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In Barbie Party/ Girls Party/ Party Photos/ Printables

Barbie Mermaid Tale Party {Another Happy Customer}

Our printable Barbie Mermaid Tale Inspired Package is one of the top selling collections in the shop right now.  I custom designed the original party for Holly at Paisley Petal Events and the package has been a hit ever since.  These sweet photos came from Darolyn who created the party for her daughter’s 6th birthday.

Barbie Mermaid Tale Party

Barbie Mermaid Tale Party

Barbie Mermaid Tale Party

I love all the great details in this party, from the cocktail umbrella welcome sign to the sweet cupcakes with adorable flower details.
Interested in throwing your own Barbie Mermaid Tale Party? Check out our printable party decor

Thanks for stopping by! Cathy C.

In Boys Party/ Party Photos/ Printables/ Safari Party

Safari Party {Another Happy Customer}

This wonderful party comes from my friend Autumn who claims to be “un-crafty”.  When you see the photos of her sons birthday party I think you will disagree.  She contacted me last fall to create some custom party decorations after searching high and low for Safari party decor.

Safari Party

Abrum’s Mom created the cupcake tower by covering square boxes & cardboard with wrapping paper

Safari Party Centerpieces

The table centerpieces were made with the same adorable wrapping paper, some moss and ferns

Animal print birthday banner

Hanging vines and wild animals decorations

The brand new Safari Party Printable Set is now available in the shop if you are interested.

Thanks for stopping by! Cathy C.

In Party Ideas

Skip the Helium Balloons

Did you know that there is a helium shortage? Last month my friend stopped into the local dollar store to have the balloons she purchased online for her daughter’s birthday party inflated. The problem was, they had no helium nor did the other smaller chain stores in the area. After trying several stores she was told that there is a helium shortage. Hospitals are allowed first dibs and the larger chain stores split the rest of the supply (if there is any left). After spending a pretty penny on some large Mylar balloons she decided not to let them go to waste and ended up purchasing a disposable helium tank.

To skip the headache of tracking down helium, check out these brilliant alternatives to helium balloons.

Tissue Poms

Tissue poms are great alternative to balloons and very simple to create yourself if you are up for the task
These beauties are from Pom Goddess on Etsy
Photo via  Pom Goddess

Paper Plate Backdrop

Add color to your dessert display using fun and colorful Paper Plates, a pack of 20 will run you $2-$5
The beautiful table above was created by Fun Favors
Photo via Fun Favors

Tissue Garland

This is probably one of my favorite party trends right now – Tissue Garland
Flair Exchange offers them in a variety of colors and sizes
Photo via Flair Exchange

Tissue Fans

 Remember the bell shaped tissue decor from your mother’s bridal shower pictures
The ever so talented Amy Atlas  gives her dessert tables a pop of color using some updated Tissue Fans
Photo via Amy Atlas Design

Upside Down Balloons

Still can’t imagine a party with out balloons?  No problem.
Check out this clever mom who filled balloons with air,added a marble to weigh them down and hung them from the ceiling.
Photo via www.kimberlyjarman.net 

Thanks for stopping by! Cathy C.

In New to the Shop/ News

New Party Themes Added to the Shop

I am the world’s worst blogger.  With that said I am so sorry for being fairly silent around the website lately, as you can tell from the lack of posts life has been crazy and I don’t know how to say no to people (but that’s okay I love what I do).  Now that this is in writing for the world to see, I am planning on posting at least once a week – maybe even twice a week (okay, that’s totally pushing it, but I’ll try).    Here is some the craziness I have been working on the past month.

Surf's Up Party

My son’s  Surf’s Up Party

Candy Sweet Shoppe Party

The cutest Candy Sweet Shop Party

Hunting Party Invitation

Hunting Party

Motorcycle Party

Motorcycle Party

Carnival Party Cupcake Toppers

A bright and colorful Carnival Party

Circus Party Carnival Party Invitations

Circus / Carnival Party Invitations

Thanks for stopping by, Cathy C.

In Another Happy Customer/ Boys Party/ Party Photos/ Western Cowboy Party

Western Cowboy Birthday Party

This fall we celebrated my nephew’s second birthday with a western cowboy birthday party. My sister had a couple different ideas in mind but eventually settled on the theme since he loves his rocking horse and the vintage Red Ryder Horse we have at our house.  

Western Cowboy Party

After a little convincing we moved her kitchen table outside and set the dessert table up in front of her shed in the back yard – I couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out.

Western Cowboy Party

Creating a dessert table can be a little tricky when the guest of honor has an egg and peanut allergy. My sister found a wonderful road side stand that sells homemade pies and was able to order them with no egg wash. I made the s’more pops using oversize and regular marshmallow and we put my mom in charge of the haystacks. She substituted the peanut butter for sun-butter {made from sunflower seed} it surprisingly tasted the same.

Cowboy Party

Western Cowboy Invitation

The invitations are printed on brown craft paper to give it that “vintage look”

Western Cowboy Party Favors

Each buckaroo received there own cowboy hat and survival kit {s’mores} as a party favor

Cowboy Party Games

The kids were entertained in true cowboy fashion with a shooting range – nurf guns and tin cans, pony rides via the rocking horse and vintage Red Rider Pony, plus a camp fire

Western Cowboy Birthday

If you are interested in having your own Western Cowboy Party check out all the printable items now available in the shop.

Printable Set: Printable Studio by 505 Design, Inc
Photos: 505 Design, Inc
Cow Print Balloons: Party Adventure
Bandanna print fabric and ribbon:  Hobby Lobby
Metal Tins: Target
Cowboy Hats: The Dollar Store
Wanted Picture Frame &  Bronze Horse:  Garden Ridge

thanks for stopping by y’all;) Cathy C.

In Graduation Parties/ Party Photos

Graduation Party {Another Happy Customer}

With graduation season right around the corner, now is a great time to introduce our new Graduation Party Printable Set and invitations. Last year my best friend had me design some items for her step daughters High School Graduation Party. The event was held at a family entertainment center that offered fun activities for kids of all ages. She did a wonderful job putting everything together – I especially love the extra large posters with the girls photos displayed so everyone could see.

Graduation Party Centerpiece Circle

Graduation Party Decorations

Graduation Cupcake CirclesGraduation Cupcake Tower

Check out our new line of Graduation Cards & Party Printable set now available in the shop.

have a great day! Cathy C.

1 In Tutorial

Glass Milk Bottle Tutorial

I have received so many questions about the milk bottles I used for my nieces Cookies & Milk party.  I want to share this inexpensive and easy tutorial on how to create your own. I am in love with those vintage glass milk bottles, but at roughly $5 a piece the price is a little too steep for my budget (especially when you consider glass bottles and small children are never a good combination). This tutorial will teach you how to turn a simple Starbucks Frappuccino bottle into an over the top dessert table accent.

Glass Milk Bottle Tutorial

What you’ll need:
4 – Starbucks Frappuccino Bottles
1/4 – 1/2 Cup of Chocolate Chips
Sprinkles of your choice

Optional:
Drink Bottle Wrapper
Striped Paper Straw

Glass Milk Bottle Tutorial

Soak empty Frappuccino bottles in warm soapy water for about 10 minutes to remove wrapper.  Clean and dry thoroughly, set a side.

Melted Chocolate

In a small glass dish melt chocolate chips in the microwave, one minute at a time at 50% power, stirring in between. *Helpful hint – Add 1/2 teaspoon of Crisco Shortening to make chocolate shiny and smooth.

Glass Milk Bottle

Place sprinkles in a small dish or plate

Dip the rim of the Frappuccino bottle in melted chocolate, making sure to cover the entire twist off area.

Let the chocolate stand for about a minute then dip the chocolate covered rim in the sprinkles of your choice. (If the chocolate is too hot the sprinkles will just run down the side of the bottle)

Glass Milk Bottle Tutorial

The above steps can be done a couple days in advanced, just make sure you store the bottles in a cool and dry place.

The day of your party add the milk and drink wrapper then top off the bottle with an adorable striped straw.

Frappuccino Milk Bottle

(The milk bottle wrappers are from our boys Cookie & Milk Party Set)

Thanks for stopping by! Cathy C.

In Another Happy Customer/ Boys Party/ Monster Party/ Party Photos

Silly Little Monster {Another Happy Customer}

I love the bright and fun colors in our Silly Little Monster Collection and Hunter’s Mom did a wonderful job incorporating all of the party elements. From the Monster Treat table to the coordinating smash cake, this party looks like it came together perfectly.

If you are interested in having your own Silly Little Monster Party you can purchase the printable now available in the shop.

thanks for stopping by! Cathy C.

In Another Happy Customer/ Barbie Party/ Girls Party/ Party Photos

Malibu Barbie Party {Another Happy Customer}

When I first saw the photos for this amazing Malibu Barbie Party featured on Amy Atlas I literally screamed {thank goodness no one was around, they would have thought I was crazy}.  Holly created this party to celebrate her daughter Madison’s birthday with a “Barbie in a Mermaid Tale” theme party.  She contacted me to customize our Malibu Barbie Party Collection to incorporate all of Madison’s favorite colors lavender, pink, peach and blue.  The dessert table is absolutely stunning – especially the over the top surf board cut outs that Holly and her husband created.

Paisley Petal Events has quickly become one of my favorite site for party inspirations, thank you so much for letting me share this wonderful party.

Barbie Party Dessert Table
Malibu Barbie PartyMalibu Barbie Party

Mermaid Tale Barie Party

Barbie Party Favor TableBarbie Party FavorsBarbie Surfer Party Place Setting

Malibu Party Invitation

Party Styling: Paisley Petal Events
Photography: Laura Sheneman
Party Printables: 505 Design+Paperie

Thanks fo stopping by! Cathy C.

In Cookies & Milk/ Girls Party/ Party Photos/ Printables

Cookies & Milk Party

As I was sifting through all the party photos I have yet to post, I realized that I skipped over my sweet nieces third birthday party – I’m such a bad Aunt. I had been wanting to create a cookies & milk party for some time so when my sister-in-law called me with the “Brookie’s Cookies & Milk” idea I was very excited to get started. She did such a good job putting everything together. From the homemade cake that looked like a giant chocolate chip cookie to the personalized aprons and cookie cutters that each kiddie received. The cookies in a jar gave my brother-in-law and sister-in-law quite the headache…but they did turn out delicious.

Cookies & Milk Party

Milk & Cookies Party

Cookies & Milk Birthday

Milk & Cookies Birthday Party

Cookies & Milk Party

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Printable Party Set: 505 Design+Paperie
Personalized Aprons: Amazon
Pink Paper Straws: ISAKAY Boutique
Clear Plastic Milk Jugs: Target

Thanks for stopping by! Cathy C.

In Another Happy Customer/ Engagement Party/ Party Photos

Romantic Engagement Party {Another Happy Customer}

This party was sent over from my wonderful friend Mary of ithink.Girl in Brazil. Mary was one of my first customer – she purchased the Airplane Collection for her husbands 30th Birthday party – and did an amazing job. Shortly after she contacted me to create a custom design for her good friends Tais & Renato Engagement Party. There is so many wonderful elements of this party, but I have to say the dessert spread is simply stunning.

Engagement Party

Romantic Engagement Party - Centerpiece Circles

I love how they used the cupcake toppers to create a tree full of well wishes for the bride and groom to be. Centerpiece circles and cupcake toppers were strung to create a beautiful garland of decoration.

Romantic Engagment Party

Romantic Engagement Party

Romantic Engagement Party

It was such a pleasure working with Tais & Mary (aren’t they both stunning!)

Check out it.Girl online at www.ithinkgirl.wordpress.com or follow them on Facebook

Thanks again for sharing ladies! Cathy C.

In Another Happy Customer/ Christmas Parties/ Holiday/ Party Photos

Bright & Merry Holiday Party {Another Happy Customer}

These pictures were submitted by the wonderful Holly at Paisley Petals Events.  This is actually the second time I have had the honor of working with her, she is an absolute delight and extremely talented!  She designed this party for her daughter and her friends to come over and decorate graham cracker gingerbread houses.  Using our Holiday Sweet party Collection she created one stunning party.  For more details on Holly’s Gingerbread House Decorating Party head over to her website www.paisleypetalevents.com

Bright and Merry Holiday Party by Paisely Petal Events | 505-design.com

Bright and Merry Holiday Party by Paisely Petal Events | 505-design.com

Bright and Merry Holiday Party by Paisely Petal Events | 505-design.com

Bright and Merry Holiday Party by Paisely Petal Events | 505-design.com

Polka dot cups & favor bags – Shop Sweet Lulu

Click Here to Purchase the Full Bright & Merry Collection

Have a great day, Thanks! Cathy C.