Heartwarming surprise ideas to liven up a birthday party

Birthday Dance

Tried dancing to 'Birthday' by Katy Perry

This is a video of the whole family dancing together to celebrate their daughter’s first birthday.

They’re grooving enthusiastically to an Elvis Presley song—what a super close-knit family.

When their daughter grows up and sees this footage, she’ll surely have a good laugh.

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Candy backpack

Tried making the trending “snack backpack” in Korea! Perfect for birthday gifts and Children’s Day ★ Making a snack backpack!

This is a backpack made out of candy that’s said to be becoming popular among Korean high school girls.

It would make a surprising gift with a strong visual impact.

Watching the video, it looks like the process itself is exciting and fun.

surprise character bento

[First Try] I made a character bento for my husband who works hard every day, and he got so excited it turned into a whole situation lol

I’m making a special commemorative birthday bento for my boyfriend to take to work.

The Minion is really high quality, isn’t it? She looks so happy putting in the effort to make it for him.

If you’re confident in your cooking, why not give it a try yourself?

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To my big sister,

My little sister Kokona pulled a birthday surprise on her big sister!

A surprise from a little sister to her big sister—how wonderful! With the room decorations and party poppers ready, I’m sure your sister will be delighted.

Birthday presents from siblings can actually be surprisingly touching, don’t you think? This might be a great chance to express the “thank you” that’s hard to say on ordinary days.

If you prepare everything with care while picturing your sister’s smile, it will surely be a lovely birthday.

Wishing you a beautiful day that deepens your family bonds.

Coke Surprise

[Shocking] Surprise performance ideas using cola

At birthday parties and the like, try using a classic drink—cola—to set up a surprise.

With a little creativity, you can create a fun effect.

Write a message on a cola plastic bottle with a black felt-tip pen.

When you hand them the cola and they drink it all, the letters written on the bottle will become visible.

A message inside a balloon

A surprise gift for your boyfriend! What makes for a memorable surprise?

For your beloved boyfriend, here’s a truly unique surprise idea.

Write little messages on small pieces of paper, place them inside balloons, and have him pop them one by one.

Fill the room with the inflated balloons and let him enjoy popping them to find the notes.

That extra bit of effort is sure to leave a lasting impression on his heart.

gimmick cake

[Experiment] I Tried Making a Pop-Out Gimmick Cake! [Yocchi’s Birthday Surprise]

When you cut into the cake, colorful candy-coated chocolates tumble out from the center—it’s a birthday cake that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat.

Hollow out the middle of a sponge cake and fill it with lots of candy-coated chocolates.

Decorate with whipped cream, then add more chocolates on top.

It has a charming, handmade feel and looks super cute!