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This sweet book theme party was sent to us by Courtney Portner\u00a0and we couldn’t resist sharing it. \u00a0With a shabby chic feel and lots of warmth added with all the book pages and book decorations it’s the perfect birthday party theme for any age.<\/p>\n

Some of my favorite elements are:<\/strong>
\n– the books on candlesticks that serve as dessert stands
\n– the multiple way pages from old books were used as decorations
\n– The various coordinating fabric patterns<\/p>\n

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See more parties with a Shabby Chic feel:
\n<\/strong>–\u00a0Shabby Chic Baptism
\n<\/a>– Tea Cups and Tutus
\n<\/a>–\u00a0Alice in Wonderland
\n<\/a>– Vintage Tea Party<\/a><\/p>\n

Below Courtney gives\u00a0us the inspiration and details for her daughters Bedtime Stories book themed party.<\/p>\n

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My daughter\u2019s love of books and desire to have a slumber party inspired her \u201cBedtime Stories\u201d themed 8^{th<\/sup>\u00a0birthday party. \u00a0Stacks of books sandwiched with candlesticks helped hold the desserts while miniature paperbacks hung above the dining table \u2013 which also featured stacked books. Pages from novels (all from recycled library books) created bouquets of flowers, party hats, milk bottle wrappers, cake pop flags and a banner with the party girl\u2019s name.<\/p>\n}

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Guests dined on ceramic plates shaped as open books \u2013 each adorned with a personalized bookmark that served as a place card. Bookmarks also decorated the back of each guest\u2019s chair along with a personalized pillowcase. Each place setting also featured a small doll-sized sleeping bag as the placemat and a sleeping mask for each girl to use during the slumber party.<\/p>\n

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Elements from Tamara Kate\u2019s \u201cQuiet Time\u201d fabric served as inspiration for the creation of many book and slumber party related desserts. Little girls wearing bunny slippers, animals reading or sitting on top of books and colorful mattresses stacked incredibly high were all reflected in adorable cupcake toppers and cookies.<\/p>\n

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Party guests enjoyed partaking in several crafts including stringing beads on flashlights, decorating book shaped boxes and embellishing felt bookmarks.<\/p>\n

CREDITS:
\n<\/strong>Party Styling: Courtney Portner (birthday girl’s mom)
\nFondant:\u00a0Edible Details<\/a>
\n<\/a>Cookies:\u00a0The Baked Equation<\/a>
\n<\/a>Velvet Bookmarks:\u00a0KING kerlitz<\/a>,\u00a0Spintilyurdizzy<\/a>,\u00a0mom-n-em<\/a>,\u00a0Craftier Side<\/a>
\n<\/a>Pattern for Applique Letters:\u00a0Precious Patterns<\/a><\/p>\n

PRODUCT SOURCES to help you create a Book Themed party:<\/strong>
\nAnders Ruff printable collections that would coordinate well with this theme:\u00a0Glamping<\/a>, Chevron Polka Dots and Strips<\/a>, and Vintage Pink and Aqua Doily<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Washi Tape<\/a>
\nPlastic Beads<\/a>
\nAlphabet Stickers<\/a>
\nFlashlights<\/a> or here<\/a>
\nMilk Bottles<\/a>
\nPaper Straws<\/a>
\nCandlesticks<\/a>
\nAssorted Coordinating Fabrics<\/a>
\nCustom CakePops<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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