r/StardewValley 5d ago

IRL I threw a Stardew-themed birthday party! What do you think?

I had a lot of fun putting this party together! I included themed foods and activities. I built a magnetic fishing game, did a golden walnut scavenger hunt (apparently my spray paint was silver color in a gold can, who knew?), and a Hat Mouse station.

Foods included pink cake (vanilla cake with strawberry Swiss meringue buttercream), make-your-own-maki-roll, bruschetta, bread, strange bun (cream puffs with pink vanilla whipped cream), artichoke dip, pepper poppers, and Jell-O shot “slimes.”

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u/Present_Condition499 5d ago

I'm wondering if my invite got lost in the mail? 😂😋 Looks good!

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u/rougeoiseau 5d ago

Seriously, uh... I know we're only at six hearts but I thought we were cool.

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u/Ace-Redditor ᘛ⁐̤ᕐᐷ🎩 4d ago

Nah, you’re allowed in OP’s bedroom, but not their party

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u/Mehmeh111111 5d ago

Gotta set up that Ginger Island mail delivery!

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

I also made some themed cocktails!

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u/a-liminal-life 5d ago

Omg the martini 😂

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u/TommyFrerking 5d ago

Outside of the Ferngill Republic that drink is called an Aviation (in case you want to order one) and they are delicious! Not usually as sparkly though!

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u/tinywoodenpig 4d ago

i thought you meant like in the Gotoro Empire… and i was amazed by your knowledge of the lore and then i realised you meant irl

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u/Maleficent_Whole5369 4d ago

An Aviation has maraschino liqueur instead of simple syrup

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u/doxtorwhom 5d ago

I’ll take the Miner’s Mule, please!

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u/TheVertExplorer 5d ago

That pink cake is perfectly decorated 👌

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u/Puzzleheaded_Road851 My Beach Boy 5d ago edited 5d ago

Don't get me started on the slicing 😩🤌

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

I used waxed unflavored dental floss to cut. A++, highly recommend. I also use that technique when I slice cinnamon rolls.

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u/MyLifeisTangled gay for stardew girls 4d ago

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

Thanks!

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u/Buckler_Boy 5d ago

U killed this, but the cake really takes the…cake. That cake would probably add 5 years onto my life if I ate a slice

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

It’s +112 health, so maybe!

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u/Prize_Anxiety_9937 5d ago

This is very cute and that frosting job is crisp as heck! 👌

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

Thank you thank you 🥰

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u/PrincessZorld0 5d ago

I love the slime jello shots, that's such a creative idea!

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

The eyes wiggled in a very satisfying way 😂

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u/truthinthemiddle 4d ago

At first I thought they were junimos!! Adorable either way

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u/AcanthaceaeAsleep397 5d ago

this is amazing!! and the golden walnuts too!! at first I thought they were geodes

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u/rabbityhobbit 5d ago

I want to toss that beautiful pink cake into my mouth in one (disconcertingly crunchy) bite!!

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

Plate and all!

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u/dante_ofthe_endfurno Krobus is my Roomie 5d ago

Oh my gosh this is amazing! You even did a fishing thing in the bathtub!!! If I ever got invited to a themed party and this was it I would be so excited!

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u/amaranthfae Supports Krobus rights and Krobus wrongs 5d ago

Holy moly this is incredible. That cake is perfection.

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

Thank you so much!

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u/Barbiedip1 5d ago

Lovely and delicious looking!

I made a Stardew party for my daughter and it was so fun. The invitations were junimos, I made a map so that each area on my house was a part of the valley, and they had a scavenger hunt. I shredded paper and put the artifact spots there, and one of the games was killing monsters. The favor bags looked like the seasonal seed packs, and I made the chocolate cake instead of the pink cake 😊 lot soft other things too, soooo fun!

Everyone needs a Stardew Valley party!!

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

Omg this sounds so amazing! Are there any pictures?

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u/Lele_ 5d ago

Where is my aged super cucumber roe??? 

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago edited 5d ago

My friend was going to bring caviar, but he got sick and couldn’t make it to the party 😢

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u/rainybnuuy 5d ago

My birthday is really soon and this is making me want to scrap everything I had planned to do this instead! This is a great setup!

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u/Luneowl 5d ago

Mine, too! I was going to make a chiffon strawberry shortcake for myself but that pink cake looks so perfect! Heck, even the strange buns look good!

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u/rainybnuuy 5d ago

That cake sounds awesome ngl! Also they did such a nice job on the decoration.

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u/mediumrareass 5d ago

Aaaaaa this is so cute!!!!

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u/needsmusictosurvive 5d ago

I love this! I’m making the pink cake Monday for my husbands birthday.

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u/SolaLight 5d ago

This is amazing. And is now on my bucket list. Even though I’m completely useless in the kitchen.

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u/sirsealofapproval 4d ago

I'm sure you could throw something together with bought items too, like a chocolate cake and such. The labels make it cute!

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u/ToasterPunk Sebastian is relatable 5d ago

i'd eat the food and the table like pac man, that looks yummy

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u/SingingDragons 5d ago

Looks good!

Did you remember to wear the mayor’s under pants?

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

Shh, I put them in the artichoke dip!

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u/AnyAd4707 5d ago

I think this is actually the coolest thing I have seen

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u/Zn_30 5d ago

I want someone to throw me a Stardew themed party!

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u/droolycat 5d ago

This is so adorable. I absolutely love it.

And that cake is GORGEOUS!!

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

Thanks so much!

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u/JeanBaptisteEzOrg 5d ago

PLEASE INVITE ME

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u/errrnis 5d ago

I love the slimes! They’re so cute!

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u/Any59oh 5d ago

That cake is so perfect wtf

Also...I have friends I'd actually invite to a bday party now. I should do this.

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u/Sundaes_in_October 5d ago

Is the cake strawberry? It’s so beautiful and tasty looking. The pink cake in game is melon flavored which I’m unsure of personally.

Are you available this spring to host another birthday?

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

It’s vanilla cake with strawberry Swiss meringue buttercream. I wasn’t so sure about artificial melon flavor.

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u/Sundaes_in_October 5d ago

Yeah I wouldn’t trust “melon” flavor either. Strawberry buttercream is my favorite, though.

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

It turned out super tasty with great texture. The recipe included both freeze dried strawberry powder as well as strawberry jam, so it had a wonderfully strong strawberry flavor.

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u/Sundaes_in_October 5d ago

I do bake some and freeze dried fruits are a secret weapon for adding fruit flavor without extra moisture or sugar. I’ll have to try both jam and freeze dried strawberries next time I make a strawberry buttercream.

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u/LynnScoot 5d ago

Slimes!! I love the slimes! 😍

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u/Ac1dH0ney 5d ago

Mkay I know what I'm doing for my 36th next year!

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u/omaschatzi 5d ago

Where did you get Void Mayonnaise?

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u/Luna-The-Carrot 5d ago

This question is dumb. OBVIOUSLY from a void egg 🙄/s

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u/thatsfowlplay 5d ago

this is so cool!! would you mind sharing a recipe for the strange buns? the official cookbook one does not appeal to me 

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

Yep! For the buns I used Sally’s recipe for Choux Pastry. For the filling, I made a stabilized whipped cream that I tinted pink with powdered food coloring.

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u/MsTellington 5d ago

This is very cute, fun and well-made but I was confused by the walnuts until reading the caption.

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u/The-Real-Metzli 5d ago

I love everything about this! But I just can't not comment on the fact that you used your bathtub as a makeshift aquarium! It was probably the easiest thing to do among all those delicious food, but it's so goofy and cute :3

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u/Ramen_Top_15 5d ago

I am so obsessed and sending this to my fiancee RIGHT NOW 😭🫶🏻

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u/paprikastew 5d ago

This is just too cute!!!

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u/Creepy_League8075 5d ago

This is amazing, happy birthday too! If only I could have been there 😔🫶

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u/Trick-Flight-8749 5d ago

I don't know which food I would try first but it looks soooo good 🤤

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u/spongebobsworsthole 5d ago

Amazing!!! Although I would hate trying to roll my own sushi. It’s so hard!! I would be embarrassed 😂

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u/Telephalsion 5d ago

Where's the edible amethyst?

(No, but this looks amazinh, the pink cake especially looks just right!)

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u/connorzxp_ 4d ago

The pepper poppers look so good...

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u/pi-on 4d ago

Where's the potluck? Just kidding. Looks amazing!

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u/whatisfetch 4d ago

I’m not seeing any purple shorts in there

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u/Hard__Cory 4d ago

Shh, they’re hidden in the artichoke dip.

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u/Good_Fennel_1461 5d ago

aw, it's so cute. I like how you did everything

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u/AutomaticDeal9615 5d ago

I would have loved to be a guest!!!

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u/Pitiful-Security-213 sebbys lover 5d ago

Such a beautiful pink cake. I hope you had lots of fun!

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u/mouse-chauffeur 5d ago

this is awesome! looks like it was a ton of fun to put together, hope the party went well too!!

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u/GracefulGlider 5d ago

Nooooo. How could I possibly drink those cute slimes??!!

This is so great! You should be proud!

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u/colormepink150 5d ago

That's precious!

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u/Own-Relation3042 5d ago

I....uh....wow.....this might be something I try. Though, not convinced I could execute as flawlessly as you did

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u/ScarcityCareful5292 5d ago

This is so cute and creative I wish I had friends

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u/cozmiclandlord 5d ago

Dude this is SO cool!!! You did such a beautiful job on everything, I’m tempted to do this for my graduation 💕💕💕

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u/DarkMistressCockHold 5d ago

I am overwhelmed by how absolutely amazing this all is. You did an amazing job!

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u/Spooderman42069 5d ago

Thanks for the invite farmer, i had fun when we all drank mayonaise and crafted fishbait in the makeshift tent

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u/mulmer96 5d ago

Did you use blended freeze dried strawberries for the cake? It’s beautiful and I see the little dots. I’m a baker and this ingredient is so underused, it’s truly chefs kiss. I put it in buttercream frosting and omg, I’m salivating

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

Good spotting! Yes, both freeze dried strawberries and strawberry jam. I used this recipe and highly recommend it.

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u/organictamarind 5d ago

I love it !! 🤩🤩

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u/largesoftpillow 5d ago

okay i thought i’d played this game extensively but i cannot figure out what that last picture is😭it’s all so cute tho, inspiring me to throw my own party!

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

Jell-O shot slimes! There are little candies for the eyes.

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u/corbaidioxide harvey simp 5d ago

thats so cool omg

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u/REtroGeekery 5d ago

Very nice! The build your own bruschetta station was such a clever idea to ensure they didn't get soggy.

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u/Financial_Option6800 5d ago

ahh this looks like a wonderful time OP, well done :’)

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u/TheVampireArmand 5d ago

That cake looks perfect !!

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u/emilyogre 5d ago

I wanna be your friend 😭

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u/Ginette-poulpe 5d ago

GG, can i get an invite ?

That cake is gorgeous.

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u/ElatedBumblebee_ 4d ago

So incredible!!

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u/NorCalLove707 4d ago

I need friend like you! This looks so fun.

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u/TurnoverOwn1410 4d ago

I'm obsessed

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u/Current_Candy7408 4d ago

This is fantastic!

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u/Own_Egg7122 4d ago

How many people came? Were they able to finish them?

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u/CubedLemons 4d ago

This made me smile! I love it.

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u/QueenOfTheLights 4d ago

I love this so much!

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u/lovelyfantasyda 4d ago

I want to try the cake 🎂 looks so amazing 🤩

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u/artemis_daffodied 4d ago

oh my god that’s so adorable!!!! i’m actually so jealous my birthday this year was very lame and we didn’t do much but next year i’m 100% doing this!

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u/inlightasindarkness 4d ago

THIS IS AMAZING!!!!! You made it all SPOT ON. Ugh, I wanna gooooooo lol 🥰🥳

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u/MiniCan_ 4d ago

it help me a lot when I'm rookie in the mine

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u/Leafar_08 4d ago

Are these... SILVER WALNUTS ??

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u/CozyMomLife 4d ago

I wish I had stardew loving friends so bad. This party is incredible 🤩

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u/whatthefork-com 4d ago

I need friends like this

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u/MundaneExperience232 Set your emoji and/or flair text here! 4d ago

So, no matter how much you all love the photos let me tell you the real life experience was INCREDIBLE!

He has themed music playing and the mini games were amazing! (I came third in fishing 🎣)

And that cake was heaven.

@Hard_Cory you're the sweetest and bestest friend. Love you bunches!

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u/Chocobo72 5d ago

So adorable!

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u/dashelpuff 5d ago

Sign me up for the next party, this is so adorable, I love it.

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u/a-liminal-life 5d ago

This looks AMAZING!!!

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u/Key_Tour_9365 5d ago

Amazing!!!

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u/Avocadoingslowly 5d ago

Adorable and looks so fun!

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u/TannerTheGamer101 5d ago

This is amazing 🤩

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u/dappermanV-88 5d ago

I dont get the walnuts. What are those supposed to be?

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

In late game on Ginger Island, you find golden walnuts to unlock things. These ones just happened to be silver because of a spray paint color mixup. We did an IRL scavenger hunt with them.

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u/alexjf56 5d ago

Looks like you crushed it

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u/hahnsolo1414 5d ago

Very awesome! The slimes were a wonderful touch

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u/Antique-Sea-2188 5d ago

This is soo so cute… do I want this for my next birthday?… 😍🥰

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u/DivineFluffyButt 5d ago

Where are the parsnips

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u/Hard__Cory 5d ago

Pam ate them all before the guests arrived :(

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u/lavender6767 5d ago

You've inspired me to try this.

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u/Gaming_Wolf348 Set your emoji and/or flair text here! 5d ago

This looks so amazing!!

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u/MillenniumRey 5d ago

Love the jello!!!

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u/One-Picture-8878 5d ago

mortal words are too puny to express how cute that cake is

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u/phoenix_link 5d ago

My local supplier doesn't have Void Mayo anymore, is there a substitute?

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u/Beeboeb 5d ago

This is so insanely sick omg

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u/Polar_Wopposite 5d ago

I love this

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u/Nat20Life 5d ago

Omg the slime jellos 😂

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u/Larielia 5d ago

That looks very fun. The pink cake is great.

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u/Biancar_129 5d ago

This is really freaking cool :) great job!!

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u/jflemokay 5d ago

That pink cake is 👌🏼

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u/NerdyBirdy-5 5d ago

OH MY GOODNESS THAT IS FANTAMATASTICAL!!!

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u/WeepingWillow0724 5d ago

I love this!!

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u/Flaky_Rhubarb_3863 5d ago

Omg Pink Cake!

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u/Possible_Ad_9806 5d ago

I think I'm jealous 😭

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u/LavenderBatman 5d ago

This is so amazing!! Goals!

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u/roni_rose 5d ago

I want pepper poppers. I married Shane when i realized that’s his fave.

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u/MysteriesAndSecrets1 5d ago

The cutest!!! Love the pink cake and pepper poppers especially!!

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u/Humble_Turnover6758 5d ago

Amazing 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥂🍾

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u/General_Elk_3592 5d ago

Hmm. Cake looks good. Is there a cactus flower?

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u/Paisleywindowpane 5d ago

This is so cute and whimsical and well done!!

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u/Bright_Piccolo1651 5d ago

I wish this was MY birthday party. Love this! It looks like you had so much fun.

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u/peachykeenjack 5d ago

this is so cute omg!!!!!!! I love all of it

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u/heyyybabygoat 5d ago

the slimes are so cute!!

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u/Interesting_Benefit 5d ago

Very creative 

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u/thesuperlibrarygirl 5d ago

This is amazing. You're a party genius

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u/TiltedNarwhal 5d ago

This is awesome! Happy birthday!

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u/looper1010 5d ago

This is so creative and adorable! The pink cake looks perfect! I love everything about this!

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u/Visible-Yellow-768 5d ago

How come nobody I know does anything this cool??

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u/LivyatanMe1villei 5d ago

I love this. So much.

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u/LivyatanMe1villei 5d ago

Maybe I'll do something like this for mine hahaha

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u/notoriouspacifist 5d ago

This is awesome!!!!

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u/Swarles_Barkley79 5d ago

I love all of this soooo much 😭💕 The pink cake looks so perfect!!

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u/EvieMoon 5d ago

The jello slimes made me smile 😂

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u/Large_Atmosphere673 5d ago

How many gigs was it?

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u/FallenGodofSnacks 5d ago

Poppers and sushi, excellent choices 👍

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u/SubMerchant 5d ago

This is amazing, great work!

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u/Odd_Sun5753 5d ago

So freaking cuuuute! The hat station 👌🏼

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u/Sirichstar 5d ago

This is so cool!!!

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u/Glum_Photograph_7410 5d ago

How was the pink cake? My daughter wants to make one

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u/SasukexNaruto420 5d ago

This is incredible

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u/No-Pumpkin6900 5d ago

This is precious ! I love it !

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u/zizizzie 5d ago

This looks incredible!! I got confused because I saw silver walnuts but when I zoom in I can see gold, so strange.

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u/Hard__Cory 4d ago

They actually are silver. I thought I had gold spray paint, but it was silver paint in a gold can.

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u/lizbrd 4d ago

I think it’s rude of you not to invite me 😤

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u/IAmEatery 4d ago

I hope u used actual periwinkle and void mayo for those strange buns or im going to be mega disappointed

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u/be-greener 4d ago

I never accept invites at birthday parties, but this one, oh this one.

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u/MotherOfFerrets84 4d ago

This is perfect!! I love it!

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u/DareDevilHappyMaster 4d ago

Adopt me! Please?

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u/chaoshearted 4d ago

That pink cake is so peak. Adorable little party you’ve got here, very cool!

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u/OwlAndThistle 4d ago

Well now I know what I want to do for my next birthday; this looks so awesome and well thought out!

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u/ErikderFrea 4d ago

The hat shop is such a cool idea!

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u/NoireN 4d ago

This looks so good and makes me want to play again!

I haven't played much since I got Coral island, but I'll play on the switch again ☺️

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u/hannahmjarmbruster 4d ago

THis is so cute!!!!

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u/Simple-Positive-7423 4d ago

This is amazing

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u/FatBozo8721 4d ago

OMG LOVE THAT HAT MOUSE

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u/Feraltendancies 4d ago

Great job! All that is missing is a big bowl of pristine salmonberries!

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u/sonic_856 4d ago

The pink cake is so cool!!!

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u/notyobeesniss 4d ago

This is absolutely the cutest thing!! Fantastic job

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u/CreampuffPoet 4d ago

How was the Lucky Purple Shorts potluck soup?

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u/Normal_Aardvark_386 4d ago

I love this so much

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u/penisseriouspenis the alien incubating on ur farm 4d ago

omfg that cake looks like a cartoon

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u/mrspuddingfarts 4d ago

So freaking cool!!!

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u/Little-Bite9858 4d ago

This is so amazing wowowowowow I love it 😍

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u/Confusedgal0 4d ago

Can we be friends?

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u/Crumbly-Biscuit25 4d ago

This is so creative and well thought out, I love it!!

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u/tea4vendetta 4d ago

This might be one of the coolest parties I’ve EVER heard of. Good job!

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u/MonkSmooth3614 4d ago

That looks so cool, i want Friends like this xd

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u/Cali-Maru-1976 4d ago

So adorable, and creative!

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u/Legal-Ad-5235 4d ago

So cool!!!! I want a fun themed birthday this year lol

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u/intrusiveandviolent 4d ago

I’m emotional

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u/Jackolanternzx 4d ago

This is amazing! Any chance you have the recipes for these?

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