Surf’s Up Birthday Party- Surfing Thru The 1st Year

Happy Monday, everyone! Here’s to the start of a great week here at KPI…
Today’s winning party feature goes to this super cute
Surf’s Up 1st Birthday Party
submitted by Dawn Bennett!
Photo’s taken by Sharkey Photography.
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Party printables for this party were purchased from Style Me Gorgeous
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Dawn made everything for this party herself…the surf van cake, the flag bunting, the canvas, the cookies, etc!
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Amazing job, Dawn! Thanks for your submission. Congrats on being chosen as the ‘Winning Party Feature Of The Day’!
Like I said, Dawn purchased the printables for this party from Style Me Gorgeous.
Sarah originally created this printable theme for her son’s party.
Here’s a few photo’s from Jack’s party {for even more inspiration}!
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Fabric bunting from Giggleberry Creations
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Tablecloth from Sharnel Dollar Designs.
Cookies made by Hello Naomi
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Hamper boxes from Imprintables….
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Cupcakes & Cake toppers made by Hello Naomi
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Again…this print, cut & party package can be purchased from Style Me Gorgeous. To order email Sarah at info@stylemegorgeous.com.au!
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Hawaiian Farewell Luau!

today’s winning feature goes to this bright and colorful
farewell luau
submitted bylove the day.
lindi threw this magnificent party for her friends who were moving to hawaii!
i just adore all of her printables {her etsy shop: here}.
i’m sure your friends were so grateful for this party, lindi!
wonderful job!
thanks for your submission. congrats on being the winning feature today!
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Retro Surf Birthday Party

today’s winning feature goes to this awesome
retro surf birthday party
{photography by shutter bubs}
{cookies & cupcakes bypolka dot cookies}
what a fun theme!
i adore the surf vans, favor bags, cookies and cupcakes…
the jello orange slices are so cool too!
you did a wonderful job, kate!
thanks for your submission. congratulations on being the winning feature today!
{do you have a shindig you would like to submit into my daily party contest? email me at karaspartyideas@yahoo.com}
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coconut bowling!
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go fish!
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orange jello slices!
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Pool/Beach Party

i’m finally posting the pool party i did a few weeks ago! i’ve been so busy lately with a wedding and a couple of parties :). i printed most of the paper goods via paper and cake…so cute!! love her stuff!
here’s the invites that were sent out a few weeks before the party {purchased on oriental trading}…
let the fun begin…
havin‘ fun in the pool…
i covered these adorable tarts {that my sisters best friend made} with whip cream, kiwi’s, and a mango syrup. they were so yummy!
i got this unfinished surf board on ebay a few years ago..and painted it…
i made the cupcake toppers out of colorful cut up straws {and paper and cake’s adorable printables}…
we covered the cake with brown sugar for ‘sand’…
i stuck pinwheels on top for an added beach effect :).
the beach ball sippers i found online…
i bought some fun wooden surfboards at michaels that all the kids painted…
dad’s even enjoy painting! :)…
surf rug to dry/drip off on…
fun was had by all…

Pina Colada Pool Party Cupcakes

Pina Colada Pool Party shark cupcakes via Kara's Party Ideas KarasPartyIdeas.com

How fun are these Shark cupcakes?! The best part- they’re Pina Colada cupcakes, baby!

I made the shark fins out of card stock.

Here’s the cupcake recipe:
Ingredients:
  • 1 package yellow cake mix
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding and pie filling mix
  • 3/4 cup Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut
  • 1/2 cup white grape juice {or rum, if you drink alcohol}
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 can crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, 1/2 cup cream of coconut, 1/2 cup white grape juice, oil, and eggs. beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in drained crushed pineapple & shredded coconut. Divide into cupcake liners. Cook for 15-18 minutes.