I am blogging this evening not because I have deep thoughts to digest or insight to share but rather because I am trying to avoid my desire to lay on the sofa all night watching shows I have no interest in. So here I am, having convinced myself that hours on the computer, consumming meaningless calories, {I am eating red vines while typing.} was a superior option to the first. Hmmmm..... Nonetheless, I thought I'd take this opportunity to share Skylar's recent Birthday Party with you. I had a great time designing it and I discovered three great sources along the way that everyone should know about!
Love to all,
Netti T
We hosted Skylar's party at Casa Blanca Salon & Spa {a client, turned friend.} The girls were requested to come dressed in white or yellow and we had them transformed into lovely Garden Fairies. Below is a picture of the "Fairy Checklist" each girl received upon arrival.
Ofcourse we had a food table for Fairies and Parents with the munchies. I used burlap for a tablecloth, layered with fabric, and my plants from home. The butterflies in jars were from a project I did a few months back. Greg made the cheese and fruit platter. {and then I re-did it. Poor guy has to put up with me.}
Source #1: VG's Donuts and Bakery. Cardiff, CA
Upon the realization I did not have the time to bake 3 dozen cupcakes, I ordered 36 white cake, buttercream frosting, plain cupcakes. I decorated them with a mint leaf, dried strawberry, and our signature party graphics. The cupcakes were a huge hit! Every guest was amazed by how delicious they were! {And the truth is I only enjoy decorating cupcakes, not baking them. So for $0.89 per cupcake, VG's is my only way to go!}
I made these hair clips for the stylist to put in each girls up-do.
After each girl completed her "tranformation" we did a photo shoot, instantly printed the picture, and they put it in their "potting craft picture frame." The girls were so adorable!
Source #2: haloheaven.com
An old college friend refered me to their website for wings and tutus and I was astounded by their absolutely amazing prices and customer service!!! They carry boys and girls items, check it out.
The Potting Craft table. Super easy, no glue needed. It was a good activity for the girls while they waited in line to have hair, make up, nails, etc. {This picture is of Skylar when she was 7 weeks old. She was laying on a beach towel during her first camping trip}
A completed project to take home.
The coloring station. Again, for the girls to do while waiting for their turn. Everyone was so patient!
Make a Wish!
{Mommies wish was that Daddy would wear green to match the party, he said yes! What a guy!}
Source #3: Gwynn Wasson Designs.
You can find her on Etsy. I purchased the invitations and graphics in the form of a pdf file. You send her your info, she plugs it in, and emails a pdf. You can print it all from home and the possibilities are endless. I used her graphics for Invitations, Pixie Punch straw toppers, fairy checklists, cupcake toppers, birthday banner, party decor, and thank you cards. {pictured below}
