Etsy ~$15-35
Personalized 'Ellis Street' Wooden Sign
A 3D laser-cut wooden sign styled like the iconic Sesame Street sign, customized to read 'Ellis Street' instead. Reclaimed wood, zero plastic.
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Birthday
Elmo, Sesame Street & primary color decor inspiration - a modern, plastic-free party for Ellis's big day.
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Wall & Venue Decor
Curated, low-waste wall decor - from a custom Ellis Street sign to a natural wool felt ball garland.
Etsy ~$15-22
Elmo Wool Felt Ball Garland
Reusable 100% natural wool roving garland in vibrant Elmo red, Cookie Monster blue, and Big Bird yellow. Plastic-free party bunting.
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Etsy ~$25-50
Personalized Fabric Backdrop
Custom Sesame Street fabric backdrop featuring Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Big Bird with 'Ellis' name in large letters. Reusable cotton canvas.
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Walmart ~$12-18
Sesame Street Photo Banner
Monthly milestone-style banner featuring Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Big Bird clips. Great for a photo backdrop wall.
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Table Settings
Reusable cotton tablecloths, compostable character tableware, and DIY centerpieces - all plastic-free.
Target/Amazon ~$20-30
Solid Primary Cotton Tablecloth
Durable, machine-washable cotton canvas tablecloth in vibrant red or green. Reusable for years - no single-use plastic liners.
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Target ~$5-12/pack
Sesame Street Compostable Tableware
Authentic paper plates and napkins featuring Elmo and friends. Made from bamboo and sugarcane fiber - biodegradable and compostable.
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DIY
DIY Sesame Street Centerpieces
Mason jar centerpieces painted in primary colors with hand-drawn character faces. Fill with fresh flowers in matching hues.
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Fabric Napkin Sets
Reusable cloth napkins in coordinating Sesame Street colors. Iron-on felt character appliques for a personalized touch.
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Cake & Treat Inspiration
From a custom wooden Elmo cake topper to minimalist Elmo face cake. Showstopping desserts, zero waste.
Etsy ~$14-28
Custom Wooden Elmo 'Age 2' Cake Topper
Laser-engraved wooden cake topper featuring Elmo's face, 'Ellis', and the number '2'. Reusable keepsake, zero waste.
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Minimalist Elmo Face Cake
Red velvet cake with cream cheese frosting, decorated as a minimalist Elmo face. Edible eyes and a fondant nose - simple and stunning.
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Sesame Street Character Cupcakes
Vanilla cupcakes with buttercream in character colors - Elmo red, Cookie Monster blue, Big Bird yellow, Oscar green. Simple piping technique.
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Cookie Monster Cookies
Giant blue cookies stuffed with chocolate chips and mini cookie pieces. A no-fuss treat that ties the theme together.
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Low-Waste Party Favors
Favor bags that don't end up in a landfill. Wooden stamps and playdough kits in reusable packaging.
Etsy/Amazon ~$12-18
Sesame Street Wooden Character Stamps
Classic wooden stamp sets featuring Elmo and other Sesame Street characters. Plastic-free, reusable, and a craft activity kids love.
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Etsy ~$6-9 each
Personalized Mini Wooden Playdough Kits
Zero-plastic party favor kits with homemade playdough, a wooden rolling pin, and an Elmo silhouette cutter. Packed in reusable glass jars.
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2nd Birthday Essentials
The special touches that make the day memorable - from a high chair banner to a keepsake milestone sign.
Etsy ~$16-24
Fabric/Burlap Elmo 'I Am 2' High Chair Banner
Handmade from natural burlap, fabric strips, and felt accents. Zero plastic, fully compostable, and absolutely adorable for photos.
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Etsy ~$12-15
Reusable Felt Elmo Party Hat
Sturdy wool felt hat with Elmo's face and the number '2'. Durable enough for years of dress-up play, not just party day.
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Etsy ~$25-45
'All About Ellis' Milestone Sign
Custom-engraved wooden sign listing Ellis's favorites, stats, and milestones at age 2. A keepsake that doubles as party decor.
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Eco-Friendly Styling Ideas
Creative, zero-waste decor that pulls from Sesame Street's world. Two DIY projects with no plastic in sight.
DIY
Hooper's Store Fruit Crates
Small wooden crates labeled 'Hooper's Store' used as centerpieces filled with real fruit. A nod to Sesame Street's iconic shop, zero plastic.
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DIY
Brown Paper Bag Puppets
Prop up DIY Elmo and Cookie Monster paper bag puppets around the party space. Plastic-free decor that doubles as a craft activity.
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Shopping & DIY Checklist
Every purchase and project in one place. All items are plastic-free, moderate-budget, and linked to a platform.
Curated Shopping List
Wall & Venue Decor
- 'Ellis Street' wooden signEtsy ~$15-35
- Elmo wool felt ball garlandEtsy ~$15-22
- Personalized fabric backdropEtsy ~$25-50
- Sesame Street photo bannerWalmart ~$12-18
Table Settings
- Cotton canvas tablecloth (red or green)Target ~$20-30
- Compostable Sesame Street plates + napkinsTarget ~$5-12/pack
- Mason jars for DIY centerpiecesDollar store ~$1 each
- Reusable cloth napkins (12-pack)Target ~$15-20
Cake & Treat Accessories
- Custom wooden Elmo 'Age 2' cake topperEtsy ~$14-28
- Edible candy eyes + orange noseAmazon ~$5-8
- Compostable cupcake linersTarget ~$4-6
- Red velvet cake mix + cream cheeseGrocery ~$10-15
Party Favors
- Sesame Street wooden character stampsEtsy ~$12-18/set
- Mini wooden playdough kitsEtsy ~$6-9 each
- Homemade playdough ingredientsGrocery ~$5-8
- Reusable glass jars for favorsIKEA ~$2-3 each
2nd Birthday Essentials
- Fabric/burlap 'I Am 2' high chair bannerEtsy ~$16-24
- Reusable felt Elmo party hatEtsy ~$12-15
- 'All About Ellis' milestone signEtsy ~$25-45
- Natural burlap + felt for bannersCraft store ~$8-12
DIY Projects
Hooper's Store Fruit Crate Centerpieces
- 1Source 4-6 small wooden crates from a craft store or online.
- 2Paint or stencil 'Hooper's Store' on the front of each crate.
- 3Line with a cloth napkin or burlap scrap.
- 4Fill with real fruit in Sesame Street colors: red apples, blue plums, yellow lemons, green pears.
- 5Place one crate per table as an edible, plastic-free centerpiece.
- 6Let guests take fruit home at the end as a natural party favor.
Materials: Small wooden crates, paint or stencil, cloth napkins, assorted fresh fruit.
DIY Brown Paper Bag Character Puppets
- 1Gather standard brown paper lunch bags (one per character).
- 2For Elmo: glue red construction paper over the bottom flap, add wiggle eyes and an orange pom-pom nose.
- 3For Cookie Monster: glue blue construction paper over the flap, add large white eyes and a brown half-circle mouth.
- 4Let dry and prop up around the party space as shelf/table decor.
- 5Let kids take them home as an additional party favor.
Materials: Brown paper bags, construction paper (red, blue, white), wiggle eyes, orange pom-pom, glue, scissors.
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Color Scheme Explorer
The four Sesame Street primaries that define this party's palette.
Elmo Red
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Cookie Blue
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Big Bird Yellow
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Oscar Green
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