finally getting around to posting the rest of the pics of the vintage glam shower I threw for my two nieces....
My friend Cathy and I made these flowers out of fondant three days before the shower...she is so talented and makes beautiful wedding cakes. The fondant flowers take a couple of hours to make so they are a tad time consuming but also fun to make if you like detailed work. The day of the shower I made the cupcakes, I used Cathy's killer frosting and Emma, my mom and I decorated them. I love the way they turned out and how they sparkle with the sugar crystals and shimmer that we added to them.
These cupcakes are yum! They have a cream cheese, white chocolate chip filling inside. The guests thought they were too pretty to eat but I made them eat them anyway!
The rustic window pane a friend gave to me from her stash of vintage finds...the wreath, which happened to be the perfect colors, I already had...I tried to use stuff around the house to make this project as inexpensive as possible...the base for the cupcakes, an old black urn of mine, I took the spray paint to.
I added some fake crystal beading ($5 with Micheal's coupon) around the top to tie in with the crystals on the two candelabras ( only $2.99 each) that I also spray painted. The spray paint and I were good friends for a couple of days!
Purple flowers (sorta kifed from a neighbors yard a few streets over...sshh!) and the non alcoholic wine bottle covers...free diy downloads from weddingchics.com. I gave my nieces these as part of their gift, along with goblets.
Another thoughtful detail...I wanted to have some type of cookie at the shower because I knew she was having a cookie bar, along with serving gelato at the reception. These white powdered cookies are actually Danish wedding cookies that I found at the grocery store. From Keebler. Who knew? The little cake pedestal they are on...I love...borrowed that from a friend. She bought it from a vendor at Swiss Days. Want to make one just like it.
The Bride and Groom pictures...also a free download from weddingchics.com. The frames are Big Lot finds..they were an ugly gold so I also spray painted those, as well as the upside down flower pot you see used for the other cupcake stand. Found that at Savers.
Have to thank my friend Brenda, from Red Poppy Studio http://www.theredpoppystudios.com/ for taking these pics above..
Another thoughtful detail...I wanted to have some type of cookie at the shower because I knew she was having a cookie bar, along with serving gelato at the reception. These white powdered cookies are actually Danish wedding cookies that I found at the grocery store. From Keebler. Who knew? The little cake pedestal they are on...I love...borrowed that from a friend. She bought it from a vendor at Swiss Days. Want to make one just like it.
The Bride and Groom pictures...also a free download from weddingchics.com. The frames are Big Lot finds..they were an ugly gold so I also spray painted those, as well as the upside down flower pot you see used for the other cupcake stand. Found that at Savers.
Have to thank my friend Brenda, from Red Poppy Studio http://www.theredpoppystudios.com/ for taking these pics above..
Now on to my pics....
The backboard is a piece of plywood from Home Depot which I covered with a plastic white table cloth and doilie place mats I found at Gygi's. Can't see the detail on the backboard too good but I thought it tied in beautifully.
These were the invites....
brought in my mom's bird cage because it also matched the color scheme perfectly....
and I knew Court wanted to use white birdcages at her reception.
I paper mached (love Mod Podge glue!) two hardbound books I didn't need anymore with vintage looking scrapbook paper and then added the Paris labels which I already had...added a tasle with funky white yarn. Love how they turned out!
These were the invites....
brought in my mom's bird cage because it also matched the color scheme perfectly....
and I knew Court wanted to use white birdcages at her reception.
I paper mached (love Mod Podge glue!) two hardbound books I didn't need anymore with vintage looking scrapbook paper and then added the Paris labels which I already had...added a tasle with funky white yarn. Love how they turned out!
I even wrapped the fork and napkin with a doilie and plum ribbon. Also spray painted the wire bucket which was a couple dollar find at Savers.
Even added foo foo to the canning jars which we used to serve the drinks..details, details...its all about THE details people!
For the party favors I wrapped Hershey chocolate bars with vintage looking paper and tied fake diamond rings (at Zurchers) to them with tulle (which btw happens to be another favorite decorating tool, right along there with Mod Podge.)
limeaid drink with floating limes...the drink dispenser...a golden find at Costco.
Ashley's big day is coming up in a few weeks...but Courtney is now a married woman!
and at the reception...
The two sisters... how stink'in cute are they?
Ashley's big day is coming up in a few weeks...but Courtney is now a married woman!
We had a lovely day spent with family last Friday celebrating her marriage to Chad...
Kyleigh got to miss school and watch Kate for us in the waiting room so we could attend the temple ceremony and wedding luncheon...
A few pictures on the temple grounds...
Kyleigh got to miss school and watch Kate for us in the waiting room so we could attend the temple ceremony and wedding luncheon...
A few pictures on the temple grounds...
nice little love tap for mom...more like a whack! LOL Had a near wardrobe disaster that morning as I went to put on my plum sweater and found that the security tag had not been removed at the store. Seriously hate those things as this is not the first time that has happened to me.
and at the reception...
Beautiful and fun day!
WOW! What a beautiful job you did! Lucky girls to get a shower like that!!! So many fun details. You are so creative and good at putting stuff together. And I love the family picture from the reception. You are such a great family!
ReplyDeleteFabulous party!
ReplyDeleteTwo more fabulous things...
1- The attachment you can buy for a spray paint can that makes it a trigger for your entire hand, sparing your pointer finger. If you do not already have this, invest in one. Worth it.
2- A child of your OWN! Old enough to watch your baby! Brilliant.
And a NOT so fabulous thing...
I had that same security tag situation on a top I bought. In LAS VEGAS. Can you imagine? Had to mail the stupid thing back. So mad.
I LOVE the decor! You are so talented. And the picture of your family is just so cute. We have to do another party!
ReplyDeleteSo, if you lived closer you wouldn't have to steal that sofa because it is the bane of Todd's existence, and he would call you up to come and GET IT! I was afraid to lug it to the park, for fear it would be a one way ticket. It's one of the few things I literally HAVE to have his help to load. If you can believe it, I got the entire thing inside my Honda Pilot. The girls had to ride in a SEPARATE car with Todd. None of them wanted much to do with the sofa biz. It's currently in his parking space in the garage. We're (the couch and I) walking a fine line around here. That and my kids were holy terror at the park.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I can't stop thinking about your cupcakes. Boo is OBSESSED with Cake Boss, and was impressed as well.