My initial goal when I commenced this blog in July 2011 was to reach 100 likers on a facebook page. So I am honoured and amazed that 3 months later I can launch a giveaway to celebrate 1000 of you joining the facebook page and gaining inspiration from this blog! I know you are all busy busy parents so I appreciate every second you might spend visiting Life’s Little Celebrations!
Now onto the Giveaway! This giveaway is hosted by Life’s Little Celebrations, with all items donated generously from the various vendors, and is no way sponsored, endorsed or administrated by, or associated with Facebook. All entries will be made directly through comments made on this blog post on Life’s Little celebrations and not via Facebook.
The winner will be notified through a post here on the blog.
Here are all the details on how to enter!
This giveaway has 13 prizes available which means there will be 13 winners!!
Main Entry: To gain one entry for this giveaway, make ONE comment on THIS blog post stating that you have visited all the vendor’s facebook pages and liked their page. There are only 10 vendors in total.
Entries close on Wednesday 26th October at 8:00pm (Eastern Standard Time) and winners will be posted on this blog on Thursday 27th October.
Entries open to Australian residents only.
Entries will be drawn by Random.org. The first winner will have first choice in which prize they want, 2nd winner will have 2nd choice for a prize and so on until each winner has chosen a prize (obviously once a prize is chosen then it can’t be chosen by another prize winner).
PRIZES: Click on the Business name links or images to be taken to the relevant facebook pages
From Occasion by Designs
Wooden Santa Advent Calender - Occasion By Design
From Pinwheels and Pearls:
6 Christmas Sparkle Ribbon wands in winners choice of colours, inc postage - Pinwheels & Pearls
From Giggles Cupcake Toppers
24 Christmas cupcake toppers (various designs available) OR a $30 voucher for Giggles Cupcake Toppers
From Pretty and Print
Christmas printable chocolate wrappers & gift tags in various designs - Pretty and Print
From Raindrops and Roses Children’s Fashion Emporium
2 X $40 vouchers from Raindrops and Roses Children's Fashion Emporium
From Kristy Gray Designs
2 prizes available: Personalised print yourself Christmas greeting cards from Kristy Gray Designs
From { P } is for Party
$40 voucher from {P} is for Party
From Charli Mae:
24 Cupcake Toppers from Charli Mae
From Creative Little Stars
A printable collection of your choice - Creative Little Stars
From Krystabellelane
$20 gift voucher that can be used towards any tulle or tissue paper pom poms, garlands, flowers or twinkle wands from Krystabellelane
From Life’s Little Celebrations:
An Online Inspiration boards for 2 seperate winners for parties in 2012 - Life's Little Celebrations
Enjoy and good luck! Remember only ONE comment is needed on this blog to enter, stating you have liked the above vendor’s facebook pages.
I thought I’d share a post on some of the things I’m working on to share some of the exciting and new things happening via Life’s Little Celebrations.
Since launching my new services where I offer online inspiration boards & online party planning help & sourcing of items I’ve been busy with a few different projects for various mum’s after different party themes!
It all started when a mum approached me after I had started my blog (and before I offered this new service). She was impressed with the items I was finding and my style and enlisted my help in finding unique items for an upcoming celebration as she was quite busy herself at the time. The service I offered her is my “Complete Custom Styling Pack” which follows the format of the blog (but offers more ideas), completly customised to your theme, colours, requirements, budget etc. It includes hyperlinks for easy shopping too!
Once the party is held I can’t wait to share it with you! This was her feedback:
“Tanya, you did an EXEMPLARY job and I thank you, you are very very good, I
appreciate the time saved for me on this and I definitely think you should
do this on a professional basis.
Sourcing and research takes time and you did a wonderful job I can’t thank
you enough, you took my theme, my pitch, understood it and came back with
a great moodboard full of ideas which I can now quickly source. Visual
merchandising and theming is a knack which doesn’t come to many people and
you certainly have it and shared my vision.“
This is what encouraged me to offer these services to all of you!
I recently completed an inspiration board for a Robot theme. This mum had already found lots of unique finds which she shared with me on Pinterest but wanted to see what else I could source! Her feedback:
“Wow Tanya, thanks so much!
You’ve found a lot of stuff I didn’t find, some of which I’ll definitely use. Fabulous!
If you set up reviews on your FB page, I’d be happy to leave a positive review about your service. “
Fred Yumbots Robot Cupcake holders - Gigglepot Kids
Currently I am working on some Alice in Wonderland theme finds for an inspiration board, such a fun theme!
Mad Tea Party pocket watch necklace - Kaboodle Designs
I am also putting together an inspiration board for a Construction theme party with a unique colour palette.
Construction party - Juicy Bits Blog
Besides inspiration boards I also offer a “Complete Party To you” package. This is where I not only provide detailed sourcing of ideas and items for the party but also arrange to purchase all the items for you and send them to you! I am putting this together for a lovely Pirate theme party coming up.
Personalised pirate treasure map printable - Easy Invitations
I’ll also be putting together a Complete Custom Styling pack for a mum planning a twins Christening based on a Noah’s Ark theme – so lovely =)
Two by Two party - Lullaby Lubbock blog
On top of all this watch out for some upcoming contributions in the next issues of the My Little Jedi magazine, Tickle the Imagination magazine and the Bird’s Party magazine (links will take you to the current issues)!
So as you can see, I am busy busy busy! Each of these services as well as my blog posts take alot of time to put together. I have my own daughter’s 1st birthday in November and then there is Christmas and a Baby sprinkle for my sister!
Doing my best to stay on top of things while also making sure I spend lots of time with my own little daughter! =) This often means late nights (as I’m sure most of you know all too well about!!).
However it’s a joy to be able to help other mum’s in celebrating their little ones =)
Please contact me if you are interested in any of my services. As mentioned above I offer everything from Inspiration boards, complete custom styling packs to a complete party to you service. These are all offered online and all the information is sent directly to your inbox (unless you choose the “complete party to you” where products are purchased and also shipped to you). I am also offering blog sponsership packages with 2 businesses signed up already, so feel free to contact me regarding this as well!
You can email me at: lifeslittlec@gmail.com
This cute and unique theme is perfect to bring out the joy and fun of being a child! Little one’s love holding a twirling pinwheel in their hand so why not base a celebration around this?
Pinwheels are also great to team up with another item for example balloons, ribbons or lollipops. They are also versatile little items which you could work into most party themes!
Given the uniqueness of this theme, there is not a lot of specific party items available however all you really need are some pinwheels to really bring this theme alive!
I haven’t included some of my usual categories of tableware and favour packaging in this post as this theme could take on any colour scheme and doesn’t have as many theme related items available – however please see my previous posts for many different tableware and favour packaging ideas!
Invitations/Printables
Choosing a great set of printables can really help you with decorating your party, especially for a theme such as pinwheels where there isn’t alot of theme specific items available.
Pinwheels and Balloons printables - My Little Jedi
Pinwheels & Balloons printables - My Little Jedi
Pinwheel invitation - Imprintables
Baby shower pinwheel - Imprintables
Party boy invitation - The Princess and the Pirate
Photo birthday invitation - Tambo Creations
Pinwheel personalised invitation - Little Sugar Bean
Pinwheels and Polka Dots - Dimple Prints
Decorations
Besides pinwheels themselves, these various shaped paper fans would work well into this theme as they mimic giant pinwheels:
Tissue paper fan in aqua - Little Sooti
Red paper sunburst - {P} is for Party
Paper flower pinwheels - 508 Baldwin
Sweet Treats
A fantastic way to incorporate pinwheels into your food or dessert table is through the use of these cupcake toppers which could be inserted into a variety of treats:
Felt pinwheel cupcake topper - Cupcake House
A truly gorgeous cake topper for this theme!
Cake topper - Sweetie Pie Cake Toppers
Special Themed Items
Some lovely items which you could work into your party decor if you wanted something extra special:
Pretty pinwheel print - Poppy Studio
Pinwheel Girl print on wood - Infant Boutique
Pinwheel mobile - MaMax2
Cute themed party game for the little one’s!:
Pin the wheel on the pinwheel - The Princess and the Pirate
Gorgeous pinwheel paper you could use for placing on your food platters:
Ashtyn paper pinwheels - Scrap Needs
Pinwheels
The most important decorative element for this theme is of course, Pinwheels! Here are a range of options, some of which could be used as party favours, some could be bunched together for a centrepiece, or displayed creatively for a backdrop:
Rainbow mini pinwheels - Bubbles and Rainbows
Paper pinwheels - Lovely Little Parties
Yellow windmill - Invite Me
Pinwheel wand - How Inviting
Twirlable pinwheels - KlipsnScraps
Fabric pinwheels - Sugar Owl Designs
Pinwheels - Paper Magnolia
Love the cute personalised message on these pinwheels!
Twirling pinwheel birthday centrepiece - Crossroads Cottage
Fabulous DIY kit with all you need to make your own pinwheels:
DIY Spinning paper pinwheel kit - Crossroads cottage
These tall buckets are fantastic for displaying some pinwheels:
20cm bucket - Shoppe with Lily
Tutorials
Click on the below images to take you to some tutorials for how to make your own pinwheel items:
Paper pinwheels tutorial - Martha Stewart
Paper pinwheel tutorial - Style Me Pretty
Pinwheel wreath tutorial - Spotlight
Real Parties
Stylish navy blue and green pinwheels party by Sharnel Dollar Designs
Also loving this soft blue and green pinwheel party by The Princess & the Pirate featured on the Party Inspirations blog.
Love the cake in this vintage style Pinwheel party from Kara’s Party Ideas
Clever use of pinwheels to create a cute and simple backdrop in this Pinwheels and Pearls party on Kara’s Party Ideas
Sweet idea of having pinwheels on the candy jar lids in this 1st birthday also featured on Kara’s Party Ideas
Pink and orange pinwheel party with lovely pinwheels pinned onto the food labels, featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog
Bright and colourful pinwheel party table featured on the Love the Day blog
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Hope you enjoyed these pinwheels find and they give you some inspiration for this theme or incorporating them into a different theme. I am sure all the little ones will love them!
Twirling & tutu’s are some girl’s most favourite things – and if that sound’s like your daughter then perhaps this theme is perfect for her.
I’ve focused mainly around pink items in this blog post but pink goes with so many other colours so feel free to experiment and choose a colour scheme and combination your little girl would love!
I hope you find some inspiration and products in this blog post for your girl’s ballerina celebration.
Enjoy!
Invitations
There are some gorgeous ballerina invitations and printables available, showing off various colour combinations with different shades of pink:
Pretty Ballerina invitation available with teddy or little girl – I Will Invitations
Ballerina printables – 2 Love Birds
Prima Ballerina printables set – One Magic Day
Ballerina printables – Amity Invites
Ballerina printables – Be Design Solutions
Ballerina printables – Paper Blossom Creations
Bella ballerina printables – Pretty and Print
Ballerina invitation with matching printables available – Upon a Time Designs
For a fill in invitation, this collection is extra sweet:
Pretty ballerina invitation and envelopes – Fantasy Kids Parties
Decorations
For decorations you can’t go past tulle pom poms for this theme. They are almost made for this party theme, and will look so pretty dangling in your little girl’s room after the party.
Tulle poms – Pom Pom Princess
This ruffled backdrop would be perfect for behind your dessert table or for a photo area:
Ruffled backdrop – Vintage Sew and So
Other hanging decorations will work well to emphasise the colour scheme and pretty up the whole space. This gorgeous lantern is a great starting point!:
Lantern with ribbon and pearls – Any Occasion Invitations
Pink honeycomb daisy – Occasion by Design
Tri-colour pom – Occasion by Design
Robert Gordon pale pink lantern – Sweet Celebrations
Pink fluffy garland – Just Party Supplies
Pink and white tissue garland – Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations
Meri Meri The Ballet Theatre party garland – Party and Co
Tableware
For a gorgeous tablecloth that will last you many parties, these beautiful ruffle tablecloths will dress up any Ballerina party!
Tulle tablecloth for sale or hire – Saffy & May
However – depending on your budget and also the age of the guests you may prefer these pretty disposable options)
Meri Meri The Ballet Theatre tablecloth – Party and Co
Ballerina tablecover – Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations
I just love this pretty plate:
Pink doily paper plates – Occasion by Design
The following Ballerina plates have matching cups/napkins and other partyware:
Large ballerina plate – Bickiboo
Ballerina tutu much fun dinner plates – Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations
Meri Meri The Ballet Theatre plates – Party and Co
Or a simpler pretty plate would work just as well with a pretty napkin:
Pastel pink border plates – Ready To Party
Sweet spoons such as these are great for kids to use and look fantastic in mini pots/jars:
Pink dot spoons – Mini Party People
Solid pink straws which would look pretty with some pink ribbon tied in a bow at the top perhaps?:
Solid pink paper straws – Saffy & May
Sweet Treats
Fill your table with delightful and pretty goodies using some of these items:
Pink and white lollipops – The Little Big Company
These cupcake tutus and cupcake tiara’s are all you need to dress up your cupcakes for this theme! They are gorgeous aren’t they? You can also buy a larger size to wrap around your cake!
Cupcake tutus – Tiny Tutu Cake Couture
Other options for cupcake decor:
Ballerina cupcake wrappers – Bickiboo
Ballerina cupcake wrapper – Confectionately Yours
Some lovely toppers to use on sweet or savoury food:
Ballerina toppers – Bespoke Party Products
Petite tulle pom toppers – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Your cupcakes will look gorgeous atop these sweet pedestal stands:
Pink petite cupcake pedestal – Ready To Party
If you love to DIY your children’s cakes then this pom pom themed DIY Cake kit would be fantastic for this theme:
DIY pom pom cake kit – Mumma Cakes
Sit your cake atop this lovely cake stand to make sure it stands out!:
Blossom pink cake plate – Little Red Chick
Hire:
Some fantastic hire options for this theme:
Kids table tulle tablecloth and chairs – Little Wish Parties (Sydney)
Ruffled tablecloth for Hire – Style My Table (Melbourne)
Love the little pink ruffles under the stools:
Table and stools with ruffles for hire – Piece of Cake Parties and Celebrations (Perth)
Love these pretty items and the idea of putting a tutu around a wire mannequin:
French dresser and mannequin for hire – Tiny Tots Toy Hire (Sydney)
Wire metal bodice for hire – Party Prop Hire (Brisbane)
Favours/Take Home Gifts
These pom pom wands are perfect as special take home gifts for a Ballerina theme:
Pom pom wand – Pom Pom Princess
These sweet skirts could be given as favours and the girls could wear them at the party:
Fairy skirt with jewel and bow – Little Miss Runway
Gorgeous tutu chocolate bars:
Ballerina chocolate bars – Bespoke Party Products
Love these ballerina favour ideas as well:
Petite sitting ballerinas – Little Red Chick
Pink Poppy ballerina notepad – Party & Co
Ballerina stickers – Party and Co
Ballerina soaps – Soap Buddies
Ballerina button bow – AnK Bowtique
Some sweet favour packaging:
Pink favour boxes – Just Party Supplies
Marshmellow pink favour bags – Sweet Celebrations
Top the favour bags off with these lovely pom pom gift tags:
Pom gift tags – Ruby Rabbit Partyware
Real Parties
Absolutely stunning ballerina party styled by Tiny Tots Toy Hire featured on Babyology
Truly amazing ballerina party by Leo & Bella featured on The Hostess with the Mostess
Very pretty ballerina party by Jodie from Little Red Chick showcased on the Hello Love Designs blog
Love the ribbons hanging from the ceiling in this Ballerina snowflake party by Glorious Treats
Beautiful Ballerina Bakery party with pink and grey by Icing Design Online. Love the tulle around the candy jars!
Another pink and grey ballet party, this time styled outdoors and featured on the Amy Atlas blog
A lovely home made Ballet Party by Lou and Jane! The ballet wall decals look gorgeous!
Simply stunning Pink Nutcracker suite party filled with inspiration by Kate Landers events, featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog
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Hope you haven’t overdosed on pink from this theme post! Lots of Ballerina inspiration for you to get started with your party planning!
I hope your little one enjoys this celebration and feels truly celebrated!
Although Halloween isn’t as huge in Australia as it is in America, I know alot of you still do put something together for Halloween (or maybe you’d like to try it for the first time this year?) so I have gathered some options out there into this mini post for you all to help with your planning and just as a starting point for some inspiration. Also make sure you have a look at my recent Owl Theme post if you want to incorporate Owl’s into this theme as well!
This is also perfect if you have a little one’s birthday around Halloween and are doing a Halloween style birthday party.
Of course most party shops at this time of year will be stocking lots of Halloween novelty items so I haven’t included alot of these types of items in this post because they are easily found at these party shops as well as shops such as Spotlight etc.
Invitations/Printables
These printables are really cute:
Printable invitation – TomKat Studio
How fantastic is this? If you want to do a halloween party but want it to still be girly – these are a terrific option:
Pinkoween printables – Anders Ruff
Perfect for a birthday party around the time of Hallloween – a Little Pumpkin printable set!
Our Lil’ pumpkin printables – Frog Prince Paperie
These invitations could be used for a halloween party or birthday party around halloween. A simple classic option:
Alannah Rose spooky spider invite – The Party Parlour
Decorations
Set the scene with a spiderweb backdrop such as this one:
Spider web backdrop – Imprintables
Or use wall decals to help set up the space:
Halloween wall stickers by Bosco Bear – Ekidna Kids
A halloween bunting is one you can use each year – as unlike Christmas, the main halloween colours tend to stay the same each year:
Halloween Bunting – Giggleberry Creations
Hanging decorations are a simple way to create a great effect all over your party area:
Halloween pom poms – Ah-Tissue
Sweet Treats
Get your treats into the Halloween spirit with these items which are often also available in other colours that you can mix in:
Black choc beans – Sharnel Dollar Designs
Purple rock candy stick – Sharnel Dollar Designs
Halloween cupcake toppers – Charlie Mae
Special Themed Items:
I haven’t included much in this section because as I mentioned you can easily find alot of props for this theme in shops such as Spotlight and party shops, and this is only a mini-blog post. But here are a few ideas:
Witches Cauldron – Sharnel Dollar Designs
Witches broom – Let’s Celebrate Parties
A mirror such as this from Ikea (and you might be able to find cheaper options elsewhere) are perfect for a centrepiece option:
Ikea Ung Drill Frame – Ikea
Favours/Take Home Gifts
I haven’t included novelty options in this Halloween mini-post because there are many widely available at this time in the shops. However here are some packaging options for either your novelty favours or sweet take home gifts, starting with these cute cauldrons which make a really unique packaging option:
Violet treat box – Sharnel Dollar Designs
Another perfect option for a vintage style halloween party:
Halloween owl vintage gift tag – Mulberry Muse
Or use these chalkboard labels as your thank you tags for a simple but effective look!
Chalkboard labels – The Princess and the Pirate
Real Parties
Gorgeous Halloween dessert table by Mon Tresor featured on Amy Atlas
A pink theme Halloween party using the Anders Ruff printables at the start of this post – featured on Amy Altas
If you are planning a vintage halloween theme, then this party from the Hostess with the Mostess blog is amazing! So many details and check out the backdrop!
Love all the treats on this spooky theme children’s party on the Celebration’s at home blog
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I hope you have found some starting point inspiration for your Halloween themed party – whether you are hosting one for the first time, using it for a birthday or just as another excuse to host a party – I hope you enjoy it and your little one’s do too