Polka Dot Balloon Magazine The Fall 2014 Issue

It's hard to believe that a year ago I started this little gem. Take a peak at the first issue and the latest.

Party By Colors ~ Plum, Apple, Gold & Aqua

I had the privileged of being selected as one of The Flair Exchange's Ambassadors. Each month they send me a variety of products to play with and review. For those of you who have been following me, you know that I am already a fan of The Flair Exchange and their tassel garlands. I have been using their festive garlands for nearly two years for various occasions and can't wait to try out more of there fun products in the coming months. 

For the month of April I was sent this fun box which contains:

• Orchid Tassel Garland
• Confetti 17" Balloon (coordinates with the Orchid Tassel Garland)
• Tissue Confetti (coordinates with the Orchid Tassel Garland)

I have a little party planned in my head using these products, but I thought it would be fun to put together a PSD "Party By Color" inspiration board for you all to see. 

1. The Flair Exchange Orchid Tassel Garland  2. The Flair Exchange Gold Confetti Filled Balloon  3. Purple Place Setting  4. Light Blue & Gold Place Setting  5. Pamela Smerker Designs Mini Gable Boxes in Apple Green. 

What occasion do you see yourself using this pretty color scheme for? I will be prepping for my party and am excited to share all the details soon! 

DFTBA,
PS

TFIOS Party Sneak Peek

Just a little teaser from "The Fault In Our Stars" party I put together inspired by the book by John Green and soon to be movie (coming out June 6, 2014). MORE images and all the details next week!! 

Stop by PSMIYO today for a quick DIY on the DFTBA block I used in the photo shown above. 

DFTBA, 

PS

Credits: 

Cake Pops by Astonishing Cakes

Mini Poster, Favor Boxes, Tags, Kleenex Wrappers, Photography, Styling and Concept by Pamela Smerker Designs

Confetti by The Flair Exchange

Ladies Game Night

I am so happy to share a few of the gorgeous images taken by my friend Melissa Newell, of My Party Passion. Melissa created this event and shared all of the details, tips and tricks of throwing a fantastic get together on a small budget in the Spring issue of Polka Dot Balloon magazine. Be sure to hop on over and check out her article if you haven't already. While you are here take a peak a some of the great ideas in the images below. 

I can't wait to host my own ladies game night this Spring, maybe play a little Pictionary! How about you, what games would you play and what goodies would you serve up? 

DFTBA, 

PS

Credits: Styling and Photography by Melissa Newell, Printables by Pamela Smerker for D & P Celebrations, Cookies by Dessert By Dawn

Father's Day Printables & FPPF WK 3

 I was pleasantly surprised to find out there were so many fun new Father's Day Printables available this year. However I didn't find any that were specifically for a Grandpa or Uncle, which my kids like to give too. So I jumped on the printable band wagon and created this A2 sized Father's Day card that you can customize.

Click HERE to download

Print out, trim around cut marks, fold card

Choose the name you want on your card and adhere with glue stick or double sided tape

Voila! Happy Father's Day Daddy

Here are just a few more that my daughter and I printed out and played with yesterday, that were suggested to me on Facebook.  

Magnolia Creative Co.

Whisker Graphics

The Tomkat Studio

A few more links to some fabulous Father's Day printables, all of which are FREE!

Shindig Parties To Go
Paper & Pigtails
In Flight (designs by Paper & Pigtails)
Catch My Party (designs by Love Party Printables)
Catch My Party (designs by Tea Party Designs)
Catch My Party (designs by 9 to 5 Mom)
Bear Haven Mama (kids craft)

Last but not least...one of my favorite things to share during the week, MY "Favorite Pinterest Party Finds" (FPPF). Click on the image to see what I have collected for week 3.

Party Starters FPPF wk3

Hope you found some inspiration today!
Have a fabulous weekend.
Hugs,
Pam

"Owl Always Love You" {Whatever Wednesday}

I was approached by Corinn Rocker a couple of weeks ago, asking me if I would like to be apart of a Valentine Shoot that she was putting together. I had worked with Corinn in the past and we really connected style wise, so I knew that this was an opportunity I couldn't pass up. I was sent a photo of the framed Owl print as inspiration and off I flew...so to speak. I created some mini gable boxes (which I showed you last Friday) as well as some of my new mini cupcake boxes. Check out what Corinn put together with the help of some amazing vendors and her friend, Allyson who is a photographer.

 

Credits

• Styling by Corley Designs www.corleydesigns.com
   
• Photography by Allyson Crozier Photography
   
• Custom Print and Themed Graphics by Pumpkin and Butterfly
   
• Lanterns and Tissue Daisies from Polka Dot Market
   
• Heart Paper Straws from Fort & Field
• Red Striped HeartToppers designed by Word Play House  from Fort & Field
   
• Mini Gable Boxes and Mini Cupcake Boxes from Party Starters
   
• Custom T-shirt from Baby Paige
   
• Mini Cake and Flower Pot Cupcake from Under the Icing
   
• Mini Cupcakes and Chocolate Bars from Cakes and Candies by Maryellen
   
• Cake Pops from The Cake Pop Castle

Is this set up adorable or what! I am in love with the color scheme, gray seems to make anything look a bit richer and it really makes all of that red POP! What is your favorite part of this shoot? Of course I love it all but I must say I am totally digging the owl and heart garland hanging from both sides of the large print. TOO CUTE!

I am so extremely blessed to have the opportunity to work with such talented people who love what they do as much as I do. Thank you so much Corinn for including me!

Check out Corinn's Facebook page and be on the look out for her new website which is coming SOON!! Don't forget to check out all of these fabulous vendors who were a part of this shoot, their products are amazing!

Thanks for stopping by today!
Hugs,
Pam