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Emoji Birthday Party: DIY Emoji Oreo Pops + DIY Emoji Cookies. 

There is just something undeniably fun about planning an emoji themed birthday party. Emojis are bright, expressive, recognizable, and full of personality—just like the kids who love them. Whether your little one is obsessed with heart eyes, all things silly, or the classic laughing emoji, emoji birthday parties create an environment where everyone is smiling before the celebration even begins. They’re colorful, cheerful, and incredibly easy to personalize because there is an emoji for every mood, style, and moment of the party.

One of the best things about emoji parties is how simple they are to style. The design elements are bold and graphic, so even a handful of decorations—like emoji plates, colorful streamers, and a few themed banners—instantly make your space look polished and party ready. Kids love the familiar faces, and the bright yellow palette pairs perfectly with pops of rainbow colors, pastels, or even a bold black and white contrast. Emoji themes also lend themselves to tons of creative DIY possibilities. From simple emoji cupcake toppers to emoji treat bags, emoji balloons, emoji straws, and emoji sugar cookies, the options are almost endless.

Throwing an EMOJI PARTY?

☑️ These Emoji Party Suppliesicon are the perfect way to get your party planning headed in the right direction!

The desserts for emoji parties are especially fun. Emoji cookies and emoji Oreo pops are beautiful, simple to make, and guaranteed to make your dessert table pop with color. You can pair them with cupcakes, chocolate dipped marshmallows, bright candy trays, or mini cakes decorated with your child’s favorite emoji characters. Emoji desserts look great on rustic stands, colorful trays, or layered displays, and they create adorable photo opportunities.

Emoji parties also make activity planning so easy. Kids can draw their own emojis, play emoji themed guessing games, decorate emoji masks, or create emoji wands. Because emojis are expressive, silly, and universal, they work wonderfully for mixed age groups. Whether the guest list includes preschoolers, tweens, or both, emojis appeal to everyone. It’s a theme that feels modern, joyful, and effortless to bring to life.

If you want a birthday celebration that is full of happy colors, simple DIYs, delicious treats, and personality packed decorations, emoji themed party ideas are definitely the way to go.

If you are thinking about throwing an emoji birthday party for your little one, we have some easy tutorials for making your own emoji cookies and emoji oreo pops.  Looking for free printable Emoji Valentine’s? Be sure to check out our Kermit the Frog Oreo Pops and DIY Fish cookies.

Do you love emojis as much as I do?  Sometimes there is just not a better way to express yourself than an emoji.  Emoji faces sum up my feelings about so many things. 

My kids are crazy about emojis as well.  When my 7-year-old found out I was making some emoji cookies and emoji Oreo pops…she was ecstatic!  She begged to help me make them. 

That’s the best part of DIY party treats like these emoji faces…they are so easy, your kids can completely do them with you.  Why not include them in the fun!

Emoji treats are particularly fun to make because of all the different expressions!  You can make any combination of emoji faces you want!

DIY Emoji Oreo Pops

DIY emoji Oreo pops are hands down one of the cutest and easiest desserts you can make for an emoji themed birthday party. These bright yellow treats instantly add personality to your dessert table and are simple enough that kids can help decorate them. With a handful of candy melts, lollipop sticks, and edible markers or icing, you can turn classic Oreos into adorable emoji faces in just a few minutes. The best part? You can match the emotions to your birthday child’s favorites—heart eyes, silly faces, giggles, or even winks.

Emoji Oreo pops also make fantastic party favors. Package them in clear treat bags with a printable emoji tag and tie them with colorful ribbon. Display them upright in jars or foam blocks to create a cute “emoji bouquet,” or lay them flat on trays for easy serving. These pops add height and character to your dessert layout and pair well with cupcakes, cookies, and candy. Simple, affordable, adorable, and totally on theme—emoji Oreo pops are a must for your emoji party.

I have two fun and simple tutorials to share today.  The first is for DIY Emoji Oreo Pops.  I love Oreo pops as a simple alternative to cake pops.  Using a mold, you can easily make these adorably and evenly!

Materials:

Step 1:

Using fondant cutters, punch out red hearts for eyes and/or kisses, teal/blue tears, and black mouths and teeth.  Using red fondant, you can just directly punch out the hearts. 

The set linked above has various sizes so it makes it easy to pick the right size for your Oreo pops.  To make the tears, I punched out ovals and then cut edges on one side to make them look like teardrops. 

For the black mouths, I cut circles out of black and then cut them in half.  I cut a thin strip of white to make the teeth.  Once it had been laid across the top of the mouth, I just trimmed the sides.  Easy peasy. 

Set the fondant aside and let it harden while you complete the next steps. (You can buy fondant in the desired colors, or mix the white fondant with the food coloring.  The above food coloring set is perfect!)

 

Step 2:

Melt yellow candy melts following the directions on the package.  Be careful not to over heat the melts or the consistency gets funky. 

Using the Oreo mold, fill the mold halfway to the top with melted yellow candy.  Open up the Oreo and gently press the lollipop stick into the cream filling. 

Close the Oreo and press it into the yellow chocolate mold.  Be careful not to press the cookie all the way to the bottom or you will see the Oreo on the top of the pop. 

Fill the remaining space around the Oreo with yellow candy.  Place in the fridge to set the chocolate.

Step 3:

Once the chocolate is solid, remove the Oreo pops from the mold.  Using a very small amount of leftover melted yellow candy as glue, decorate the Oreo pops with the fondant pieces and draw details on with an edible marker. 

Candy eyes can be used to make the flushed emoji face like below.

 

 

 

DIY Emoji Birthday Party Cookies

Emoji cookies are a classic emoji birthday party treat and one of the most fun ways to bring the theme to life. They’re bold, round, bright yellow, and instantly recognizable to every kid at the party. The best part is that emoji cookies can be as simple or elaborate as you want. You can make them with easy sugar cookies and royal icing, or purchase beautifully decorated ones from a baker. Whichever route you choose, the results are always adorable.

Emoji cookies also allow for tons of creativity. Mix and match expressions to show different moods—heart eyes, laughing tears, silly tongues, winks, or even a unicorn emoji cookie for extra flair. Add themed labels like “Party Vibes,” “LOL Cookies,” or “Feeling Awesome” for a playful touch. These cookies make great favors, dessert table highlights, or even a fun decorating activity for older kids. With their cheerful expressions and bright colors, emoji cookies bring instant joy to your celebration.

Materials:

Step 1:

Using fondant cutters, punch out red hearts for eyes and/or kisses, teal/blue tears, and black mouths and teeth.  Using red fondant, you can just directly punch out the hearts. 

The set linked above has various sizes so it makes it easy to pick the right size for your Cookies.  To make the tears, I punched out ovals and then cut edges on one side to make them look like teardrops.  For the black mouths, I cut circles out of black and then cut them in half. 

I cut a thin strip of white to make the teeth.  Once it had been laid across the top of the mouth, I just trimmed the sides.  Easy peasy. 

Set the fondant aside and let it harden while you complete the next steps.  (You can buy fondant in the desired colors, or mix the white fondant with the food coloring.  The above food coloring set is perfect!)

Step 2:

Make sugar cookies dough using your favorite recipe or a mix.  Roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thick and cut the dough into circles.  Bake per recipe directions. 

While the cookies are baking, roll the yellow fondant out to 1/4 inch thick and use a circle cookie cutter to cut into circles.  Because the cookies spread a little while baking, I find it best to cut the fondant with the next size up cookie cutter from the link above than the cutter used for the cookies. 

Allow cookies to cool before adding fondant.

Step 3:

Using a very small amount of water (very, very small) as glue, decorate the yellow fondant circles with the fondant pieces and draw details on with an edible marker. 

Candy eyes can be used to make the flushed emoji face like below.  Add the fondant circles to the sugar cookies!  Eat and enjoy!!

Looking for free printable Emoji Valentine’s? Be sure to check out our Kermit the Frog Oreo Pops and DIY Fish cookies.

I hope you enjoy making these cute emoji faces for your emoji birthday party.

 

Ideas for planning an emoji party

Planning an emoji party is all about creating a fun, colorful, expressive atmosphere. Start by choosing a vibrant color palette—yellow is the base, but you can add rainbow accents, neon colors, pastels, or bold contrasts to personalize the look. Printable decorations are a quick way to bring everything together. Emoji party banners, cupcake toppers, table signs, and labels from Mimi’s Dollhouse help you create a coordinated aesthetic without needing dozens of décor pieces.

Activities keep the fun flowing. Set up an emoji photo booth with silly props, emoji masks, and bright backdrops. Create a coloring station where kids design their own emoji faces, or offer an emoji themed craft like DIY emoji wands or emoji slime. Emoji charades, guess the emoji movie, or emoji scavenger hunts are also easy wins.

Use emoji plates, cups, napkins, balloons, confetti, and treat bags to keep the theme consistent from start to finish. Whether you’re planning a big celebration or a small gathering, emoji parties are cheerful, modern, and full of personality—perfect for kids who love expressing themselves.

Looking for more ideas for planning an emoji party?  There are lots of great ideas that can help you throw the most amazing emoji themed party EVER!

Coordinating Emoji Party Supplies

The easiest way to serve all the glorious party treats you make and buy is with some themed party ware. This is budget friendly and keeps the design flowing through every part of your party. Definitely a must buy!!! With an emoji party, themed tableware becomes one of your most powerful décor tools. Emoji plates and cups instantly add character to your table, while matching napkins and utensils tie the entire look together with zero effort.

If you want your setup to feel vibrant and cohesive, choose emoji designs with bold yellow faces and mix them with solid colored plates in bright shades like red, teal, or pink. Layering solid colors with emoji prints adds depth and keeps the table from feeling too uniform. Add themed snack cups, dessert trays, or colorful drinkware to elevate the presentation and make the entire party area feel coordinated.

Emojis also provide tons of opportunities for playful labeling. Use printable food tents like “LOL Lemonade,” “Giggle Juice,” or “Party Vibes Popcorn” to add humor and personality. When your tableware matches your labels and decorations, the whole display feels intentional, polished, and party ready.

Themed party ware not only looks adorable but also makes cleanup fast and stress free. With excited kids grabbing treats and moving from activity to activity, disposable plates and cups are a game changer. Fun, functional, and perfectly expressive—emoji themed tableware is a must have for any emoji birthday celebration.

Getting started with a fun set of party tableware or supplies is a great way to plan your party.  Here are some of the best options:

Pastel Emoji Party Plates from xoFetti

Emoji Party Supplies from Oriental Trading

Emoji Partyware from Daydream Society

 

Conclusion for DIY Emoji Cookies:

An emoji birthday party is one of the happiest, most expressive, and most kid-friendly themes you can choose. It is bright, colorful, easy to personalize, and full of opportunities for fun. Whether you lean into the classic bright yellow emoji faces or mix in your child’s favorite characters—unicorns, hearts, rainbows, or silly expressions—emoji themes let kids see themselves in the celebration. Emojis are universal, easy to recognize, and simple to recreate in DIY crafts and desserts, which makes party planning incredibly approachable.

Emoji Oreo pops and emoji cookies are just two of the many ways you can make your dessert table shine. Both treats are simple to make, affordable, and bursting with personality. They pair beautifully with cupcakes, sprinkle dipped marshmallows, bright candy trays, or a colorful cake decorated with your child’s favorite emoji faces. Dessert tables for emoji parties tend to feel playful and cohesive because emojis themselves are graphic and bold.

Decorations for an emoji party can be as minimal or elaborate as you want. A simple balloon garland in yellow, pink, turquoise, or rainbow hues instantly anchors your party space. Emoji themed banners, DIY emoji faces taped to balloons, and colorful confetti help create a fun atmosphere that feels joyful and modern. A themed photo booth with emoji masks and silly props encourages kids to pose, play, and take home adorable photos.

Emoji party activities are an easy win. Kids naturally connect with expressive faces, so designing their own emoji or guessing emoji themed phrases becomes effortlessly entertaining. Construction paper emoji crafts, emoji slime, emoji charades, and emoji scavenger hunts round out the entertainment beautifully.

Themed tableware and decorations make everything feel polished without needing elaborate supplies. Emoji plates, cups, napkins, and snack containers reinforce the theme from the moment guests walk in. Add themed labels to drinks, food items, and favor bags to complete the look with thoughtful styling.

Most importantly, emoji parties celebrate the joy of expression. Kids see emotions they relate to—happiness, silliness, excitement, love—and it creates an environment full of laughter and connection. Whether you are planning a big party or a small celebration, emojis guarantee a fun filled atmosphere where smiles come naturally.

With creative DIY desserts, expressive decorations, and bright themed tableware, your emoji birthday party will be memorable, photo ready, and bursting with personality. The best part? Emoji themes are endlessly flexible, allowing you to tailor the celebration perfectly to your child’s style.

 

If you love these cookies, please pin this image to your birthday Pinterest board:

 

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