Happy Birthday Lettering With Candles and Balloons

The words HAPPY BIRTHDAY curve across the page, with each letter built from a party item. The H and the second letter of HAPPY are striped candles with little flames, and the A is made from two twisted balloons. The two P letters are drawn as spoons, and the Y at the end is a pair of candles leaning together. In BIRTHDAY, the B has a small rose swirl on its side, the I is a striped candle, and the R is made of round beads. The T is a candle lying sideways, the H is two long balloons tied together in the middle, and the D is a striped candle with a curved bowl. The last two letters are a beaded Y-shaped letter and a balloon Y. Try coloring each candle stripe in a different bright shade, then make the balloons and beads match for a card or banner. Kids can also point out which party object forms each letter while they color.