The temperature has dropped and the air is crisp. Snowflakes swirl in the air and cover the ground in a winter wonderland. Holiday lights twinkle in the dark sky. It is the time for fuzzy socks, thick blankets and hot chocolate. Winter is officially here. Although the cold season isn’t for everyone, there is one platinum blonde hair queen who loves winter. The cold never bothered her anyway. This makes winter the perfect season to throw a Queen Elsa party.
Queen Elsa Party tips and Do it yourself Ideas!
Use the cooler weather to your advantage and as a great reason to throw a party. There are so many great decorations, party games and activities that fit well with a Queen Elsa themed party. This party theme is great for any age and can be modified to fit many different styles and preferences. Not only is this party easy to plan but it is also a party that guests will always remember.
Queen Elsa Party Themed Decorations
If this party is done with snow on the ground, it will really set scene for this party but there are plenty of other decorations that can be done as well. Some of these decorations are easier executed than others but whatever decorations you chose, your guests will love your party. Decorations just add an extra element of fun to a party but in no way are they mandatory to have a smashing party. Don’t feel pressured to go all out with the decorations if you don’t want to. There are many decorations that can be added to a Queen Elsa party and the can easily be tailored to each party. Whatever decorations you chose, any ice queen would love to attend this party.
The first party decoration that you can make for your party is a cardboard ice castle. 
This castle mimics Queen Elsa’s ice castle in the Disney movie, Frozen. Completely Type A has great instructions for this castle, you can find them here. This is a great tutorial because it shows your step by step instructions as well as a complete list of all of the supplies that you will need for this project. The instructions are easy to change so you are able to make a bigger or smaller castle depending on your own preference. This castle would be a great addition to any party.
Tule Idea
Another way to decorate your party is to bunch tule together at the center of the ceiling. Then run the tule all the way to the end of the wall. This
creates a beautiful look that is truly magical. Use different shades of blue to make an icy effect. Add small pieces of glitter to make it look as if it is covered in snow. Hang streamers, puff balls and other decorations to make the tule look even more fancy.
If you throw this party after the Christmas season, there will be plenty of decorations on sale. This means there will be sparkly trees and other fun things that can help make your party even better. Create an icy runway for your guests to walk on at the beginning of the party. Use a white plastic table cloth as the runway. These table cloths can be found at your local Dollar Store. Line the walkway with white white lights, glitter, artificial snow and fake pine trees. Balloons at the end of the line would create a fun atmosphere and the perfect place for a photoshoot.
Queen Elsa Party Refreshments
There are many cute ideas for refreshments at an ice queen party. These ideas can be really clever and healthy all at the same time. The refreshments can be modified in anyway that you think would be better for your party. With so many different treats to chose from, all your guests will be pleased and well fed. Here are just a few ideas to make your Queen Elsa party or Ice Queen party even better.
Queen Elsa has her favorite snowman Olaf, so what is an Ice Queen without her favorite snow creature? Be sure to include the lovable snowman in the party by having marshmallows as a fun treat. Get pretzel sticks to use as arms and chocolate chips as buttons. Stick baby carrots in clear cups with ranch dressing 
on the bottom and call them Olaf’s nose. This is a cute and healthy treat your guests will love! Decorate plastic water bottles to look like a snowman to tie your party theme into a refreshing drink for your guests. Olaf will love these refreshments made in his honor.
Snow Cones
It would be hard to have a snow themed party without snow cones! You can rent snow cones makers locally or you can order a small one online. It all depends on how many guests you will be having and how much money you want to spend on this item. Two Sister’s Crafting have a great option on how to make your own shaved ice for this type of party. This is a great solution if you don’t want to rent a snow cone machine or buy one. This blog goes through how to make your own homemade snow cones! Another fun treat would be to create frozen icicles! Take large pretzel rods and then cover them in white chocolate. Sprinkle light blue and white sparkly sprinkles to make them glisten just like real icicles.
Perfect Desserts
Maybe you have some guests that don’t love cake and frosting, this Icy Blue Dessert Truffle is a dessert perfect option. Truffles may look fancy and hard but they are really easy to make. 
Follow this recipe for exact directions. All you need is whip cream, blue jello and marshmallows. Sprinkle white and blue candy with glitter sprinkles on the top to make it look like snow. This would be a great treat to bring into your party and something that even an ice queen would approve of.
The Slow Roasted Italian has a great blog post on how to make a Snowball Punch. This punch has floats balls of vanilla ice cream on top to really make it look like snow. The base of this punch is blue Hawaiian Punch and 7-Up soda. The full recipe is really quite simple and requires very little prep time. 
It is suggested to scoop the ice cream the night before to make the day of the party easier so you might have to start ahead on this tasty treat. This is a fun drink that will fit into a Queen Elsa or ice queen themed party perfectly.
Queen Elsa Party Craft Ideas
There are tons of crafts and activities that can be incorporated into a Queen Elsa or ice queen party. All of these activities can be used for a variety of ages and are a great way to keep your guests busy throughout the event. Some of these crafts require preparation before the party starts it all depends on what you want to do at your own party.
A Queen Elsa party involves icicles and snowflakes. Why not make your own snowflakes? All you need is white paper in the shape of a square and scissors. Simply take white paper and fold into a triangle. Then cut out designs and shapes to make your own unique snowflake. For full instructions click here. If you want to get really creative, sprinkle the finished snowflake with glitter. This might be an activity better suited for a little bit older of children depending on how well they are able to cut folded paper without the worry of cutting themselves.
Any queen has a crown so why not have your guests have a crown too! This is a simple craft that looks great when finished. The best part is that it requires only one craft supply, pipe cleaners! Buy white, light blue, 
silver or gold pipe cleaners or any other color you think is regal from your local craft store. Twist, bend, tie and shape the pipe cleaners into crown shapes. Have an adult use hot glue to secure the pieces that are a little lose. Then let your little ice princesses or princes run around their snow covered kingdom. This is a great craft that your guests will love and won’t take up too much time.
Olaf Games
Another great activity to do would be to play pin the nose of Olaf. This is a Frozen themed twist on the classic game, pin the tail on the donkey. Print out or draw an outline of everyone’s favorite snowman and hang on a flat surface. 
Make separate carrot noses with tape so that they are able to stick. Be sure to make enough for each guest and maybe few extra. Blind fold your guests, spin then around and see who gets close enough to pin the nose on Olaf. This is a game that will get a lot of laughs from all those who are playing.
Don’t feel like pinning a nose to a paper cut out, turn your guests into little snowmen with this game. 
Divide guests into teams and have them race to turn someone on their team into a snowman. Use toilet paper to wrap up one person, then take turns sticking on a nose, eyes and buttons on their friend. The first one done is the winner!
Entertainment
Entertaining a lot of people can be a little daunting to think about but there are plenty of great ideas that can be used for a Queen Elsa party or an Ice Queen themed party. These ideas can be used for many different ages and any number of guests. Here are only a few ideas that can be used for a Queen Elsa or Ice Queen party.
Do you want to build a snowman? Of course! Maybe you don’t live somewhere with access to real snow and if you do, maybe you don’t want your guests going to play in it during your party. Honestly, real snow is cold and can get muddy real fast if there isn’t enough of it. But what is a Queen Elsa party without snow? 
Here is a perfect recipe to create fake snow. This is such a simple alternative to the real thing and kids will love it. It takes a little bit of prep work but will definitely be worth it. It only takes cornstarch, shaving cream and of course a little bit of glitter. One of the best parts is that this snow is cool to touch. The mixture of chemicals between the shaving cream and cornstarch creates this reaction.
Snowy Face Painting
Have your guests look just like an ice prince or princess with magical face painting. RJ’s Amazing entertainment can do just that! They have great face paint options at an even better price. Face painting will be a great addition to your party and something that all of your guests will be able to enjoy!
Another fun activity would be to create dancing ribbons for each of your guests. Take plastic, clear shower rings from your local home goods store. Then take colored ribbon to tie on the ends. Use blues, white and silver colors to fit the Queen Elsa or ice queen theme. Be sure to cut the ribbon long enough so it flows nicely behind the ring but not too long so that children won’t trip on the ribbon. If you burn the edges of the ribbon, it will prevent it from fraying and shedding all over the place. Let your guests dance to their favorite songs and twirl around with their dancing ribbons. 
Perfect Ice Party
There are a few different princesses or queens to chose from for your party. Each princess has a different set of skills that would be a great addition to any party. Some princesses do face paint and balloon animals while others read stories and paint nails. No matter what princess you chose to have at your party, your guests will sure love it!
There are so many things that can be done to make your Queen Elsa themed party a success it all depends on what you want to do with your guests. No matter what you chose to do, how big or how small your want your party to be, your Queen Elsa party will be a great memory for everyone.