Showing posts with label 5. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 5. Show all posts

Monday, June 10, 2013

Moss Number and Letter Garland

A rolling stone gathers no moss, but cardboard cutouts can.

For Grace's 5th birthday {her vintage bunny themed birthday party}, I decided to decorate with moss, some cardboard and a few other unexpected things.


These moss numbers and letters were 100% inspired by Bliss Bloom Blog's Happy Easter banner.  I did stray a bit from her instructions.  I used a bag of Spanish moss, where Bliss Bloom used sheets of Spanish moss.


My letters were all cut out of cereal boxes.  Once the letters and numbers were cut out, I applied glue {to the plain side of the cardboard} and pressed the moss into place.


Once my letters were complete, I needed a place to hang them.  So I went to search in the garage.  Isn't that where you go when looking for party decorations and inspiration?


I found a large old window, in the growing collection of windows we seem to have accumulated. The window was a roadside rescue weeks before.  Thank goodness for free finds! 

When I hung up the moss garland across the window, the clear glass allowed whatever was behind the window to show through.  Having put so much work into the moss garland, I wanted to make sure the garland remained a focal point.


My mom, the queen of quilts, came the rescue and brought me 2 yards of Beatrix Potter fabric.


I decided to tack the sweet bunny fabric behind the window.


And, finally, I was happy.

The window proved to be a great area to display the moss garland and the Beatrix Potter fabric played subtly into the bunny theme of Grace's party while allowing the moss garland to remain the main focal point.


Today, you get just a glimpse.  More bunny themed party details to follow.

Make sure you hop over and check out the rest of Grace's bunny themed birthday party.

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Monday, June 3, 2013

I Survived 5

It's official.  Grace turned 5.






We celebrated.  (Don't worry, you'll get your post party invitation in a few days.)

And, then came the aftermath of the celebration.


The mess.


After completing nearly everything on my list, for the big celebration...


I was exhausted.  When all was said and done, this momma decided to celebrate that I survived.


And, then we decided we needed to escape. 

So, we packed up and went to Wisconsin...for an entire week. 

 
The entire family escaped for the adventure.





And, now we are home. 

Did you miss me?  Because I missed you!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

What Every 5 Year Old Needs, Besides for a Dog

I'm no longer in the 'attending weddings' circuits, I have now found my social calendar filling up with invitations to 5th birthday parties.


The most recent 5th birthday party we attended had a ballerina tea party theme.

Fortunately, we know a thing or two about tea parties and being a ballerina.


The  birthday girl, whom we've entertained for the occasional play date or two, is an admirer of Riley {I overheard her whisper sweetly in Riley's ear, 'I love you, Riley'}.  I jokingly suggested to Grace {who is not so much an admirer of Riley} that we give Riley as a birthday gift.


Thankfully, Grace did not take my suggestion seriously because there is no way Riley would have fit into this bag {though, I am sure a few of her dog hairs did}.


So, in addition to a few store bought items (summer jammies and a puzzle for those of you who are curious), I included something homemade.


What does every 5 year old need, besides for a dog?  A tooth fairy pillow, of course. 


Want a tooth fairy pillow of your own?  Invite me to your birthday party or head over to my Etsy shop.
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