Bird party ideas and inspiration

Hope everyone had a great 4th! I know any mom can relate - I have fell off the earth for a few days again. Poor baby Elias has been having belly issues again and that means no sleep for us, but it's all worth it! He had a good day today, hoping that he is solved (switched formulas again!).

So back to the party! ...here are some ideas and inspiration for birds, whether that be for a Baby Bird Baby Shower or a nature themed party... plus, don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for birds here (link)

How cute would these sock birdies be to hang around?! If not in a mobile style, in a banner would be cute! Source and tutorial

Have Easter eggs left over?! Make some of these little guys! Source and tutorial

Fun M&M birds on a pretzel branch would be great dessert for your guests! Source and tutorial

Another fun idea with M&Ms! Cute little chick faces! Source and tutorial (edible markers for eyes here - link)











 

Birdie theme ideas and inspiration

Gosh it's been a LONG time since I posted a Birdie post! I really must be feeling the pregnancy hibernation because you know how I love birds! Unfortunately, it's been too cold and snowy to even go fill our feeders outside!

Birdie themes are great for baby showers, early year birthdays and can be very easily non-gender specific! Don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for a bird theme here (link). 

How pretty is this buffet table?! Key items of success - varying heights of display, reoccurring themes, like natural elements.  Source

Use bird themed items throughout your setup.  A birds nest would make a great flower "vase", serving dish or to cradle favors! Source unknown :(

Make fun little setups for snacks like these cherrio "bird seed"! Setup in a bowl with a cute little bird makes this too cute! Source

You have to have some kind of edible eggs! Since Easter is coming up, stash away some eggs then if you don't want to get fancy and make them from scratch! Source



















 

Baby Bird shower ideas/inspiration

Haven't done a bird themed post in a while! You KNOW how I love birds! Check here for older (but still fresh!) Frosting for a Baby Bird theme.

This is THE exact shower I want when I am expecting! Birds AND rustic!? swoon... So many great details - look at that mossy nest for serving!!! Source (ugh! embarrassed, who knows who's this is?!)

You have to have a bird in a cage! Add elements of moss to give extra texture and color! Source

Add birds hanging from a garland of baby's breath above doorways, buffets or if you are really ambitious - across the room! Source

Love these place cards! Use them as buffet cards, as well - just print a bird image out paper, find someone with good handwriting (note - it's not me! lol), then fold.  Tie twine on each end of a small piece of twig and glue to front of the card.  Source

 For desserts... stamp a bird image on cloth or paper, glue around toothpicks and you have instant Frosting! Source

Stamped (bird) party touches!

You know I have to force my bird obsession on you! lol... but these ideas are easily modified for any theme!

I love how simple and beautiful these favor bags are! Just look at how a stamp in the corner of a brown bag and some braided twine turn these brown bags from drab to fab! Source

Wooden drink skewers are a simple way to add a little dab of frosting to your drinks! Just like the bags above, a simple stamp can really dress them up! Source

How beautiful are these?!? Coordinating pieces of fabric over jars, twine and stamped favor tags would make any guest happy! Displayed in these rustic box... rustic, birds, fabric and twine... swoon... I am in heaven! Source

Take heavy card stock, stamp in the middle and roll up into a cone.  Great for serving snacks! Source

Baby Bird Theme!

You know my obsession with birds runs deep lol... so here is a few ideas to frost your next baby bird party or baby shower! Great gender neutral theme, too!

Is this not the cutest invite?!? I so want to have a baby girl just so I can have this at my baby shower and then have it painted on the nursery wall! Source

Why not create paper birds with many coordinating papers, add ribbon and a stick and va-la! Instant fabulous centerpiece! Stick them in birds nest, in candy containers or even as your cake topper! Source and tutorial

Get creative with coordinating cupcake toppers! These would be adorable favor tags too! Source










I know you might be scared to try... but this little fondant birdie would be so perfect for this theme! Take you time and go step by step, you will be surprised at what you can do! Source and tutorial

I always love this idea with the toasted coconut and robins eggs... this one is on brownies which makes me extra happy! Source

More birds!

Are you guys tired of my bird obsession yet? lol... some more ideas I am tucking away for my late summer bird/garden theme party! Also, think about ways you can use each idea in a way that works for your party...

Isn't this tablescape fantastic!?! (click to see detail)... I have to find a way to hang some bird cages outside above the table - probably impossible!  But lesson learned is, don't forget to decorate above you, as well! Source

Even if you are having an outside party, doesn't mean you are limited on decorating! Find a tree branch where you can hand garland down, instead of across to great some whimsy! Source

This full sized easel would look fantastic set up at the entryway to the party with a board welcoming guests - inside or outside! Use a regular easel for an art party, or find one that would work for your theme Source

I love wrapping all the food to coordinate! I fell in love with this bird paper and must track some down! Another element here is lining your party trays with coordinating fabric.  I would say even filling up the dish with birdseed and placing the chocolate bars resting in it would have been cute too ;o) Don't miss the extra touch of the butterfly placed on the side - Michael's has clip on ones that would work perfect Source

I am so obsessed with finding a unique way to use every day things...This is a jewelry stand but how fun would this be to use as decoration on a buffet stand, or hang party favors from (maybe flower seeds in a bag) Don't be shy to "shop" in your own house for items that will go with your theme Source

I am a sucker for blue and brown together and love birds (duh)... so these cookies are so calling my name! How beautiful are these!?! I am not sure I could pull these of - I don't have such a steady hand! Source

Decorating for Easter

With all the rain we have had it seems like April already! Hope you all are finding the time to plan for Easter! All I am planning now is a nap and it's 7:30 in the morning lol... Hope these ideas might help inspire your Easter decor!

What a beautiful alternative to a wreath!?! Stuffed full of vibrant flowers and plastic eggs - would transition from holiday to regular days so easily! You could change out the inside and the ribbon for a whole new look! Just keep it full so the postman doesn't use it for bills ;o)  Source:  Magazine: Southern Living 04.2010

Yarn eggs would look fantastic outside or in! This would be a great project to make with the kids too! Just need a few supplies - like balloons yarn and glue and you are on your way!  You could make them in half and use for a basket or candle holder, too! Source and tutorial

 I have seen this one a lot, so forgive me for posting, but I just LOVE it! How whimsical is that!?! The colors are so amazing too! Think about all the different candies you could put in to match your next occasion - just make sure you put a cup or bowl inside for the water for the flowers or you'll have a big gloppy mess!  Source found via Celebration Shoppe

If a more natural look is what you are looking for, these nesting balls would be perfect! If you look close, there are carefully blown out eggs slid into a twig ball and hung by silk ribbon.  You could cheat too and get some small plastic eggs ;o)  Great for a baby bird baby shower theme, too! Source

I loved this Easter tablescape! Don't you just want to be invited to their brunch!?!  Full of bird houses, birds and Easter eggs really makes you crave Spring!  Source

Dress up your drinks!

I need to vent for a second... any other blog sisters feel like NO pair of pants was made to fit her body? I am tall, not thin and have some child birthin' hips lol... and trying to find pants makes me suicidal... that inspired today's post of adding a little frosting to your glass of juice, water or in my case tonight - wine lol!

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 Don't forget to do something as simple as add a slice of fruit to the rim of the glasses you are serving - it makes a huge impact! And don't limit it to parties! Throw an orange slice on your kid's fruit punch glass at dinner, too! Fancy isn't just for company, remember!  Source

 I first got hooked on cucumbers in water at a spa session (I splurged for my bday!).  It is surprisingly tasty and refreshing! Instead of slicing the cucumber like you would for a salad, slice long ways and put it on a skewer! So simple! This would be great for a hot summer's day! (please bring me summer!!)  Source

You don't have to limit yourself to edible items for the rim! Think outside the box... anything you can cut a slice into, you can adorn a glass! Match the theme of your party! Source

Don't stop at the rim! Why not make drink holders that not only look adorable, but would double as a coaster! You could even let your guests take them home as a favor! Source

Birds (Part 2)

We awoke to another round of snow to be shoveled... UGH! We so need to move out West! Here is my second installment of Birds...

These guys almost look like all the birds we have! I so need to get on the ball with practicing icing cookies! I made lemon-iced shortbread (AMAZING!!!) last night, but that doesn't count lol... Source and purchasing found via http://gordongossip.blogspot.com/

Didn't you just say "awwwww"?  They are made from those brownie pop molds! You could even put this one away for Easter! Source and tutorial (LOVE HER!)

Last I will leave ya with these adorable little guys! How fun! If you don't want to tackle, you can buy them at the Source.








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Birds (Part 1)

We are BURIED! under tons of snow :o(  The thing I miss the most when it snows is all the Birds that visit us every day.  Our property has a really big pond with a small woods behind so we get all kinds of birds at our feeders.  I never was a bird person till I moved to this house - now I have names for most of them and feel sad when they don't visit!

A simple trick I think we all forget is to use a cutout to create a shape on a cake by dusting the rest with powdered sugar.  I thought this cake was so beautifully simple - plus, you can't go wrong with chocolate cake!! Source:  Magazine Wedding New York Feb 2010

I love the simplicity of this packaging - something about the blue of the bird with the tan of the paper looks so crisp and stylish! Source

How sweet is this little guy!?!?  Not only could you use these for a tablescape, but you could put them around the house aftewards! No need to stash away! Source: http://www.weddingstar.com

This red bird really pops off the white of the frosting - I think he would make the perfect addition to any winter dessert-scape! You could either make a cookie of him or find a bird chocolate mold.   Source