Flashback Friday Events

I've decided to include a series in my post...Flashback Friday Events!

Even though I'm fairly new to the blogging world, I'm definitely not new to throwing parties with style!

For the first party in the series, I'd like to feature my son's 2nd Birthday that was almost a year ago (June 11)...Angry Birds! 

Ever since I got my iPhone, he was absolutely been obsessed with this game! It brings a smile to my face to see how serious he is about getting those piggies! So i tossed out my original brainstormed ideas (Elmo and Mickey) and opted for his new obsession (and quite frankly America's newest technology pop culture) Angry Birds! 

At the time of my planning, there wasn't much out "there" in the party world that was Angry Bird themed. The slate was clean and the wheels in my head were turning. I even searched on Pinterest and did not find many ideas. Flash forwarded to today and there are all kinds of ideas and party supplies using the iconic Angry Birds. Shoot there are even Star Wars Angry Birds!! Anyways, back to the point I was trying to make, I basically would be making a lot of party decor!

Here is the link to my Angry Bird Party Board on Pinterest since this is where it all started!

I am very fortunate to know Laura from LAURA'S little PARTY and she was more than willing to create some adorable Angry Bird cup cake toppers. I was even able to use some of them on other items at the party.

And of course no birthday party is complete without and amazing cake! I always call my super talented cousins at Sweet Mima's.

I truly enjoyed the freedom I had to create all the details of this party! 

Check out next series How-To-Tuesdays coming soon!

I made these favor bags with items purchased at the Dollar Tree!

The treat bags were either a Blue Bird, Yellow Bird, or Pig.

I used checkered Duct Tape as bottle labels :)

I also made these hats for guest to wear. Also from the Dollar Tree!

My "comadre", Benji, and I! :)

"Be a source of joy & inspiration." -Walt Disney

*~EVIE~*

A Very Merry Unbirthday Tea Party!

For my daughter's 9th birthday, I was having the longest time figuring out a fun theme for her party. I wanted something girly, but not too girly since she is slowly getting to the "pre-teen-too-cool-for-girly-stuff" stage. After brainstorming with one of my best friends we came up with a Wonderland Mad Hatter Tea Party!

It was the perfect theme for her since she's a little bit quirky and fun and random! This would also be the first party we've hosted since moving and changing schools so her new school friends would be invited :)

I LOVE this theme so much because the possibilities are ENDLESS!!! I used bright colors and patterns  and found all kinds of mismatched party ware.

I got LOTS of inspiration from Pinterest and here is the link to my Mad Tea Party Board.

I had many games planned that I didn't get to, but the kids (and adults!) had fun with the ones we did play! The kids even got to decorate their very own tea cup with Sharpies that we baked in the oven (Another Pinterest Idea)

Many of the things I did myself by hand, with products from Dollar Tree, 99 Cent Store, Goodwill, Party City, and Michaels. Anything else I found elsewhere...

I  purchased some adorable tea cup charms for the girls to make necklaces on Etsy from B. Shine & Boots.

I purchased digital paper from PAPERARTMC at her Etsy shop. She had the perfect Alice in Wonderland themed paper that I was looking for!

I also purchased some adorable pink playing cards paper straws on Etsy from The Party Fairy. She also goes by The Sugar Diva. She is AMAZING! I'm addicted to her variety of paper party goods!

We also had a special visitor because Wonderland would not be the same without her! If your local to Orange County they are the BEST in Disney princess entertainment! They are Enchanted Entertainment. Check out and follow their facebook page too! They have lots of lovely pictures!

The best part of the day was when my daughter came up to me later that evening and she was in tears. I asked her what was wrong and her reply was, "I'm sad because we have to wait an entire year until my next birthday!"

If I do say so myself, I think I topped my last party! :)

Purchased some stamps to add an extra touch to the envelopes :)

Alice stopped by our Golden Afternoon for a cup of tea from Enchanted Entertainment

Getting ready to play a Mad Musical Chairs

On to the next game..."Painting the Roses Red".

Painting Tea Cups with Alice.

It was definitely a very merry unbirthday!

"Be a source of joy & inspiration" -Walt Disney

*~EVIE~*