It's on like Donkey Kong...

So. My little chimp decided his birthday theme this year should be Donkey Kong. Who am I to deny my little dude giddy birthday happiness? Donkey Kong it is. He fell hard for the character plates from the Birthday Express catalog-so those are my starting point for this Ape-ril Rave...My kids always sweat the characters. This year, I am challenging myself to use licensed items to create a Donkey Kong vibe without me actually recreating Donkey Kong on my partyware designs or using a printable.

I hope you will join me on this little, banana scented adventure:)

Up first, the invite. Totally inspired by this fabulous little find here. I changed it up a tiny bit and added banana scent to the felt + stock. Bananas, no?

number one...

Invitation Number One. This was the very first birthday invitation I ever designed-for my own beautiful son's First Birthday. I saw this Love Is... cartoon in the comics shortly after Griffin was born. I saved this perfect idea in the back of my mind. I knew it was going to be on his First Birthday invitation immediately. It was an extraordinary feeling to be able to design an invitation for a little person that I loved so much.  I wanted everyone to know how important this day was to us...
Birthday Invitation Number One. Way before the glitter days, but I would have not changed a thing about this invitation. It was designed with polka dots, ribbon, vellum, brads, a perfect little picture, and love beyond measure-for our perfect, shiny little GEM.

pirate palooza eve....

Captain Jacob is ridiculously cute.

These photos of Jacob were taken by the awe-inspiring

Stacy, of  Set Free Photography

Unbelievable, artistic & amazing.

the invitation

cupcake toppers

banner fit for a pirate

custom door signs

pirates need to eat:)

favors from The Cap'n

hanging decorations

Just got some sneak peek pics from my most fabulous client..Tomorrow is the big day and the set-up is in full swing...I am feeling a little faint & dizzy from what I have seen so far...I can't stand the cuteness:)

Here are a few more pics of some partyware & favors I made for this extraordinary event. I am not going to rest until I see these party pics in my inbox. Arrgh!

flip flop fabulousness

signature centerpiece flags
mid-size

flip flops with flower
mid-size centerpiece flag

pink & white glittered
beach ball centerpiece flag

beach ball decor party circle

handmade banner

the fabulous flip flop invitations

napkin bands & labels
new item to the shop

flip flop party decor label

glittered stickers, yes,
you read that correctly:)
will be added to the shop shortly

hand glittered cupcake toppers
in a fun in the sun
combination of designs, numbers
and letters

hand glittered decor party circles

sunshine mid-size
centerpiece flag

custom coordinating confetti

water bottle labels

favor tags

Just finished and shipped some pretty swanky partyware for a Fabulous Flip Flop Fiesta! Party Mama, Katie, is styling this party for her daughter, Ava, who is pushing 6:) Pink, hot pink, orange & yellow colorway with tons of flip flops and a whole lotta glorious ribbon..I have seen some of the unbelievable sneak peek pics and I will be tossing and turning many a night awaiting these gorgeous party pics..Stay tuned to this channel...

honeypot & some bees....

honeypot & some bees
handmade invitation

Howdy. Hope the holiday weekend is fab so far...Catching up on my posting and adding products to the shop.
Just finished up these invitations for an awesome repeat customer. These invites are for their daughter, a sweet little "hunny" turning two--who loves Pooh. I designed these to coordinate with her party theme and plate pattern.
No one can deny the fact that kids looooove their certain characters. As much as I thought I would never do a character party for my own children, I found it impossible to avoid once my kids were of age when they actually could talk and help plan their parties:) I love the challenge of coordinating with a character, show or movie and trying to find the charm and beauty in what my child is so endeared by. Trust me....sometimes it is verrrrrry challenging. LOL! There are many clever ways to incorporate little touches without going insane and looking like a party goods catalog exploded in your house! LOL!
I think these invitations are perfect for a Pooh and Friends party. Handmade, beautiful and lots of glitter and honey:) Thank you for the honor of your repeat business, Amy.
~Happy 2nd Birthday Becca~

pony rides & pizza

Working on lots of fun & new stuff over here..Love it...Here's the handmade invitation for a very special little boy's first birthday down on the farm. Pony rides, a chicken show and petting zoo will provide the entertainment. Enough horsing around for me, back to work:)

caps for sale. for jordan.

Glitter flying-EVERYWHERE! Countdown has begun to the Monster Jam Madness....

Finishing up everything else....I've made some cute stuff in my day, but this week has taken CUTENESS to a new level..Stay tuned....

These pics are of the custom, completed invitations for the Caps For Sale Party for sweet Baby Jordan's Very First Birthday. These were designed to coordinate with the classic book, Caps for Sale. This party theme was one of my secret "Party Bucket List" themes. Over the moon and beyond excited to be working on this one and I can't wait to share all the deets. It is going to be a swingin' time..LOL!

scooby dooby done.

handmade & hand glittered invitations

Been a busy beaver working on some ridiculously adorable stuff! Finished up these Scooby Doo Mystery invitations for a young man turning 5...I'm always up for a good Scooby Doo mystery or to make some Scooby Partyware. LOL! Rest of the goods to follow....

More Spooky Scooby inspiration can be seen here...