Summer is birthday season in our house. All of our babies were born in June, July, and August, so we are literally eating cake every month of the summer. It almost feels like by the time we finish the leftover cake from the previous party, we've got a brand new one to work on! I didn't go too crazy with decorations and party guests and even parties this year as I have in year's past. … [Read more...]
Monster Eye Mobile
Let the birthday decor sharing continue. Last week I shared one of my favorite projects from the Monster Themed 1st Birthday Party, this Torn Fabric Birthday Banner. Today, I've got another fun and inexpensive idea, a Monster Eye Mobile! To make your own, you'll need: {this post contains a few affiliate links} 8-10 inch embroidery hoop ribbon white card stock black card stock glue … [Read more...]
{star topiaries}
Here's another super quick and inexpensive idea for party decor! I was inspired by these topiaries, found at Simply Designing, but, I wanted something a little smaller. To make my version of star topiaries, you''ll need: red, white, and blue construction paper or cardstock star punch (Hobby Lobby) straight pins styrofoam balls (mine were 4 inches from Jo Ann's) wooden skewers paper … [Read more...]
{food tents & cupcake toppers}
Ahh!! The birthday party is quickly approaching, and I'm most likely in my kitchen baking cupcakes as you read this. I have a quick couple of party related items to share with you today. Both ideas were found while browsing Pinterest. I knew that I wanted to make cupcakes for my little guy's birthday, and shared the delicious semi-homemade recipe that I'll be using here. To decorate the … [Read more...]