a Butterfly Ball.
It is true I have been planning Avery's first birthday party since her arrival.
Why? She is special.
And as her mother I wanted to create an experience that will allow her to know, when she looks back at pictures, how special she is to me. All the late hours were time that I was ENJOYING the art of creating and also time that I was reflecting on what a blessing our butterfly has been to us.
Plus I can't deny crafting helps me feel better when I watch Desperate Housewives, Brothers and Sister, The Bachelor, Glee, Parenthood and a few more along the way. (wink, wink)
The Invitation
thank you to Jordan Morales for her photography!
Linking with: Tatertots and Jello, Craftomaniac, The Creative Girl, Skip to my Lou, Tip Me Tuesday, Today's Creative Blog, Type A, Designer Garden
Why? She is special.
And as her mother I wanted to create an experience that will allow her to know, when she looks back at pictures, how special she is to me. All the late hours were time that I was ENJOYING the art of creating and also time that I was reflecting on what a blessing our butterfly has been to us.
Plus I can't deny crafting helps me feel better when I watch Desperate Housewives, Brothers and Sister, The Bachelor, Glee, Parenthood and a few more along the way. (wink, wink)
The Invitation
Invitation and paper good by Fresh Chick Designs. Rebecca is my girl!
The Dessert Table
For the backdrop I use a 4x4 piece of plywood that I cover.
Custom burlap table cloth by Sweet Tea and Linen
Chocolate covered Oreos by Erin from naturally i
Cupcakes made by my pal Eva
I made my first little cake.
Not perfection but I am proud I made it.
Butterfly cake bunting I made.
I made the signs with my Silhouette.
The paper flowers were a labor of love.
The dessert plates were strawberry baskets lined with doilies.
The Craft Station
Mobiles I made. I really liked the tulle poms.
Crayons resided in my silver infant cups.
Entrance
Rather than gifts we had guests bring books that will be donated to the Phoenix Children's Hospital.
Ribbon Window
Banner made with the Silhouette.
The Extras
I rescued this frame from a trash dump.
Spray paint is a miracle worker. It made a great welcome sign.
Custom "sippy cups" for each child.
The cups were found at the Dollar Tree.
White butterfly balloons
The Birthday Girl
Priceless!
thank you to Jordan Morales for her photography!
Linking with: Tatertots and Jello, Craftomaniac, The Creative Girl, Skip to my Lou, Tip Me Tuesday, Today's Creative Blog, Type A, Designer Garden
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This party is absolutely stunning! I am on the Party Of The Month panel on Children's Party Network, and I would love to nominate this beautiful party for the contest.
Please email me if you are interested and I'll send you all the info :) Thanks so much!
Cineca @ Dreamin' N Details
dreaminNdetails@yahoo.com
wow, this party is spectacular and baby is a precious doll! Congrats on a beautiful party design!
I love the all the soft colors that you used. Everything is absolutely stunning!
Carey,
This is party is absolutely stunning! The details are amazing, you thought of everything & More!
Thank you for sharing, you took my breathe away (smiles)!
Warm Wishes,
Jodie
P.S. You have a beautiful family!
Am so glad to have found your blog via Celebrations at Home! Aside from loving your adorable daughter's party, we're always on the lookout for original celebration ideas we may be able to feature on The Wedding Bistro at Bellenza. Will surely be dropping by often!
Lovely party! The paper chains are beautiful.
Beaming. For. You. Watch out world!!
Ooh what an adorable and fun party to attend!!! This post almost makes me want to have a daughter!
Year Old Birthday Party Ideas
Hi Carey, so very nice to 'meet' you, I clicked on your link on CPN and am so thrilled I did, this is just so lovely - and very original. I especially love the craft activity station! And the pic with the cake everywhere - yep, I agree - priceless! Can't wait to spend a bit more time looking around your blog - I shall be back to visit, Jane:) http://louandjane.blogspot.com/
I have looked through a ton of the parties on Kelly's Korner and yours is for sure in the top 10. Everything is super cute! Love it all!
BEAUTIFUL! No wonder you've been planning it for so long, it's perfect!!
Oh my goodness!!! I am so impressed, this is beautiful! What a cute, lucky little girl!!!
Karli
www.dancingaroundwithkarli.blogspot.com
This is BEAUTIFUL!!! You did an amazing job. Such sweet pictures at the end. Congrats on your little one turning one. Such a milestone.
The paper chains are pretty. Looks like a fun party.
Beautiful and a job well done! I'm curious if you used a tutorial to make the paper flowers or can send me "directions" on how to do them. Gorgeous! I found your blog via Ucreate Parties.
Thanks!
mls624 (at) gmail (dot)com
I love it when I'm looking at a blog and then I find out it's by another Phoenician!!! I have also been planning my little girl's first bday since she was in utero and I hope it turns out as PERFECT as this one! So many gorgeous little touches! You go mama!
WHAT A GORGEOUS detailed and beautiful Party. I love it all! SO much beauty and detail, GREAT WORK! winks-jen
Gorgeous touches! Love the mobiles!
Gorgeous Job!! I just love at home birthdays :)
this is incredibly gorgeous! what a wonderful way to celebrate your little girl.
malia
www.yesterdayontuesday.com
Just beautiful! I love the butterflys and I adore all the milkglass! Great job, mama!
What a beautiful party! This theme could be used for wedding showers too I think or even a tea. No detail missed on this one!
Super cute birthday decor! I love the colors. She is a lucky little girl!
how adorable! love all the details, you really did a fab job on her party! i have a party that starts later today, i would love it if you shared this! http://typeadecorating.blogspot.com/
You're the best Mom ever!! You did an amazing job!
I love everything about this party. I especially love the invitations. So so cute!!
http://the-polka-dot-umbrella.blogspot.com/
Beautiful party!
what a beautiful family and party! you out did yourself! it looks great. thanks for sharing this at my party!
Wow it's BREATH TAKING! You did a Phenominal job on her party. I have to admit my favorite photo is the one with cake all over her face =) Please link this to my VIP party friday @ www.designergarden.blogspot.com
What a precious blessing your daughter is! You did a fabulous job with this party! I featured it on today's Friday Favorites on my blog. I have a featured button if you would like to grab it. Have a blessed and beautiful weekend, and thank you for sharing such a wonderful occasion!
Thanks for linking up! Can't wait to see what you have to share next week =)
We just featured you on our blog: http://blog.canvascorpcrafts.com/love-it/love-it-monday-tip-junkie/
We are so inspired by your overall birthday decor. You little one is so lucky to have you! :)
Have a great day!
Jenn
I love your party! I was going to see if you'd mind sharing with me where you got your strawberry baskets? I have been looking for them but haven't had any luck. :) Thanks so much! :)
Thank you Rebecca. The baskets are from www.texasbasketcompany.com
They have a ton of great stuff. With Joy, Carey
What a beautiful party! love all the butterflies! What a great idea for the desert plate too! :) Great job!!
I love to do theme parties for my daughter too. For her 1st I had a Farm theme with red gingham napkins and farm animals on the cake. Her 3rd was with butterflies and a butterfly cake made by her Aunt. I turned 40 twelve days before her 4th so we had an animal party and it was a "4 and 40" party. Her 5th was the funnest! It was a luau. I bought a volcano cake but instead of dinosaurs I got small palm trees and put Lilo and Stitch figurines on top.
Hi Carey!
Things have been so busy I haven't had a chance to thank you for including me in this amazing party! Every detail is breathtaking and Avery is positively adorable!! I am in awe of your talent! Thank you again! I am truly honored!
Carolyn
This party is adorable! I just celebrated my little girls 1st birthday and it was butterfly themed as well, as is her nursery:) My last name is Bailey too....seems we have a few things in common :)
What a lovely birthday party card and amazing settlement...
my life has also a memorable day.its my lovely day when i was 7 year old and my mom organize a birthday party...
I'm so in love! And the flowers were worth your effort - they were my favorite part!
Oh my goodness. I loved it all. It makes me want to be a party planner for kids that much more. Loved it.
Where did you find the butterfly craft project?
@Suzann. I just kinda made it up ;) Those are paint sticks from Home Depot that I spray painted. I cut hearts with my Shilouette to create the butterfly and then tied a ribbon around it. With Joy, Carey
Love love your party. You plan parties like I do. I've been working on my daughter's butterfly garden party for over 4 months now and it's not until Aug. May I ask where you found the beautiful butterfly balloons? They are so soft and feminine. Thanks, Traci
@Traci - Thanks! For some reason I can't find the site I used. But google "clear latex butterfly balloons" and then look at the search in the images tabs. They pop up everywhere. Thefind.com can usually give you the best prices out there. Hope that helps. I will look in my bookmarks and see if I saved the site I picked there. With Joy, Carey
Thanks so much Carey! I'll do that. :)
~Traci
Really nicely done...
This is purely amazing! Well done. I am doing the same there (butterflies) for my daughter's 1st birthday party in March, cannot wait. We are also Bailey ;)
Hi there, What a pretty birthday. My 5 month old's name is Vanessa which is the Greek word for butterfly. This would be a great starter for her birthday ideas. Can you tell me where you purchased the butterfly baloons?
Thanks,
Amanda
@Vanessa's Mommy - I don't have the exact link but if you goggle clear latex butterfly balloons several stores that sell them pop up. Amazon is one of them. Hope that helps. With Joy, Carey
Gorgeous! I wish you made and sold all of the beautiful materials for this party, as I am lazier than you as far as making things, but would love to have a party like that!