My Magical, Sparkle-Filled Adventure Planning a Princess Jasmine
“(Without a Royal Budget)”
The moment my sister said, “Hey, can you help plan Madison’s first birthday?” I was halfway to Agrabah before she finished her sentence. She said “Jasmine-themed” and I was already picturing golden lanterns, flying carpets, and tiny tiaras everywhere. Now, I’m not a party planner. I’m just a girl with way too many tabs open, a Canva addiction, and a heart that melts the second my niece smiles. But when it comes to birthday magic? I will absolutely go full Disney Princess if it means making that little face light up. Even if that means staying up past midnight whispering, “What would Genie do?” into my laptop.
Credit: Jasmine – Disney Princess
And the truth is, this party didn’t come from some palace budget. It came from late-night DIY hustle, dollar-store treasures, and pure love. So if you’re reading this wondering if you can pull off a Princess Jasmine birthday party without a team of fairies and a gold credit card—yes, mama, you totally can. Let me show you how we did it.
Credit: Princess Jasmine Aladdin Themed Birthday Party by CHAMINDA DISSANAYAKA and Design and concept By Roshelle Weerasinghe at Events By Tassels and Tinsels via Kara’s Party Ideas
But this isn’t just my story. It’s for you too. For the mama scrolling Pinterest at midnight. For the auntie who wants to throw something special. For anyone who wants to create a day full of wonder without breaking the bank. So buckle up that golden sash, grab your tiara, and let’s make some magic—starting with where this royal adventure actually happened.
We Turned the Living Room Into a Royal Palace
We didn’t book a ballroom. We didn’t rent a venue. Nope—we hosted Madison’s Jasmine birthday party right in my sister’s living room, which also happens to be where she once tried to eat a sock. So clearly, it’s a place of great significance. I found a purple rug on sale (because of course, purple = royalty), and we pushed the couch to the wall. We hung gold and lavender balloons across the ceiling and added fairy lights to every surface that would hold still long enough. Suddenly, the space felt like a tiny corner of Agrabah—just with less camel traffic and more sippy cups.
Credit: Josy Martinez on Pinterest
And if you’ve got a backyard? That’s basically your royal courtyard waiting to happen. Throw down some picnic blankets, toss a few golden cushions, hang up twinkle lights, and voilà: Jasmine-worthy vibes on a budget. The best part about hosting at home? No closing time. No clean-up curfews. And you can play “A Whole New World” at full volume with zero complaints from palace guards.
Credit: Princess Jasmine Arabian Nights Birthday Party by Kimberly Shen of From the Heart Events via Kara’s Party Ideas
Plus, hosting at home meant we didn’t have to rush clean-up or pay extra for space. We had more freedom to decorate, more time to laugh, and we even got to play Disney music as loud as we wanted without anyone telling us to “keep it down.” Total win.
The Invitation That Started It All
“And Made Me Feel Like a Graphic Queen”
Let’s talk about invites, because oh honey… the price tags I saw online were enough to make me gasp louder than Jafar spotting a magic lamp. So instead of dropping half my grocery budget on downloadable PDFs, I made my own using Canva—and it turned out gorgeous. I found a dreamy Jasmine graphic, added a swirl of glittery purple and gold, sprinkled in some sparkles and balloons, and wrote: “Madison is turning ONE!” in the prettiest golden font I could find. We texted it to friends, printed a few for grandma, and suddenly, the party felt real.
One mom messaged me just to say, “This is SO cute, I want one for myself.” Same, girl. Same. But I didn’t stop there. Once I was in Canva-mode, I made a whole matching kit—welcome signs, thank-you cards, cupcake toppers, and a photo backdrop. All free. All editable. All made by a sleepy girl in leggings with glitter in her hair and zero regrets.
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, Cinderella Disney and Disney Charm Cinderella birthday invitation templates.
Cupcakes, Crumbs & Frosting Everywhere
So here’s the thing about one-year-olds: they couldn’t care less about fondant flowers or perfectly stacked cake tiers. They’re not here for the aesthetics—they’re here for sugar, crumbs, and the pure joy of smushing frosting into every crevice of their little faces. Honestly, the messier, the better. That’s why we ditched the idea of a fancy, towering cake and went for something more baby-friendly (and let’s be honest, way less stressful): mini cupcakes!
Credit: Disney Princess Cupcakes by With Sprinkles on Top
We made them in sweet vanilla with fluffy pink buttercream swirls and finished them off with a generous sprinkle of edible glitter—because even tiny cupcakes deserve to sparkle. They were the perfect size for little hands to grab, squish, and devour, and I’m pretty sure one of them wore more frosting than she ate. Total win in my book.
Party Games? Coloring Pages and Crayon Chaos
After the sugar rush hit, I knew we needed a plan before the living room turned into a jungle gym. Enter: The Royal Art Station. I printed out Jasmine, Genie, Aladdin, Rajah—literally every coloring page I could find—and laid them out with markers, crayons, and glitter pens (which, let’s be honest, was a bold choice). We called it “The Royal Art Studio” and set up a little table where kids could create masterpieces.
Credit: 30 Aladdin & Jasmine Coloring Pages by Monday Mandala
One little girl gave Jasmine neon pink hair “because she’s a pop star now.” Another added hearts around Rajah “for his birthday, too.” Meanwhile, Madison ate a crayon. It was washable. We moved on. The coloring table was honestly a lifesaver. It gave the kids something to focus on, gave parents a moment to breathe, and gave us a fridge gallery full of adorable art afterward.
The Real Magic? It Wasn’t in the Décor
At the end of the party, Madison was in my arms, half-asleep and still holding her balloon. Her cheeks were rosy, her romper was covered in cupcake, and she looked up at me with the kind of smile that could melt the sands of time. And I thought: This is the magic. It wasn’t about perfection. It wasn’t about having a professional photographer or coordinating napkins. It was about creating joy. About making memories. About saying, “I love you so much, I’d cover my entire home in glitter for you.”
So mama, if you’re dreaming up a Jasmine party and wondering if you can pull it off? You absolutely can. You don’t need a royal budget—you just need heart. You just need a little sparkle, a lot of love, and maybe a playlist with “A Whole New World” on repeat. And if you want the same free editable templates I used? They’re yours. Because we’re all in this magical chaos together.
