Baby Shower: "Cute as a Button" Invitations

Here they are as promised: "cute as a button" for my lovely sister-in-law!

This particular invitation is for the girls at one of her stores.  The other invitations included first and last names of all those invited.

The teal paper and buttons are from Michaels (purchased on sale of course!).

The kraft paper for the envelopes is from the dollar store.  Each envelope was individually cut and sewn to fit the invitations.  I like that extra little touch of something 'different.'  

These two fonts were used: DJ Fancy, and Pea Hollee (DJ Fancy is available for purchase through DJ Inkers, while Pea Hollee is FREE online!)

On to planning the decorations....

Happy FRIDAY!

Baby Shower: Invitations

My sister-in-law is expecting her second (another girl!) in August, and I was given the honour of creating her baby shower invitations.  (There was never a formal shower thrown for her first pregnancy, so my mother-in-law is putting one on for her this time around - so thoughtful!)

As I put the finishing touches on her invites, I'm remembering the excitement that I felt as Baby J grew and grew and grew in my tummy....all 9 lbs. 7 oz. of baby boy by the end.  

Two of my most favourite friends from high school threw a baby shower for me, and I (*cough cough*), the Type-A person that I am, helped to design my own invitations (*hangs head in shame*).  Yes, I know...I'm terrible.  But creating the little details of party invitations are one of my favourite things to do, and these girls know it.  So they only razzed me a little, and then took over the rest of the party details once the invites were out.  And let me tell you, they did a phenomenal job!

So before I reveal later this week the cute little invites for my sister-in-law, I thought it would be fun to share what we three girls created in honour of Baby J.  

Happy Party Planning!

Inspiration for Baby J's First Birthday

I enjoy planning.  

I find satisfaction in making lists, seeking out creative ideas, and dreaming up a yummy menu.  

I think that I might even prefer the planning process to the 'putting together' process.

Since Baby J's first birthday is quickly approaching, I have been scouring the internet for ideas to inspire my desire to throw a vintage schoolhouse birthday (perhaps too fitting for a kindergarten teacher).

This evening I put together two 'inspiration boards' show-casing a few of my favourite ideas so far.  Over the next several weeks I will be sharing how my ideas come together (yes, I will also 'put together' the party...not just plan it!) to fulfill my party 'vision.'  

A teeny part of the planning has already been completed in finding the perfect wooden highchair for the event (yay!): 

(Note: I am by no means an experienced event planner; however, I am a professional list-maker and idea-dreamer!)

My Inspiration:

For original sources, please follow the following links corresponding to each image shown above:
Purple Balloons, Alphabet Cards, Desk/Globe, Books, Ruffled Streamers, Cooler, Invitation, Cake, Dipped Pretzels, Mason Jars, Homemade Tie

I love how the ideas are coming together in my mind and cannot wait to see how it all truly turns out!