Teddy Bear Picnic

birthday party!
What a joy it was to help style a Teddy Bear Picnic for a good friend and her darling daughter Emma. 

shirt by She.bebe

Mama Bear wanted something unique and not on the current party circuit. My wheels started turning and I kept coming back to a childhood song that always brought a smile. 
"When you go out into the woods today..." Are you singing along? You are sure to find Teddy Bears PICNICKING! 
What a fun site to see, right? and so.... 
The Teddy Bear Picnic Party!was born. 

The invitation and paper goods were custom designed by Fresh Chick Designs. 
Rebecca is so wonderful to work with. I highly recommend her.
We may live in the desert instead of the woods but it was perfect November(which equals Spring in Phoenix) day for a picnic. 
Guests and their teddy friends were greeted upon their arrival.

The backyard was a buzz with kids playing with:

sidewalk chalk

bean bag toss

Using various circular objects from my kitchen I made this bean bag toss on a piece of plywood. 

these bean bags were a quick 30 minute sewing project

dressing their stuffed friend at Teddy's Closet

*photo courtesy of Ginger Ciminello

*photo courtesy of Ginger Ciminello
drawaing on personalized canvases. 

Friends had paper bag lunches on the grass.
I think it is helpful for parents to have pre-packed meals rather than having to juggle plates, cups, silverware and more. 

Half of The Amaro Co. Crew. Check out their cool site here.
*photo courtesy of Ginger Ciminello 

*photo courtesy of Ginger Ciminello

The biggest treat of all for our little friends was 

the dessert table.

crepe paper dust ruffle on center basket.

The cake bunting was made with various scalloped circles cut from the Cricut.
The Teddy topper made with the Cricut as well.  
*above photos courtesy of Ginger Ciminello

Guest used strawberry baskets as plates.

*photo courtesy of Ginger Ciminello
chocolate dipped marshmallows were devoured. 

rice krispy treats enjoyed.

*photos courtesy of Ginger Ciminello
And we had the most delicious ice cream cupcakes with a chocolate "wrapper" you EAT!!! They were LOVED! 

As the teddy bears and their friends got tired they were treated to a custom teddy bear crayon by Artsy Fatsy Mommy and a cereal necklace in a mini gable box. 

*above photos courtesy of Ginger Ciminello

A fabulous time was had by all. 
For a HOW TO GUIDE with all the party details AND shopping lists click here. (you will need to create a Scrib account which is super easy through your fb login)

linking with: The Shabby Nest, Finding Fabulous, Fingerprints on the Fridge, Tatertots and Jello, Show and Tell Friday.