WELCOME! Paddington may have traveled from darkest Peru to the hustle and bustle of London, but you can join in on his adventures right from your living room by hosting a Paddington Party! Just like the Browns, your family will love welcoming Paddington Bear into your home. From themed snacks to activity suggestions, we have everything you need to elevate your family movie night and create memories you ll cherish. The Paddington Party Kit includes: Paddington Party invitations Decor and more: - Get in a festive mood with a Paddington banner - Give your baked goods a special touch with Paddington cupcake wrappers - Let your guests know what you re serving with customized food labels Themed activities and recipes These fun suggestions are just some of the ways to bring the Paddington movie to life! We encourage you to use your imagination to add your own special touches, as well as seek inspiration from other Moms like you. Make sure you check out the fantastic ideas submitted by our team of mom influencers, featured on PaddingtonParties.com. From cakes to crafts, you re sure to find something that strikes your fancy. You ll also find fun games that you can play while you watch, including a Paddington scavenger hunt and movie Bingo! You can share your own Paddington ideas and creations on Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #PaddingtonMovie. We ll be randomly selecting party hosts to win exciting Paddington prize packs, so take plenty of photos and share, share, share! For even more fun and chances to win, join the #PaddingtonMovie Twitter chats and create a #PaddingtonMovie Party Planning Pinterest board. Details and participation instructions can be found on PaddingtonParties.com. We know you and your family will love this heartwarming and funny tale about a bear in the big city. Enjoy your #PaddingtonMovie experience!
RECIPES Every movie night needs a selection of snacks to crunch and munch on during the action! Guests of all ages will love indulging in these fun Paddington-inspired treats and snacks. MARMALADE FRENCH TOAST SANDWICHES Adapted from Taste of Home Nothing satisfies Paddington s cravings like marmalade sandwiches! We have a feeling even Aunt Lucy would approve of this version, perfect for warming up on a brisk London day. Ingredients: - 1 8 ounce container of whipped cream cheese - 12 slices of bread - 3/4 cup orange marmalade - 4 eggs - 2 tablespoons milk - Maple syrup (optional) Instructions: 1. Spread cream cheese over six slices of bread; add a layer of marmalade and top with the remaining slices of bread. 2. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk. 3. Lightly grease a griddle or skillet over medium heat. 4. Dip both sides of sandwiches into the egg and milk mixture. 5. Toast the sandwiches 2-3 minutes on each side or until browned. 6. Serve with syrup, if desired. BEAR SNACKS These sweet treats are as healthy and filling as they are adorable! Ingredients: - Graham crackers - Peanut butter - Sliced bananas - Blueberries (raisins would work too!) Instructions: 1. Spread peanut butter on the graham crackers. 2. Add two slices of bananas for the bear s ears and one for the snout. 3. Use blueberries or raisins to add the bear s eyes and nose. 4. Enjoy your bear snack!
PADDINGTON PRALINE POPCORN You can t have a movie party without popcorn! We have a feeling that Paddington would approve of the bear-y special addition to this tasty mix. Ingredients: - 10 cups of popped popcorn - 2 cups of bear-shaped graham crackers (such as Teddy Grahams) - 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pretzels - 1 cup brown sugar - 1/4 cup light-colored corn syrup - 1 1/2 tablespoons - Cooking spray Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 325. 2. Combine the popcorn, crackers and pretzels in a large bowl. Spread mixture onto a jelly-roll pan lined with foil and coated with cooking spray. 3. Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cover and cook 1 minute. Uncover and cook, without stirring, for another 5 minutes). 4. Drizzle the sugar mixture over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. 5. Bake at 325 for 30 minutes, stirring once. 6. Cool completely on a wire rack in pan and break into large pieces. HIGH TEA SANDWICHES To give your party a British flair, tea sandwiches are a must! These bite-size sammies are perfect for nibbling on while you laugh through Paddington s London hijinks. Here are a few sandwich creations you may enjoy! Make sure to trim the crusts and slice diagonally twice to create tiny triangle sandwiches. Cucumber-cream cheese Spread softened cream cheese on white bread, then top with thin slices of cucumber. Apple, Chicken and Cheese Use a spreadable cheese to cover one slice of bread. Top with thinly sliced apples and pieces of chicken. Tomato and Cheddar Spread mayonnaise on white bread, then sandwich sliced tomato, aged cheddar, and watercress. Ham and Cheese Spread your bread of choice with a light layer of mayonnaise. Add a slice or two of ham and a slice of cheddar cheese.
ACTIVITIES The star of the party will definitely be the main feature - Paddington the movie! That doesn t mean that you can t bring the fun off the screen and show your Paddington spirit before, after or even during the film. You can find even more party games and crafts on PaddingtonParties.com. BEAR HUNT Mean Millicent Clyde is on the hunt for Paddington, so you better hide him someplace safe! Supplies: - Teddy Bear or Paddington doll - Timer Instructions: 1. Select one child or family member to be Millicent. 2. Have Millicent leave the room. The rest of the group has 2 minutes to find a hiding place for Paddington. 3. When Millicent comes back, she has to find Paddington. Give her clues by letting her know when she s hot and cold. 4. When Millicent finds Paddington, she gets to pick who gets to be Millicent next. 5. Play until everyone has had a chance to be on the bear hunt! PASS THE PADDINGTON He s so cuddly that you might be tempted to give him a squeeze before you pass him on. Just don t get caught bear-handed when the music stops! Supplies: - Teddy Bear or Paddington doll - Music Instructions: 1. Pick one person to play music. 2. Everyone else sit in a circle and passes Paddington from person to person. 3. The music player faces away from the group and randomly stops the music. 4. Whoever is holding Paddington when the music stops is out. 5. Play until you have a winner!
PADDINGTON POPCORN BAGS This snack will be even sweeter when you enjoy it from your own Paddington bag. Supplies: - Brown lunch bags - Scissors - Black crayons - Glue stick - Red construction paper - Googly eyes or other decorative items (Optional) Instructions: 1. Use a black crayon or marker to draw a bear face on your paper bag. 2. Add googly eyes to make your bag more life-like, if you have them. 3. Using another bag or brown construction paper, cut out ear shapes. 4. Glue the ears to the corners of your bag. 5. Cut out a Paddington hat shape from the red construction paper and glue it to the top of the bag. 6. Get creative and add your own decorative touches. 7. Fill with popcorn and enjoy!
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FOOD LABELS Write in the name of your party snacks on the food labels below, cut them out and fold them in half to display your party treats in style!
PARTY BANNER 1. 2. 3. 4. Print and cut out the banner pieces on the following pages. Print more pages for a longer banner. Using a hole punch, cut out the two holes on each banner piece where indicated. Using ribbon or yarn, string each banner piece through both holes. Hang and enjoy!
CUPCAKE WRAPPERS 1. Cut out cupcake wrappers on the following pages. 2. Place wrapper around finished cupcakes and glue or tape in place.