Butterfly Garden Themed Party

I used this theme for my daughter's 3rd birthday.  It was girly, colorful and modern! 

Invites & Envelope Seals

Invite Closeup

Dessert Table Setting

Cake topper designed to match the invites

Ponies & Puppies Party

I was contacted recently by Sharon from the blog MOM OF 6.  She wanted to use my equestrian invite artwork for her daughter's 8th birthday party, and she wanted me to include a puppy in the illustration (a golden doodle, like their dog Bentley).  
She used the illustration to create invites, thank you notes, and to personalize goodie bags.  Here are the results!!

To read more about this party visit Sharon's blog: MOM OF 6
For more horse/ equestrian party ideas visit my posts: 
Equestrian party
Equestrian invite
Party decor: prize ribbons

Thanksgiving Party Ideas!

These bottles are from Avery & Anderson, check out their blog for the tutorial.

Everyone loves a gift.  How about giving away these cute favor boxes at your party?  Print out the labels for free at the Hostess with the Mostest blog

How cute is this Children's Thanksgiving table set up form Friskars?

And what's Thanksgiving without a turkey? You have to check out how to make this popcorn filled bag turkey for your children's table at One Charming Party blog...just genius!

Happy Halloween!

I am not big on trick or treating...but my kids love dressing up in their costumes and getting together with their friends.  Solution: party at our house! to keep the kiddos safe and happy. 
Here are some pictures of last year's party...I hope it inspires you!

Tissue pompoms tutorial

These pompoms look like flowers floating in the air, and are perfect to hang in any party. 

1.  Stack eight 20x30 inch sheets of tissue paper.  Make sure the tissue is in front of you vertically (look at diagram below).  

2.  Make 1 1/2 inch-wide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.

3.  Fold a piece of wire in half and slip over center of the folded tissue.

4.  With scissors, trim the ends of the tissue into rounded or pinty shapes.

5.  Carefully start separating each layer of tissue: get your fingers as close to the center as possibly and be gentle.

6.  Tie a ribbon or transparent nylon to the floral wire to hang the pompom.

 

 

 

 

Prize ribbons!

I am doing my research for my niece Luiza's sixth birthday.  She is crazy about horses and wants an equestrian themed party.  I was thinking about some decorations and came across this cute prize ribbons:

1) Cut out two 1.5″ x 10″ strips of paper and score every half inch on each.
2) Accordion fold the strips at the score marks.
3) Connect the two strips into one with double-sided tape. Then connect the two ends so you have a continuous loop.
4) Cut out two 1″ circles
5) Flatten the loop and squeeze inward so there is no space in the center, next hot glue a paper circle onto the center of the flattened loop. It helps to have a second pair of hands for this step. Repeat for other side.
6) Glue ribbon onto the back side, these can be paper or fabric.


I am imagining these in pink and blue with a personalized sticker in the center...So cute and easy! everyone will be a winner!!


Credits:www.twigandthistle.com

Super Mario Party!

My son wanted to have a Super Mario party this year.  We were out of town for summer vacation, and I only had a week to plan it...this is what i came up with!

I designed stickers and cupcake toppers