Saturday, December 1, 2012

Everett's Nautical FIRST Birthday!

We had some of Everett's friends over for his Nautical first birthday party!  The original plan was to have everything outside, but due to a threat of rain, I had to move all the food inside (of course, it ended up being great weather).

Invitation...
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Sweets/Snack Table...
(All the adorable paper goods are from The Paper Blossom Shop)
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Oreo pops!  I used royal icing to do the anchors and dots.  The "stands" are floral foam blocks covered with wrapping paper...
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My sugar cookies...
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After I added the pasta salad...
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The "boat" of goldfish...
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Party hats and favors...
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Monthly photos (made with Cricut cutter)...
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These originally had toothpicks glued to the back so that I could stick them in the grass/dirt all along the flowerbeds, but thanks to the weather, I had to rip off all the toothpicks (that I spent a good 1.5 hours gluing on) and tape them all around the walls!
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Centerpieces (boats made with Cricut cutter, baby food jars filled with water dyed with food coloring)...
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"Wreath" on front door (from partyswizzle.com)...
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I had these on each of the pilasters on the way in...
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And this on the way out...
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And the piece de resistance.  I asked my parents to make a simple ship using a refrigerator box for the kids to take pictures in. They couldn't find a refrigerator box so instead, my dad whipped this little number up...can you believe it?! I'm still so impressed!!!! Thanks dad!
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Everett is always quite popular with the ladies. :)
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8 comments:

  1. The Learning JourneyDecember 2, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Looked like a fabulous party! Between the really cool The Paper Blossom Shop paper goods and the creativity of the decorations the party looked perfect. Thumbs up!

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  2. ChristinaDecember 3, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Always off the hook! You really should be a party planner for a living!

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  3. UnknownMarch 19, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    Hey where did you find the whale cookie cutter with the spout? All the whale cookie cutters I can find don't have the spout on top. Thanks!

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    1. ryleeandellaMarch 19, 2014 at 6:16 PM

      I have no idea where I got that one- sorry! I have bins and bins of cutters. I *think* it came in an ocean themed set I got long ago. Maybe from Sur La Table?

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  4. UnknownMarch 17, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Hi! I love your decor! I have to cover a large mirror for my son's first birthday. What did you use as the striped backdrop? Also, what did you use as "shelving" for the cakes and cookies?

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    1. ryleeandellaApril 2, 2015 at 8:59 AM

      Hi Dawn! The striped backdrop is just navy and white striped canvas fabric- they usually have it at most fabric stores. The risers are wooden boxes made by dad, but you can just use regular gift boxes as risers.

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  5. worrismJune 27, 2016 at 6:58 PM

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  6. worrismJune 27, 2016 at 6:59 PM

    what cricut cartridge did you use for the boat

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