinkles, and topped with a Rainbow Ruby figurine we found for $4.99. It was so cute, I almost cried real, sparkly tears.
Free Rainbow Ruby Invitations
“Why Moms Are Loving These Canva Templates”
Let’s have a real moment: birthday invitations are the unsung heroes of any party. They’re like little secret agents, sneaking into people’s mailboxes and whispering, “Get ready for something amazing!” When I started looking for Rainbow Ruby invitations, everything either looked like a sad gray cloud or came with a price tag that made me audibly wheeze. So, naturally, I did what any stubborn mom would do: I made my own.
With Canva and way too many snack breaks, I whipped up a set of invites so cute they made me look like a professional graphic designer (or at least, a very determined mom with decent Wi-Fi). Bright colors, sparkle confetti, and Rainbow Ruby herself shining out from every corner. My daughter “approved” them with a dramatic nod and a glitter sticker.
I made three different designs because apparently, kids have very strong opinions about which shades of pink are acceptable. Some were for her “fancy” friends, some for her “adventure buddies.” Honestly, it was like designing custom VIP passes to the coolest toddler club ever. Want in on this magic? Of course you do. I’m sharing them for free, because we moms gotta stick together. You can tweak the details, add a cute RSVP note (“Rainbow Outfits Encouraged!”), and send them out with a proud little smirk knowing you nailed it.
CUSTOMIZE AND DOWNLOAD NOW ON CANVA!
Beginner’s Guides
Before you get too wrapped up in planning the rest of your party magic, let’s talk about invitations! Our free invitation templates are not only adorable, but they’re super easy to customize too. Whether you’re adding in party details like the date, time, and location or even a special note, you can personalize everything to fit your theme perfectly.
A. Download Instruction
Want to know how? Read this step-by-step guide to help you download and customize our free editable invitation templates:
- Scroll up the page until you see the “Download Free Editable … Here” button.
- A new page will be shown in seconds, and you will be able to see the preview of our template designs.
- Choose/click the “Edit Template” button (blue button).
- Now you can personalize our templates, like putting your son or daughter’s name, changing the font-size and color.
- Once you finished with the editing, you can download the final draft (Go to File > Download > Select the File Type (PNG is the best option) > Download.
B. How to Print the file?
“Steps for printing our templates”
- Save the image you want to print to the computer or to a flash drive if it is not saved already. (Step 5 of Download Instruction).
- Go to the file explorer and find the file. Double click the image.
- The file will open in Windows Photo Viewer
- Go to print at the top and then go to the print option
- Select the color printer if you want the photo to print in color
- Select the print size you want
- You may want to play around with the “Fit picture to frame” option. Sometimes that option will allow the photo to print closer to the border, but sometimes it will cut off the edges of the photo.
- Hit print and Voila!!!
Speaking of birthday parties, we avoid to see anything basic, especially when it comes to children’s birthdays. By unusual, I mean something that isn’t typical Floral theme, but rather something like what’s in this page or something like these, Charming Rainbow Ruby and Gabby’s Dollhouse & Friends birthday invitation templates.
Living Room or Backyard?
“(Spoiler: Either Can Be Rainbow Village)”
We didn’t have the budget to rent a party palace or hire a magician named “Rainbow Steve” (though honestly, that would’ve been hilarious). So we did what resourceful moms do best — we turned the living room into a full-on Rainbow Ruby wonderland. I shoved the couch against the wall, covered the floor with rainbow blankets, and draped streamers from every light fixture I could reach without needing a ladder (safety first, party second). We even set up a “teddy bear corner,” where every kid’s stuffed animal got its own little party hat.
Credit: RAINBOW RUBY THEMED PARTY by @partyandkidssv
Credit: Rainbow Ruby themed birthday party by @dreamteameventplanner02
At one point, the music cranked up, the kids went full dance mode, and I’m pretty sure my coffee table is still emotionally recovering. It wasn’t fancy. It wasn’t Instagram-perfect. It was perfect for us. And if you’re blessed with good weather? A backyard bash is even easier. Toss some picnic blankets around, hang a few rainbow flags, and call it Rainbow Village. Bonus points if you can convince your dog to wear a party hat. (Ours lasted six minutes before he staged a dramatic escape.)
The Cake That (Almost) Made Me Cry
“A Sweet Slice of Rainbow Ruby Magic”
Let’s talk about the cake. I had visions of a glorious three-tiered masterpiece that would make Pinterest weep tears of pride. I also had the baking skills of someone who once burned water. Round one was a colorful disaster. The batter overflowed the pan like it had big dreams and no boundaries. Round two survived the oven but looked like the Leaning Tower of Rainbow. By round three, I was just praying for something vaguely cake-shaped.
Credit: Rainbow Ruby Birthday Cake by GratuitPatisserie
In the end, we had a slightly lopsided, pink-frosted cake covered in enough sprinkles to launch a glitter bomb. I stuck the Rainbow Ruby figurine proudly on top, threw on a rainbow candle, and called it a win. The best part? My daughter’s face when she saw it. “Mommy, it’s BEAUTIFUL!” she gasped, like I’d just baked her the Crown Jewels. I could’ve melted right there in my sprinkle-covered kitchen.
Keeping Tiny Humans Entertained
“Coloring Pages to the Rescue”
Here’s where the real magic happens. Because while adults can sit and chit-chat over cupcakes, kids? They need things to do. And lucky for you (and for me when I threw our party), Rainbow Ruby is all about imagination, play, and color—aka, the perfect mix for birthday games. One of the easiest, cheapest, and cutest activities? Coloring pages. I whipped up some Rainbow Ruby-themed coloring sheets (don’t worry—you’ll find them in the free printable kit!) and printed a big stack. I set up a “Creative Corner” with crayons, glitter pens, and stickers, and let the kids go wild. It was calm, creative, and—hallelujah—quiet for a whole 20 minutes.
Credit: coloringpagesfortoddlers.com
Some of the kids even made extra pages “for Ruby,” and one little boy declared he was going to hang his masterpiece in his own Rainbow Village. It melted me. But the fun didn’t stop there. We played “Teddy Bear Hide & Seek” using plushies from the show, had a rainbow scavenger hunt, and even had a “Color Your World” contest where kids decorated blank cardboard houses with markers and streamers.
Wrapping It Up With a Big, Rainbow-Sized Hug
When the last streamer floated to the floor and the final frosting stain was scrubbed off the couch, I plopped down next to my very sleepy, very glittery birthday girl. She gave me a hug so tight it nearly knocked my glasses off and said, “Mommy, this was the best day ever.” And that’s it. That’s the magic.
It wasn’t about the money or the Pinterest perfection. It was about throwing a party with heart, imagination, and a little bit of chaos — and letting my daughter know that she’s worth every sprinkle, every balloon, every lopsided cake.
If you’re planning your own Rainbow Ruby bash, just know: You’ve got this. You already have everything you need — a little creativity, a lot of love, and maybe a few emergency cupcakes hidden in the pantry for yourself. Now go create some magic, mama. You’re already a Rainbow Ruby hero in your kid’s eyes.
