A fabulous client of ours, Pam, recently worked with Adria on creating an entire suite of custom party printable invitations and accessories for her daughter’s party. \u00a0We are thrilled to share this party with you today because we haven’t ever shared this theme!\u00a0 The theme is a Tea Party with Tutus and Baby Dolls.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/em>(Printable invitation and full coordinating package now available in the shop!)<\/em><\/a>
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Pam recently caught “the party bug” and did a wonderful job on this beautiful party.\u00a0 I adore the bright colors and fresh “look” of it all.\u00a0 Congrats on a fabulous party, Pam!
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In Pam’s words:
\n“Cailey originally requested a skating party, but after watching her NOT skate at the last two skating parties we\u2019d been to, I came up with something I knew she would enjoy. \u00a0The party concept started from what she loves to do most in the whole wide world and that\u2019s have a tea party with her dolls, in fact anything with her dolls. \u00a0She loves dolls! \u00a0After settling on the theme, I searched high and low for an invitation that would capture the spirit of the party. \u00a0To my surprise there is very little out there that captures the pretend play element of little girls having a tea party with their dolls. \u00a0AndersRuff to the rescue!!! \u00a0\u00a0The only thing I knew for sure were the colors I wanted- hot pink, light turquoise and yellow. I then wanted to incorporate the classic silhouette design. \u00a0Adria created a silhouette likeness of Cailey and worked with me to perfect the invitation and other party printables based on the concept. \u00a0I can\u2019t say enough good things about Adria and AndersRuff. \u00a0They are such talented ladies. \u00a0Hi Adria!<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/a>More details in Pam’s words:<\/p>\n

“I wanted to create three different spaces for the party – a tea party area for the girls, a tea party area for the dolls and a dressing area. \u00a0Over the course of four months I gathered teacups, teapots, and knick knacks but one of my favorite finds was a child\u2019s vanity found on Craigslist that was covered in various layers of nail polish and stickers. \u00a0I was able to sand and repaint it. \u00a0The vanity was the perfect display for the faux pearl necklaces, bracelets, rings and the frame with my new favorite quote, \u201cHappy Girls are the Prettiest\u201d. \u00a0I provided hot pink tutu\u2019s and white tank tops to each of the girls. \u00a0I was elated to stumble upon flower pins in the dollar bin at Michael\u2019s which look absolutely adorable on the girls\u2019 shirts. \u00a0Since guests were requested to BYOD (Bring Your Own Doll), it was important to me that the dolls play a major role in the party and incorporating the matching tutus and shirts for the dolls was a HUGE hit! \u00a0I even had miniature birthday hats made for the dolls that mimicked the hats for the girls. \u00a0<\/em>
\nI was able to complete one DIY project and that was the crepe paper rosette ball. \u00a0It adds a bright pop of yellow to the table and I love the way it turned out.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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<\/a> More details in Pam’s words:
\nBirthday Girl Outfit<\/strong>:<\/em>
\nKristina of Modern Frills created a custom birthday shirt and even named the shirt design in honor of Cailey. \u00a0The pettiskirt from DreamSpun Kids and the fascinator from Charming Necessities added the cherry on top. \u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n

Favors: \u00a0<\/strong>Besides the major swag of tutus, shirts, necklaces, rings, bracelets there were two favor boxes given to each guest. \u00a0\u00a0Inside the purse favor box was a bottle of little girl\u2019s nail polish. \u00a0\u00a0Inside the other favor l box was a set of 4 washable markers and a bakery confection shaped eraser.\u00a0 <\/em>
\nActivities:<\/strong><\/em>
\nDecorate Foam Tea Pots \u2013 After getting dressed in their tutu\u2019s and shirts, the first activity was decorating foam teapot frames with stickers. \u00a0Pictures of each girl were provided with the thank-you note that can be put into the frame. \u00a0\u00a0 <\/em>
\nLet\u2019s go shopping! \u2013 This was the cutest thing. \u00a0All the girls were given play money found at Party City to go shopping for the outfit for the dolls to wear to the doll tea party. \u00a0My party helper and older daughter Chelsea was the check-out girl. \u00a0As you can see the girls really got into it. \u00a0Cailey brought out all her play food and so the girls bought groceries and candy as well\u2026LOL\u00a0 <\/em>
\nMini Tea Party with Dolls \u2013 After shopping and dressing their babies, the girls sat down to a mini tea party with the dolls. \u00a0I was lucky enough to find a child\u2019s table and 4 chairs at our church garage sale to add to the table that Cailey already had. \u00a0I covered both tables in fabric I found at Wal-Mart for $1.97.<\/em><\/p>\n

Pin the Pacifier on the Baby \u2013 I originally wanted to find a pin the lid on the tea pot game but could not find something I liked. \u00a0About 3 days before the party I found this game mentioned on a website and went searching for images to bring it to fruition. \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Musical Chairs \u2013 Always a fun game.<\/em><\/p>\n

Freeze Dance \u2013 Everyone loved it.<\/em><\/p>\n

Formal Tea Party \u2013 After finishing the tea party with their dolls, the girls sat down to a tea party of their own which included pink lemonade, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, turkey and cheese sandwiches, \u00a0Jello , cut fruit, \u00a0cookies, vanilla cupcakes, macaroons, chocolate dipped Oreos, \u00a0marshmallow pops, and chocolate covered pretzels.<\/em><\/p>\n

Music Playlist<\/strong><\/em>
\nEveryone knows the importance of setting the right mood for a party and since several parents commented on the music, I\u2019d like to share a list of CDs that helped create a fun, festive atmosphere for all.<\/em>
\nBaby Jamz, Nursery Rhymes, Vol 1<\/em>
\nBaby Jamz, Nursery Rhymes, Vol 2<\/em>
\nYo Gabba Gabba: \u00a0Music is Awesome, Vol 2<\/em>
\nKidz Musiq Club<\/em><\/p>\n

Favorite Finds: \u00a0mirror over doll table. \u00a0Look closely at picture of Cailey by Candy jar. \u00a0The frame ended up falling down and I didn\u2019t want to restrict the girls movement so I took it down, but how I love that little mirror from Hobby Lobby.<\/em>
\nOther favorite finds:<\/strong><\/em>
\nDress form for the necklaces <\/em>
\nColorful Pillows \u2013 Home Goods<\/em>
\nBins for doll clothing from HomeGoods<\/em><\/p>\n

Pam would like to thank a few Special People.\u00a0 In Pam’s words” I would also like to say a huge thank you to Monique of Enchanted Expectations.\u00a0 She so graciously stopped by my house the night before the party and gave important placement guidance for the streamers over the table.\u00a0 I had never met her before, but I reached out to her via email and I am so glad I did.\u00a0 She is a lovely person and I can\u2019t thank her enough.\u00a0 I also have to say thank you to my sweet friend Karen who never grew tired of me and all my party craziness.\u00a0 She\u2019s the friend who\u2019s just as excited as you are, loves planning events as much as you do and doesn\u2019t roll her eyes when you bring up the party yet again.\u00a0 All of this while planning her upcoming wedding.\u00a0 Thanks KT!”<\/em><\/p>\n

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Great job, Pam!\u00a0 Thank you for sharing your beautiful party.<\/p>\n

These printables are now available in the shop!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Vendor Credits:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Invitations\/Coordinating Printables:\u00a0 AndersRuff (http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/andersruff<\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Pettiskirt:\u00a0 DreamSpun Kids (http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/DreamSpunKids<\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Tea Pot cookies:\u00a0 Sugar and Flour (http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/sugarandflour<\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Fascinator:\u00a0 Charming Necessities (http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/CharmingNecessities<\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Custom Birthday Shirt:\u00a0 Modern Frills (http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/77405929\/birthday-shirt-the-cailey-vintage-cake<\/wbr><\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Baby Doll Tutus:\u00a0 Lindsays Whimsies Tutu (http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/LindsaysWhimsiesTutu<\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Cupcake Wrappers:\u00a0 Hey Yo Yo (http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/heyyoyo<\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Doll Shirts:\u00a0 Linda Loves to Sew (http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/Lindalovestosew<\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Streamers- Serendiptee Design (http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/serendipiteedesign<\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Yellow striped fabric-\u00a0 Funkalicious fabrics (http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/funkaliciousfabrics<\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Birthday Party Hats- Sweet Things Kids (http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/Sweetthingskids<\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Cake Topper-\u00a0\u00a0 Creating from the Heart (http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/creatingfromtheheart<\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Pom Balls-\u00a0 Pomtastic (http:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/pomtastic<\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Birthday Cake- Cakes Plus (http:\/\/www.cakesplus.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Photographer \u2013 Alison Harbaugh\/Freckle Photography (http:\/\/frecklephotography.com\/<\/wbr><\/a>)<\/p>\n

Rentals:\u00a0 Select Event Rentals (http:\/\/www.weparty.com\/<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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