Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Quinn's First Birthday Party


This party was completely inspired by a really cool blog - Blonde Designs. They do some great things that are worth copying. In fact, I couldn't do parties if I didn't have inspiration like blogs and my sisters (Twin 1 and Twin 2) - who always know how to through a party. My sister, Egan, designed her birthday invitations that were also inspired by Blonde Design.

Check this out - I totally copied them. But really - why be creative when someone else is so brilliant?

Here it is - Quinn's Party - I Scream for Ice Cream. (she really loves ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sno cones)

The gift bag toppers were also from Blonde Design.

Regular chocolate cake mix with Billy's Bakery Vanilla Buttercream Frosting - SO GOOD!


I am often inspired by another blog, Stephmodo. She had these cute pom poms as decorations for a shower. So I copied using Martha's directions and hung them for this party. I love them.
The damage.

The birthday present was a hit! I think it might actually be Gavin's favorite gift ever. (no surprise from a kid who has wanted a vacuum and wheelbarrow for gifts)

10 comments:

Jane said...

What an adorable party!!!! Not a detail forgotten. Wish I could have been there. I love that theme too.

H C M said...

I wish I could have been there too. Why do I live so far away? Anyway, cute decor, treats, girl and all.

Egan Metcalf said...

so so so cute! Nice work. It would have been worth it to rent a hazmat suit and come over to cover my sickness.

Angie said...

So cute! Hey I think it takes skill to successfully copy cute and creative ideas. You're amazing in my book! Loved the cute party you put on, inspired by fun blogs. Now YOU'RE inspiring ME!

Janna said...

You are so talented, no wonder you are in the new RS presidency. Everything looks amazing!

Malea said...

Why am I dying of not surprise? Of course it's adorable, appropriate, and tasty. You really can't help but be you. :)

Sunni said...

Happy Birthday Quinn!! Everything looks so fabulous, but of course it does with you in charge!

Dayna said...

It looked like it was so much fun! Cute decorations/gift favors! I feel like such a lame-o. I forgot to rsvp saying i couldn't make it. oh well. quinn is the cutest one year old ever! can't believe how fast this year has gone by.

metcalfruf said...

HEY i wish i could have been at THAT partay!! looks like tons o fun!

benilhalk said...

Quinn's First Birthday Party was so grand. I am really very impressed with these pictures. Last month my nephew’s first birthday party was held at the most popular event space San Francisco. His parents spent a lot of money on this party and everyone loved all the arrangements. Even we are thinking to book that spot for our daughter’s upcoming birthday bash.