Do you remember me chatting about Ava’s birthday last month and how ridiculous it was that I ended up baking for her party, her actual birthday and then something on a separate day for her kinder class?
Well… it seems I’ve become considerably smarter in the last month (or lazier?) and for Molly’s birthday I held a small party on her actual birthday on the day before she started 3 year old kinder 
So…. that meant 1 cake and 1 birthday celebration. Phew
That said… she has been desperate for a Gruffalo party…. not exactly the easiest of themes to recreate. And there really wasn’t much inspiration out there… until I stumbled upon this amazing party by Alison Lawson Cakes with the most incredible 3D Gruffalo cake
Unfortunately for me, the inspiration was TOO good! There was no way I was going to attempt a 3D Gruffalo cake as I’d probably end up with something like this
I decided to do what I do best and make a whole heap of fondant decorations so there was plenty to focus on and you didn’t notice the cracks, wonky eyes or uneven arms
I was worried about making all of the characters, but in the end they weren’t actually that hard to model (yay!)
Whilst it looks like the cake was a ton of work (and I guess it was)… the best thing about making a cake like this, is that you can take your time with the figurines. I made a character each night in front of the tv leading up to the party so when it came time to assemble the cake, all that I needed to do was place them on top! It makes life so much easier to have a stress free cake and the figurines can be made a few weeks in advance (although I generally make mine the week before).
Tutorials here for The Gruffalo, Owl, Fox, Snake (& party hats), & Mouse.
For the rest of the party food…
Scrambled Snake (scallop boxes from Invite Me)
Purple Prickle Jelly (plastic shot glasses from The Reject Shop, stamp and wooden spoons from Sweet Style)
Poisonous Warts (Cones made from light cardboard, a bit of sticky tape and an adhesive sticker made from Illustrator)
Chocolate cupcakes with Italian Meringue Buttercream and crushed maltesers. Labels by me (but you can find similar on Etsy), baking cups from Invite Me
Vanilla cookies on sticks which I’ve nicknamed ‘Lumpy McBumpy’… can you tell they were the last thing I made?? The gorgeous tin is from Ikea (such a bargain at $2.99!!)
Watered down Gruffalo Juice (apple juice), though I should have used blackcurrant/orange juice as they look like urine samples
Glass milk bottles from The Little Big Company and straws from Invite Me
Personalised water bottles (labels made by me, but you can find similar on Etsy)
The cake was a 5 layered Vanilla Cake from Sweetapolita which I attempted to make a confetti cake as well (ie, adding in sprinkles)… however I added them and mixed them using my mixer and it ended up turning my batter a nice grey colour!!
Party bags from Invite Me and labels made in Illustrator. To download the printables see below
Shoe off sign Food Labels Cupcake Toppers (2 and 4 yr olds) Cupcake Toppers (3 yr olds) Scrambled Snake (popcorn boxes) Thankyou cards Favour stickers (stickers for the bags) Favour stickers (mouse droppings and snakes) Favour stickers (poisonous warts & snakes)Here is a video I made about the party bag contents and about making your own labels on the computer
Looks amazing (as always), Bronnie!! You didn’t end up needing to send stuff to me I guess because you were talented enough to do it all yourself!! What a spectacular party, Char would go mad for it all xx
Awesome party Bron! Loved every last detail!
Everything for Molly’s party was perfect! The cake and figures are adorable and all the little accompaniments are so cute. A lot of work went into this party. Molly looks adorable and I know she loved everything her very talented mommy did.
I want a Gruffalo party that is soooo cute!
Thank you so much for making my life a whole lot easier!!!! My almost 4 year old has just requested a Gruffalo Party and you have some fantastic easy ideas on your website! Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!
Glad I could help Sarah!
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I just wondered what other food & labels you’d made?
Everything looks amazing, I’m going to have bash at recreating for my little girls birthday! X
Hi Natasha
I only made what was on the table – it was an afternoon party, so I wasn’t giving the guests an entire meal. I think I did, or wanted to make some roasted fox! Being little hotdog buns with frankfurts, but I didn’t photograph them. So it was the frankfurts, chic sandwiches, popcorn, grapes, cake, cupcakes, cookies and jelly which was heaps. I don’t think i had any other labels except for what was photographed above.
All the best with throwing a gruffalo party!! Email me at if you’d like my printables
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Ah yeah I just meant the stuff on the table, I couldn’t really see what some of the stuff was!
The printables wouldn’t be great if that’s ok?
What’s your email address?
Love your blog I’ll definitely be adding it to my favorites!! Xx
Thanks Natasha! E
my email is bronnie@bronniebakes.com
Wow I love everything, good work! She’s a lucky girl. Which bit of the cake did she want first?? I’d love your printables too if they’re on offer? Don’t have the right technology to do it myself! I’ll mail you just in case.
Thanks Sarah
I think she had the gruffalo and she let her sisters have the other characters!!!
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This looks amazing! My little girl is 2 next month and obsessed with the ‘gruf-go’! I’d love to try out some of your ideas for her tea party – do you still have the printables? If so could you email them to me? Thanks. H
Hi Hazel
I have just emailed them to you
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Hi Bronnie, my wee boy is about to turn 3 and has asked for a gruffalo party – your blog has helped me to gel a few things together.
Just wondering if it would be possible for you to e-mail me the printables?? I’ve been searching on-line and can’t find any as good as yours.
Thanks again, S x
No problem Stephanie! I have emailed these to you
Have a wonderful party!
x
I’m doing a gruffalo party for my 4 year old. Would you be kind enough to email me the printables please? The whole party looks amazing – well done.
Alison
Absolutely love this idea, am attempting it myself for my sons 2nd birthday.
Can you send me the printables if you have them still please?
Thank you! X
Hi this site is a lifesaver! Please could email me your printables if you still have them? Thank you x
Hi Melissa
No problem! How old is your child turning?
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Hi,
those look amazing, I’m not sure I’ll even attempt a 3 d cake, but I love the other food ideas. Please may I also have the printables, Caoimhe turns 5 in a couple of weeks and has requested a gruffalo party, so these would be a lifesaver!
The endearing gruffalo doesn’t go out of fashion and is fab for wee girls and boys alike. I loved the ideas in your pictures but don’t think I’ll manage to make things look quite as presentable! If you still have the printables, I’d be grateful for a copy in an attempt to dress up my rather ‘rustic’ style of presentation!
Thanks!
Hi Shona
You’d be surprised at how easy they are to make! Plenty of people have made the figurines with great success. I will email you the printables now
All the best!
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Hi, I love this site
Having a feast with a gruffalo tea party for my babies first birthday he strangely adores it. Thank you for all your amazing ideas. Can’t wait to try them all. If possible could you send me the printables if you still have, they make perfect finishing touch .
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Hi Bronnie,
I have been searching for printables everywhere – could you help me out? My little boy has been telling everyone that he’s having a Grufallo party…your blog has inspired me enormously – thanks for sharing!
Hi I love all the ideas could you email me the printables please as I can’t find any hanks so much
Hi Vineeta
I have now uploaded the printables and included the link in my post above. Thanks!
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Hi, my son is having a Gruffalo party next month for his 2nd birthday and your ideas are adorable. Would you mind emailing the printables to me as well, I can’t seem to find any online for some reason.
Thanks so much,
Melanie
Hi Melanie
I have now uploaded the printables and edited my blog post above to include the links. All the best for your son’s party!
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