Dr Suess Cat & The Hat Birthday Party

Today we celebrated Liam's 4th Birthday
with a Cat & The Hat theme party.

Wanted to share some of my decorating ideas with you guys. We tried to do everything ourselves to keep costs down and I think we did an amazing job.

The wreath was made with a simple yard of each : white toile red toile & blue toile. cut in 12 inch strips and tied around a straw wreath. I had the wreath or I would have made a simple wreath using a pool noodle and some tape. works like a charm and costs a buck.

Hubby helped with this. A simple piece of plywood (approx $8) and an artistic touch I was able to make this adorable photo cut you for the kids. We also added bean bags so when photo were not being taken they could toss the bags through the holes.

 So the adults wouldn't feel left out We made a photo prop area for them to take their own pics.

The windows are my favorite thing EVER! Made to measure I used easel paper that is inexpensive and comes in a huge roll. I drew the windows design and painted with craft paints. Easy to do and such a fun look. Just used packing tape to attach to the outside of the windows.
Easy and adorable.

We of course had to order the best cupcakes in town from http://splashurl.com/k5fucc4
Oviedo Publix Bakery. We wanted a creative way to display them so I covered empty boxes with polka dot wrapping paper, made some cutouts on red & white straws and used them to hold all the cupcakes.
Cheap, easy and adorable.

The cake toppers were just last minute printouts cut with a circular punch and stuck into the cakes.

Treat bags were simple red bags with Thing 1 Thing 2 cut outs stuck to the front. Filled with lots of goodies as well as a Dr Suess Book (I have been collecting these from yard sales for weeks) for each child.

Goldfish bowl full or GOLDFISH topped with Blue Thing hair so simple so cute!

 

 DR SUESS PINATA!

We got the pinata online fairly inexpensive and did purchase extra candy and goodies to fill it to the max. The kids loved this and had a blast trying to break it open.

The bounce house was a biggest expense but the kids and adults sure enjoyed it.
Worth every penny!

At the end of the day I think we pulled off a great party. The kids and parents loved it. 

Now what can we plan for next year???

Diaper Babies for a Baby Shower

 Invited to a baby shower, of course we were all asked to bring a package of diapers.
Thought this was a more creative way to present the boring diaper package.

A Basket of Baby Diapers!
In case you like it to here is an easy how to.

 All you need to make these is baby washcloth, socks, diaper and tape.

1. Roll diaper and secure with a small piece of scotch tape.

2. Put sock on the diaper to form a hat.

3. Wrap the diaper with the baby wash cloth.

 4. Tuck in the back to secure.

 5. You can either glue eyes on or as I did use a marker to dry the eyes and lashes.

 

 

The basket was a clearance basket I found at Michaels Arts & Crafts, so for just a few more dollars you can present your diaper gift in the most adorable way!

Shabby Chic Bedroom with Yard Sale Finds

Trying to make my bedroom a little more restful and romantic I went with the shabby chic look.
Most of the items used were things I already had and then I added some yard sale finds, saving me tons of money.

All started with the curtains that I found at a yard sale on the east side of town. These curtains were custom made for a gorgeous home and I am sure cost the homeowner a boat load but I snagged them all up for $50. Included the lace balloon curtains (trimmed with glass beads) as well as box valances that I was unable to use. I think I can sell these and probably recoup my money. caching!

Tying to find tie backs I decided to go with glass drawer pulls. I thought this added a unique touch and wasn't to expensive to accomplish. Hobby Lobby has tons of unique glass and ceramic drawer pulls. I could have gone mad but my hubby was there to reel me in.





Furniture was a slight issue so we did have to resort to buying a couple of new pieces. We chose painted pieces to lighten up the room and thought it would better fit the shabby look.

An armoire to hide the t.v and a smaller set of drawers was enough as we already had a wrought iron bed.

We found this old mirror tucked away at an antique store in Daytona and with a few coats of paint it was a perfect addition to the room.









The only thing we needed was a bedside table and after searching many stores we were at a loss at what to do. The table to match the other pieces was $300 and I felt this was just too much to pay for a bedside  table. And so the yard sale hunt began.

A few weeks ago BINGO!!! We found the perfect table and it was only $25.

The perfect piece.

With some additional shabby chic yard sale items from around the house I think I have almost accomplished my dreamy room.


I am still looking for the perfect bedspread
for for now my vintage white chenille will do just fine.

Even Henry seems to like it!