Birthday Invitations and Favors

We have a big birthday coming in our household this month so I have been working on invitations and favors.  This year we are doing a swimming/slumber party.  There are going to be 5 girls which makes it easier than when we invited the whole class!  

My invites fell right in line with this weeks Papertrey Ink MIM so I am going to play along.I love Erin's tutorial.  I print a lot of my sentiments but usually hold them up to the light and eyeball where the die should go.  I think this technique will be more efficient!!

 

The background and flip flops are from SU Sparkling Summer.

I added the glitter strip as an after thought.

Since we are going swimming, we decided to decorate flip flops for party favors.  The girls told us their favorite color and shoe size so we could individualize them.

We are really happy with how these turned out.  And, I am thankful that Sophie has nimble fingers and could turn all the rhinestones over for me to glue on!

For the favor bags we are using a cute reusable tote bag filled with the decorated flip flops, Emery boards, snacks, and magazines.  (I did get talked into some Teen Bop but I'm trying to balance it out with Discovery Girls). 

Thanks for stopping by ~

Rebecca

MIM #59

Flip Flops

Reject Blog Hop

So, this morning I took some time to make rounds at my favorite blogs.  I stopped by Damask Love and found out that Amber is hosting a Reject Blog Hop.  To participate you upload you rejected PaperCraft Magazine submission!  Love that idea!!!  Your heart and soul go into making those projects so it is awesome to have a place to show them off.  Way to go Amber!!!

I made a card for the Under the Big Top theme.  The patterned paper is from Imaginisce Animal Cracker line - Under the Big Top and Hot Buttered Popcorn.  I cut pieces and parts from them to make the accents.  I fell in love with this little elephant.

The style is based on the triple tier slider card tutorial I found at Splitcoast.  I have made one of these cards before and you can see it here.  I decided to only make two tiers this time and expand the pull tab size.  The flag post is a crystal topped straight pin.  I think this need something between the tent flaps and the scallop but I couldn't decide what - any suggestions?

I also made some treats to go along with the invite.  The box and mini pail came from the dollar tree.  I filled them with peanuts, candy, and a punch balloon.  Although I wasn't chosen,  I'm sure my family will enjoy the fruits of my labor! 

Thanks for stopping by~

Rebecca