Posted on March 1, 2013 by Kara

Strawberry 1st Birthday Party

This STRAWBERRY FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Natalie Mudd of Wonderfully Made Events.

There are so many cute elements in this strawberry party! Here are a few of my favorite things:

The fabric strip banner

The strawberry shaped cake pops

The spray painted empty frames used as backdrops

The pink and green dipped, layered strawberries

and MORE!

Party Styling- Wonderfully Made Events

Printables- Lauren Haddox Designs

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Tissue Honeycomb Flowers
Lollipop / Treat Sticks
Paper Lanterns
Tissue Pom Poms
Balloons
Cupcake Liners
Striped Paper Straws
Strawberry Pinata

This is what Natalie said about planning the party- “This party was SO fun to create. My client’s last name is Berry so she decided to go with the “Strawberry Theme” for her daughter Braelyn’s 1st birthday party. The adorable party printables designed for her party were done by Lauren Haddox Designs. She does a wonderful job!

We used red, pink, hot pink and green for the color scheme. We also threw in some patterns, stripes, polka dots and gingham. The desserts I created were mini cheesecakes with chocolate strawberries on top, cupcakes were chocolate fudge and vanilla with buttercream frosting, strawberry shaped cake pops, fruit skewers, Oreo pops, chocolate covered strawberries, mini cupcakes and original chocolate and vanilla cake pops.”

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Kara

Apple of My Eye 6th Birthday Party

This unique APPLE OF MY EYE SIXTH BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Jenny Raulli of Bloom Designs.

I love how creative this party theme is! It’s also fun to see an apple party that doesn’t relate to fall. It’s fresh, girly, and looks like it was so much fun! Some of my favorite things about this apple party are:
The pie making, paper mache, and bead necklace activity stations
The ice cream scoops served in nut cups and topped with sprinkles and a wooden spoon to resemble apples
The apple shaped cake pops
and MORE!

Party Styling, Planning, Desserts and Supplies- Bloom Designs

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Ribbon
Paper Favor Bags
Clear Cellophane Bags
Gumball Tubes
Gumballs
Polka Dot Nut / Candy Cups
Paper Lanterns
Whirly Pops
Striped Paper Straws
Milk Bottles
Lollipop Treat Sticks

This is what Jenny said about planning the party- “I created this ‘apple of our eye’ party for my daughter, Charlotte’s, sixth birthday. I didn’t want the party to feel like a harvest so I incorporated crisp, modern printables and a preppy bright pink and apple green color scheme.

I wanted the focal point of the party to be an apple stand where the desserts would be displayed. I found a tutorial on how to make one on the blog, Lil Luna and decided to build it. I had the wood cut to size when I purchased it, so I basically just had to screw it together. My 10 year old daughter and her friend made the bunting for me using different hot pink and white fabrics. I had a local print shop cut a vinyl decal for the lettering. The farm stand and crates used for display were painted to match the pink on the invitation. I turned hot pink paper lanterns into apples and lined the edge of the yard with them.

When the little guests arrived for lunch, they untied their apple baskets from the backs of their chairs and dined on applewiches, harvest chips, mac ‘n cheese, apple sauce and of course a crisp green apple. They sipped on apple juice and lemonade served in glass jars. Each girl had an apple of our eye gumball tube at her place setting. To make the place mats, I simply made a document on word and then had it enlarged on thick glossy cardstock at my local printer shop.

After lunch, the girls put on ‘apple of my eye’ make up, made paper mache apples using left over fabric from the bunting and made apple necklaces. They also made their own mini apple pies in mason jars that we called, Charlie Pies- my daughter’s nickname.

The girls treated themselves at the farm stand, which was filled with apple cake pops, apple cupcakes, Apple Jacks, and candy apples. There was also ice cream scooped into candy cups and shaped to look like apples complete with a wooden ‘stem’ (spoon). They also loved the M&M ‘apples’ served in baking cups as well.

Party favors were ‘apple of my eye’ t-shirts.”

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Kara

Strawberry Shortcake 2nd Birthday Party

This adorable STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SECOND BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Kelli McCarthy of Parties by KLM.

This party is full of so many fun ideas! Some of my favorite elements of this strawberry shortcake party are:

The strawberry shaped cake pops

The paper “lace” cupcake wrappers

The white ruffled tablecloth

The fondant strawberry cupcake toppers

and MORE!

Cake: Cakes By Colleen Craig
Fondant Cupcake Toppers: Sugar Art By Tami
Party Design & Styling: Kelli McCarthy of Parties By KLM

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Striped Paper Straws
White Paper Doilies
Mini Cordial Cups
Baker’s Twine
Balloons

This is what Kelli said about planning the party- “I created this Strawberry Shortcake Dessert table for a little girl’s 2nd birthday party. The items that I created on the table included, a homemade Strawberry Shortcake, a 3-tiered French Vanilla cake in the coordinating colors, Strawberry Shortcake cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream icing and fondant toppers, pink chocolate-covered Strawberries, a Strawberry Ladyfinger cake, Jell-O cookie stacks, Strawberry Shortcake dessert shooters, Strawberry Shortcake cake pops, and “Strawberry” shaped Oreo pops. My sister-in-law hand painted the backdrop.”

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Striped Paper Straws
White Paper Doilies
Mini Cordial Cups
Baker’s Twine
Balloons

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Kara

Watermelon 1st Birthday Party

This sweet WATERMELON FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Heather Dalton of Chickabug. Could the birthday girl’s outfit be any cuter?

Here are some of my favorite things about this adorable watermelon party:
The watermelon shaped cake pops
The watermelon slices on a stick
The fabric strip wreath
and MORE!

Photography – Michaela Hansen Photography in Houston, Texas
Watermelon cake balls, smash cake, cupcakes & cookies – Simply Sweet Cakes in Spring, TX
Paper straws and mason jar lids – The TomKat Studio
Paper poms – Melody’s Pom Pom Shop
Hair bow and flip flops – and Jane
Personalized watermelon themed party printables – Chickabug
Bib – Hobby Lobby, decorated with a printable circle from Chickabug
Bubble refill container – Michael’s, with lettering added using a Cricut Watermelon lollipops – Oriental Trading Company
Ribbon topiary – Homemade using supplies from Hobby Lobby and Michaels
Watermelon paper plate fans – Homemade using paper plates
Watermelon wreaths – Homemade using fabric

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Polka Dot Balloons
Decorative Paper Shred
Ribbon
Clear Cellophane Bags
Cupcake Liners
Lollipop Sticks
Striped Paper Straws
Pom Poms
Mason Jar Daisy Cut Lids
Candles

This is what Heather said about the party- “I just adore this watermelon theme first birthday party that my sweet customer, Carol, threw for her daughter Claire! From the invitation to the sweets, the decor to the favors, every last touch was watermelon themed in pink and green. Carol made the party extra-special with all of her homemade touches, using Chickabug printables and her Cricut machine!

To make the watermelon paper plate fans:
Carol said, ‘The watermelon paper plate fans were simply made from paper plates I purchased from Walmart. I decorated them with paper cut using my Cricut and ric rac I had laying around in my craft supplies. Then I glued each plate half to a paint stir stick which I painted green and tied with a ribbon. I wish I had a better picture of them. The fans were a hit, especially with an outdoor party in Houston in August!’

To make the party blowers:
Carol said, ‘I purchased the party blowers very cheap at Walmart and discarded the existing cover for them. I then used my Cricut Elegant Edges cartridge to cut the shape for the back. I took a circle punch and cut a hole large enough to slide down the blower both at the top and bottom and glued Chickabug’s adorable party circles to the front with a pink or green scalloped circle (cut from my Cricut).’

To make the personalized bib:
Carol said, ‘Claire’s bib was a last minute thought. I purchased a simple, blank bib from Hobby Lobby and printed off a Chickabug party circle onto iron-on paper. Just before the party, I ironed on the image and sewed on a bow. I think it turned out great for being so last minute!’”

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Kara

Vintage Lemon & Lime Birthday Party

This darling VINTAGE LEMON & LIME BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Mariah Rainier Miller of Mariah Rainier Style. With Utah in the midst of a freezing, snowy winter, this party is especially intriguing! I can’t tell you how amazing relaxing in the sun with a delicious glass of lemonade sounds!

This summer citrus party has so many enticing elements & ideas. Here are a few of my favorites:

The vintage lemonade stand

The glass drink dispenser with a galvanized steel stand

The milk glass cake stand and juicer

The vintage crates and scales

The gorgeous yellow and green ombre cake

and MORE!

Cake pops and ombre cake- Jenny Cookies
Party rentals, props and decorations- Mariah Rainier Style
Photography- Heather Lynn Photographie

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Daisy Cut Lids for Mason Jars
Striped Paper Straws
Ribbon
Cupcake Liners
Cake Decorating Tips

Here’s what Mariah had to say about planning this party- “I love the color yellow, it’s so light, bright and cheery that just the thought of it puts a smile on my face. The inspiration for this party came from all the freshness and vibrancy of the summer season. We wanted to create a beautifully refreshing landscape that can be translated from a children’s birthday party to a baby shower, wedding, bridal shower or engagement party.

We worked with a bright color palette of yellows, bright green and mint green. The vibrant hues really helped to set the tone of the party and capture the crisp & zestful nature of a perfect summer day. To complete the outdoor feel, unique mason jars were used as drinking glasses with each jar numbered for an easy find. We included fun backyard children’s games to create a vintage feel.”

Cake pops and ombre cake- Jenny Cookies
Party rentals, props and decorations- Mariah Rainier Style
Photography- Heather Lynn Photographie

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Daisy Cut Lids for Mason Jars
Striped Paper Straws
Ribbon
Cupcake Liners
Cake Decorating Tips

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