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>> Friday, January 17, 2014

For the second time Thomas asked to have a bowling birthday party. We decided to keep the party itself pretty simple, but I couldn't resist making cute invitations.

I combined a couple images that I purchased from Silhouette to create this one larger image and added the details. Invitations are definitely one of the funnest things to create on my CAMEO.

>> Thursday, January 16, 2014

Seriously I DO NOT post enough on this blog. I take pictures of most of the projects I do, but never get around to blogging about it. Which is sad...some of you might want to see the fun little projects I do.

Anyway...

A while back (I won't even tell you what "a while back" actually means) I helped out my friend JoJo with the birthday party she threw for her twins Brayden and Caylee.

They LOVE the movie Cars, so it was only fitting that that would be the theme. Since I love creating fun things on my CAMEO I offered to help her with all that I could. We used Pinterest for inspiration and put our own spin on cute ideas. I had so much fun and it wasn't even for one of my own kids!!

For each of the food items she was serving I made these cute place cards. I downloaded images that I found online and added additional images that I purchased from Silhouette or created my own depending on what I thought would look cute.

These were by far my favorite...The Pit Crew Pass. JoJo picked up lanyards at the party store to attach to these. And of course to add an extra detail...I laminated them.

I purchased these cute little boxes from Silhouette, but added a window so you could see the oreo cookies (tires) inside. She wanted them as "Thank you" gifts, so I created a personalized trophy tag.

I also created Route 66 signs, Stop signs and Rest Stop Signs (not shown) to hang around the house. She also borrowed tires from a local store to stack at the front door and I created a sign that read "Brayden and Caylee's Casa De La Tires". I wish I had remembered to take a picture of that because it was so cute!

It wasn't a party for my kids, but it was super fun to help out.

Keep Calm and Birthday On

>> Monday, February 25, 2013

If I am being honest I was planning Tatum's first birthday party before I was wrapping presents for Christmas. I knew all of the things I wanted, but I couldn't decide on a theme, so I opted for NO theme. Instead I just wanted color...TONS of color.

And I think I accomplished just that...

I used my Cameo for everything. And except for the boa on the party hats, I had all of the supplies in my craft room. The party hats were a huge hit with the four little girls. Note to self though...when you make party hats...make them all the same to avoid three sad little girls who did not get the "pink" one.

And because I was shooting for mom of the year...I decided that I would make Tatum her birthday outfit. I bought a plain white T-shirt at Hobby Lobby and sewed a fabric #1 and some flowers on the front. I wanted a super cute diaper cover to go with and my mom was nice enough to help me fumble through the pattern and sew one myself. Not going to lie...I was pretty proud of my work!!

My First Halloween Party!!

>> Tuesday, November 1, 2011

I have always wanted to throw a Halloween party, but for some reason or another every year comes and goes and...no party.

Well, not this year. I decided to have one and I did. I think my mom would agree with me that we planned and crafted for two months for a party that lasted two hours. And even though there was food that I forgot to put out and games that we didn't even play...all 18 of my little spooky kids had fun. And that is all that matters.

I thought I would share the few (and I mean these were literally the only ones I took) pictures from our hard work.

My tablescape...full of yummy, festive food.

And my "Trick or Treat" table...full of goodies for all of my guests to leave with.

My Cookie's Sweet Shop

>> Sunday, April 3, 2011

My baby girl turned 3 on Saturday and today we had her party. I think she was pretty happy, but she is 3 so truthfully we probably could have done anything and she would have been happy.

I decided a while back that I wanted to have a little Sweet Shoppe Party for her and that we did. I started collecting candy and makes decorations weeks ago and today I finally got to put it all together.

I did a little "Thank You" table full of yummy treats for all of our guests to take when they left.

Of course my talented mom over at FRESH CUT FLOURS made her DELICIOUS cookies for me. And although you may think I am bias because she is my mom...I am not!! These cookies are to die for people and if you haven't seen her blog...then you need to stop reading this and go check it out. What are you planning? Chances are you need a plate of cookies!!

I even made some faux lollipops and created a little lollipop garden which doubled as a ring toss game. And if you play games at my parties everyone wins thanks to the wonderful dollar store.