Sunday, June 19, 2011
Undergoing maintenance
If the blog looks wonky- its because I am trying a few new things to update it. Please pardon it's appearance while in transition...
Penguin Party Continued
Picture Heavy Post!
As I mentioned, finding penguin themed birthday decor was painfully impossible, so I had to custom make everything. Following the colors set by the invitation meant pulling together a party in orange, black and white. Not traditionally very girlie colors, but I tried to use them in a way that was obviously meant for a girl.
As I mentioned, finding penguin themed birthday decor was painfully impossible, so I had to custom make everything. Following the colors set by the invitation meant pulling together a party in orange, black and white. Not traditionally very girlie colors, but I tried to use them in a way that was obviously meant for a girl.
(Click to enlarge.)
orange and white polka dots, black and white houndstooth and stripes along with a geometric print and plenty of solids.
the cupcake tower
penguin face, penguin silhouette 5's, orange silhouettes and monogrammed toppers designed by my hub. He also designed the tented cards that display the food names. The cake topper on top was found at Hobby Lobby, I added a coordinated bow to match the invitations. The houndstooth cupcake wrappers came from etsy.
other food
goldfish crackers just happened to match the theme and colors. Houndstooth cones in the background, made from scrapbook paper, hold white cheddar popcorn.
pimento cheese penguins and polka dot cookies
yummy vanilla ice cream snowballs
So, whatcha think? Did I Tim Gunn it (make it work)? She has already put in a request for next years party...:)
So, whatcha think? Did I Tim Gunn it (make it work)? She has already put in a request for next years party...:)
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Let's start at the very beginning
A very good place to start, no?
10 points if you can name that movie- fist bump if you love it too.
My, sniff sniff, baby girl turned 5 this month. When I asked her what kind of party she wanted this year her reply was- Penguins. Not a surprising response as she has been officially obsessed with penguins since a trip to the aquarium early last year. Define obsessed, you may be asking. She sleeps with penguins(4 if you are the type to count) draws them constantly and will watch absolutely anything with penguins in it, even a documentary. An episode of Wonder Pets was particularly interesting to her until the "animal in trouble" turned out to be a penguin. Cue the nightmares about penguins in trouble for like a week. While other little girls pretend to be princesses, mine waddles around the kitchen. It's off beat, but she loves it.
What was surprising? The apparent lack of birthday supplies in her chosen theme. Scouring etsy and eBay, trolling the Internet and doing a million searches for acceptable materials soon made it clear that pretty much everything was going to be custom made.
So, let's start at the very beginning- the invitation
10 points if you can name that movie- fist bump if you love it too.
My, sniff sniff, baby girl turned 5 this month. When I asked her what kind of party she wanted this year her reply was- Penguins. Not a surprising response as she has been officially obsessed with penguins since a trip to the aquarium early last year. Define obsessed, you may be asking. She sleeps with penguins(4 if you are the type to count) draws them constantly and will watch absolutely anything with penguins in it, even a documentary. An episode of Wonder Pets was particularly interesting to her until the "animal in trouble" turned out to be a penguin. Cue the nightmares about penguins in trouble for like a week. While other little girls pretend to be princesses, mine waddles around the kitchen. It's off beat, but she loves it.
What was surprising? The apparent lack of birthday supplies in her chosen theme. Scouring etsy and eBay, trolling the Internet and doing a million searches for acceptable materials soon made it clear that pretty much everything was going to be custom made.
So, let's start at the very beginning- the invitation
the front
The idea is that this is a little penguin chick, sitting down, hence the little feet popped out from the main invite. Pop dots are a beautiful thing- and that is what I used for the 3-D effect. Since we have a girlie girl I included a little coordinating bow.
the back
I went ahead and obscured our personal information, so that's why there are odd blank spaces. The numeral five is made out of penguin silhouettes, you know, just in case the theme of the party wasn't already clear :)
What's that holding up the invitation?
That would be Meghan- our bubs favorite stuffed penguin, and inspiration for the party.
So, whatcha think? Anyone else's child requested a very non traditional birthday theme?
Up next: food table and decorations
edited to add- the rest of the party details are now up here
edited to add- the rest of the party details are now up here
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