Posted on April 7, 2013 by Kara

Circus + Carnival Themed 1st Birthday Party

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This vibrant CIRCUS + CARNIVAL THEMED FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Dana Donley.

I have a special place in my heart for any party that has a circus or carnival theme and this one is no exception. Every detail is just adorable!

A few of the things that I like best about this lovely celebration are:

The clown head, elephant, ring master, and popcorn box cake pops
The birthday boy’s vintage style circus theme romper
The self-serve drink station with mason jars stacked on cake plates beside a beautiful glass beverage dispenser filled with lemons and lemonade
The chalkboard displaying a picture diagram of the birthday boy’s first year
and MORE!

Here’s what Dana said about planning the party- “We held my son’s first birthday party at our home. I did a lot of it on my own but also had my friend Heather Guthrie from At the Heels Wedding and Events do a lot. All table dressings came from Grand Rentals in Mooresville, NC. Beckham’s wonderful cake was done by my best friend Jamie Pursley. Cake pops were done also by a great friend Jaime Gatton. I also ordered gift bags from Oriental Express. Plates are from Target and banner. All the photo booth props from Party City. The great photos are by Gambol Photography and Taylored to You Photography. Megan and Pam did such an amazing job at capturing Beckham’s day.”

Party Planning and Styling- Heather Guthrie of At the Heels Wedding and Events and Dana Donley
Table Linens- Grand Rentals in Mooresville, NC
Cake- Jamie Pursley
Cake Pops- Jaime Gatton
Photography- Gambol Photography and Taylored to You Photography

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Striped Paper Straws
Apothecary Jars
Jute Twine
Tin Pails
Decorative Paper Shred
Whirly Pops
Striped Mini Gable Boxes
Tissue Pom Poms
Mason Jar Drinking Glasses

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Kara

Vintage Hot Air Balloon 1st Birthday Party

This splendid VINTAGE HOT AIR BALLOON FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Camila Grisales Barsotti.

A few of my favorite elements & party ideas in this vintage hot air balloon party are:

The hot air balloon cookie pops
The scrapbook collage favor bags
The hot air balloon 3D cupcake toppers
and MORE!

Here’s what Camila said about planning the party- “This was my son Lorenzo’s baptism / 1st birthday party. I am Brazilian, my husband American and my son was born in the US. My family is in Brazil so I wanted Lorenzo’s first birthday and baptism to be there. I have decided on this theme because of the multicutural background my son has – me as an Italian decent and my husband being Cuban/Colombian/American just add up for this awesome international ancestry my son has :) I contacted Fabiana Moura Projetos Personalizados with my theme already in mind. After many emails we decided on a color palette and all the details from the kids to the cake tables. The kids table was done by me. I printed the placemats on the internet and made all the details for the kids using washi tape, fun balloon themed tags that I custom ordered from Esty and fun striped straws. I also made the kids goodie bags with paper bags covered with world themed craft paper. It was a very fun project and I loved the way it came out. Inside each bag we gave the kids a kit with a little fun note pad, crayon holder, crayons and fun balloon stickers. For The cake table I brought some vintage items from the US and also used some vintage items from my family. Fabiana came up with the amazing cake table decor. Each adult table had a balloon, custom made by Fabiana and it was very very cute! The party was a hit and each and every detail was to die for! I really appreciate Fabiana’s vision and her Ability to make my dream come true with exchange of emails :). I couldn’t ask for anything better or more beautiful!”

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Polka Dot Balloons
Striped Paper Straws
Mini Cocktail Containers
Cupcake Liners
Wooded Utensils
Washi Tape
Baker’s Twine

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Kara

Rose Garden 1st Birthday Party

This delightful ROSE GARDEN FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted and styled by Joanne Charmand of Cakes by Joanne Charmand in conjunction with White Room Photography.

This rose garden party is so lovely! A few of my favorite elements & party ideas are:

The pink roses held up by paper straw stems and cake pop bases
The beehive shaped clear glass drink dispensers
The vintage wheelbarrow filled with cotton candy
The white picket fence surrounding the entire “garden” as well as the white lattice backdrop behind the dessert table
and MORE!

Here’s what Joanne said about planning the party- “I made all the cakes, sweet treats and helped style, along with White Room Photography, this “Rose Garden” themed 1st birthday party. It was complete with white picket fences and a colour palette of pink and mint. We even used fake grass indoors! I especially liked the cake shaped into a watering can with roses and the fondant rose cupcakes.”

Event Planning & Styling- The White Room Photography
Cakes, Cake Pops, Cupcakes and Cookies- Cakes by Joanne Charmand
Grass and Wheelbarrow- available to hire from The White Room Photography
Photography- The White Room Photography
Chocolate Fountain Display & Strawberry Mousse- designed by The White Room Photography & created by Lina Wilson
Decorations- made by Rony Wilson
Cake Table- styled by Cakes by Joanne Charmand & Rony Wilson
Bon Bons (Tin Pail Buckets filled with goodies)- made by Lina Wilson & Nas Wilson
Moss Squirrels and Chocolate Fountain Pails- Little Big Company

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Tissue Pom Poms
Mini Glass Dessert Jars
Striped Paper Straws
Apothecary Jars
Wooden Spoons

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Kara

Disney’s “Up” Themed 1st Birthday Party

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This sensational DISNEY’S “UP” THEMED FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Ly Sue Hernandez of LH Photography.

I think this Up themed party is absolutely amazing! There are so many things about it that I love. A few of my favorite party ideas from it are:

The multi-tiered rainbow smash cake
The low craft table set up in the yard with pillows for chairs
The balloon cupcake toppers
The balloon in a box party activity
The guest sign in canvas complete with fingerprint stamp “balloons”
and MORE!

This is what Ly said about the party- “This was an Up themed birthday party with unique DIY details and amazing stationery. My friend Siuleth from Eleven Note stationery design completely styled and designed this birthday for her son’s 1st birthday. I must say this was one of the most creative birthday parties I’ve been to, and I had the pleasure to capture it all!”

Stationery and event styling: Siuleth from Eleven Note
Photography: LH Photography
Sweets: Tara Baldwin

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Baker’s Twine
Balloons
Push Pop Containers
Striped Paper Straws
Chinese Favor Boxes
Brown Paper Bags
Burlap
2-sided Frames
Sprinkles
Lollipop / Treat Sticks
Crazy Straws

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Kara

Safari + Jungle Themed Birthday Party

This delightful SAFARI JUNGLE THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted and styled by Natalia of Lacos and Acucar.

This safari party has so many intricate details and fabulous ideas! This theme would also be an adorable baby shower!

A few of the things that stand out the most to me in this darling party are:

The fondant elephant cupcake toppers
The party favors displayed like they’re in a souvenir shop
The amazingly intricate candy coated apples
and MORE!

Here’s what Natalia said about planning the party- “The safari theme was chosen by the mother because she loves elephants. She asked me to make a very cute and nice table with different kind of sweets, so that’s what we did. The safari bag shaped treats are honey cakes covered by chocolate, the animal heads are chocolate truffles and the little animals close to the cake are done by chocolate only. We also did a very cute banana bottle decor with little monkeys. Special attention for the cupcakes by making the fondant elephant toppers. They were so cute.”

Cake and Cupcakes: Maria Iraildes Bolos Decorados
Sweets: Docices

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Jungle Safari Party Supplies
Milk Bottle Drinking Glasses
Burlap Ribbon
Bendy Straws
Craft Sticks
Ribbon
Gold Coins
Clear Cellophane Bags
Jars with Cork Lids
Lollipal Lollipops

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