In true ninja style this holiday snuck up on me, stealthily and with the greatest of easy the Day of the Ninja falls upon on us until we are surrounded with no where to run and no place to hide. Hiiiiiiiiiiiyaaaaa! These ancient assassins were the secret agents of feudal Japan, acting at night and virtually invisible in the daytime, these stealth masters of martial arts seemed to appear and vanish into thin air. Here are some sneaky and deceptive ideas for hosting a ninja party of your very own.

I wouldn't want to encounter this cupcake in a dark alley unless I was armed with a glass of ice-cold milk. This mean muggin' Ninja Cupcakes from Pixeltrashamania are more sweet than scary, though I wouldn't mess with that buttercream frosting if I was you! For more of Pixel's ninja party and step-by-step tutorials, check out her blog after the jump!

If you're going to host a party for ninjas you better have plenty of snacks on hand because when a deadly assassin gets hungry things can get ugly. For a quick and easy treat that will be ready to go before you can say sashimi, check out these adorable Candy Sushi Rolls by the clever mom behind Studio Twenty9. More kid-friendly than their fishy equivalent, these candy-wrapped, rice crispy-stuffed rolls are as fun to make as they are to eat.

Printables are an inexpensive way to add some pizzaz and polish to any celebration, whether it's a birthday party, shower or holiday party you are planning. Modern Hostess' custom ninja printables are what make this Ninja Birthday Party sleek and savvy. From goodie bags to water bottles to napkin rings, a professional looking party is just one click away!

These crafty cookies from justJENN Recipes can kick and jump just like the real deal and add a touch of warmth and love to an otherwise ruthless holiday. Before you employ espionage tactics to find out Jenn's recipe for these amazing Ninja Cookies, check out her blog for a help tutorial, no spying necessary.