Yes, I realize it’s waaaay past Valentine’s Day, but I didn’t have my blog up and running when I did this party, and since it was my first party, I HAD to put it on here. That, and the fact that it was featured on Anders Ruff {pinch me!!}.
So as I mentioned, this was the first party I had done since my new little obsession with parties and party blogs. I was very nervous but decided to send it to a couple of party blogs in hopes of them showing it and GUESS WHAT!!?? Anders Ruff asked if they could feature it on their blog!! I was totally DYING!! Click here to see it on their site!
The Valentine’s Day Party idea all started with a post I read in December on The Tomkat Studio’s blog from February 2009. Kim had a little Valentine Party where she invited kids and mom’s to come make Valentine’s Day cards and socialize. Then I saw the I Heart Valentine’s Day photo shoot by Anders Ruff featured on Hostess with the Mostess and the party planning began!
I ordered the I Heart Valentine’s Day printables from Anders Ruff and created the invitations using the scrapbookpaper and cupcake toppers. My little 3 year old was so excited for the party and she had to hand-deliver every invitation!
The party was held in my home with 3 areas: the dessert/candy bar, the work area and the favor table.
As you can see, the cake was the focal point of the dessert/candy bar, with the fun balloons as the backdrop. Jill from Sprinklebelle Cakes designed this AMAZING cake. I sent her the link to the I Heart Valentine’s Day photo shoot as my inspiration for the party and told her to create whatever she wanted – I knew it would be wonderful, and it was!
My amazing friend Laura made all the wonderful desserts! I told her I just needed 1 or 2 desserts for the moms to enjoy and this is what she came with – like 500 amazing desserts (and yes, they ALL tasted as good as they look!!).
This is where the girls colored, made their cards, played Bingo, and decorated their cookies. The pomander balls (I think that’s what they’re called??!!) hanging from the chandelier are all made from dyed coffee filters. This was quite the project and took a little bit longer than I anticipated, but they turned out great!
The girls put their decorated sugar cookies, cupcakes and candy in these cute favor boxes from Polka Dot Market to take home.
The party was a huge success – the little girls were so cute and fun and I had the best time planning it all! I decided it’s going to have to be an annual tradition because I already have so many other ideas for next year!!
Credits:
Photography – Laura Sheneman
Graphic Printables – Anders Ruff Custom Designs
Cake – Sprinklebelle Cakes
Desserts – Laura Sheneman
Balloons & Favor Boxes – Polka Dot Market
Holly! You did an amazing job on this party! It’s so awesome! It was soo good to meet you at Creative Estates! I enjoyed chatting with you at dinner!!
Andrea,
Thank you for visiting my blog and for your nice comments! We’ll definitely keep in touch!!
Holly
Holly, I just saw this come across my email from Google Alerts! We are so flattered that you were excited to be featured. Your work is amazing!!! -Carrie
Carrie – thanks for your sweet comments 🙂
Holly, are you famous? This website is unbelievable and so are the parties. You’re way too modest. Frankly, your work is breathtaking. I stand in awe. Pat
Pat, you are too sweet…thank you!!!
I love this! I especially love the server with the ribbon.
Thank you Tamika!
Beautiful party! Do you happen to remember where you got the Apothecary Jars from?
Thanks Anna! I got some at Michaels with my 40% off coupon and some at a local home accessory store called Taipan Trading. Also TJMaxx and HomeGoods usually have some as well. Good luck!!