Chanel Party

I love chic.  I love girly.  I love classy.  My favorite color combo lately is gold and black.  You can only imagine my excitement when my friends at Magical Printables asked me to put together a Chanel party.  My mind was racing of what I could do.  The possibilities were endless.  Since I have a track mind lately on makeup, I thought... A MAKEUP PARTY!!  It doesn't get any girlier than that!!! 

This theme can also be used for a bridal shower, baby shower, bachelorette party, birthday party...really anything a bunch of woman get together for!! 

The party package comes in pink/black and white/black.  I knew exactly what props to use once I figured out it would be a "Girl's Night Out" type of party!  

Printable

Frame spray painted gold with gold metallic top coat 

Younique foundation 

Pom Pom 

This party package is on sale right now for $1.00!!  Yes!  You read that right!!  ONE DOLLAR!!  The pink/black party package is for sale for $6.00!  You can select what color fits your style best here!

The package includes:

1) Bunting

2) Cupcake Wrapper

3) Circle Toppers 2″

4) Tent Style Labels

5) Favor Bag

6) Bottle Wrappers

Use Paper Size 11 x 8.5″

You Are My Sunshine

After my last post, my friend, Trina, asked me to help throw her daughter, Aspen, first birthday party. I was so flattered and super excited.  My first real party!!  I immediately asked her what the theme was going to be.  I loved her response, "I was thinking 'You Are My Sunshine' because that's the song her grandma and grandpa always sing to her...and her brother too."  I love when themes have meaning behind it!  I instantly emailed my friend at Mimi's Dollhouse about her "You Are My Sunshine" theme and went to work!  This party comes in four different color combos.  Trina wanted the yellow, pink and grey.  I was so excited she picked that combination!

We were texting back and forth and decided to finally meet in person.  Since we only had a week, I was super busy trying to get everything I needed and wanted together.  I went back into my "party closest" and got everything pink and yellow.  I went to Hobby Lobby, by myself and with Trina.  I was in super party-planning mode.  I kept telling her that I have never done this for someone else because I was a little scatter-brained.  I was all over the place.  But I think I learned a lot over this past week on party planning!

The day of the party, I picked up the smash cake at Target and headed over to the Robert's house.  Luckily, the day before I was over setting up the majority of the party.  Day of, was just last minute setting up.  I was very pleased with how everything turned out.

The first thing guests saw when they came to the party was the sign in table and where to place the gifts.  I believe there should be something grand to welcome everyone into the party, if the space allows it.  I found the most adorable photo album at Home Goods and just knew I had to incorporate it somehow.  Everyone that came, signed in and throughout the party, I took pictures that will be inserted to the album.  The necklaces were a fun little touch for each child to have as well.  Windmills and "Sweeter Than Sugar" sign are from Hobby Lobby.  Flowers and pink vase are from IKEA.

Once we found out 35 children were RSVP'd YES to come, we threw out the goodie bag idea and attached these cute little Thank You tags to bubbles.  I think these were my favorite part of the party.  Just a cute little touch to send everyone off with.  LOVE IT!

With 70 people who RSVP'd, we decided to keep it simple with water bottles and finger foods.  The bar cart full of water bottles turned out adorable!!  The snacks were sweet and salty.

One of the peak moments at a one-year-old party is the smash cake.  I ordered this one from Target bakery, which only needs 24 hour notice, and they used the same colors with a sun!  I loved how it turned out.  I highly recommend using a grocer bakery.  You'll get the best bang for your buck.  You don't need anything fancy, since the child hardly knows what is going on anyway.  All these banners are also a part of the "You Are My Sunshine" party package!

Another decoration that is always cute at birthday parties, are pictures of the birthday child.  We framed a bunch of pictures of Aspen throughout her one year of life and placed them along the bar.  Just mix and match the frames and it will turn out great!  

When it was time for the smash cake, little Aspen didn't really know what to do.  Lots of help from her daddy and I think she finally enjoyed a little piece of her cake :)

Thanks to Jordan and Trina for letting me be a part of this fun occasion.  I had a blast and sorry if I was a little unorganized at times...it was my first party for someone else!!  Aspen is just the cutest little girl and I hope she has a great next year being ONE! 

This party package starts at $29.99 and includes:

1. 2" Cupcake Toppers (12 designs)

2. 4" Cake Toppers/Decorators (12 designs matching Cupcake Toppers)

3. Thank you Cards (1 design)

4. Favor Tags (1 design)

5. Blank Tent Labels (4 designs)

6. Centerpieces (2 designs)

7. Happy Birthday Banner with name (1 design-5x7 pennants)

8. Cupcake Wrappers (4 designs)

9. Personalized Invitation (5x7 size)

10. Straw Flags (12 designs)

11. Water Bottle Wraps (4 designs)

12. 3/4" Candy Stickers (12 designs)

13. Blank Sign (1 design)

14. Mini Name Banner (1 design)

15. Welcome Sign (1 design)

16. 8.5x11 Patterned Paper (3 designs)

Personalized invites can be purchased for $12.99 here.

Valentine's Baby

Have a Valentine's Day baby?  There are a few in my extended family.  And what a great way to celebrate with a holiday and a birthday party!  This featured party is by Mimi's Dollhouse.  I love the package name, "Lovebug."  How perfect for this "love"ly holiday! I always love parties you can personalize and put your child's name on it.  The key to any party is using whatever you have in that color.  I had pink lollipop sticks, red light-up bracelets, red and white peppermint candies, pink flowers and vases...use all of that color!  And place some pictures around of your child.  You can't go wrong with decor.  Make it look nice, like a display in your home.

Loved using a model in this shoot.  We used the 4' decorative circles as necklaces.  Punch a hole, thread baker's twine through and wahla...a perfect party favor right when the children come in!

 I am obsessed with these gable boxes (and use them in almost every party).  Hobby Lobby 10 for $4.99.  Best deal and it makes the goody bags so classy!

 One last look at the party.  

Since I had such a cooperative model, she got to indulge afterward :)

  I cannot have these lingering around the house so they will be going to a church activity tonight :)  I love this cupcake carrier I picked up at Walmart for $4!

This party package can be purchased at Mimi's Dollhouse shop {here}.  For a low price of $29.99.  Add the personalized invitation for just a few dollars more.  You can also purchase individual items, as well.  The entire packages includes:

1. 2" Cupcake Toppers (12 designs)

2. 4" Cake Toppers/Decorators (12 designs matching Cupcake Toppers)

3. Thank you Cards (1 design)

4. Favor Tags (1 design)

5. Blank Tent Labels (4 designs)

6. 8.5x11 Patterned Paper (4 designs)

7. Happy Birthday Banner with name (1 design-5x7 panels)

8. Cupcake Wrappers (4 designs)

9. Personalized Invitation (5x7 size)

10. Straw Flags (12 designs)

11. Water Bottle Wraps (4 designs)

12. 3/4" Candy Stickers (5 designs)

13. Blank Sign (1 design)

14. Mini Name Banner (1 design)

15. Welcome Sign (1 design)

16. 4x6 signs (as shown in photo)

17. Cake Topper (1design)

18. Tented Labels with Text (as shown in photo)

For more party ideas using the "Lovebug" package, please check out Mimi's Dollhouse blog post.