Attic Gal Rachelle says:
On Wednesday I threw a surprise baby shower for my friend Shea and her sweet new baby. The theme was birdies, and it was so fun to do.
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This was the first time I didn't hand stamp all my invitations thanks to my brand new My Digital Studio software from
Stampin' Up! I had just received it in the mail when it was time to do the invitations, so I thought I'd give it a try. HOW FUN! It was really, really easy to use - very intuitive! I sat down and created this invite in only about an hour my first time using the program. It is so fun because it comes
pre-loaded with tons of
SU! artwork and
exclusive colors. Super fun! I was in luck because I took photos of Shea's baby a little while ago, so I already had his pictures to put on the invitations. I just emailed the invitations to everyone, and printed out and sent a few to people that I didn't have email addresses for. (Sorry, I am pretty excited about my new program, as you can see!)
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Since it is finally fall here in the desert I decided to chance it and have the shower outside. It was a bit warm, but we managed. For a table cover I used a fun quilt top I found at a garage sale a few weeks ago. It is from the 30s of 40s and the fabric is so very fun and retro! It is an unfinished quilt top, but works perfectly as a tablecloth for my big square table. Also a pitcher of flowers and some little fat green birdies. I also did the Baby Isaac framed picture on My Digital Studio. It took me just minutes now that I had the program figured out. Cute!
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The fun thing is, that the images and colors on the software match the stamps, inks, and decorative papers that
SU sells, so I was able to make everything to match the invitations exactly. The BABY pennant banner (see beginning of post) I made for decoration was made with the cutest decorative papers with the same birdies and same colors!
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Yummy fruit pizzas (thanks Ann!) and icy lime water worked to cool us all off a bit. You can't see it from here, but I stamped little birds on branches on the cups and napkins.
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The invitations worked. We had 20 ladies and the
Uncrustables and
pre-sliced apples were a hit with the kiddos.
My dear friend Shari made her incredible famous homemade chocolates for the occasion! Scrumptious!
Using the same stamps and papers I made little picks to go on top of the cupcakes. Instead of putting the bright sprinkles on top, I rolled the edges in them instead.
As part of her gift, I stamped Shea a bunch of thank you cards. I meant to have the ladies put their own addresses on the envelopes while they were here, but I forgot. Oops.
Here is a close up.
For the kids I made fun birdie lollipops (the yummy caramel apple ones - love them!)
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The mommies got a little something special too! I made these little
matchboxs with my favorite toy, my
SU! Big Shot.
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They slide open to reveal four little chocolate nuggets wrapped in the decorative paper. How cute is that?!?
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I even stamped another little birdie on the inside. I just love details!
What a fun party it was in the middle of the day in the middle of the week! My friend Shea really was surprised, and everyone had a great time. Thanks to everyone who helped make it all work!
(I got a little carried away, I know with all the fun little goodies, but I just couldn't help myself when I have all the matching darling stamps, papers, and now even software at my disposal! More excuse to get creative!)
Have a happy day!
how cute! It almost makes me want to have a baby and move to the desert. Throw me a party!!!! How cute it all looks! Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery,very cute. Wish I could have been there. GREAT turn-out. Good job girlie!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad i looked on here because i always forget you have this linked to your other blog. All the pictures look Great! Your such an awesome party planner! & photographer!
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