Winner of our Imaginative Play Toys Givevaway!!

Without further delays, the winner of the $200 Playhouse from Imaginative Play Toys is.....

NEW Red Riding Hood Party exclusive photos on Hostess With The Mostess

So happy to tell you that our NEW Red Riding Hood Party Collection and photo shoot collaboration with  the fabulous Allyson Jane Designer Desserts, Andie's Specialty Sweets and The Green Hedgehog is debuting on Hostess With The  Mostess today!  Please go take a peek and let us know what you think? :)

 Red Riding Hood Party Printables by Birds' Party

Bird's Party Printables on TV!!

I've been dying to spill the beans for weeks, and now I can!! At the end  of last year I was contacted by Jelena, the brains and talent behind  Baby S Event  - A very stunning and successful Baby Shower Events Company from France!

Jelena wanted me to design a complete Pink and Aqua Gingham Baby Shower Party for Baby S Event's TV debut on terrestrial France 2 television - You see, in France the concept of a Baby Shower is quite novel, and hence the special TV documentary. The program is called Envoyé Spécial and has not yet been aired, but Jelena sent over some behind the scenes from the TV recording and I'm very excited and quite giddy to be able to share them with you...

Cool Customers: Sweet Strawberry 1st Birthday Party

Remember Debbie's Dalmatian Party I showed you here a few days ago? Well, this is the second installment by Debbie, all the way from Australia: a Sweet Strawberry Party! :)

 

Printable Valentine's BINGO!!

Today we are happy to be showcasing the "Sweetheart" Valentine's Party Collection at The White Library along with a fun GIVEAWAY, which includes our new and exclusive printable Valentine's BINGO game!!

Great family game to play with the kids on Valentine's Day, or for a bit of classroom fun...we suggest you use little candy hearts or chocolate as bingo markers! ;)

Check it out at the The White Library today for all the details!!

 

A Very "Tweet" Baby Shower!!

This Baby Shower was recently featured on How Does She and described as "The Most Beautiful Baby Shower Ever", and I'd have to agree!! :)

When one of my sweet friends and favorite party stylist, Chris Nease from Celebrations at Home asked me to designs some printables for her latest project, I was over the moon! You see,  I know for a fact that anything Chris touches turns into party heaven, but I had also just finished my "Tweet" Baby Shower Party Designs and they were just what she was looking for - Double bonus!!

So then I designed some little printables, and Chris worked her magic...wanna see? :)

WOW!! So there you have it....The Most Beautiful Shower indeed! :)

HUGE thanks to Chris for letting me share these stunning photos here, and for making my designs look soooooooo good!! :)

For the complete Tweet Baby Shower Printable Collection check out my Etsy shop!

Friday Giveaway: $200 Playhouse of your choice from Imaginative Play Toys!!

This giveaway is now closed! Please keep checking back for our newest giveaways coming your way!

Sooooo excited to bring you today's FABULOUS giveaway sponsored by Imaginative Play Toys worth $200!!

 One of my faves: This yummy Cupcakery Playhouse off course!! :)

Imaginative Play Toys is the brainchild of the MEGA talented Julie, who started her profitable sewing business some 20 years ago. Julie love applique and in her own words: "One of the main reasons I love to make the playhouses is because I love to trace and cut out every little piece, and put it all together on the fabric that makes the walls. Kind of like a big puzzle. I love building the design as much as sewing it. Makes it twice the fun!"

Julie's love, talent and dedication clearly show on her fabulous masterpieces and beautiful playhouse creations - These are the original Etsy Card Table Playhouses, lovingly handmade to be heirloom toys. They are even more adorable in person...the playhouses can be made to fit ANY table.

All items used in her playhouses and toys are certified completely child safe for all ages - No small parts, no paint, no glue or vinyl! All the toys are also eco friendly! Made with love for our planet with felt that is produced from 100% post consumer plastic bottles, manufactured in the USA. 

 

Imaginative Play Toys also sells sewing patterns , so you too can create a special, fabulous toy masterpiece yourself!! :)

And today Imaginative Play Toys are giving one lucky winner (US Only) one custom order playhouse of your choice worth $200 or less!!

Please note: You can choose any playhouse from their Etsy shop, subject to color availability. If you choose a more expensive playhouse, you just pay the difference - Delivery can take up to 8 weeks.

For your chance to win - Separate Comments for each please:

* Visit Imaginative Play Toys shop and tell us in this post which Playhouse  model you'd choose if you won  
AND

* Become a fan of Bird's Party on Facebook  - Come back here and tell us that you are!

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A winner will be selected via random.org on the Friday 28th January.

Thank you so much to Julie and Imaginative Play Toys for this awesome giveaway and the best of luck to everyone!!

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The winner of Lissie Ann's Giveaway is: Briann

Congratulations Briann and huge thanks to Lissie Ann's!! 

Please get in touch withing 48hrs to claim your prize: birdcrafts(at)gmail(dot)com

Real Parties: A Pink Snowflake 1st Birthday

I'm sure you'll love this stunning, sparkly, sweet Snowflake 1st Birthday Party as much I do! It was sent to us by Margo, and the attention to detail and creativity is just awe-inspiring!!

A fun party theme for any winter birthday party!!

  

Cake it Pretty TUTORIAL: Marzipan Frog Cupcakes

As you may already know, I love to get stuck in and make whatever I can for any of my parties. From the desserts and edible treats, to favors, party décor and off course the printables! :)

This is how I got started in designing party printables in the first place. I guess being fed up trying to buy what I wanted without succeeding prompted me to try to make things for my parties, and it's no different for my children's Birthday Party in The Garden that I showed you a few weeks back....

I  received a lot of positive feedback from you guys about the party, especially about the frog cupcakes I did for my son's part of the table (see details here). These cute frog cupcakes are very easy to make, and you can let your imagination run with and make not only frogs, but a a host of other edible little creatures for your kid's parties!

I cannot find sugar paste (also known as fondant) here, and have used marzipan (almond paste) in the past. The taste is even better (we all know that conventional sugar paste is tasteless..) and you can colour it any color you like or buy ready colored marzipan too!

I used the white marzipan and colored it in the different shades you see below using gel food coloring. I bought mine online here.

Check out my little man helping out! Easy as child play...dough! :)

Then it's simply a question of spreading some apricot jam onto your already cooled cupcakes and getting artistic! No need to be too fancy, as it's just like play-dough!

First I did the eyes, which is just little balls slightly squashed (very scientific term...), and layered them on top of each other. If you get trouble sticking them down, just dab a little water with your finger.

 

Then make the nostril with a couple of toothpick and the mouth using a knife. Add the pink cheeks and place the whole lot into a cute paper case - All the cupcakes can be decorated a couple of days advance and stored in the fridge until the day of the party.

These would suit a Little frog party as well as a fun Hello Kitty/Keroppi party don't you think?

Hope you liked the tips, and if you have a go, we would LOVE to see your photos!

The complete Pink Garden Party and Frog Birthday Party Collections can be found in my Etsy Shop!

Happy caking!! :)

Linking to these parties today!

Real Parties: Little Monkey Baby Shower

Morning all, ready for another week of parties?! :)

To kick things off, how about a super, duper, cute Monkey Party? It was sent to us by Serena from Rylie Boo Events!

I LOVE those little monkey cookies! And since it was a monkey themed party, they had monkey bread, banana candies and of course, a banana split bar!!! How sweet! :)

Thanks so much Serena for sharing your awesome party with us!!

Check out Serena's blog for more eye candy and all the exciting details!

Vendors Guide:

Styling and Paperie: Rylie Boo Events

Cake – Decadent Delights

Bunting – Jaime Mancilla

Monkey D – Mandie Candy

Cookies – The Cookie Jar

 

"My Sweetheart" Valentine's Party Collection

There's nothing better than LOVE to makes us feel better and more uplifted, huh? After a rough week, I have managed to put this mini-shoot together inspired by Valentine's Day and what it means to me. 

Without wanting to sound cliche, these Valentine's Party Printables were inspired by My Sweetheart (hubby), and more specifically a phrase I often say to him: "Thank you for being mine." - Which was the starting point for the entire collection :)

The "My Sweetheart" Valentine's Party collection includes: 

* Valentine's Day Prints: 4 designs. Can be used as Valentine's cards, party invites, favor bag labels, postcards, party signs or as frame as a Valentine's gift as we have done!

* Mini cards: Can be used as place-holder cards, favor tags, gift tags, cake toppers, candy jar labels..
* Rectangular mini envelopes: 2 designs.

* Party icons: Decorate party tables, food tables and party scene..

* 3 patterned sheets: Use as snack cones, to line trays, to make napkin rings, candy jar wrapper, bunting, to wrap gifts..
* Cupcake toppers: 12 designs. Can also be used as favor tags, candy jar labels, envelope seals and more!
* Color-in Valentine's Card: Great as party craft for kids, or they can simply color and decorate their own card for a parent, grandparent or classmate!

The complete Sweetheart Valentine's Party Collection is now HALF PRICE (Only $9) until Friday 21st January!! 

Now there's a reason to feel loved! :)

 

Friday Giveaway: $40 GC to Lissie Ann's Headbands!!

This giveaway is now closed! Please see our current giveaway page here to enter our newest giveaway!!

I LOVE it when I discover new talented mompreneurs through the blog, and today's giveaway sponsor is no exception!

Larissa is the brains and talent behind Lissie Ann's Headbands, an adorable Etsy business specializing in stunning headbands with little girls in mind (i.e. - durable). Lissie Ann's Headbands designs are affordable and durable for everyday wear, and will make any little girl feel special every, single, day! :)

So it's my HUGE pleasure to announce that Lissie Ann's Headbands are giving one lucky winner a $40 GC with FREE US shipping to their Etsy shop!!

For your chance to win, just visit Lissie Ann's Fan Page on FACEBOOK and leave the link in this post telling us that you have done so! 

A winner will be selected on Friday 21st January. Good luck to everyone!

 

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Oh, if you make this or any other goodies inspired by Tutorials you see here, why not you email me your photos?! :)