Inspired by Popsicles

Do you ever have those moments where you just see something and it sparks one thought that leads into a hundred more?  Well, last night I saw a popsicle and started mentally planning an entire party around it!

The invitations, the favors, the menu, the decor...all based off of a popsicle...how cute?!  I'm sure it's been done before, but I'd rather not know and just run with the thoughts that are milling around in my mind.  I'm writing all of them down so that when the opportunity arises, there will be a festive popsicle party! :)  I would love to know how to make pointy popsicles as in the picture above (found on this blog).  If anyone knows where I can purchase a mold like that, do tell!  I do love all the varieties of popsicle molds that Tovolo offers.  I could see this being not only a great kids party, but also a fun adult party as well.  Maybe there would be cocktail-inspired popsicles??  You could even combine the two and have a fun family outdoor get-together and have a popsicle party for all ages!

The possibilities are endless...as are the varieties of popsicles.  Anyone else craving a creamy chocolate jell-o pop about now? :)

Nautical Invitations

I apologize for the rough pictures (I tend to be a night owl and artificial light doesn't necessarily produce the best images!), so I'll try to take some better pictures in the daylight.  These are the invitations I created for the upcoming nautical shower for baby Hoop.  I'm obsessed with envelope "wraps" - mostly because it allows you to use any color of envelope, no matter how dark, without looking tacky with a big white label on the front.  May take a tad bit more time to assemble, but I think the finished product makes it all worthwhile!

Ahoy, It's a Boy!

As I mentioned earlier, I'm working on a shower for a baby boy...and this one has a nautical theme which is just perfect for a baby shower in the summer! I'm working on the table design, but here are just a few pieces of inspiration - some that will be used, others that won't...and some that just inspire an idea beyond the idea. I just finished the invitations last night and have sent them off to the printer! Maybe you've done a nautical shower or birthday party before and have some great ideas - I'd love to hear them! Stay tuned for more details!

1. Sailboat Cupcakes (Cake Central)

2. Sail Cupcake Toppers (The Party Dress)

3. Nautical Cupcake Stand (The Celebration Shoppe)

4. White Frosted Donuts

5. Sailboat Cake (Imprintables)

6. Sailboat Gift Packaging (d.Sharp Journal) 

7. Striped Straws (Bake It Pretty)

8. Blue Bottled Drinks (615 Creative)

9. Donutpops (Country Living)

10. Pirate Ship Fruit Bowl (Fat & Happy)

11. Red Striped Paper Plates (Paper Style)

12. Nautical Banner (The Sweetest Occasion)

13. Sailboat Placecards (Piece of Cake)

14. Table Banners (Ascot Friday)

15. Blue Saltwater Taffy

16. Sand & Seashell Filled Apothecary Jars (Just a Girl)

17. Sailboat (Christian Book)

"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!

Facebook

I promise this page will start looking less empty soon!  I have spent every evening working on the shower for this weekend and I can't wait to show you the final product!  Check back in on Monday for all the details!

Meanwhile, if you have a second, please go to my facebook page and become a fan.  I need 25 people to be able to customize the facebook URL, but here's hoping that number continues to grow well beyond that!  If you have a blog, please feel free to post about this new venture and spread the word to your family and friends.  Even if you're not local, I can still design from a distance! :).

Up next: another baby shower, this time, for a boy!  I don't want to give away all the details yet, but it involves seersucker, red ribbons...and donuts!  Stay tuned!