real party: The day the Elmo Train Extravaganza rode into town...

handmade invitations set the stage
for the Elmo Train Express Extravaganza

balloon entryway greeted
the guests with whimsy & fun

custom centerpiece flags Elmo ones were placed into
mason jars filled with crayons
tables were lined with white
butcher paper so guests
could color- a la Elmo's World

napkins were rolled in bandana
print paper and secured with
Elmo Engineer sticker

handmade centerpiece flagsTrain flags were placed in
mason jars filled with
Coal Bubblegum. Choo Choo!

handmade party Train Banner

the sweet birthday girl in her
rainbow tutu

handmade train cake topper sits
on a smash cake
jar/container labels and ribbon
adorn the front of hat box

handmade Elmo party banner

handmade Elmo cake topper sits
on a smash cake
jar/container labels and ribbon
adorn the front of hat box

Client hired a candy buffet
specialist to set-up a table
for the event

custom favor bags, favor photo cards

handmade favor tags jazz up the
party favor books
for the little ones

cupcake toppers and cupcake wraps

the dessert table was such a
beautiful presentation
and also provided
an amazing spot for photos

custom cupcake toppersspelled out
"Happy Birthday Joshua & Jacqueline"

finger foods were served

party hats for the guests of honor
photo favor cards

all of the happy party-goers

the Train has arrived

birthday kids on the engine

gift table

party favor table

popcorn snack conesmade from bandana paper
jar/container labelsnice guy working the machine:)

dressed up drinks

Elmo & Train guest
party hats

The day finally came for the Elmo Train Party Palooza Extravaganza. This was one dazzling and spectacular event. I have been planning this party with one quite extraordinary Mom, Jessy, for about 6 months. Jessy is a rock star on so many levels. She is a Super Mom to 6 young children, helps run a successful business, is ridiculously gorgeous and the cherry on top is she LOVES to throw parties:) I am always working on something for one of her events and I am always honored. Jessy is also extremely organized and an unbelievable planner. Truly amazing and the cat's meow to work with:)
This party was a combined birthday party for a son turning 3 and a daughter turning 2. Son loves trains more than anything and daughter is wild for Elmo. A bit of a challenge to combine the two, but I was able to come up with many ways to make it all cohesive and adorable.
My favorite artist, Joie, (like the boy's name, but a girl..LOL) was able to create an Elmo in an Engineer Hat which became the starting point for my partyware designing. I used lots of bandana prints to coordinate it all. We also used a vibrant color scheme to make everything pop and to keep it all kid oriented and FUN!
Enjoy the pictures. There are tons of them. Jessy outdid herself on this one. Balloon artist, candy buffet, bouncy house and yes, she had an actual train come to this shindig to offer rides on the Elmo Train Express.
To see all that planning fall into place is, well, amazing.

Going Bananas for the Circus Monkey

The Full Line of Circus Clown Monkey Goods

It is no secret that I have mad love for all things monkey. I am forever designing new monkey items and I never, ever get tired of them. At least half of my sales are for monkey goods in one design or another. One of my sisters also shares my monkey madness. She even named her business with her monkey love in mind. You can check her out her spectacular art studio here.

I also have an unending adoration of all things circus and carnival. There are many reasons why I love the circus and carnival themed parties and showers. One of them is the use of color and vibrancy. I can literally walk around a carnival for hours just-looking...I find immense beauty in the sights, sounds and smells. Very inspiring.

Another reason that I love the circus and carnival is that my kids adore them. Carnival season is around here is a short flurry of weekend activity and my little boys look forward to each and everyone of them with such joy and anticipation. They mark the calendar. They are good all week so they can go to the Carnival on Saturday. They would sell their prized possessions for a bag of cotton candy.

The Circus Monkey Line was designed with these two great loves in mind. Step right up and enjoy the show!

Custom Party Hats

Handmade Favor Tags

Handmade and Glitter Embellished Cupcake Toppers

Cupcake toppers and Custom Coordinating Cupcake Wraps

Handmade, Glitter Embellished Mini Coloring Book

Handmade Centerpiece Flag, Coordinating Felt Confetti,
Paper Flowers

Coordinating Popcorn/Snack Cones

Handmade Thank You Notes