You Are My Sunshine

Well I'm obviously off to a VERY slow start to 2012 considering this is my first post of the new year.

Excuse me as I hang my head in shame for just a moment.

Alright, moving on!  I've started working on some new invitation designs for my Etsy shop.  I would love to say that I have a great party to go with the designs, but unfortunately I haven't had the time or occasion to put something together, but some other very talented people have, so if you love the theme but just need a bit more inspiration on how to pull off the party, check out the pictures & links below!  But first...the invitations!

^ (L) invitation (R) insert front & back

 ^ Cupcake Toppers

 ^ Envelope Wraps (*envelopes not included)

I tried to create a design that could work for a multitude of events all using the same theme.  "You Are My Sunshine" works great as a birthday party or baby shower, but I even think it would be adorable for a bride or couple's wedding shower.  I'm just ever-so-slightly in love with chevron print (zig-zag) and couldn't help but pull it into this bright & fun design.  You can find all of the pieces pictured above in my Etsy shop!  Want your party to be yellow and pink or yellow and turquoise? Not a problem!  I can easily tweak the design to go with your party's theme.  Just contact me through my Etsy shop and I will make it happen :).

^ I'm completely in love with the backdrop and tablecloth of this yellow & grey baby shower from Bump Smitten. Click on the link to see more great pictures from the party. Gorgeous!

^ check out this great Sunshine party from Lorajean's Magazine!

^ love the grey striped straws with yellow streamers featured on heart, love, weddings. Perfect to sip fresh squeezed lemonade at your Sunshine shower!

"New Chick" inspiration board

1. Pink Poms (Martha Stewart)

2. Knot Straws (Wedding by Color)

3. Tree Centerpiece (ShopHollyDays)

4. Winter Tree Centerpiece (The Inspired Bride)

5. Bird's Nest Cupcakes (Hostess with the Mostess)

6. Bird House Cupcake Stand Topper (The Celebration Shop)

7. Petit Fours (I can't for the life of me remember where I pulled this image.  Our actual petit fours were from The Flour Shop in Brentwood)

8. Fabric Birds (The Long Thread)

9. Fabric Banner (also can't find this specific image link, but Nestables makes the same things)

10. Apothecary Labels (Lolliblog)
11. Dessert Table Layout (Amy Atlas)
12. Favor Bags & Almonds (That Final Touch store on Etsy)

Preliminary Sketch

I know this is a little bit backwards, but thought I'd post the original sketch from the "New Chick for the Nest" shower so you can see everything from start to finish!

A New Chick for the Nest

My friend Nicki was in charge of co-hosting a baby shower for a friend in her Bible study.  Their group happens to be called the "Hot Chicks", so what better theme than "A New Chick for the Nest"? There were a few details here and there that I would change (you learn as you go!), but overall I was pretty satisfied with the outcome.  I do know the guests enjoyed it - and ultimately, that's all that really matters!