So, I’ve been meaning to do this post for a couple of days, but every time I log on, I get distracted by the posts on my dashboard (other people’s posts!) and run out of time. Hmmm…sounds like I need to get some discipline. 😉
Anyway.
I hit 100 followers this past weekend! Yay! (thanks Jenna for being #100) And to celebrate I thought a give away would be in order.
If you are the fancy schmancy super mom who creates themed birthday parties with dessert tables and amazing favors for each child’s birthday/ each year, you can probably just move on- or skip to the give away part! j/k- even if you’re supermom, I still love you!
Here at our house, we don’t do parties every year. My kids get 4 birthday parties with friends and themes and stuff. They get their 1st birthday, 8, 12 and 16th birthday parties. (we haven’t gotten to the 12 or 16 yet- we’ll be on our 2nd 8th party this year!)
But I still wanted to make the kids feel special and important on their big day, so in comes the Happy Birthday Banner!
I love how it instantly makes it look like a party! It’s so colorful, and since it’s made of felt, it will last forever!
I store mine in a shoebox with other party supplies. Things like balloons, this table runner and candles. I also try to have cupcake liners (generic birthday or colorful ones) and streamers if they’re on sale.
I also made some cupcake stands using wood candlesticks and rounds (both purchased at Hobby Lobby)
For my daughter’s birthday I didn’t have many balloons, so I made paper accordion medallions and glued Happy birthday sentiments to the center.
Then, for each child’s birthday, I take some of my jars and fill them with that child’s favorite treats. My 2-year old just had her birthday, so we used fruit snacks, goldfish crackers, marshmallows and pretzels. The treats in the picture are kit kats and vanilla tootsie rolls. They add color to the decorations and make the kids so happy!
A close up of the cupcake embellishment- it’s my favorite part. Linked up to Whatever Goes Wednesday at Someday Crafts!
Amy @ Increasingly Domestic
January 11, 2011 at 8:22 pmOooooh! LOVE! I have been wanting to make one, but there are always 1000 other projects to do first;)
I also love your cupcake stands! So cute and fun and I am going to make some.
Thanks Amy!
Jonie Marie
January 11, 2011 at 8:43 pmI would love to win this (or anything, really) from you! I love that you made it with felt. I think you should just be known from here on out as the "felt queen".
Great ideas!
Jonie
easyascutandpaste.blogspot.com
Becky T
January 11, 2011 at 9:05 pmOh my goodness, I absolutely love that banner and have been wanting one for so long! So, of course, I'd be thrilled to win it!!!
I just found your blog today and have already added it to my google reader, I love it! Such talent!
The Belliston's
January 11, 2011 at 9:28 pmI love the Birthday Banner and all of your cute Budget saving ideas!! I would love to make one, but even better WIN one!
Thanks for Sharing!
Brooke Belliston
breynerbelliston.blogspot.com
Amanda
January 11, 2011 at 10:16 pmI love the cupcake! 🙂 Josh has already been trying to plan his next birthday…..that is is May. I think I might be in some trouble!!! Congrats on 100 followers!
Amanda
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Kaleena
January 11, 2011 at 10:19 pmFun! I have wanted to make one of these – but I don't have a sewing machine and moved away from my family who does. SO I would be super excited if I was drawn
Swensgirl
January 11, 2011 at 10:27 pmCongrats Amy!! I would love to win!!
S
January 11, 2011 at 10:53 pmSo cute!!! The cupcake is my favorite part too! Super creative…great job!!!
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Kristina
January 11, 2011 at 11:06 pmI just love your work! So fabulous. I'm always workin' with clothes, so it's pretty great to see such amazing work for pillows.
Kristina J.
Brande J.
January 11, 2011 at 11:22 pmI so, so, so SOOOO want one of these. You are so creative and I need something festive for my kids birthdays, I need a little help in that department 🙂 You know where I live 🙂
Gwen @ Gwenny Penny
January 12, 2011 at 1:24 pmCongrats on 100, Amy! Love the banner, especially the little cupcake. And I love the way you string it all together. Very cool.
The Crump Family
January 12, 2011 at 3:42 pmHey I really like your blog. Love this banner too! I would love to win, but you should do a tutorial on it or something. I was wondering how you cut out the letters. They look perfect. Are the letters felt? Keep up the great blogging! You are fabulous! Thanks, ~Andi
Becky
January 12, 2011 at 10:23 pmI love your Birthday Banner! What a good idea to keep everything special and still simple enough that it's not to stressful! LOve It!
P.S. I stole your personal progress pouch idea for our YW's, made 30 of them, and we are going to give them out for the girls birthdays! Thanks
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Dan and Jen
January 13, 2011 at 3:04 amWhat a cute way to celebrate birthdays, even when you aren't having a big party! I came over from Less Cake {more frosting}. Cute blog!
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Mandy
January 13, 2011 at 3:32 pmJust found your blog. Love this banner!
mandyjcasey @ gmail . com
Jenn
January 13, 2011 at 4:03 pmI love.Love.LOVE this banner! How beautiful! 🙂
Anonymous
January 13, 2011 at 4:35 pmI LOVE this banner! I'm so glad to have found your blog this morning!
Jaimee
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Sarah
January 13, 2011 at 5:53 pmThis is my first time to your blog and I am so glad that I found it! We had a birthday banner growing up and I would love to continue that tradition!
Komis Klan
January 13, 2011 at 6:18 pmA very pretty banner. Would love it for my daughter's upcoming bday!
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Christina
January 13, 2011 at 9:25 pmSuch a cute banner! sydneyv at yahoo dot com
Guatmama
January 13, 2011 at 10:21 pmOf course this mama could use that! We just celebrated our son's 5th birthday and this would have been the finishing touch!
Birdie
January 13, 2011 at 11:54 pmThis banner is adorable! I've seen you featured on several other blogs and I love your creations!
slarosa72 at gmail dot com
Heather Lee
January 14, 2011 at 4:12 amSuper cute banner!! I love would really love to win this giveaway.
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Brooke Anna
January 14, 2011 at 4:38 amI would love to win this banner, and I would use it for EVERY party for my little ones!
Thanks for the chance, but I'm gonna follow anyway- doung you through a linky!
brookeannaroberts(aT)yahoo(dot)com
I'm at mommydoes.blogspot.com if you wanna check me out 🙂
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January 14, 2011 at 1:53 pmHow wonderfully adorable!! I would love to have this as…I…don't…sew. No patience whatsoever so I truly admire people who do!
My e-mail is: [email protected]
Yes, we have four children so this banner would be used alot 🙂
Thank you!
Krista
Jessica Hilliker
January 14, 2011 at 3:10 pmcongrats on 100 followers–you have the BEST ideas + tutorials!! Great banner, I'd love to win it (if not, I just might have to try my hand at making it 🙂
Jana
January 14, 2011 at 11:10 pmAm I allowed to enter even if I live down the street? Love ya!!
Dean
January 15, 2011 at 3:00 amSo cute and a great way to decorate for a special day! Thanks for sharing! And of course I would love to win it!!!
Brandy
January 15, 2011 at 5:56 amYay these are so cute!!!
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JJ
January 15, 2011 at 6:53 amWhat a great idea to stagger friend birthday parties. I am going to do that with my daughter. I would love the banner – so flippin cute!
stormibays (at) hotmail (dot) com
Chantelle Penrod Photography
January 15, 2011 at 7:29 pmYES, YES, YES Please with a cherry on top. You, miss talented Amy. I am not a 'lucky' gal but I will try to win anything you make. Thank you for a chance! You are the greatest!
xoxo, Chan
Angela @ A Mama's Two Cents Worth...
January 16, 2011 at 2:24 amWhat a great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Angela
nscrofan at rogers dot com