Polka dots & Pirouettes {Whatever Wednesday}

My girlfriend's daughter, Amelia just had her first birthday, so to celebrate I styled this little afternoon party for her. I used the Polka dots & Pirouettes party set that I created for My Grafico using Zenware Designs Ballet clipart also from My Grafico.

  

Macarons from Green Eyed Susan...Amelia loved them (so did I)

 Favor wands for the older girls, also made cute decorations. 

I used the large party circles in the collection to create these.

Glass bottles with special wrappers were available for lemonade.

 Oh yeah those macarons are really good! 

Every birthday party needs cake and these cupcakes adorned with festive cupcake toppers were just the right size for all of the little kids.

Still enjoying the macarons, every little crum!

Macarons by Green Eyed Susan

 Buffet tent cards described everything on the table. 

 Have to have a banner and I wanted to create a sweet and simple one for Amelia. 

The Polka dots & Pirouette collection contains blank banner pieces. 

All you have to do is add the letters, print, cut and assemble.

 The cupcakes were good too! 

Happy 1st Birthday Amelia!! 

Thanks to my friend Chantelle for letting me share these. Hope you enjoyed looking.

Hugs,

Pam

Kids Valentine Collection {Whats New Friday}

Do you believe in love at first sight? The first time I laid my eyes on this sweet little lion and turtle from Zenware Designs I was in love! ( I am seriously crushing on everything she creates) I knew I had to create a fun little kids Valentines collection, that would be perfect for a classroom party.
 This collection comes with 4 different postcard style Valentines, one of which is for a favorite teacher. Each card measures 4.25" x 5.5" which fit perfectly into an A2 envelope, easily found at your local office supply or crafting stores.

I also created a set of 12 different circle toppers/tags that be used for cupcake picks or favor bag tags. You can purchase this set of printables from Zenware Designs at My Grafico HERE or you can head on over to my shop and purchase a set of cupcake toppers or a collection of Valentines and scalloped circles. Of course I am happy to customize any number of items you may need.

Here are some more images of this collection
 

 I am sure that I mentioned a million times before that I was a card designer well before making party favors. Heck I was a top 10 contestant in the Paper Crafts Magazine contest "Gallery Idol" for crying out loud! (yes, sorry tooting my own horn there for a second) When I sat down to create this set it actually took me a while. I had to stop thinking of the Valentine as a printable and more like a card, because that is exactly what it is. Then I realized something, I have been completely limiting my creations...all of them! I was too busy worrying about all of the ink and paper I might use if I added too much color or too many layers...limiting my own creativity and for what...some ink and paper! WELL no more people!! I have found my way back, so be ready to see more layers, more color, more depth, more details!! Who knew 2011 would be so enlightening?? LOL

Don't forget we still have a contest going on until tonight at 11:59PM MST. We have Dough A Deer along for the blog ride and she has given us some insight into her doughnuts along with a Fabulous prize and coupon!!! You can find that post HERE

Well that's "What's New" this Friday! Have yourself a great weekend!!
Hugs,
Pam