Monday, May 19, 2014

Paris' 1st Birthday Carnival Celebration


We had the distinct pleasure of putting together an awesome 1st birthday celebration for one of our favorite little princesses, Paris.


The celebration took place at RompLA in Hollywood. The location and staff were amazing and did everything to assist in making this a great celebration.



All of the party printables were done by our friend Michelle over at Printabelle. She always has such creative things and her carnival set worked perfect and she was able to match the color palette we used perfectly! From the dessert table sign to the water bottle labels, everything was bright and fun! 


As part of the Blogger community for Oriental Trading Company I was able to showcase and use some fantastic products to feature for this celebration. This candy pink reversible table runner added a nice pop of color to our table. We decided to use the polka dot side to coordinate with the yellow polka dot party hats. For the centerpieces we used aqua tins and added rainbow whirly pops and mini pin wheels from Michaels.



The treats table was filled with all kinds of goodies! We used the mini candy pink striped popcorn boxes from Oriental Trading and added a 2 inch cut out in front. We used the same cut out for the cup cake toppers. These were a huge hit with kids and adults! The boxes fit right in with the hot pink accents.



The fabulous sugar cookies were created by Sunflower Baking. We placed those over a bed of gold shimmer yellow chocolate covered candies also from Oriental Trading! They were the perfect size.



We had some fantastic mini cheesecakes from Cream by Crystal. Can you say amazing? Bite size pieces of heaven. To add a little more color we used hot pink, yellow and turquoise shimmer gum balls from Oriental Trading. They looked cute and tasted even better. 
Mom was able to locate a cute ferris wheel that we added hot pink treat cups from Oriental Trading filled with animal cookies! Those didn't last long!



Our pink smash cake from Torrance Bakery was too cute! I think Dad enjoyed it more than our little birthday girl!


As the celebration continued the little party guest were able to get face painting done while enjoying the indoor playground at RompLA. This is definitely a great place for awesome family fun. Our little Paris had a great 1st birthday celebration. Thanks VVK Photo for capturing the moments!





To many more years of love and laughter, Prepetit Family! Thanks for allowing Something Blu to be a part of another momentus occasion  in your lives.


Custom "1" onsie and tutu from Sweet Caroline Crafts!


Have a Blu day!
Candice 

These listed review of items from Oriental Trading is based strictly on my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the product listed above, however, all were my own. I was provided the samples free of charge by the company and I provided my honest opinion. No other type of compensation was received for this review.


Vendor Credits:
Event Design: Something Blu Events
Venue: Romp LA
Custom Onesie & Tutu: Sweet Caroline Crafts
Printables: Printabelle
Table Runner, Popcorn boxes, gumballs and dessert table items: Oriental Trading Company
Mini Cheesecakes: Cream by Crystal
Centerpieces items: Michaels 
Photography: VVK Photo
Smash Cake: Torrance Bakery
Sugar Cookies: Sunflower Baking



Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5-10, 2014 is National Teacher Appreciation Week! So excited to share some of our favorite DIY and craft ideas that can be used as gifts for that special educator in your child's life. Just a little something to show you care and appreciate all of their hard work and dedication. Words cannot express how important teachers are to children and the world!

One of my favorite quotes is:

A teacher is like a candle-
it consumes itself to light
the way for others

Author Unknown




Cute flower pot craft with crayons! Love the concept…..image via Pinterest.


We sure could use a donut, too! Thanks for the idea Confetti Sunshine!



This cute little jar of Mentos! We love it, Every day is a creative day


Isn't this just adorable? Yes, I know you are glad its almost summer! Such a cute idea from Shaken Together. 

 This dynamic Superhero themed Staff Appreciate Celebration was posted on Kara's Party Ideas. This is just dynomite! The party was submitted by the ever so talented Scrapaholics



This year Scrapaholics created a Space Themed Appreciation Party. Can you say out of this world? We love every detail!




Teacher, you are the star! This craft was seen on Be Sew Crafty and the inspiration and printables are from Nothing But Country.


Well, the end of the school year is almost here! This is a great getting ready for summer gift.
You can find these fantastic "Keep Calm" tags on the Caramel Potatoes blog.


Show a teacher that you care this week and everyday! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
#thankateacher




Have a Blu day!
Candice