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Tooth Fairy Party?

August 9, 2012 By Jen 1 Comment

9 Aug

Why not? We’ll take any excuse to get festive around here! Well, okay, we are not likely to have a full-on party, but we will celebrate the loss of my daughter’s 1st tooth with a fairy cake of some sort and decorative pillows! I just love creating pretty little things for her!  I found some pretty fabric on sale at JoAnne’s yesterday and set out to my tooth fairy pillows. While my 1st attempt was more shabby than chic, I was real happy with this one:

It hangs on a single ribbon, with delicate ribbons dangling from the lace at the bottom.
Here is the full length view (on right)  along with a pillow case I made and the “1st attempt” pillow. My daughter loved them all, but only the hanging fairy pillow (with sweet tooth pouch) will go on my future Etsy store. On the look out now for more fairy fabric!
Tiny pouch for a tiny tooth! And enough room for a dollar bill to be folded up inside!
Whatever YOU’RE celebrating…have a festive day!
Jen

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Pretti Mini becomes Plan Me A Party!

July 31, 2012 By Jen Leave a Comment

31 Jul

New Blog! New Name! Same great parties. Pretti Mini Parties is now “Plan Me A Party!” I am expanding already and needed a name that includes all that I do. Although I specialize in kids’ birthday parties, I also do fun grown up parties, sweet 16’s, and showers.

Please save as a favorite and stop back again for party photos, DIY projects, and inspiration!

Thanks for stopping!

Jen

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The Glama Pajama Party!

June 15, 2012 By Jen Leave a Comment

15 Jun

Recipe for one glamorous slumber party:
(7) great girls
(7) super cute matching tees
(1) “bed” table trimmed in hot pink, B&W, and zebra print
(1) karaoke machine w/fab “tween” pop tunes
(1) great mom to run the show!
Add in some boas, feathers, tull pom poms, glow-in-the-dark bracelets, pizza, and cake.
Mix together with giggles, fun, and games!
   (Recipe guaranteed to make one night of fabulous fun! Sleep optional.)
Wish I could have attended this one! This job was just a design and set up for me, as I was on vacation the date of the party.  So I set up the week before the party and photographed some of the details.  The birthday girl thanked me about 10 times and said it was going to be her best birthday ever. Can’t ask for a better compliment than that!
Milk bottles get a kick with striped paper straws from Greenmunch. Ribbon wrapped napkins were personalized with cute stickers from Chickabug.
    Place setting.
Glama Pajama Party take home goodies! I had these tee shirts custom made by a great local place called ES Printwear. Thanks, Tricia, for such a great job!
Hand made tull pom pom and feather centerpieces adorned the table.
My inspiration for the bed table came from a few really cute ones I saw on Hostess With The Mostess. I just LOVE what they did and had to try it myself! Found this gorgeous twin head board and foot board at a local thrift store. Painted it, clamped it on my table, and TA-DA! Instant “bed”.  A fun table setting for any pajama or slumber party!
Bought zebra and hot pink bedding to make table cloths and matching pillow.
            Zebra bunting and pom poms for the windows.
Continued the theme in the bedroom where the girls would be sleeping, too. I brought some extra pillow cases (some hot pink and some zebra) and zebra paper lanterns. I also set up a craft table in there with supplies to make their own pillow cases out of plain white pillow cases, stencils, & fabric markers.
 I understand the karaoke machine was a big hit! There were plenty of water bottles on hand in case the rock stars got thirsty!
Bean bag chairs were set out for the girls in the “audience”.  Also made for a great chill-out area.
 To make the water bottle labels, I wrapped zebra duct tape around them, then added cute custom stickers made by Heather over at Chickabug. I can’t take credit for this fab idea. Found it here on Creative Party Buzz. Such a great idea!
A fun and glamorous night for 7 awesome girls. I understand it was a rockin’ good time! So glad it was a great party for you, Sophia! You deserve it, ROCK STAR!  ðŸ™‚
Party Credits:
Party Design:  PLAN ME A PARTY!
Custom stickers:  Chickabug
Paper Straws:  Greenmunch
Custom Tees:  ES Printwear

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Birthday parties, Pajama parties, Slumber parties, The Glama Pajama Party

The Classic Tea Party

May 18, 2012 By Jen Leave a Comment

18 May

It was my great pleasure to do this Vintage-inspired tea party 2 weeks ago. The client wanted a classic tea party to celebrate the birthdays of both of her daughters (just a few weeks apart). I must say, it was one of my favorite parties to design! The room used for the party was gorgeous! A huge, European style finished basement. I knew I had to do something special to work all that pink into the design -without losing all the warmth and wood already in the room. Adding some warm tones – beiges and gold – to the pink gave it a vintage look that worked with the room and at the same time stayed with the theme. I was really happy with the way it turned out. A friend of mine, Susan Harrell, took photos of the set up for me. Thanks, Susan, for doing such a great job!
The 1st table set up was for crafting. Hats were placed at each table setting instead of a plate. Boas were draped on each chair. The flowers and butterflies to decorate the hats were scattered in front of them on the table. Boas were also used to make fabulously fluffy tea hats. Fun! An additional craft was done next. Hand painted, wooden tea cups and pots (in shades of pink) were passed around, along with lots of gems for decorating them.
 Later, the set up changed to tea service…including real china cups, saucers, and plates I’ve been collecting just for such an occasion.  The girls sipped pink fruit tea with cake.
The fun is in the details! Tulle pom poms, pearls, personalized bunting, flower cup cakes, custom water bottles, pink striped paper straws and feathers all made for a pretty mix.
 Tea cup towers, vintage inspired “blooming” cupcake display, lace tablecloths, and hand made napkin holders were a lot of fun to make! (See doily napkin holder tutorial in one of the posts below).
And now…a few pics I took the day of the party. Forgive the quality of the photos!
Clockwise: Hat, decorations, water bottles and tea cup/pot craft. I made the bunting & banner from both new and vintage fabrics and trimmed them all with vintage lace. (Pom poms, bunting, and hat were shot by Susan). Pretty sure you can tell the ones taken by me! 🙂
Nail painting station. Added a dozen roses and brought a lamp from home to complete the look.
Don’t like the look of those plastic table cloths? BUT, you still need to protect a nice table from polish or crafts? Just add lace underneath and tie up a few sections with pretty ribbon or lace!
Had to end the post with a nice shot Susan took. Hope you enjoyed seeing this party!
Credits:  
Party styling & design: PLAN ME A PARTY!
Photography: Susan Harrell
Paper Straws: The Sugar Diva

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Birthday parties, Tea Parties, The Classic Tea Party

Vintage Tea Napkin Holder DIY

May 11, 2012 By Jen Leave a Comment

11 May

My inspiration for this project came from two places. The 1st,  a vintage tea party I am working on. I am just loving all the pretty pinks and lace and wanted to continue that theme with the napkins. The 2nd (and real inspiration) came while kicking around the net one night. I found these gorgeous paper cones (below) made by Cristen of Events by Tiffany & Cristen and Kate Landers of Kate Landers Events. This was too pretty not to try! (See Cristen’s blog for more on this beautiful Vintage Silhouette Party!) I love love love the silhouette. These ladies sure know how to throw a gorgeous party!
So here is what you need to make my version of them:
 Pink and tan card stock, glue, doilies, napkins, cutlery, scalloping scissors or scalloped cut out.
I found a pretty vintage tea pot image online and made place card hang tags first. Printed on tan card stock and used a stamp to cut into tags. Tied them on with twine.
Found most of the mix and match (kid sized) tea cups, saucers, and plates at flea markets. Such wonderful finds! I just adore them!
Fold doily and glue bottom together. Print out your image on card stock and cut in a circle or oval. On pink paper cut with scalloping craft scissors. Glue together, glue on your cone, then let dry.
And that’s it! Stuff with napkins and cutlery and your done. 
So pretty and super easy!

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Emma’s Enchanted Spa Party

April 30, 2012 By Jen Leave a Comment

30 Apr

What a beautiful day it was! The room my client chose for her daughter’s party was just perfect. A blank canvas with big windows, allowing the sun light in. My lilac tree was in full bloom, so I cut a bunch that morning and brought with me. The room SMELLED like a spa. I was so happy.
I make a custom welcome sign for each party and custom water bottle labels on request.
  Hand made personalized birthday banner/bunting.
 Tulle pom poms are my favorite way to dress up a room.
Spa towel wraps hung in the entry way. Each girl was given one to change into as she arrived.
I worked on them for a month so it was so exciting for me to see them all hanging there…ready to be worn! The girls loved them…especially when they realized they were a take home gift also!
The craft table was next. Each girl could decorate her own flip flops with ribbon, gems, & fabric strips.
  I love how creative they were!
                                                                        Next up was the pedicure station.
   Followed by mani’s!
    Sweet girls waiting for their nails to dry.
                                                                              The main event… FACIALS!!!
 Beautiful birthday girl, Emma, ready for her facial. Each girl got a goodie bag that included a hair wrap and mini mani/pedi kits to take with them to each station and then take home.
                                                              Face masks and cucumbers produced a lot of smiles!
                                                                                         So much fun!
Girls and moms dined on flip flop and spa mask sandwiches, along with fruit, veggies, & a few of my signature sweets.
My signature flavored popcorn and adorable spa cookies from A Cookie Jar. 
                                                                                 The sweets table.
  My home made marshmallows and buffet cards.
Marshmallow pops
Purple lemonade with sweet retro straws by The Sugar Diva.
A beautiful and fun day with a great group of girls!
Big thanks to Jen of JE Portraits for the incredible photos! Stunning!
Credits:
Party Design: PLAN ME A PARTY!
Photography: JE Portraits
Spa Cookies: A Cookie Jar
Paper Straws: The Sugar Diva
Spa Party Clip Art: Zenware Designs

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Birthday parties, Spa Parties, The Enchanted Spa Party

The Magical Mermaid Party

April 16, 2012 By Jen Leave a Comment

16 Apr

I had so much fun creating this mermaid party for my daughter’s 5th birthday! Her only requests were that there be sea shells and chocolate cupcakes. Easy enough! But, of course, this party planning momma couldn’t stop there! We started in the winter months and painted sea shells together.  Such a fun thing to do on cold, dreary days. Made us day dream about Spring and her upcoming birthday. By the time it got here, we had enough sea shells to decorate the whole house! (And then some!) Found some adorable clip art on Etsy by Peach Pop to make signs and labels and there began our mermaid adventure!
The magic started as soon as guests got out of their car. We had a sea shell garden, a bubble machine, and fabric “waves” hanging to create an under-the-sea effect. It sure wasn’t lost on these little ones!
Inside, the table was set for magic. There were balloons and jellyfish and plenty of sparkle.
This is one occasion were I really wish my dining room wasn’t red! I seriously considered painting it white for the party but the husband vetoed the idea!
Another view.
Hand made tulle pom pom “jellyfish”
 Loved these plates and found napkins that just happened to match. Hand painted the flower napkin rings, glittered, then hot glued a sea shells on each one.
Sand filled centerpieces held sparkly shells, glitter, and a mermaid sign.
Hand made mermaid crown awaited the birthday girl
Sea shell craft.  Pre-painted wooden & real shells in party colors. Girls glitter glued them and decorated with gems.
Made a #5 for the craft room out of a hanger and bits of fabric left from other projects.
Love how the girls were so into the sea shell craft. 
Hand made birthday bunting and fabric backdrop.
Guest nibbled on starfish PB&J and goldfish turkey sandwiches, goldfish crackers, fruit and veggies…
…along with Octo-hummus dip
…and aqua popcorn!
Chocolate mermaid cupcakes were made by me, but the fab cake toppers are by IncrEDIBLE Toppers.  Too cute!
Wavy marshmallow pops
Pink lemonade served in mini milk bottles and paper “bubble” straws by The Sugar Diva.
Deep Sea cookies by A Cookie Jar on Etsy. As yummy as they are cute!
Ruby and her sweet friends got a surprise visit from Ariel!
There was face painting and smiles among friends.
There were giggles and games.
Ariel led the kids on a treasure hunt…
…that eventually led them back to the front porch where their “sea” pails were waiting…filled with bubbles & goodies.
And, of course, there was cake and singing!
A very happy day for my sweet pea! Happy 5th Birthday, Ruby!
A HUGE thank you to my friend and very talented photographer, Sarah Zimmerman for capturing the day so beautifully!
Credits:
Party Design: PLAN ME A PARTY!
Photography: Sarah Zimmerman Photography
Clip Art: Peach Pop
(pink mermaid image on signs, pails, & water bottle labels):
Cake Toppers: IncrEDIBLE Toppers
Specialty Cookies: A Cookie Jar
Paper Straws: The Sugar Diva 

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Birthday parties, The Magical Mermaid Party, Under the sea party

The Fairy Princess Party

April 2, 2012 By Jen Leave a Comment

2 Apr

April 11, 2011. It was a study in pink.  Pink tulle, pink roses, and pink satin, combined with fairy wings, glitter, and pom poms. There were pink butterfly cookies, pink marshmallows, and pink popcorn. Strawberry cupcakes with pink icing and a pink toad stool cake. Even the veggie dip was pink! The girls filtered in one by one taking in the magical scene, totally in awe their surroundings.
1st order of business was to fairify them. (Yes, that is a word… in MY world, anyway!) Each girl received a pink tutu, wings, and fairy halo. It was so cute to see the transformation from street clothes to fairy. You could tell they all felt special. And they were.
Sweet birthday girl, Ruby, in her fairy costume
Next up, was the making of fairy wands. This was a big hit. My daughter still plays with hers, a year later!
A make-up artist was on hand for face painting. Each girl chose the same thing- a pink butterfly. Sweet.
After the face painting, they headed to the table for a royal fairy princess tea. The lil princess drank pink tea or pink lemonade served in real porcelain tea cups. They nibbled on flower & butterfly shaped fruit kabobs and two kinds of tea sandwiches, along with yummy pink confections from the sweet table.
Pretti Mini home made marshmallows
Pretti mini fairy cupcakes
Sweet party guest!
And another!
Make a wish! 
Flowers add such an elegance
Fairy Princess place cards by Chickabug.
After lunch and sweets were served,  there was a winged horse pinata’, song and dance, and games to play. And magic. Lots of it. Pretty, pink, sparkly magic. A beautiful day for a beautiful Fairy Princess.
Credits:
Party Design/Styling – Pretti Mini Parties
Photography – Sarah Zimmerman www.sarahzimmermanphotography.com
Printable paper goods – Chickabug www.etsy.com/chickabug

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Brie’s Fancy Tea

March 31, 2012 By Jen Leave a Comment

31 Mar

The invites were sent. Then just days before the party, the mom of the birthday girl’s water heater burst leaving water damage behind. It couldn’t all be repaired in time for the party. What’s the mom to do? Cancel? Postpone? “Have it here! Have it here!” I said.  She agreed and I quickly went to work.
A little welcome sign to greet our guests!
Pretti Mini water bottle labels
I made a keepsake Pretti Mini banner for the birthday girl to hang in her room after the party.
We served tea sandwiches shaped like butterflies and flowers, along with fruit, veggies, and sweets. And tea, of course!
Before lunch, the girls got light make-up and had their hair done. Then it was time for a fashion show!
Birthday girl, Brianna, leads the show!
It was a gorgeous, sunny day, so we headed outside later for fun and games.
Skittle relay
I loved their faces and watching them cheer each other on!
Happy smiling girls! The best part of what I do!

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Birthday parties, Shabby chic parties, Tea Parties, The Fancy Tea Party

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