I have a few lovely DIY’s to share from our pinwheel party but first I needed a break from all the girly party pearls. We are planning a baby shower for a little boy very soon, a sweet sly little fox shower. I am enjoying the rustic boyness of the event details and I thought [...]
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Lovely Mother’s Day labels
Whether you live near or far from your mother- a bouquet of flowers wrapped with this custom Mother’s Day label will leave her feeling lovely.
Blessing mom does not get much easier than printing, wrapping and sending along a beautiful bunch of flowers.
This label can also be wrapped around a drink bottle, folded down the [...]
Vintage bike favors
Vintage bike favors in the perfect color yellow to brighten up our Mother’s Day brunch made me smile this weekend. They would also look amazing en masse for a wedding or some other large fabulous affair.
I made the bike key rings using this amazing product. Basically, you print onto it, bake it and it becomes [...]
Pinwheel party labels
I cannot wait to show you our Lovely to be loved brunch pictures in the morning. For today though, here is a sample of this coming weekends festivities and a free printable set of party labels for you.
To use these labels: Download the blank template with the button below- the labels are 2.5 x 3.5 [...]
Raffia flowers…
A quick sneak peak at what is in-store for next week…
Raffia flowers. A frugal and lovely addition to a spring time party, or dinner table, or a fun bouquet for someone who has been particularly kind to you this week!
These are super quick to put together and the project costs under $1 for a [...]
Ruffled bird mobile – tutorial
A bird straggler found itself into this week’s postings- I hope you do not mind. We had a very happy bird mobile at the bird nest baby shower made out of ruffled fabric. It was not only decoration but also a gift to pass on for the new mom. Baby girl to come will surely [...]
A Pinwheel tutorial- the easiest ever
In just a few weeks I will be sharing a sweet one year old’s very special birthday. She will be celebrating under a canopy of glimmering pearls, along side a fence full of pinwheels. Here is your first glimpse…
The invitations have been handmade with adorable pinwheels on the front and stamped in letters to create [...]
Super easy bird house favors
It is always a lovely day when you begin a project and realize it is truly going to be as easy as you hoped. That was the case with our bird house favors for the recent bird nest shower.
My inspiration for these came from a $400 egg shaped bird house that was amazing and [...]
Bird shower- printable party
Passing on a few of the printables I have created for our bird nest shower. These are also available in the shop, but super easy to print and create at home.
The chirp banner might be my favorite banner yet. I just love the penciled in bird drawings, the sketching is so whimsical. The banners [...]
Peep show
A great thing about doing a bird themed shower in the spring is that the ideas can be seamlessly carried over to celebrate a plethora of other spring affairs- Easter, wedding showers, birthdays- so many lovely chances to incorporate birdie projects.
While I get the rest of the shower photos ready to share with you [...]
Ribbon birds- A nest shower DIY
I wanted so badly to share this ribbon bird tutorial with you, I just couldn’t wait until Monday. These ribbon birds will be a great focal point for our upcoming bird’s nest baby shower this weekend. They would also serve as a fabulous addition to any spring-Easter-summer party you are throwing. So why not- make [...]
VOTE FOR THEM.
Happy Monday to you all. I am in such a great mood this morning and ready to share with you snapshots from a handful of amazing & super inspiring parties this week.
Thanks so much to everyone who sent in parties and participated in our first ever party challenge. We had over 50 parties entered in [...]
Mustache party decor
I was filling an order this week for the mustache party banner I designed when I realized that I never shared the mustache party downloads with you here. These printables would be great for a mustache or circus themed party. I am hoping to use them later this year for a little old man birthday [...]
30×30 welcome + a giveaway
Don’t believe the lie. Be inspired. Celebrate today.
The vision behind this new project, 30×30- Where I will be sharing my journey with you as I design and produce 30 parties the year before I turn 30.
Inspirational photo’s, beautiful design, lovely details and hundreds of DIY’s to make your gatherings come together with ease and on [...]
Alphabet birthday
This weekend I had the chance to be featured on Etsy. It was fun getting to email and chat with those who visited. I’ve recently added a couple new items to the store for the occasion and I thought you might want to see what I’ve been up to- as always you will find DIY’s [...]
Large tissue-pom flowers
The imperfect party challenge has just over a week until completion. I am bursting with excitement to show you the lovely parties that have been entered. In the meantime, I would love your help getting the word out this last week, if you are willing. I hope to ensure we get a hold of every [...]
Shamrock cupcakes
Since it is officially March, Saint Patrick’s Day is coming up quickly. I am not Irish, or a leprechaun, or even very lucky. Thankfully though, St. Partrick wasn’t either. He was a great (English) man of faith, which puts him in my heritage. I love celebrating his work and sacrifice.
For a great kick off to [...]
Felt flower party bunting
Bunting is lovely…
Bunting made out of felt is even more lovely…
Flowers are also lovely, ruffles as well.
Three four good reasons why this felt flower bunting was a very lovely addition to our bloom party. It also looks just adorable making itself at home today hanging gingerly above my Chica’s crib.
There are not too many specific [...]
Bloom printables
Only three more weeks until The imperfect Party Challenge voting will begin! I cannot wait to share with you many of the ideas and inspirations from the wonderful parties being entered. There is still time for you to win the $100 Anthropologie gift card as well, enter your party here.
In the meantime, plans are well [...]
Printable party kit- Roast & Toast
To end this week’s Roast & Toast loveliness, I want to pass on a few free printable party downloads for you to re-create this imperfectly easy event in the future. Simply add a marshmallow roast to any occasion that would be fitting of a toast and inspire gooey chocolatey goodness for your guests.
Make it-
Match [...]
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