Tuesday, February 15, 2011

a miss lolly birthday!!


The last few weeks I have been a busy bee planning my sweet Savannah's birthday!! I've never been the one to throw parties and usually my kiddos have a simple birthday with a cake (usually bought from the store), some presents and we invite a few family members over. With all the inspiration online and cute party ideas I decided to go for it!! Maybe with getting older and wanting to prove to my self that I can be a good hostess. :)

After throwing around a few ideas I decided to go with the adorable Miss Lolly theme!! The possibilities were endless with such an adorable print by Tasha!! How could I not succeed, and it was perfect for Savannah!!

For the Miss Lolly illustration, I had found a vintage frame at Goodwill, sanded it and painted it aqua. I then made a cute patchwork border to go inside the frame. I love the way it turned out!!

I made the sweet little bunting hanging below, and found some yummy candies that I put in a vintage jar so the lollies would stay in place.

Displaying all the yumminess at the party!!


Savannah in her cute little apron and appliqued lolly shirt I made her. :) I love seeing her cute little smile. She is just as happy as can be!!


Savannah and her Little Red Riding Hood!

The cake!! I made the bunting, and then had the cute Miss Lolly custom made from the SweetiePieCaketopper shop on etsy . The cute little lollies are from Marilee Jane Designs. The adorable cake stand is made by Stands for all Seasons.


The cupcake tree!! The lollipop toppers are from Marilee Jane Designs, and the cute Miss Lolly toppers are from Tasha! Aren't they so cute!! I purchased the cupcake tree at Macy's. :)


For an activity I taught the girls how to embroider. For the embroidery I used Tasha's Lollies embroidery pattern!! I think this was one of the girls favorite parts to the party!! They sat there for almost an hour working on their embroidery!!


Maya working on her embroidery. I made Maya a matching apron and lollie shirt so she wouldn't feel excluded.


Tasha gave me this wonderful idea for the little ones. Use burlap and have them just freely stitch with a large darning needle. This one my little guy did and he LOVED it!! :)


The cute cups embellished with Miss Lolly stickers!!


The yummy goodie bags that were sent home with all the kiddos!! :)


Even though it was a bit nerve racking planning and putting it all together it was a lot of fun. In the end I felt it was a real accomplishment for me and am so glad I did it!! I can't wait to start planning another party!! Maya is already talking about hers. :)

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33 comments:

  1. KellyFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    wow! for someone who usually doesn't throw parties, you went all out! it looked like it was fabulous! the colors were gorgeous, and all the little details - you did a great job. :)

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  2. MegFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Wow! Kerri- everything looks amazing! What an amazing mother you are! ;0)

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  3. SueFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Wow! Everything is absolutely beautiful! You are so very creative. My favorite is her cake with the bunting. Love it!

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  4. AmberFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    SO cute!! I love that cake stand - may have to get one for my next craft fair!

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  5. JeniFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    That is the sweetest! I love the idean of teaching the little ones to stitch. I want to do the bunting on a cake like that.

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  6. SoggibottomFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Very, happy birthday babes :-) x x x

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  7. JocelynFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    So Sweet! I LOVE it!!

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  8. PoppyprintFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    So fun!!! What a sweet party plan. I love that you taught them to embroider. They'll all remember it!

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  9. The Rx quilterFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    How incredibly adorable..makes me long for a girl..maybe I can have a Lolly birthday party for me! Great job! Lisa in Texas

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  10. AngelaFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    okay...my birthday is in July. That is fair enough warning. You now have time to prepare my party. ;)

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  11. bybidoFebruary 15, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    just beautiful! so pretty :)

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  12. EFT TherapyFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Wow! Everything looks nice and pretty! It's one great and gorgeous party!

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  13. Anxiety CauseFebruary 15, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Look at those cakes and cakes! They sure looks good and cute!

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  14. SaraFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I am wishing I was your daughter!! Too DARN cute.

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  15. JustineFebruary 16, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    Kerri it looks great, well done you!! I need to start planning Holly's birthday....Mmmmm lots of ideas here!!

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  16. Beth GracieFebruary 16, 2011 at 5:35 AM

    wow i'm impressed! your attention to detail is amazing. congrats on a beautiful party. what a lucky girl!

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  17. JoyFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    OMG what a spread. Thats all just so lovely. What a lucky little lady to have such a clever and thoughtful Mom.

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  18. tashaFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    the party was PERFECTION!! i love everything you did!

    the cake pictures turned out darling! ;) (heehee)

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  19. ShannonFebruary 16, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Wow, how wonderful. You did a great job!! I would have loved to have a birthday party like that when I was growing up.

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  20. Jennie {Clover and Violet}February 16, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    What a great party! I hope I have a girl someday. :)

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  21. KerriFebruary 16, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    thanks so much for all the lovely comments!! :)

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  22. UnknownFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    I Love red ridding hood. I need to make her! Do you have a pattern for her?

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  23. peaknitsFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    What a special party! Great job, I would like those decorations for my own party:)

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  24. ChristinaFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    What an awesome party. I really love what you did.

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  25. BeckyFebruary 25, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    The best part--the first pic of your sweet one smiling to beat the band--a beautiful memory in her mamas eyes...a forever hug

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  26. Rachelle ChristensenFebruary 27, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Everything looks perfect! So, so cute--this could totally be in a magazine. Great job!

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Wow...that is a wonderful party!!! YOU OUT DID YOURSELF! It was a dream party~~~

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  28. JoyLeanneFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:36 AM

    Love the birthday party!!! So sweet!!! I pulled up your blog to read while my little ones were eating breakfast. My 18 month old loved the song. She was dancing in her chair and when I was done reading and moved away from your page she came over and kept asking for "mo" more. So funny watching them dance around the dining room.

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  29. UnknownMarch 2, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Everything is gorgeous! What a lucky little girl :)

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  30. JennyMarch 4, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    Where is Little Red Riding Hood from-did you make her or buy it?

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  31. AnonymousMarch 4, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Where did you get Little Red Riding Hood from? A perfect birthday gift for my granddaughter!

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  32. KerriMarch 7, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    the little red riding hood doll i made. here is the post that shares where i got my inspiration to make her. :)

    http://lovelylittlehandmades.blogspot.com/2011/01/little-red-riding-hood.html

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  33. CathyMarch 10, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Kerri

    I am new to your blog and this is true about the burlap. My mom, when I was your girl's age, gave me a piece of burlap and I made a lion, leo for my mom. I still have it and remember well how I learned my stitches. Great idea. Can't wait to read all your older posts.

    cathy

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