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Knights Theme Party Supplies

Knights Theme Party Supplies, Party Decorations, Favors,Tips and Ideas! If your child loves Knights, Party Supplies by Vicki is the place for for all of your Knights Theme Party Supplies and Party Decorations!

Knighting Ceremony
As your guests arrive, invite them into your "royal hall." Let the Birthday King lead the ceremony, knighting the boys with a sword (or crowning the girls with tiaras or paper crowns) as they kneel before him. Announce each royal guest to the others as Knight "Name" (or Princess “Name”) so everyone can learn one another’s name if they are not well acquainted. After the ceremony, introduce the court jester (Dad/Mom or an older sibling dressed up), who will lead games and activities during the party.

Search for the Chalice
You will need several items for guests to search for to make this treasure quest exciting. In addition to hiding a chalice (a large coffee mug works well), hide theme-related party favors as well. Some favor items are gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins, fake jewelry, plastic swords or shields, miniature plastic horses, wax seals printed on small pieces of paper, and any other regal items you can think of. Hide the objects in various locations throughout the house (the yard can be used if weather permits). Hide a clue about the location of another item with each treasure. Send your knights off individually on their quest to find the chalice. As each finds a clue, encourage them to pool the clues and work in teams or pairs. When the chalice is found, reward all of the knights with a favor so that no one is left out.

The Royal Games
Create your own version of medieval jousting matches with relay races and games of skill! Divide guests into teams or pairs and give them royal family names such as Capulet, Montague, Spencer, etc. Games of skill that can be done in pairs include: the 3-legged walk, where pairs race from start to finish with one partner’s left leg fastened to their partner’s right; or the piggyback race, where one partner carries the other a certain distance, they switch, and then run back to the start. Some relay races include: obstacle courses; racing while balancing an object without dropping it; dressing in a knight costume and completing a feat (jumping rope, running a distance) before undressing and passing the clothes to the next player. Your guests will enjoy competing like medieval knights!

Knights of the Round Table
After your group of knights are finished saving the kingdom, they must report to the King and Queen! Bring all your guests together around a table, or seat them on the floor in a circle. Use the theme of your party to inspire creative messages about fearless fighting, horrible battles, fire-breathing monsters, etc. to make this game lots of fun. Let the birthday knight think of the first message that he would like to send to the king or queen (parents work great for this role). When he has thought of a message, he whispers it to the person next to him. The person receiving the message tells the next child in the circle, and so on until the message reaches royalty. The king or queen tells the message out loud and then the birthday child tells the original message. Expect the unexpected when you learn the original vs. the final mixed up message! Try again with a new player starting the message and continue until your guests are ready for a new activity.

Dragons in a Blanket
Your knights won't waste any time devouring these tasty dragons. To make them, simply purchase your favorite brand of hot dogs, cheese, and refrigerator croissants. Slice hot dogs lengthwise and cut cheese into strips. Unroll croissants and stuff them with hot dogs and cheese. Roll croissants back up and bake as directed, or until golden brown.

Lance-a-Lot Skewers
Purchase several different kinds of your child’s favorite luncheon meats and cheeses from the deli section of your grocer. Ask them cut the meats into 1/2" to 3/4" slices. Salami, ham, turkey, cheddar and swiss all work well. At home, cut the meat and cheese into cubes, and arrange them on wooden skewers. Refrigerate until meal time. When it's time to eat, place bib lettuce around the edge of a plate or small tray. Put a head of cauliflower with the stem removed in the center of the plate. Stick the skewers into the cauliflower, arrange your child’s favorite condiments in small cups around the edge for dipping, and serve. You guests will love this colorful, hearty treat!

Coat of Arms Cookies
Prepare sugar cookies using your favorite recipe or the one below.

Sugar cookies:
Combine 3/4 cup softened margarine or butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix until well blended. Add 2 1/2 cups of all purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix batter until smooth. Chill dough for 1 hour. Roll dough to 1/8 inch thickness on a floured board. Cut dough into the shape of a shield, about 6 inches tall and 3 to 4 inches wide. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and let cool.

Cream Cheese Frosting:
Combine two 8-ounce packages of cream cheese and 1/2 cup powdered sugar in a bowl. Mix well. To decorate, divide frosting into several bowls and use different hues of food coloring. Provide an assortment of toppings for your guests to choose from, as well. Give each child two cookies and let them decorate the shields to make their own coat of arms! Knightly Grog After a hard day of dragon slaying a knight needs a cool, refreshing drink! Make grog-cubes beforehand by filling several ice trays with apple juice. Freeze for at least five hours, or until cubes are completely frozen. To make the knights’ grog, blend 2 liters of ginger ale with 1 liter of apple juice. Serve grog in mugs with 2 or 3 grog-cubes to keep it cool.

Spread your tablecover on your party table. If your child has any theme-related toys, you can add them to the table for a more festive display. Cut several one-to-two-foot-long pieces of curling ribbon. Curl the ribbon by pulling it between your thumb and the blade of your scissors. Lay the resulting curls on your table for added color. Hang balloons in bunches for the best effect. If you choose to fill balloons with helium, wait until the party day to ensure they float well! Use balloons to mark the party spot; hang them on the mailbox, near the front door, or tie them to the birthday child's chair to mark the seat of honor. Place balloons anywhere that strikes your fancy. The more the better!Gather six or eight streamers and attach them to the ceiling in the center of the party room (or over the table). Use a light fixture over the table, if you have one, as the center point for the streamers. To create colorful two-tone streamers, put two differently colored streamers back-to-back, twist as you walk them to the wall, and attach at shoulder height.

Smile for the Camera!
Be sure to take lots of pictures. You and your child will want to remember this special party. A helpful hint: Order extra prints and send them to the parents afterward. Remember, it's not necessary to have everyone in each picture. Focus on small groups and avoid posing all the photos. Candids capture the laughter best!