Posted on October 8, 2012 by Kara

Pumpkin County Fair 9th Birthday Party

This amazing PUMPKIN COUNTY FAIR NINTH BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Wendy Updegraff of Wendy Updegraff Photography will blow you away! What a darling party theme! So many cute ideas here that would be perfect for any fall celebration!

“We celebrated my sweet Bella’s 9th birthday with a backyard bash with some country flair. The theme was Pumpkin County Fair and we tried to make it a little feminine by sticking with pinks, oranges & black. All of the decorations were a labor of love by my very talented mother and myself…and my wonderful mother-in-law helped out with the baking. My son and a friend of the family were our “carnies” and I think they were the two cutest carnies I have ever seen. They did a great job helping the younger kids with all of the games.”

Vendors and Credits:
Photography: Wendy Updegraff Photography
Invitations: Loralee Lewis
Bella’s Dress: EmmaNicole Designs
Bella’s Hair piece: Flowerz by Suz
Bella’s Jewlery: Teeny Tinley Designs
Cake: Love & Sugar Kisses
Cake Topper: IndigoTwin
Preston’s Bow Tie: SDLM

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Ribbon, Fabric
Jute Twine
Striped Paper Bags
Round Polka Dot Balloons
Paper Honeycomb Flowers
Striped Paper Straws
Cupcake Liners
Plastic Forks + Paper Plates, Napkins
Polka Dot Nut / Candy Cups
White Paper Doilies
Lollipop Sticks
Ticket Rolls
Paper Fringe

Posted on September 27, 2012 by amber

Lemonade Stand Birthday Party

This adorable LEMONADE STAND BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Jessica Roberts of Quilted Polka Dot. Oh my goodness, I just want to jump into these pictures and join all the fun! What a darling party!!

Jessica said- “I wanted to make a lemonade stand for my little girl this summer and decided she needed a whole party created around it! I wanted this party to be girly – pink of course – but also include some of my favorite summery things like strawberry red, oceanside teal blue, and sunflower yellow.

It would be a perfect party at any age for birthdays, baby and wedding showers, or any get-together!

I love using old things and giving new things that old feel. I also like to throw in the unexpected – like using a kitchen scale with lemons instead of a traditional cake (that no one eats), an over-sized magnet board as part of my backdrop, my daughter’s play plates instead of throw away ones, and double stacked cake stands for height and visual interest.”

Vendors and Credits:
All products originally created and designed by Quilted Polka Dot
Photography- Kristina Curtis
Magnet board- Calendars and Chores
Children’s hair pieces- London Raquel

All other products available for purchase at Quilted Polka Dot
• Oilcloth Strawberry and Polka Dot Banner
• Pink Lantern and Flower Banner
• Yellow Stripey Straws with Pink Polka Dot Pennants
• “Lemonade” Banner Cake Topper
• Lemon Cupcake Picks
• Upholstered Stools
• Thank You Party Favor Bags with Toppers

Items in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Striped Paper Straws
Fabric
Paper Lanterns
Tissue Pom Poms
Clear Cellophane Bags
Cupcake Liners
Baker’s Twine

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Kara

Peter Pan 4th Birthday Party

I am in love with this PETER PAN 4TH BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Jenny Keller of Jenny Cookies!! Not only does Jenny style exquisite desserts, but she throws some fabulous parties as well!

Jenny said- “My sweet little Hudson turned 4 a few weeks ago, which I can still hardly believe. We celebrated Hudson’s fourth birthday by throwing him a Peter Pan party. He was thrilled with his invitations we sent out in bottles, and could hardly wait to wear his Peter Pan costume. He was a little disappointed though when he discovered the costume didn’t make him fly. Trust me, he tried jumping off the bed. (Thank goodness it was just the bed.)

The Kellers became Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Wendy Darling, and Princess Tigerlily for Hudson’s big day!

His party took place on the beach at Kayak Point State Park. We woke up to rainclouds and sprinkles but by the time we got out to the beach the rain had stopped and the sun was shining. It was a birthday miracle. (If you know me, it rains about 75% of the time I’m planning an outdoor party.)

The kids had a blast at the beach. They had a Peter Pan picnic on a pirate ship table, dug for buried treasure, sword fought mean Captain Hook, had their faces painted, and of course ate more sugar than their parents would have agreed to.”

Items available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Burlap
Gable Boxes
Candy
Fabric
Gold Paper Plates, Cups, Napkins
Scalloped Edge Cardboard Treat Boxes
Pirate Eye Patches
Gold Coins

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Kara

Mommy and Me Mad Hatter Tea Party

How darling is this MOMMY AND ME MAD HATTER TEA PARTY submitted by Heidi of Ira & Lucy! What a fun idea…host a mother daughter play-date / tea party!

Heidi said- “This Mommy & Me Mad Hatter Tea Party came to life when I volunteered to the mommies in my mommy group that I would LOVE to design, style and prop a kid-themed party. Mom of twins, Kate, immediately emailed me that she had always wanted to do an Alice In Wonderland themed party. So, Judy and I jumped at the chance to design the event and let’s just say we had a blast!

We thought that bold colors best displayed the wonderland’s exotic “mad” color scheme. With peacock feathers as the perfect color combination, we headed to our local craft stores and selected feathers of blues, purples, teals and golds along with vibrant bold silk flowers. We opted for silk flowers, that could be sturdy and “baby resistant” in case some were snatched up by little fingers.

In keeping with the “Mad Hatter” style, the table was set with our mismatched china, ornate plate chargers, vintage silverware, lace doilies, custom made table runners and china dessert stands. Judy did an amazing job making the china plate dessert stands, runners and pillows! Feel free to send us an email if you are interested in our designing any custom decor pieces (runners, pillows, china dessert stands, etc.). Judy@IraAndLucy.com

We up-cycled old glass bowls, plates and vases into wonderland mushrooms. This had to have been one of the most fun details we designed! Of course, any opportunity to spray paint and we’re all for it! Don’t they look fab?!

Yes, Ira & Lucy is primarily a Vintage Prop Rental business, but as you can see we LOVE designing the whole event! Hand sewing these Alice Aprons and Little Boy Bow Tie Vest onesies made for great gifts for all the mommies and added the perfect finishing touch. The stool the twins are sitting on, fondly named Toby, is a great piece for events. We’ve designed it with a removable cover just in case our clients want a different color/pattern. Athena, the shabby chic dining table works for so many occasions. I can’t wait to see her as the head table for a bridal party. View our furniture inventory (here). Architectural elements, such as our vintage doors represented the beginning scenes of Alice’s journey into Wonderland.”

Vendors and Credits:
Conceptual Design | Styling | Props- Ira & Lucy
Alice Aprons & Vest Bow Tie Onesies- Ira & Lucy ETSY
Stationary & Graphic Design- Kate Smith
Desserts- Adrian Joy
Photography- Jonnathan Paul Creative

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Kara

Carnival Themed Wedding

Oh my GOODness, I think my heart just stopped. This CARNIVAL THEMED WEDDING submitted by Leigh Anne Wilkes of Your Homebased Mom is absolutely amazing! WHAT a wedding this must have been! I would have died to go to this reception, let me tell you! So many wonderful ideas here….this would be such a fun birthday party or shower theme, too!

Leigh said- “We wanted something fun for my son’s wedding and decided a Wedding Carnival was the thing! It was a total DIY event with help from lots of friends. All the wonderful photos were taken by our talented friend and photographer Megan Elle Photography.”

Items available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Paper Lanterns
Balloons
Ribbon and Fabric
Apothecary Jars
Striped Paper Straws
Whirly Pops
Gumballs
Taffy
Mustache Candy
Ticket Rolls
Paper Favor Bags + Candy Scoops
Popcorn Bags + Cotton Candy Cones

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