A Circus Invitation Suite

Well I don't know what it is with me lately...

I've just been designing invites/cards up a storm...

I'm obsessed with digital clip art on Etsy...

There are so many adorable images...

I become overwhelmed with which one to order first...

This paper pack has been calling my name...

It keeps popping up everytime I click on Etsy...

I took it as a sign that I really needed to create with it...

So I did...

A precious little Circus theme...

Done in traditional colors, I think it turned out quite sweet...

What do you think?

With coordinating wrap arounds...

 A personalized user friendly thank you note...

and of course you must have toppers...

Available now in Goosie Girl's Etsy shop...

Sweet Friday

Here is some "sweet" inspiration

for the weekend...

Enjoy!


{Images via Sweetapolita, Potter and Butler, The Sugar Diva, Sugarcoated, Goosie Girl}

Pretty Fairy Princess Ensemble

When I grow up, I want to be a Princess...

I still get excited seeing princess items in stores...

I'm so sad that Goosie Girl has grown out of this phase...

We've had a lot of princess moments...

Hopefully they'll come back around...

In the mean time, I created this Fairy Princess ensemble...

I just needed pretty in pink...

The invitation...

Not only will the guests be anticipating the upcoming event

but their mothers will be too...

Of course it comes with matching wrap address labels...

I mean a Princess can't send something 

unless it's completely buttoned up, right?

And then it's only proper to send thank you notes

after throwing a fabulous birthday party...

These are Princess friendly meaning they just

have to fill in the blanks and sign their name...

And what's a party without toppers?

Attach them to anything and everything...

And then finally, since a Princess' schedule is always full...

They must be ready to attend a royal engagement 

at the drop of a glass slipper...

Therefore they need personalized Present Enclosure Cards

ready to pop on that perfect gift...

You can find all the princess items here...

Oh and by the way...

I would add a tad of glitter to her wings, dress & crown

for a little bling...

And perhaps a crystal to her wand...

The best and only glitter that I use is Stickles in Diamond...

It is phenomenal!  It's so easy to use and I dab it on anything

that needs a little sparkle...
You can order it here...

Happy Ever After!

An Unbirthday Tea Party

As I was perusing through old posts 

that I had bookmarked...

I came across this DARLING Alice inspired tea party
from No Fuss Fabulous...

Her attention to detail is superb wouldn't you say?
These flowers with the googly eyes just take the cake!

I love how she took regular tea cups 
and blinged them out the Alice way...
Brilliant & inexpensive...

Pop over here to read how she came up with and executed this inspiration....

Valentine Table Centerpiece

Have you ever visited The Crafting Chicks?

If not, you really should...

They always have the most unique things to make

that are simply magnificent...

Like this centerpiece...

Isn't this gorgeous?

And what's so wonderful is they always provide

step by step directions (with pics)

so that you can recreate their masterpieces...

These photo ornaments are divine!
They even have an inscription on the back...

And these little paper hearts are the sweetest...


Want to know how you can do this?
Pop over to their site for the full how to...
You will be amazed at their creativity!

Are You Ready For Some Football? Free Printable

With Superbowl taking place in two weekends,

I thought it would be fun to serve up

some free football fun...

These toppers would be perfect to go in or on

anything from cupcakes to brownies, 

sandwiches to chicken wings,

goodie bags...you name it...

Done in basic football colors they will coordinate with any venue...

Click here to download...

Perhaps these inspired you to have a party...

It doesn't have to be fussy and expensive...

Get some yummy football food, snacks, drinks & desserts

and voila instant success...

I also whipped up some invites to match the toppers...

Everything is personalized and ready for you 

to print as many as you need...

I'm even throwing in the wrap around address labels

 that add just the perfect touch...

Want to be earth friendly?

These would be perfect to email...

Now there's no reason for you not to host a Superbowl soiree...

Click here to order your printable invites...

Address labels will be automatically included in your order...

Enjoy!

Sweet Friday - Monster Poms

Look at these sweet monster yarn poms

from The Purple Pug...

Don't they just make you smile?

They really are not hard to make

and kids love them...
Remember when I made these as toppers...
Simple & fun...

Above is the same as below 
just with a few embellishments...

I'm going to make some for my class

to go along with their "monster" valentine

that I will share next week...

All you need is to make these sweet little creatures is
the Clover Pom Pom Maker, 
just follow the directions which are easy peasy...
basically all you do is wind the yarn around & cut...


 regular old yarn in whatever color you'd like, 

googly eyes...

and poms for their feet...

All of which can be found at your local craft store...
(or click on the item above and it will take you to JoAnn online)
Put them all together and you get...
instant sweetness...

Valentines And One Charming Party

Have you ever popped over to One Charming Party?

It is truly one of my favorites...

She always designs such pretty parties & crafts

and then breaks them down into steps

so everyone can understand the how-to...

I'm just adoring this gumball necklace...

Of course she gives us directions on how to create this
lovely masterpiece...
I've always liked the girls to do a craft at Goosie Girl's parties...
This would be perfect & inexpensive...
You would just need a little prep before hand to get
everything ready...
Okay...next...
I'm just giddy over this pizza...

Really...
Heart pepperonis...
Have you ever seen anything so darling in all your life?
For a special occasion this might be fun to do...
It certainly is precious!
How does she think of these things?
Take a trip over to her blog 
and be inspired...

Conversation Starters

We've all been at parties and/or showers

where there is a mix of people who

don't know each other...

Sometimes it can be rather awkward...

Here is an ice breaker that can get people

feeling more at ease...
I especially like this one because it's all about 80's music...

These are beautifully done too...
I was thinking it would be fun to break up into groups
and the first group to get all the right answers wins...
You could have inexpensive prizes for the winners...
What do you think?
Doesn't that sound like fun?


{Game via A Remark You Made}
{Found via Bump Smitten}

A Puff Of Penguins - Free Printables

Goosie Girl told me that she wanted

 a penguin Valentine card...

I know Valentine's Day isn't for a month...

but I wanted to get a jump start designing because Lord knows

how long it'll take to get it right for her...

On the first attempt, she told me it looked like a bookmark

and she didn't like the wording...

So I redid it...made it wider & shorter...

kept the wording simpler...

She liked...I got the approval...

Of course we will add some treats

to the card but we haven't quite gotten that far yet...

And then of course we needed a label for the front of the envelope

because how boring it would be without one...

Find the perfect 4.25x4.25envelopes here...

So since she's on this penguin kick

and she has a few thank you notes to write,

I thought I'd design a flat note for her

with the same penguin motiff...

And yes indeed we needed coordinating

wrap around address labels...

So...

No sense in keeping these sweet little things to myself...
I'd like to share...

 If you'd like to download any of the above
click here for the Valentine cards...
click here for the sticker labels
click here for the flat notecards
click here for the wrap around address labels...

Enjoy!  

Sweet Friday

I could think of nothing more perfect

for Sweet Friday

thank this Valentine photo shoot from Anders Ruff...
They were introducing their darling, new 
Valentine printable package
(which I've already purchased)...

Could it be any sweeter than this?
I think not!...

It's time to be impressed...
These are made from paper plates...
Gasp now...
They even give us the directions on how we can do this...

These cookies from Allyson Jane tied with pink ribbon...
Too precious for words...

Simple bottle wrappers...
Remember, it's all in the details...

These homemade flowers make me happy...

I bought this "sweet" printable set for these...
Fortune tellers...
I'm going to print them out for my class...
What 4th grader wouldn't love this?...

Pop over to their blog & Etsy store...
They are A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!...
Have a "sweet" weekend!

A Vintage Birthday Party

Look how sweet this vintage birthday party

(designed by Kami Buchanan) is...

I just love old timey looks like this...

How precious is this invitation?...
Loving that headband!...

You need to read how she created this flower broach...
brilliant idea...

Loving this sign...especially the color...

 Isn't presentation just everything?...

Of course no party would be complete without sweets...
Reminds me of what a dime store would look like...

Please pop over to her blog where you can read all the specifics
and see more eye candy...