Monday, December 20, 2010

My Cookie Exchange Party-The Fun & Festive Details!

 

The Cookie Exchange Party was a great night with friends! 
I loved seeing the variety of cookies people brought..so fun. 
And I was so impressed with their baking skills! everything was deee-lish.

I had a blast putting together some fun & festive details
for the party... have a look!
here's what i baked up for the cookie exchange...
reese's peanut butter cup cookies! new favorite cookie. pretty much a jazzed up peanut blossom.


Each girl wrote on the inside of a card their name and recipe.
 
 
I made these up quick to tape to some dollar store pencils.
 just an added fun touch! just cut out, glue stick, wrap, and cut end!

printed the graphics up on glossy white paper and wala..pretty tags! 
go home and throw that on the fridge and feel awesome. haha.

Here's 2 of our 4 winners of the night..
Katherine my Sister-In-Law! She won best tasting...tear* so proud. ;)
And then this is Sarah's blog debut.she was very excited about. hahah.
ps. sarah is fantastic with babies (as shown below)
she also enjoys long walks on the beach..for all my single guy blog followers.. (?? haha.)
pss. she also had on fabulous grey jeans from target..need i say more?
 
I loved how the favors turned out! 
Practical items you could actually use all year long!



our attempt at a group photo with a self-timer shot. 
they had me run in the middle and squat. haha. lovely.
how cute are these girls?? :)

We ended up teaming up with my husband's youth group parents and chipped in cookies for a bake sale at our church the following day to help fundraise for the youth program. Some of the girls left cookies instead of taking them home..and some baked extra! 
I thought it ended up being a great way for us to have a fun night and give back at the same time! 
So many of the youth group kids have amazing stories.. we've been able to see first hand them growing in their relationship with Jesus..turning to Him in their suffering and rejoicing with Him in the good times. and i think we all know how important it is to have youth programs for our kids..
so we were excited to be a part of helping the ministry for them continue! 

thanks again girls for coming to the party and for your donations 
of cookies towards the youth group bake sale! 
I had a blast with you guys! and I am enjoying your cookies. very much. :)


**During the Party we talked about doing another get together sometime and having one of their bakery owner friends come over and teach us all how to decorate cookies like the pro's..
doesn't that sound fun!? party time! ;)**


 COOKIE EXCHANGE PARTY PACKAGE
 ADDED TO MY ETSY SHOP
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YOUR VERY OWN DIY PRINTABLE FILES....Print, cut, assemble and celebrate! 
be fabulous within your budget with these custom details!

A Cookie Exchange Party is very popular to throw during Christmas Time! before and after! 
Use these details to help create a one of a kind party!
**Perfect party to throw around New Years, Valentine's Day...any time you
 want an excuse for friends to gather and have fun!

Personalize your event with these cute printables!
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THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES
-2 Cookie Ballots on a 8.5x11 PDF
- 4 Blank...3.5"x4.5" Tented Cards (4 different styles) on a 8.5x11 PDF
(added fee for numbered tented cards...contact for details.)
-4 Award Tags on 2, 8.5x11 PDF's
-10 Pencil Flags on a 8.5x11 PDF
- 6 Favor Gift Tags on a 8.5x11 PDF 

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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Packages from Grandma!

Meant to post these photos for a while but life got busy. :)


My mom sent Sophie and Sienna a package a while back to help celebrate St. Nicholas Day! 
She loved it! We grew up with the tradition of putting out our shoes the night before and even though this year we didn't get that far with sophia...we did take a moment to celebrate! the chocolate santa claus and new sippy cup was a hit ;) do you celebrate st. nick's day??

and speaking of packages...
i need to get the christmas presents in the mail!
crunch time! :)

Yesterday was my cookie exchange party and it was so fun!! 
I'll be sharing photos of the party on monday! 


ps. thanks mom for thinking of us. :)  you are so sweet!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

It's Official..

i'm now located at www.thebusybudgetingmama.com

you should be automatically forwarded if you go to thebusybudgetingmama.blogspot.com.

A lot of little changes going on here...new blog design...new esty shop design! 
along with these changes have been lots of new opportunities & projects so i'm very excited!

thanks for all the blog love!

would love to stay and chat but my 2 yr old has discovered that if she rubs her head against 
the couch it makes her hair static and huge....
i need to stop the craziness before we all get shocked! haha.

Tiny Bazaar: Felt Holiday Tree Tutorial

I stumbled upon this blog and it's one of my new favorites! 
Danielle over at Tiny Bazaar
Her Felt Holiday Tree Tutorial has taken off like wildfire through 
the blog world...even being featured on Design Mom!

I think these little felt tree's would look sooooo cute in my girls' room. 
i think i'll do this for next year. they also will be more 
into next year and love to decorate their room! :)
 psst. love her ikea bookcase. ;)


she also has a great etsy shop that is full of fun stuff!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Featured Client- ONEderland Party Theme

I was recently asked to create some cupcake toppers and 
favor tags for a ONEderland theme! Here are the photos she sent me
 from the party this past weekend! 

I've added the two items to my shop in a ONEderland Party Package.. just $10!
Completely Customizable by me for you. click here for more info.

This party theme is perfect for all 
the Christmas/Snow Babies!


Tuesday, December 14, 2010

A Pretty Pink Christening-Dessert Table

I came across this via Save the Date for Cupcakes 
they featured a beautiful pink and zebra dessert table that 
Christine of My 2 Pink Ladies created for her daughter's Christening!

thought i would share the pretty photos she passed along.. gorgeous!
this was her first party and it turned out amazing! 
you should check out both blogs after you look over these pretty pictures.:)








Monday, December 13, 2010

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Here's some other great gift ideas for those of 
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already have a onesie or children's tee?? 
grab some iron ons and make up a personalized shirt with these iron on transfer printables!

Here's a great collection of labels for those of you who 
knit, crochet or sew?? these would be so sweet on your gift packaging.

happy gift giving. :)
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