We blessed Rhett in June, but I was so crazy busy that day, that I forgot to take any pictures of the set up :( I have to say... it was beautiful! When my brother saw it, he asked me if I was on meth, and that's how I am able to get so much done. No... no meth ;) I just like to make things pretty, and... I start FAR in advance.
Here is the invitation (made in picasa of course)
I always love sugared popcorn, as it can be made in advance, and can be made to go with any decor, as you can make it any color or flavor. I decorated the bags in advance.
I got these drinks at the dollar store, 6 for $1. I did this part way in advance. I made the labels in picasa, and punched them out.
I got these drinks at the dollar store, 6 for $1. I did this part way in advance. I made the labels in picasa, and punched them out.
This is what the sheet looked like before I punched it out:
The drinks were really cute, and the straws were from Gygi, in Salt Lake City. I hooked them on with glue dots.
I made mini lemon cupcakes with a lemon creme, fluffy delish frosting. I made it up as I went, or I would provide the recipe. The mini papers were from Gygi as well. I baked the cupcakes in plain white papers, and put them in the fancy papers after the fact.
I had to do marshmallows on a stick. You can see the first time I did it HERE, and for the cowboy party HERE. I did these with yellow almond bark, and silver sprinkles from Gygi.
I made a darling runner, and had a banner as well, but didn't get a picture of either. I plan to use them in the next few months for an upcoming party for my daughter's dance class, so you will still get to see them. The banner is fabric with interchangeable wooden letters.
Oh, and here's the menu. I made all the food, except Rhett's Yiayia brought homemade rolls, and his Grandma brought hummus. I am kind of a control freak, and wanted everything to look and taste just the way I wanted. And, it did :)
All these were cut into labels, backed with coordination yellow or gray papers, and placed in front of the food. I did every bit of everything I could before hand, so I just had throw things together, and mix them up. I didn't want people to have to wait. I even had empty dishes sitting out and in place ready for food to be out in them. My husband thought I was nuts, but again... the control freak in me took over, and I was glad to be prepared.
Spinach Salad
With Feta,
Strawberries and
Roasted Almonds
Quinoa Salad
With Black Beans
And Cranberries,
Tossed in Cider Vinegar
Antipasto
Peppers, English Cucumbers,
Tomatoes and Mozzarella,
Tossed in Balsamic
Vinegar and Olive Oil
Chicken Pasta Salad
Bowtie Pasta, Chicken and
Shredded Parmesan, Flavored
With Olive Oil and Herbs
Hummus
Made Especially by
Grandma Baker
Rolls
Homemade by
The Yia yia
Marshmallow Pops
Adorned in Almond Bark
And sprinkles
Lemon Crème cupcakes
Mini Lemon Cupcakes Dressed
With lemon Creme
Sugared Popcorn
With Banana Essence
It was such a fun and memorable day. Thanks for letting me share!Have a Happy and Creative Day!
Risa
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4 comments:
love the treat ideas :) and cute little boy, looks like a fun day
Wow you went all out. I never had the energy at blessing time because I was still going on virtually no sleep! Everything looks adorable.
Risa, You are the most creative gal I have ever met. What time and love you put into every event for your sweet little kiddos! You r simply amazing! :)BTW: What a handsome little man!
I all looks so good.
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