Garden Gnome 1st Birthday Party
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I thought a gnome theme would be a whimsical idea for my daughter's first birthday, especially for those of us who grew up with David the Gnome. A summer party lent itself perfectly to garden gnomes and the flowers added a girlie touch. I designed the invite and all corresponding party signage, and used a red and white polka-dot pattern throughout, right down to the cupcakes and birthday girl's party dress.
Party Highlights
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Best Moment
Seeing my grandmother loving on her nieces and the older kids having fun with the "babies."
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Funniest Moment
Kids playing with balloons.
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Best Dressed
The birthday girl, of course! In a polka dot dress purchased from Etsy and handmade matching headband.
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What People Ate
Cupcakes, rice krispie treats, candy, meatballs, sandwhiches, salads, chips and dips.
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What People Drank
Anything and everything! Wine and beer for the adults, sodas, and an array of juice selections for the kids.
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Desserts
Cupcakes, candy, rice krispie treats.
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Party Favors
Bags with costume jewelry, toadstool rings, gnome temporary tattoos, balls, and snacks.
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Budget
As little as possible! Dollar store finds, DIY projects, and using my own design skills for invitations, printing, and trimming.
Party Helpers
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Eye2Eye Design
Graphic Designer
Invitation and party signage all designed by Eye2Eye Design, my invitation and party printables shop on Etsy.http://www.etsy.com/shop/Eye2EyeDesign?ref=search_shop_redirect
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Candy Dress Shop
Dress designer
Ordered the birthday girl's dress from this maker. Great service and turnaround. Still love the dress!http://www.etsy.com/shop/CandyDressShop
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Cupcake Crusaders
Cake designer
A blog I contribute to. We mostly like to taste and review cupcakes, but all enjoy experiment with baking and decorating.http://www.CupcakeCrusaders.com
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