Some Things Old, Some Things New, Some Things Borrowed (But Not Too Much Blue)!

My next step in party planning is to make lists, lots of lists, and to add in links when I can. I usually have these lists in a Word doc or in an email to myself (so I can access them from my phone any where). I start by searching my theme keywords ("barnyard birthday," "farm birthday," "sheep cake," etc.) in Google, Pinterest, and Etsy to get some inspiration. The following list started out with just a few notes and links, and as my ideas grew, so did the list. Once you have 20 + items, it's time to categorize as I did below. Also, you may notice that this list is not complete... I'll be referring to it and filling in sections over the next month.

*Whenever possible, try to think of an alternative that can be borrowed or crafted. Sure, some beautiful  milk glass platters would be amazing to serve the food on, but I will be borrowing clear plastic serving ware from Grandma Reil. And yes, it would be simple to purchase felt board animals, but it's cheaper to make them, and a special gift you can keep for rainy day play!

Inspiration
Let's Party: BARNYARD BASH!
Sweet & Girly Barnyard Birthday

Main Colors
Red
Pink
White

Set-Up
4 Adult Tables (Borrow from Grandma and Grandpa Reil)
Straw Bales as Seating (Purchase)
Tot Table
1 Food Table (Borrow from Grandma and Grandpa Reil)
1 Dessert Table (Borrow from Grandma and Grandpa Reil)
1 Gift Wagon
Corrals for Petting Zoo (Project for Seth)

Decorations
4 Adult Tables:
4 Red Gingham Tablecloths (Found On Sale by Nana at Fred Meyer)
Burlap Roll Table Runners (Purchase Burlap at Jo-Ann  Fabrics & Crafts)
4 Red, Pink, and White Gerbera Daisy Bouquets
Jars for Bouquets
Ribbon for Bouquets
Balloons

Activities
Petting Corrals (Sheep, Chickens, possibly Horse, Cow, Pig)
Large Farm Felt Board (Homemade Craft)
Pin the Tail on the Pig (Homemade Craft)
Slip 'N Slide (Purchase)
Coloring (Printables and assemble Crayon Kits)
Animal Songs (Borrow)
Corn Hole (Already Own)
Music (Pandora)

Drinks
Water Bottle Labels (Purchase Printables and DIY)
Food

Desserts (plural... always plural)
Sundae Bar:
Galvanized Bucket with Ice
3 Ice Cream Scoops
Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry Ice Cream
Waffle Cones and Bowls, Spoons
Wood Berry Baskets (Wash with Red Acrylic Paint)
Wooden Scoops
10 Basket Toppings: Sprinkles, Crushed Oreos, Brownie Bits, Gummy Worms, Sliced Strawberries, Sliced Bananas, Raspberries, M&M'S, Chocolate Chip Mix (White, Milk, Dark), Cinnamon Apples and Granola
Other Toppings: Chocolate Syrup, Carmel Syrup, Strawberry Sauce, Whipped Cream
Sundae Bar Banner (Homemade Craft)
Topping Labels

Cake