So, my middle child, Jenna Beth, turned 7 (gasp :O)on April 29th. We had her party this weekend. She LOVES crafts and painting so we decided to do a 'ART' themed party. It was so much fun. The girls seemed to enjoy themselves. They got to paint their own canvas and make a sock monkey bracelet (wearable art, ;)) I had found some letters at Hobby Lobby to spell Jenna's name and just used those as my base colors for the party. Heather Wilken, my sis-in-law and owner of Lollie's Creative Confections, made the cake and it matched perfectly...
and if you know me at all you will know that it
MUST match or it just irritates me beyond belief. I know I am weird...I am aware of the situation. But I am pretty sure it was passed down to me from my mom, so let's blame her. ;)
I had fun with the party favors. I did the obvious crayons, watercolor paints, paint brushes, paint sponges, elmer's glue and erasers...but then I used all the candy that I wanted to give them as favors as the centerpieces of their art table. So they all got to stuff lollipops, skittles, gumballs and twizzlers in their bag as they were finished with their masterpieces! Speaking of their masterpieces they got to take those home with them too, they were still a little wet, but I hope they all got home with them unharmed. They all seemed so proud of them! And I gave them the paint palette as well so they can paint some more when they get home. AND I puff-painted names on all the aprons before the party so obviously, that was a favor as well, and I hope it is one that will get used again! I have to say it was a lot of fun. Please don't be too critical of the photos, remember, I wasn't just the photographer at this party, I was the MOMMA TOO! But I have to say, I have such AWESOME friends and family that help me so much! I wouldn't have got it done without you and you KNOW who you are! LOVE YOU ALL!Happy Birthday, my sweet Boo!!! <3
On down a few pics are some chocolate covered pretzels and white chocolate art palettes with skittle blobs of "paint", those were made for me by Sudie Huddleston. She always has some cute ideas with sweet treats. Thanks, Sudie! And if you want her or Heather's info just shoot me an email and I will be happy to give it to you.
