Firetruck Baby Shower

Just got done Spring cleaning the fridge - isn't it weird how something so simple can bring you such joy when you open it and it's sparkling, lol

Anyway... a sweet Frosted Fan is hosting a Firetruck Baby Shower soon and was having trouble finding inspiration... hope this helps!

Dalmatian Diaper Cake - Diaper cakes are so much fun, try just simple decorations to fit it in to your theme
Fire Truck Plate - these were my fav out of all I found
Fire Truck cupcake toppers- an easy way to theme your cupcakes with no work!
Cardboard Firetruck - this would be perfect to stash the baby gifts or put a plastic bin inside and put ice and cold drinks!
Baby Shower Advice & Game  - I love advice cards! The are so fun for the mom to read later and put in a memory book!
Fire Truck food tray - this would be a fun way for guests to eat! Or at least put cups in and use to serve napkins and silverware
Fire Truck Lollipop - perfect favors!
Fire Truck Stool - you say, stool!?!? huh? Wouldn't that look great in the center of a table as a cupcake stand on each of the steps?!?!  only 24.99 too at Target! and the mom-to-be could use in the baby's room!

Mickey & Minnie Mouse

You ever have a thousand things to make and can't seem to focus on getting on of them complete?!? That's my weekend so far lol... While I am staring at the mess that is my craft room, I'll post some inspiration for a Mickey and/or Minnie party!  Check out my Facebook post for a simple Oreo Mickey!

I LOVE this set up! So clever and all the primary colors look great! Source

This styrofoam Minnie centerpiece is too darling! You could change the bow (and boa!) and make it Micky or have both!  Source

Simple but fabulous buffet labels! If you don't have a Cricut, the shapes are simple enough to hand cut, so no excuses! ;o)  Source

YUM! Chocolate covered apples! It looks like they used marshmallows for the ears and jelly beans for the "buttons".  Super fun! Source

I love the bold blue of the icing - these Mickey & Minnie ear topped cupcakes would make all the kids smile! Source

Shopping Saturday!

I love doing this new Saturday theme! I feel like I am shopping and don't have to spend anything! lol... here are some local (chain stores) finds that might help you get ready for that special party or just to bring home for the little ones!

Score! They had all kinds of Safari/Zoo theme stuff to pick from! Binoculars, favor bags, telescope, animals, etc!

Found: Michael's Craft Store
Section:  Main aisle walkway bins
Price: $1 each

Another great multi-selection! For Construction or Bob the Builder theme party - construction tape, tool belt, tools.


Found: Michael's Craft Store
Section:  Main aisle walkway bins
Price: $1 each

 I thought these would be perfect for a Woodland or Fairy theme party and then you can use them as bird feeders afterward!

Found: Michael's Craft Store
Section:  Specialty aisle
Price: $14.99 - but use your 50% off coupon tomorrow! (click here for one!)

Adorable watering cans! Perfect for a Garden theme or even for the little ones to help water at the house ;o)

Found: WalMart
Section:  Outside aisle of the toy section
Price: $1 each

They had a lot of different colors and prints - perfect for a Luau or Tropical theme! Hard to tell in the pic, but they are about the size of a soccer ball.
 
Found: Dollar Tree
Section:  Front of store in garden section
Price: $1 each

They have several different Circus theme little games and favors!

Found: Dollar Tree
Section:  Toy wall
Price: $1 each

Mmmmm... bite-sized fabulousness

Decorations are always eye candy, but so is how you present the food! Here are some deliciously prepared appetizers that will please any crowd!

I am open about being kabob obsessed! Have you seen tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, cucumber and some lettuce look so good!?!  Kabobs are also easy for your guests to pick up, snack and mingle at the same time.  Source
p.s. AND it's healthy, hello!!

Lettuce wedges - local restaurants do it, why can't we!?! I love the idea of the dressing on the wedge and surrounded by toppings.  This should make salad serving easier, quicker and much more fun!  Source unknown

Use a baked won-ton or tortilla shell to create a small carrier for something delicious like taco dip or spicy chicken! Source: Book: Practial Gourmet - Small Plates for Sharing

Instead of just serving regular shaped biscuits - cut them apart and put them back together in a fan shape (or make from scratch)! Use a muffin tin to keep them under control in the oven! Source and recipe/tutorial

How beautiful are these scallops!?!? If it weren't snowing, I would SO be trying this tonight! Source









Previous Appetizer Post....Just remember, whatever you serve, just serve it pretty!

don't mind the mess (again)...

Trying to make things easier for you all to search and find great party stuff on the site! Don't mind the mess while I change things up... again! ;o)

Giraffe Theme

I love Safari or Zoo themes! Today I'll focus just on Giraffes, though... you could do a cute baby giraffe theme or add them to your idea board for a zoo or safari theme - would be great for boys or girls!

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Giraffe Cozi - great way to accessorize! Isn't the corset just too adorable!?!
Giraffe Cupcake Topper - Gumpaste/Fondant isn't the best tasting thing - so why not go with a flat topper that you can easily lift off and enjoy the cupcake underneath!
Giraffe Cupcake Wrapper - wrappers are so in right now! This looks amazing with a chocolate cupcake!
Giraffe Ribbon - use to carry your theme throughout - edge a white table cloth, add to placemats, signs, favor boxes - anything!
Giraffe Drink Holder - how adorable is this!?! Great favor for the little ones!
Giraffe Cupcake - This is some skill.. but how cute!!?!?
Giraffe Plush - inexpensive enough to use as favors or decorations
Giraffe Party Hat - So fabulous! I love all the extra details!

See previous Zoo/Safari Post for more related ideas

Cherry Blossom Theme

Who doesn't love Cherry Blossoms!?! Standing under one in bloom is so magical.  I think this would make an excellent Baby Shower or girl's theme.... enjoy!  There were too ideas to share today, so I did an inspiration board instead - check out Frost Me at Facebook to see the cutest craft stickers to help you embellish your theme!

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Cherry Blossom Fan Cookies - yum!
Cherry Blossom Umbrella - hang these upside down throughout your space  to create a dramatic look!
Cherry Blossom hanging sign - think about doing this for any theme!
Paper Cherry Blossoms -Includes tutorial.  Easy craft - tissue paper and sticks!
Cherry Blossom Invite - so beautiful!
Cherry Blossom Cupcakes - yum! try buying sugar flowers if you aren't too crafty with icing!
Cherry Blossom Lanterns - hang these in clusters to give the room a dramatic look, as well!
Cherry Blossom Camera - don't be afraid to coordinate everything! You can bedazzle plain cameras to match your theme - they are inexpensive, so let the kids have fun at their parties too!
Cherry Blossom favor boxes - perfect size for truffles!

Pink Baby Shower (Part 2)

I am getting really excited about planning this pink themed shower! Here are a few more of my inspirations... then you'll just have to wait and see what I can pull off on a tight budget!

This baby plush girl is adorable! It comes in a small and large size - you could put on top of a diaper cake or just as a decoration.  Source

Of course we have to do some pink pompoms! These are so easy to make and cost so little! Great way to fill visual space on the cheap! I plan on trying to do in a few shades of pink and a few in white too.  Source

MMMM.... cake balls... you have to fit those in, right!?!? for those not familiar - crush up cake, add icing - mix, then dip in chocolate... hello!?!? Fabulousness!  Source

This is a fun project - Cut out felt dresses and glue together, add cotton balls to all and in one, add a button or something.  Whomever gets the special something is the winner! You can add a safety pin and have all the guests wear them! If you aren't feeling crafty, you can purchase at the Source

Another cookie contender - these baby onsies - so cute! Source









off to plan... and finish this bottle of wine ;o)

Pink Baby Shower (Part 1)

I just got a call to plan a pink-themed baby shower on a TIGHT budget! I am excited to start! Here are a few peeks at my inspiration so far...  I promise to post more and to post pics of the party (it's not until mid March).  Check out Facebook for the most adorable cookies...

I love this idea... these days you can get onsies at the dollar store!  I can either cut out paper or fabric "BABY" and hang it for a great and inexpensive banner! Source

Not really pumpkin season, but trying to think outside the box - I LOVE how these turned out and would really dress up a table for very little money! Maybe I can do different sized fruits - cantaloupe, apples, etc...  Source

This adorable washcloth cake would look stunning! I love the idea of the wash/burp cloths instead of diapers - since diapers have designs now and it kind of takes away from the look.  And how fantastically elegent does it look on the cake stand!!?!? The Source has a tutorial on how to do the elephants too!!!

This is SUCH a fun game to play...baby food tasting! Ensure to add some not so tasty flavors! Person that guesses the most wins! Source

 Haven't picked the cupcake design yet, but these are a contender! The different faces are so cute! Source

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(NEW!!) Shopping Saturday Finds...

There's not much to do in my town, so I window shop A LOT! I figured why not start Shopping Saturdays where I post party inspiration from local stores (local, but national chains).  A lot of time you see party inspiration boards and think "where the heck am I gonna find one of those?!?!".... so maybe this will help you find stuff locally! If you are a planning a party - pick it up now before it's gone and put it away, just remember where you put it lol!

This little ducky would be perfect for a duck themed shower!! (see duck baby shower post)


Found:  Dollar Tree
Section:  Easter
Price:  $1 (of course heehee)

These gumball machine favors would be perfect for a candy themed party!  They had them in green, blue, yellow and pink!!!

Found:  Walmart
Section:  Easter
Price:  $1

These are cupcake shaped Easter egg hunt! But hello!?!? perfect for a cupcake themed party!!

Found:  Walmart
Section:  Easter
Price:  $10 (I think)

This cute bag would be perfect for your monkey themed party! Cut it up even & make placemats or banners - think creative! If you don't sew - use no-sew to add ribbon to the raw edges... ta-done!  They had other monkey stuff too!

Found:  Target
Section:  Dollar Bins
Price:  $2.50 (I think)

These would be perfect favor bags for your firetruck or transportation themed party! You could even cut these up to make favor tags or cut strips to add to cups or to wrap around napkins for napkin rings!

Found:  Target
Section:  Dollar Bin
Price: $1

Perfect for your butterfly, garden or bug themed party! Eggs with designs and catcher nets!

Found:  Target
Section:  Easter
Price: $9.99

Mushrooms (for multiple themes)

Mushrooms! (that don't make you feel funny heehee)... I have come across a lot of great Mushroom ideas lately and figured you guys could tuck them away for your themes of woodland, fairy, Alice in Wonderland or Mario Brothers.... so versitile!

Most of us couldn't afford to buy this set, but why not try and convert something into it? Just need a tapered base and a lid and paint it up! This would just be so adorable for one of the themes mentioned above! Source

Another way you could make them is with a tree stump and fabric covered top! Don't be shy non-crafters! Just need a scissors and a staple gun! p.s.... does this little girl not make you smile!?!?  Source

Hard boiled eggs with a slice of cherry tomato - hello!?! Fabulous!  Super cute and easy! Source

Cake pops! These are cake crumbled then mixed with icing, then molded into shape then dipped in chocolate (heaven!!!) .  I am thinking hmmm... marshmallow dab top with melted chocolate to "glue" on a nilla wafer (eat a few nilla wafers while you wait), then dip in chocolate - I bet it would look good!!! Source

Adorable cupakes! And so simple! Source

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Baby Einstein

A reader asked for ideas for a joint Baby Einstein theme party and a baby blessing... to pull them both off, I would recommend taking the Baby Einstein characters and doing them in pastel colors instead - that way you could visually merge the two together.  Do pastel balloons where some are solid with crosses or some type of related print and the others are solid to go with the Baby Einstein characters.  Make a cake that celebrates the baby blessing and cupcakes that celebrate the birthday.... hope this helps!!

This adorable wall backdrop and cardboard characters would be amazing! Imagine all the kids having their picture taken with this scene! Source and full party

I love the multiple items they used to decorate the ceiling! Don't just think streamers people! Do you see the characters hanging inside "frames"?!?!? You could just print them out and glue onto cardboard and cut cardboard out for the frame or get those make it yourself frames at the craft store.  (same) Source

Add a banner to welcome your guests... Source

Do a cute invitation that you can list both celebrations on - Source

Give out these little guys in your favor boxes.... Source

Get a shirt personalized for your little one.... Source

Add your theme to a lollipop and matching tag! Source

Finish off with a fabulous cake or do a theme cupcake.  Source