Rainbow Jello Recipe

Take a look at this RAINBOW JELLO from Funky Polka Dot Giraffe. Too cute!

Wouldn't this be perfect for so many kinds of spring parties.... anything colorful with rainbows like garden parties, rainbow parties, or even Wizard of Oz parties. You could even go more pastel for Easter parties. Oh, I get so excited when I think of all the ways to use colorful food! Having a Buzz Lightyear party? How about a blue, green, yellow and orange jello combo. A Strawberry Shortcake party.... red, pinks and white. A pool party.... different shades of blues...... this recipe is so versatile.

So now for the how-to.....

RAINBOW JELLO INGREDIENTS:

- Five 6 oz boxes of Jell-O in 5 different colors
- Two boxes of Knox Gelatin
- One can sweetened condensed milk

Mix 3 packages of Knox gelatin in 1 1/2 cups boiling water until dissolved. Add sweetened condensed milk to Knox gelatin mixture and set aside. Mix 3 packages of Knox gelatin with 1 1/4 cups boiling water until dissolved and set aside. Dissolve 1 box of Jell-O in 1 cup boiling water. (She started with blue because she wanted it on the bottom. You may begin with the color of your choice.) Add 1/4 cup of the Knox gelatin mixture to the Jell-O and pour into a 9"x13" glass dish.

Let the Jello layer set in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes. Pour 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk mixture over the Jell-O layer. Let sweetened condensed milk layer set up in refrigerator for about 10 minutes. While waiting, repeat Step 3 with the next color.

Repeat Steps 3-7 with the remaining four flavors. (NOTE: Don't try speeding up the process by using the freezer).

{ Spring Party Week } - Somewhere Over the Rainbow

When it comes to party tables, and well, with almost everything else, too..... one stunning detail can make all the difference. This bright and colorful rainbow party from Siobahn of Hip Hooray is the perfect example. Just look at this gorgeous tablecloth!

Even at first glance, you know this is going to be a great party. Layer upon layer of colorful ruffles say it all..... we're going to have lots of F-U-N!

This talented party planner designed a special celebration for her daughter Mia's 6th birthday, one that fit her personality perfectly. Siobahn describes her daughter as "a constant whirlwind of colour - from what she chooses to wear to the art she creates and everything in between, there is simply no place for black in her world."

A rainbow theme couldn't have been a better choice. Siobahn says, "Mia celebrated being 6 amidst a cascade of gorgeous colour - fun rainbow ruffles, umbrellas, yellow gumboots, ribbon wands, a surprising cake and a sugar rush of rainbow-inspired treats."

I'm loving the details..... the upside down hanging colorful umbrellas along with the ruffled tableskirt really set the tone. And how fun is that cake? You can find the recipe and a how-to guide at Whisk Kid.

Did you notice the doughnut "rainbows"? So smart!

Those yellow rubber boots are adorable, especially with the umbrellas hanging overhead. And the ribbon wands are quick to make and so much fun for the birthday guests. They make a sweet keepsake for the girls, too.

Colorful striped ribbon tied around clear boxes filled with jelly beans are a terrific take-home favor and tie in so well with the rest of the color filled table. Fondant rainbow cupcakes and pots of chocolate "gold coins" complete the rainbow theme.

For party activities, Siobahn downloaded a sweet coloring page for the girls from Style Me Gorgeous, and included some colorful clays for the girls to mold into fun shapes, too.

Siobahn says, "What I loved most about this playdate is that it felt elaborate without being expensive or stressful to create. I pulled it off with only two days at hand after our camping holiday, including the sewing of the oh-so-ruffley rainbow table skirt."

Be sure to check out Hip Hooray for all the details on this memorable party. I hope it inspires you to throw a gorgeous Rainbow bash for your own little one, or maybe even take some of these ideas and turn it into a Wizard of Oz party. How fun would that be!

And while we're talking rainbows, check out these great rainbow cupcake ideas.....

Family Fun shows us how to make these adorable multi-colored cupcake treats.

And these rainbow cupcakes made from, of all things, Airheads candies. Wow, how smart.

I think I'm about ready to throw a rainbow party!