Posted on July 16, 2012 by Kara

Western Turquoise Baby Shower

I am loving this WESTERN TURQUOISE BABY SHOWER submitted by Miranda Konieczny of Whimsical Printables. The brown and aqua colors made everything so darling!

Miranda said- “I was super excited when my friend Dara agreed to let me throw her a baby shower! She was really excited when I told her that I wanted to do a western themed shower and incorporate turquoise!! So I gathered up my party gals and went to town on it all. The wonderful welcome wreath came from the very talented Natalie of the The Knock-Knock Factory. She knew exactly what I wanted and captured it so well! My friend and fellow hostess, Brandi, tea stained onesies for me and I put these cute iron on’s on them! I really loved being able to hang them with the rope. I also love making diaper cakes and this one was really fun. As was setting up the tables! The “Make A Wish” station was a real hit as well. I couldn’t believe I found a horseshoe tree either! Each guest was able to write a small note for the baby and hang from the tree. The adorable cookies were made by Dandy Delights. She always makes the most perfect cookies for me! Lynlee from Lynlee’s Petite Cakes always makes my fondant toppers for me and I am blown away each time by her creativity! I decided to try out the chocolate covered Oreos I hear everyone raving about and omg, they are SOOOO good! Sweet Temptations did an amazing job on them too. Each guest got to go home with a small berry basket with a package of sunflower seeds. They also had lots to carry from the dessert table. The winners of the games each received a mason jar filled with the ingredients for “cowboy cookies”, made using a very easy and wonderful idea that I found via Bakerella.com. I was super excited to see the look on my friends face when she walked in and was even more happy that everyone enjoyed the event.” Vendors and Credits: Fondant- Lynlee’s Petite Cakes Wreath- The Knock-Knock Factory Chocolate Covered Oreos- Sweet Temptations Cookies- Dandy Delights Cake Pops- My Cake Pop Shop Berry Baskets- Pick Fair Photography- Amy Craft Photography Chalkboard Labels for jars- Embellishing Life Paper Straws- Isakay Boutique Setup, Invitation & Printables- Whimsical Printables Items used in this party that are available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop: Berry Baskets Brown Pillow Boxes Striped Paper Straws Jumbo Polka Dot Balloons Jute Twine Clear Cello Bags Brown Paper Krinkled Shred

The above berry baskets are available to purchase here. The above brown pillow boxes are available to purchase here.

Jumbo polka dot balloons available here.

Jute twine available here. Clear cello bags available here.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Kara

Space Cowboy Birthday Party

This next SPACE COWBOY BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Joanna (from Germany) of Liebesbotschaft.

SUCH a cute theme! I love the vintage astronaut space figures that Joanna found at a Flea Market. The red, white & blue color scheme couldn’t be more perfect, too. Who would have thought that combining cowboys and astronauts would be so darling!

Vendor List:

Vintage Astronaut Figures: Flea Market Space cowboys tags: Casa Di Falcone Popcorn cups, stars, star cupcake liners: Die Schönhaberei blue + red straws: Liebkind Events

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Kara

Cowboy Western 1st Birthday Party

Saddle up! This Yee Haw COWBOY WESTERN 1ST BIRTHDAY PARTY submitted by Tara Skinner of Posh Petals and Pearls will knock your boots off! I love the aqua and red color scheme. All the details of this party are incredible! Here is what Tara said about the party- “My son, Jackson, turned one on November 30, 2011 and his party was Western themed. I am a wedding and event planner and plan tons of weddings and parties but it was a blast to plan something for my own child this time! Most of the details were handmade by me and my mom.” Paper styling- Emma J Designs Photography- Erin Rene Photography

Posted on November 29, 2011 by Kara

Rootin’ Tootin’ Cowboy Party

The next party feature goes to this fun ROOTIN’ TOOTIN’ COWBOY BIRTHDAY PARTY by Amanda Overstreet of Dixie Delights. There’s always a special place in my heart for country western parties. They never get dull! I just love the old fashioned farm feel. Amanda did such a good job with this one in particular! Not a detail was left out. I’m sure hours and hours of work was put into this. All the party activities look so fun! Such great ideas!

Here is what Amanda said about the party- “We celebrated my son’s sixth birthday at a rootin tootin grand ole cowboy style celebration. We put the party guests through an afternoon of cowboy training. As they completed At the end of the party, they received their official silver cowboy badge.”activities like Steer Roping and Pony Grooming, At the end of the party they earned badges to mark their progress. Sources: - striped waxed paper – Michael’s - bandanna print cupcake liners and toppers – Oriental Trading Company - horse figurines – Dollar Tree (painted to match) - Sour straws and Twizzlers – Dollar Tree - Bandanna print cello bags – Hobby Lobby - Swirly Pops – Oriental Trading Company - Bandannas – Oriental Trading Company - Lollipop sticks and clear cello bags (for s’mores) – Michael’s - Mini hay bales – Hobby Lobby - Bandanna print bowls – Hobby Lobby - Half ball foam pieces (to secure push pops) – Michael’s - Paper shreds – Dollar Tree - Sioux City Sarsaparilla – TJ Maxx - Paper straws – Williams Sonoma - Invitations, food tags, favor tags, bunting – designed and printed by Amanda