
This post might be one giant excuse to bake a chocolate cake and buy myself some sweet spray roses...oh well. The things I do for a blog post... :) I put together a few ideas for a vintage butterfly themed party. I was thinking about a little girl's birthday party, but it would also be sweet for a bridal or baby shower.
I decided on a simple tri-fold card for the invitation. I wanted something that was simple enough to duplicate, but still special enough to set the tone for the party.
I printed the invitation wording onto white cardstock, and then added a mat of the coordinating patterned paper. Of course, I also added another butterfly to the inside of the invitation. It's hard to tell in the picture, but the little butterfly is also glittered.
I also decided that the birthday girl might need a special crown for the day. If this was for an actual party, I would make crowns for all of the attendees, but the birthday girl's would be the most elaborate.
I have been wanting to make a cake banner for some time, and since I happen to be a little challenged when it comes to decorating cakes - this is PERFECT! It turned out so sweet and cheerful - and it was super simple to put together. I cut the letters out using my Silhouette and it happens to be the same font that I used for the invitation wording...I'm kind of picky that way. I love that I can use any of the fonts on my computer with the Silhouette. (Plus...look how perfect and teeny they are.)
I also made some ribbon wands that not only serve as a favor, but also become part of the party decor. These were so simple...I am definitely going to file this away for the future. All I did was tie a few satin ribbons to a wooden dowel, but before I tightened the knot completely - I added a bit of hot glue to the dowel. I found the butterflies in the floral section of my craft store and hot glued them to the top. So much easier than the fairy wands that I've made in the past, and they are still really cute.
I also made a sweet little favor box to fill with little candies or maybe a little bottle of bubbles.
The next stop on today's hop is the super sweet
Sandra's Butterfly Birthday Blog Hop List
Lauren (You're here)
Materials:
- Cake -
- Beatty's Chocolate Cake
- 7 Minute Frosting (I couldn't find the right recipe online, so this is mine.)
- 4 egg whites
- 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
- dash salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 tsp. almond extract (optional)
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat egg whites, along with cream of tartar and salt until they reach stiff peaks. In a small saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring sugar and water to a boil and let it continue boiling until it reaches 238 degrees. (Try not to stir AT ALL.) With the electric mixer on high, pour the sugar mixture in a small stream over the egg whites. Add your extracts.
- Font - "Coffee Milk Crazy" (I think I found it on freefonts.com...I'm sure you can google it.)
- Wooden Skewers (for cake banner)
- Tabbed Banner (Silhouette Online Store)
- Nested Butterflies (Silhouette Online Store)
- Adjustable Crown (Silhouette Online Store)
- Tall Favor Box (Silhouette Online Store)
- Patterned Paper (K & Company - Sweet Nectar)
- Cuttlebug A2 Victoria Embossing Folder
- Martha Stewart Glitter - Crystal Fine
- Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Walnut Stain
- Wooden Dowels - Michael's (Pre-cut, by the popsicle sticks)
- Assorted Satin Ribbon
- Butterflies (Set of 3) - Michael's (in floral section)
- Sakura Gelly Roll Pen - White

91 comments:
OMG sweetie all so stinkin' cute...perfect for a party! Love the colors you used and my goodness that cake is enormous...looks delicious! Have a great day! :) Hugs x
OMG Lauren you totally out did yourself here LOL! It looks like a real party, everything looks so perfect and that cake looks so delicious! i love the color combo you chose and that cake banner and butterfly wands were a great idea! Thank you so much for being in my hop!!!
P.S. I like the brick wall in your house LOL its so pretty!
wow - you made so many special things!! great job!! Thanks for the recipe for the cake :).
Linda
www.lindascreativity.blogspot.com
Beautifu butterflies!!!!
mimicaro9650 at yahoo dot com
Love your party package!
Love the party!
Wendy
handmadebywd@aol.com
I want to come over! wow,Great job!! joydee1963 at yahoo dot com
Wow! This is fabulous, Lauren. I love it!
WOW, u out did yourself, fabulous!
This is very fun and creative! Love all the embossing! :)Amy
amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com
WOW! What a layout!! I love the color theme of your decorations! everything is so girly looking...I LOVE it! I like your cake banner too! ;) I am a new follower. Youre welcome to come visit my blog and follow if you like!
~michelle
http://michelles-crafty-creations.blogspot.com
These are sooo super cute! I love the embossing on your box too.
Hugs
Carrie
cau0617 at yahoo dot com
So pretty.
Joan
schim18@charter.net
schim18 at charter dot net
Wow!!! You've been a very busy lady! What AWESOME projects! So happy to be a part of this hop with you!
Lisa
http://prettypaperprettyribbons.blogspot.com
lnorris21 at hotmail dot com
You are ready for the party. What great projects, love the banner cake topper. Super job!
Cathy S
seashore@telus.net
Love the kraft paper with the pattern paper! Such a pretty combination! What a great bunch of projects too!!!
housesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com
Wow! Lauren, you really know how to make a party special. I love the whole theme. This would really work for a big girl. too!
Hugs,
Saundra
Wow you went all out and such special ideas to celebrate any kind of party. Thanks for sharing!
Peggie
barker944 at msndotcom
OH MY WORD! OK I am not shouting but I am whispering really loud (baby is asleep ha ha) You are amazing how have I not visited your blog before? Well I am your newest stalker lol! I love everything it is beautiful!
Hugs
Carley
Love your party decor! You can decorate for me anytime!! I am a new follower!
Tina
www.myhoppyplace.blogspot.com
Wow! You are in the party mood today! How pretty and festive it all is. I love the wands and that party banner.
What a fun party to attend!! Love the crown! :) You did a great job! TFS!!
Kimberly
cutie.jensen at gmail.com
WOW...what a cute little set...love it all...cute-cute-cute!!!TFS.
Eva :0)
love all your projects! new follower
give me a while and i'll be there
got paper,scissors,glue,and appatite. Yummy goodies for a BD party. see ya
lol
linda in tx
giftshoppe@comcast.net
love it all!
oh my!!! such a great party!
Carol N<><
new follower
Wowzeers..... absolutely love all your projects. Beautiful! TFS!
Sandy
http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com/
Beautiful party set! Love every thing of every item.
Vivi
vivienpapel at gmail.com
Wow!! All I can say is... FABULOUS!!! I love how everything coordinates - what a great theme for a party. :)
What an awesome party set this would be! I love everything that you have created especially those adorable wands! Great job!
Lynda
rlhamm1 at gmail dot com
lyndascreativetouches.blogspot.com
Wow, you have been busy!! I love all your party decorations...you sure know how to throw a party!! Love it all....fantastic!
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
jskoning at msn dot com
Excuse me a moment...I was licking the frosting off the computer! Great party favors! Looking for a party to host now!
What font did you use? Love it
new follower..want to see what else yummy you post!
memorieskeeper56 at yahoo dot com
Pammie Kay - Thanks! I used a font called "coffee milk crazy" (funny name...I know). I think I found it on freefonts.com. I'm sure if you Google it, it should come up. :)
Lauren
What fantastic projects. I love all the details and thought that went into this. Beautiful! TFS.
Kris
dietzrobles at yahoo dot com
Lauren, you never cease to amaze me! You've got some mad skillz girlfriend :) Great job!
Jenny
papercutcreations.blogspot.com
papercraftjenny at gmail dot com
WOW!! everything is just beautiful! Love the cake bannner:)
Hugs
Oh my!! Super adorable party set! Love how the cake banner looks - never seen that done before! TFS!
hugs, Jenn
WOW!!! You really did an Amazing Job!!! Your Card is Beautiful! Well everything is Beautiful! Love It! I'm already a follower. :0)
cindymarshall63 at hotmail dot com
The set is amazing and the cake looks so yummy!
Ashley
glamoroussideofscrapping at gmail dot com
www.theglamoroussideofscrapping.blogspot.com
Nothing you do is simple. It is simply amazing! I'm a big fan who really appreciates your work. Thanks for sharing.
Jan
You did a wonderful job on all your decorations! They are so beautiful and your cake looks amazing! Thanks for sharing! lindagk23
WOW! YOU WENT ALL OUT WITH THIS ONE, I LOVE ALL YOUR PARTY DECOR AND THE INVITE IS ADORABLE. OF COURSE THE CAKE IS SENSATIONAL AND LOOKS SO YUMMY! LOVE THE PATTERN YOU USED FOR YOUR THEME. LOVE IT ALL! MANY HUGS.
WOW! I want to come to your parties! This is so lovely!-Raquel @ Raquelsdesigns.blogspot.com
I'm a big butterfly lover.I think that you hit the nail on the head!!!!Everything is so cute!!!!
What a beautiful display. Everything looks beautiful.
plepoma@aol.com
WOW Love all of the great projects you did everything is Beautiful the colors are so great. loved the background on the card and boxes. what a great job. you should be so proud of yourself. thanks for sharing and the chance to win.
abbraddock@msn.com
Wow where to begin.
You did an amazing job on each item.
Love the embossing folder you used on this
perderg{at}q{dot}com
Lauren, OMGoodness. You totally went all out! I love a good excuse to buy roses. Although you being such a neat person, you don't need an excuse. The embossing is impressive. Thanks for including all your tool/supply list. Such a beautiful job and I especially love that cake banner. So cute. Thanks for sharing. Cyntha Ü vandyzfam@sbcglobal.net
What a great party!! I love your cake and all the decorations!!
Beautiful!!
Blessings,
Shawnee
http://www.blessedonthebrightside.com
Oh Lauren this is just fantastic.....what time does the party start?? I'll be right over! Lol. I love absolutely everything you created!!
All your party projects were so cute..cake looks yum. TFS!
firelass51@aol.com
Oh my goodness! great job on all your projects!!!!!!
mexicopetshop at hotmail dot com
Wow! This is an incredible butterfly-themed party ensemble! I think I like the banner on the cake the most. Awesome idea! And thank you for the cake recipe and the font name. I love that font! I already downloaded it since I'm a bit of a font junkie - LOL! Great job on it all! ~Jen http://happyplaceforjen.blogspot.com
everything came out so beautiful! love, love your projects!
Ro
OMG!!! I wish it was my birthday and you were planning my blog hop!!!
How totally fantastic!!! Every one of you projects are awesome!! :)
http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com
Amazing party theme ! Wonderful job ! Enjoy your cake and thanks for the recipe !
What a fun way to celebrate Sarah's birthday! I love your butterfly party set. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win :)
Suzy suzyq28024@gmail.com
These are the most adorable party items ever. I love your attention to detail and color. Absolutely gorgeous.
I'm a new follower. I can't wait to see more of your crafty creations. :D
Jen
Wow. Great party decorations.
Wonderful party decorations!! I really love the wands!
Tracy
jtg0398(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
Oh my stinkin goodness Lauren!!! You really outdid yourself this time!!! how adorable is everything!!! my favorite has to be the cake banner...how clever are you!!!
hugs,
Sarah
All of your ideas were so cute! I especially loved the treat box!
Melissa
dolfnz777 at yahoo dot com
Huge fan. My favorite blog. Thanks CallyAnn
Love your work the embossing is great.
lmkindell1@verizon.net
lindashappyplace.blogspot.com
Your projects are amazing and the colors are super fab!! You can come to my house and plan My party :)
TFS!! Take Care!!
Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/
You are very creative.
melehtola@juno.com
Wow, just adorable.
You are such an inspiration to me!!! Love all you do!
Smiles!
Christy
christineschumacher@fuse.net
OMGoodness ... all your projects are just adorable. Love the cake idea.
pruttybird at comcast dot net
Great project! Looks like fun! TFS!
What a great idea....LOVE butterflies. Your projects are really beautiful. I am so glad you did this hop as it gives me SO much inspiration. Thanks.
I am here from Sandra's Birthday blog Hop!! WOW...I love all the beautiful things you made for this hop!! Thankjs for sharing!!
Ildi-The Craftin Mama
www.thecraftinmama.blogspot.com
I am your newest follower, please check out my blog and do the same.
Ildi-The Craftin Mama
www.thecraftinmama.blogspot.com
Everything is so beautiful! TFS
Your projects are so awesome!!
Leslie
cascrapper at gmail dot com
I love all things butterfly and really liked your decorations.
Thank you for sharing!
What great projects. They are all beautiful!
Teresa
Totallylovecricut.blogspot.com
Tciarleglio@gmail.com
OMG!! I love all your projects, you are so creative and talented!! I always find so much inspiration from your blog, thanks so much!!
Diana
daisylovecreations.blogspot.com
Wowzer! What a fantastic theme party idea. Love all your projects, but I sure wish I could get a piece of that yummy looking chocolate cake. Great job! Thanks for such wonderful inspiration and party ideas.
OMG - you went ALL you and I LOVE it! So much creativity going on here, don't know which is my favorite, the mini banner or the butterfly wands. So awesome!
Bernadet
bernadetscraftblog.blogspot.com
oh my goodness, everything is just adorable!
Love your butterfly bday decor. Its great to be in the blog hop with you
Sylvia
Lauren this is absolutely amazing as always!! Your projects are so inspirational. You are very talented!! Im so happy to have been a part of this hop alongside such amazing people like you!!
Simply Cricutting
The whole set is super adorable. You did a great job.
edoggsugarlipsandprincessbuttercup.blogspot.com
WOW! That was one fun "fake" party! Holy cow, you did a lot of work for this project! I LOVE it! Quite amazing! Thanks so much for being such an inspiration. This was a super fun post!
Be sure to stop by my blog to enter my 500 followers giveaway!
XO ~ Amy Jo (follower)
amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com/
Awesome Birthday layout, I love it all.
Kathy
Katsews at gmail dotcom
This is such a wonderful project! You did such a great job! Thanks for joining by sister in her bday celebration, I know it meant a lot to her! :)
WOW, this is over the top AMAZING and wonderful! I love every single project. Thanks so much for the inspiration. Hugs- Glora
OMG! Your projects are awesome! You have been really busy and CREATIVE! TFS! I am a new follower and would be honored if you would check out my blog and if you aren't already, become a follower too at http://acreativejourneywithmelissa@blogspot.com. Have a wonderful week and I look forward to your future projects!!
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