Ladybug Party

For Sienna's First Birthday, what other theme but Ladybug was I going to do! I had so much fun planning and decorating! I went with different shades of pinks and added a bit of red and of course black!
The invite was made by Jana @http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Little-Prints-Wall-Art-And-More. We went with this picture of Sienna because of how incredible her eyes look.
I made her sign using scrapbook paper and glued it to the back of a shelf!


Then thanks to Amy over at Stem Parties I used Chinese lanterns throughout for decorations.



Sienna recently became a baby model for Tannen's Talent located White Plains, NY.
For the kids they made there own ladybugs using apples for the body. The spots I used Junior Mints and frosting for them to stick, and licorice twizzlers for there antennas! Very yummy. The lovely Benay made directions cards for this as well as Sienna's Coloring Book.




At one table I had different ladybug books for parents to sit and read to there child. I also had some fun Ladybug Facts.

The cake and Sienna's cupcake was incredible and delicious. I ordered it from Riviera Bake House Ardsley, NY http://www.rivierabakehouse.com






I made a Candy Buffet using Pink and Red Candy. I had Jana make a label and I used Chinese containers. This was a big hit!

I found this incredible dress and it couldn't have been more perfect! It was pink with black polkadots and on the front it had a ladybug with rhinestones for spots.
This Party rocked and now ladybug is sleeping.

Are you a good witch or a bad one?

Students put on a production of The Wizard of Oz. This year I've been asked to decorate the reception following the schools play. Follow the yellow brick road! I made this by cutting a yellow tablecloth in half and then make lines using a black marker.






We put different colored cups, napkins, tablecloths, and plates to represent the rainbow. I also used rainbow colored dusters for decoration. Each student had a label with their name on a rainbow lollipop.

To make "Glenda" the good witch I bought this fairy skirt from the dollar store. I think its actually for a puppy! Then I wrapped it around a small vase. Filled it with stones to add shimmer and added mini wands from Party City.




To make Wicked Witch I first ask Sienna for her puff snacks from Gerber. Then take the label off. I noticed how it has a curve to it so a body came to mind.



Roll up stockings to top and glue on hat and pen. I ordered these pens from Oriental Trading. You can also personalize them for free! I wrote "The Wizard of Oz."

I was mentioned!! Amy at Stem Parties gave me such an honor

If you've been around Stem very long you know how I feel about using Chinese lanterns for party decor. If you are new here, then this is all you need to know - I.Love.Them. Love.

Stem reader, Jessica, was inspired to use lanterns for a cute Ladybug theme 1st birthday party for her daughter, Sienna. Isn't the birthday sign she made cute?



You may be asking yourself what the limes and sunflowers have to do with ladybugs. The answer is nothing. Nada. Zip. Jessica just so happened to throw this very summery and fresh looking party as well so I thought I'd let you peek at that one, too. I love using fruit for decor It's easy and eco-friendly!

Thanks again for sharing, Jess!


http://stemparties.blogspot.com/2009/02/inspiration-chinese-lanterns.html

A Summer Birthday Nothing Sour About This

This outdoor event was a 60th birthday party . We went with simple designs using lime green and yellow sunflowers. Since it was outside I went with lots of citranella candles and got lucky because there yellow. Then I used mini limes and so easy because you buy them in a bag. With 2 bags I filled up most of the vases. Most of the vases were purchased in IKEA.

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