Posted on November 25, 2012 by Kara

Vintage Paper Doll 1st Birthday Party

This VINTAGE PAPER DOLL FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Lima Limão from Portugal! I just love all the worldwide party submissions I get! This party is nothing but fabulous. So many darling little details and touches. Lima has a lot of adorable ideas for you here…

Lima said this about planning the party- “A vintage paper doll and her paper clothes was the theme for Alicia’s first birthday, a cute doll. On the table were cute charming details in a green, pink and light purple color palette. There was also wood furniture from the doll room with clothes on hangers.”

Vendors and Credits:
Concept, design, organization, cooking, photography- Lima Limão

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Ribbon
White Paper Doilies
Clear Favor Boxes
Cupcake Liners
Polka Dot Balloons
Striped Paper Straws
Milk Bottles

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Kara

Vintage Transportation 2nd Birthday Party

This precious VINTAGE TRANSPORTATION SECOND BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Keren Precel of Keren Precel Events.

Keren said- “This was a vintage transportation party we did for a boy named Enzo’s 2nd birthday. The custom made backdrop and the use of wood and metal props gave the table a vintage vibe. Elements such as airplanes, birds and hot air balloons were brought in to tie together the air theme. Sweet treats on the dessert table included chocolate airplane pops {our favorite!), plane sugar cookies, cupcakes with ribbon flags, cloudy marshmallows, meringue kisses, and chocolate mousse. Guests took home a plane kit and a personalized chocolate bar.”

Items used in this party available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Cupcake Liners
Lollipop Sticks
Wooden Spoons
Striped Paper Straws
Glass Milk Bottles
Baker’s Twine
Apothecary Jars

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Kara

Toy Shop Themed Birthday Party

I just love this TOY SHOP THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Nicky Sheppard of Sweet Details. The navy blue, red and white color scheme is darling. And look at how cute the toy drum cake is! Here is what Nicky had to say about the party- “This ‘Toy Shop’ party was inspired by vintage and classic toys. I wanted to use traditional colours to unite this theme. The toy theme was carried through to the food – so, for example, meringue kisses became spinning tops and whoopie pies became yo-yo’s.” Vendor Credits: Chocolate bar wrappers- Mon Tresor

Cupcake wrappers, ribbon, paper straws, milk bottles- All available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop

Photography- Giggles Photography

Cupcake wrappers, ribbon, paper straws, milk bottles- All available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Kara

Vintage Dick & Jane Twin Party!

And my next fabulous party feature goes to this darling VINTAGE DICK & JANE TWIN PARTY submitted by Mariah Leeson of Giggles Galore. Okay, I am dying here…how CUTE is this?! Oh, I just adore this party. The vintage toys, the banners, the cupcake toppers, the games, the hats, the food…ALL of it! Eeek!

Here is what Mariah said about the party- “My twin’s turned 3 and I wanted to celebrate their sweet personalities with an old fashioned, vintage birthday party. I was inspired by my mom’s vintage copy of the Dick and Jane early reader books and set out to create a party reminiscent of that time. I designed and created the party around vintage inspired fabric I found and made everything from the backdrop and party favors to my twin’s outfits. I enlisted the help of my friend and designer at Sweet Sosbee Designs to help bring the invitation and other printable details to life. I used vintage toys and games to tie everything together. The kids had fun playing simple old fashioned games like bean bag toss, sack races, tag and a cake walk.

We served individual lunch boxes with simple PB&J sandwiches, potato chips in custom made wax bags and an orange. My mom made a gorgeous cake and there were lots of other sweet treats to enjoy.

This vintage old fashioned birthday was truly a labor of love and our twin’s had a blast celebrating their special day!”