Mermaid Swim 2nd Birthday Party

Is everyone as ready for summer and warm weather as I am? I think I’m in trouble..I still have a long wait until pool time! This adorable MERMAID SWIM 2ND BIRTHDAY PARTY was submitted by Krista Ryken of K to Z Design. I love the aqua and pink mixed with the chevron stripe. And look at that darling mermaid cake!

Krista said-- “I created this mermaid pool party for my precious baby girl for her 2nd birthday. Zoe's birthday is in late July in Arkansas and that means it is HOT! We had a breakfast pool party in order for the water to not feel like a bathtub! Luckily breakfast is Zoe's favorite meal and all babies are usually happy in the morning!

I wanted to create a fun mermaid party with all my own original designs. The mermaid graphic and all the paper goods were created by me. I started out with the invitation and then everything followed from there! We had a breakfast spread of fruit, breakfast casserole, bacon, monkey bread, donuts, muffins, and cheerios. Activities included temporary tattoos, bubbles, and of course lots of swimming! We finished off with a cake, cupcakes, and ice cream served in push pop containers. Guests were treated to a goody bag of bubbles, more tattoos, stickers, candy, and chalk paint! We snapped a cute picture behind the photo prop and then the guests were on their way out to sea!

I created the large 2 for the backdrop by tweaking the idea I found on Oh Happy Day from this tutorial http://ohhappyday.com/2011/04/diy-fringey-monogram/. I created the party hat headband, tattoos, party favor tags, and invitations as well. My most time consuming project was painting the photo backdrop. I created the wreath as well from plastic shell bras from the dollar store! It is amazing what a little spray paint can do!

My husband was part of the party as well. It is a family affair of course! He created the white cake stands following the tutorial found here http://www.beeinourbonnet.com/2010/09/project-wedding-cake-stands.html. He also made gigantic bubbles at the party for the kids by following the tutorial I found at my favorite blog Tatertots and Jello! Gotta to love Jen! Here is the easy tutorial http://tatertotsandjello.com/2010/08/summer-project-make-giant-bubbles.html.

This party was a lot of work, but it was worth every single minute watching my Zoe's face when she arrived at the party! I can't wait to do it all over again for the big 3!”

Vendor Credits:

Party headband,Toppers, tattoos, tags, wreath, photo backdrop, large 2- K to Z Design
Photography: Melissa Reibe Photography
Balloons, striped bags for donuts, straws, fans: Shop Sweet Lulu
Swimsuit: Flyduds
Cake: Lisa's A Cake Boutique
Chalk Paint: Sidewalk Sensations

Nautical Baby Shower

Up next, this adorable NAUTICAL BABY SHOWER submitted by Maylene of Malu Boutiques. Oh my goodness, this is so cute! Just take a look at the blue jello with mandarine orange boats! Just darling...

Here is what Maylene said about the party-“I was so excited to have had the chance to plan my nephew’s baby shower. The venue was at my sister-in-laws house. We had chosen a nautical theme of dark blue, bright yellow, and neutrals. The dessert table was accessorized with a canvas blue and ivory stripe cloth. It worked so well with the theme she had chosen. The sweet treats table included a sail boat theme cake, cupcakes, vanilla pudding, strawberries stuffed with cheesecakes filling, cookies, chocolate covered marshmallow and chocolate cover donuts.”

Vendor credits.

Invitation and styling: Malu Boutiques
Food labels: Crazy Designs
Cake and Cupcakes: Cakes by Jeanette
Cookies: Sweet Dough

Little Squirt Whale Party + Party Giveaway!

I just love new and fresh party ideas. This 'LITTLE SQUIRT' WHALE PARTY submitted by Gwynn Wasson Designs is such a fun spin on your typical 'ocean' party. What a perfect theme for a little one year old. I love the bright blue and green. And the little whale couldn't be more darling. You can purchase this whole printable party pack here! 

BUT that's not it...Gwynn is having a FABULOUS party giveaway on her blog to coincide with today's feature {running through July 6th}! Let me tell ya...you will want to enter this one! One lucky reader will win a FULL PRINTABLE PARTY PACKAGE from Gwynn's shop, 2 DOZEN COORDINATING COOKIES from JP Creatibles and 1 DOZEN FONDANT CUPCAKE TOPPERS from Edible Details!! Wowzers! GO HERE TO ENTER!

Remember...go to Gwynn Wasson Designs now to enter a fab giveaway! 

Win:

A full printable party package

2 dozen coordinating cookies by JP Creatibles... and

1 dozen fondant cupcake toppers by Edible Details...

Giveaway- A WHOLE PARTY DELIVERED TO YOUR DOORSTEP by Karen Ayars!

**UPDATE**

Winner has been chosen via random.org

Congratulations to comment #30, RACH!!!!!

Hope you enjoy your beach party delivered to your front door!

My next giveaway is so SO fun!

One lucky reader will WIN this WHOLE

‘Life Is A Beach Party’ by Karen Ayars!

Yes, I’m talkin’ every single item on this beautiful table {except for the perishable food}.

Karen Ayars styles lovely parties and just started a new business selling her parties...that is, delivering the WHOLE party to your front door!

What a great idea!

You will win:

- 4 yards of fabric for the bakdrop

-2 star fishes

-1 fish net

-2 big "bronze" pieces of decor (on the back of the table)

-1 fisher girl

-1 fisher boy

-1 picture frame

-1 cake stand

-1 cake (the same as the one in the picture. It's a fake cake made of a special clay from Brazil)

-2 smaller "wooden" vases with decorative balls inside

-1 vintage "manuscript"

-1 magnifying glass

-6 white lanterns

-6 mini clear buckets

-6 mini vases

-6 mini chocolate containers

- 6 mini white pails

-3 white star fishes

-8 blue "milk bottles"

-the personalization with the letter the winner chooses for the water bottles, the chocolate bars and the mini chocolate containers (as shown in the pictures)

Wow!

How to enter {4 WAYS TO ENTER…each person can leave UP TO 4 SEPARATE COMMENTS}:

1. FOLLOW KAREN AYARS BLOG HERE AND COME BACK AND LEAVE A COMMENT SAYING YOU DID SO.

2. SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY ON FACEBOOK USING THESE WORDS: “DO YOU WANT A WHOLE PARTY AT YOUR DOORSTEP? KAREN AYARS GIVES IT TO YOU!! HTTP://KARENAYARS.BLOGSPOT.COM” AND COME BACK & LEAVE A COMMENT SAYING YOU DID SO.

3. SPREAD THE WORD ON TWITTER LIKE THIS: “DO YOU WANT A WHOLE PARTY AT YOUR DOORSTEP? KAREN AYARS GIVES IT TO YOU!! HTTP://KARENAYARS.BLOGSPOT.COM” AND COME BACK & LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT SAYING YOU DID SO.

4. SPREAD THE WORD ON YOUR BLOG OR WEBSITE AND COME BACK TO LEAVE A SEPARATE COMMENT SAYING YOU DID SO.

Participants must live {or have an address} in the United States or Brazil.

Giveaway ends Sunday, April 24th. Winner will be announced on the 25th.

for the love of the SEA party

today's winning feature goes to this fabulous for the love of the SEA party that natasha at fete fanatic threw for her girlfriends. they decided to have a celebration based on a food that they all love....seafood! look at the cute lobster swizzle sticks...and check out those chocolate cups! so creative.

thanks for your submission, natasha! wonderful party. congratulations on winning!