Create a professional styled birthday setup in minutes - without hiring props or a stylist.
✔ Reusable for every birthday
✔ Sets up in minutes — no skills needed
✔ Everything you need in one bundle:
- Base square stage with lights
- 6 acrylic backdrops
- Your first theme
- Personalised name and age
China Doll Starter Bundle
Most families spend $500–$2000 hiring props for a single party This reusable setup replaces that completely — and you can use it again every year
Best for first-time customers. Includes the reusable cake stage you need to get started.
The China Doll Starter Bundle is the easiest way to create your first themed cake setup. This bundle includes the reusable cake stage plus the China Doll standard theme, giving you a soft, elegant birthday look without the need for extra decorating or styling.
Designed as a simple system, it allows you to create a professionally styled cake centrepiece in minutes.
What’s included
1. Reusable Cake Stage
The foundation of the system. A lightweight, reusable cake stage that acts as a styled backdrop for your cake. Designed to be reused year after year across different themes.
Doubles as a box frame for year-round use and decorative storage.
2. China Doll Standard Theme
A coordinated, classic-inspired theme designed to attach directly to the stage. Includes:
• 6 themed vinyls
• Coordinated “Happy Birthday” front arch sign
• Your choice of cake toppers (default) or balloon garland upgrade
3. LED Strip Lights
LED strip lights designed to sit inside the cake stage base, creating a soft glow that enhances the final styled setup and photographs beautifully.
4. Bespoke Staging Luxe Storage Box
A durable storage box designed to neatly store your cake stage and theme pieces between celebrations.
Optional upgrades
• Balloon garland for a fuller styled setup
• Personalised name and age cut-outs
👉 Include your child’s name and age in the notes section at checkout
How it works
• Start with the stage
• Choose your theme finish
• Assemble in minutes
Once you own the stage, simply swap themes for future birthdays.
Why choose a Starter Bundle
• Includes everything you need to get started
• No guesswork about what to buy
• Fast setup with a cohesive, styled result
• Reusable system for future birthdays
• Better value than purchasing separately
Shipping
- Standard shipping time is between 2-8 days within metro Australia.
- Estimated cost for Cake Staging kit is approximately $25 within metro Australia.
- Estimated cost for all accessories is approximately $15 within metro Australia.
For more information visit our Shipping policy.
Returns and Refunds
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- Returns accepted within 14 days from purchase
- Customer provides return shipping fee
- No restocking fee applies
- No final sale/clearance items accepted
- Goods must be in its original packaging and must not be damaged.
COMPLETE THE LOOK
Take your Theme In-A-Box to the next level with our signature add-ons. Matching balloon garlands to add fullness and dimension, and add name & age to make it yours.
