I’ve been so busy with my other freelance work, I haven’t really done too many custom invitations this past year. So when Davis’ first birthday came around, I took full advantage and created something really fun and what I hope is memorable. I knew I wanted to tie in his announcements to the party theme, so I decided on a First Trip Around the Sun theme.
I know that Davis may not remember any of the little details included in his party, much less the party itself, but when he’s older and looks back on photos, I hope he’ll see how special it was and how loved he was by everyone.
Like his older brother’s 1st birthday invites, I wanted to incorporate his monthly photos as well.It was so nice to hear that everyone enjoyed receiving these in the mail and that they loved spinning the wheel to see what each month unfolded.
Here is an animated GIF so you can see what every image contained.
I used one of the photos of him eating his smash cake to make these custom thank you note cards.These party favors complimented the theme really well. I found someone on Etsy that makes these fun plantable die-cut shapes. I packaged them with my own backer card and translucent envelope.Of course, the little kiddos got their own little party favors as well. A goodie bag full of fun little treats.Once again, my sister made this cute little smash cake, that I topped with a matching little flag, and all the delicious cupcakes that got devoured. The wind really picked up that day so a lot of the cute signage and even the balloon arch decor I had created was just being blown around. At least his little high chair banner stuck around for his cake smash and his little custom shirt managed to stay clean the entire day, which is pretty amazing considering this is how well his cake smash went.
I still can’t believe this little guy is one already and that I have two boys. I can’t say I ever imagined my life with two boys, but now, I can’t imagine my life without my two boys. 💙
I don’t know about you, but I feel like our house has been consumed with candy and sweets since Halloween. So with Valentine’s being today, I wanted to share a cute and fun savory Valentine idea I put together for my son’s class.
I used mini microwavable popcorn and wrapped each one with a cute little greeting and bakers twine.
Hope you all had a sweet (& savory) Valentine’s Day! xo
Blame it on the pandemic and its effect on losing track of time or the fact that I’m a mom of 2 now, but I just haven’t had much time to post on the blog this past year. Yes, you read that correctly, I am now a proud mom of 2 boys.
Meet Davis Jones McClamb…
Square petal envelopes were used to contain the announcement, which was then sealed and mailed.
The night after Davis was born, we experienced a lunar eclipse. I read that “A lunar eclipse signifies something or someone incredible is about to appear.” This became the inspiration for his announcement.I wanted our family and friends to feel like opening his announcement was a small little gift that told a story, complete with photos on the backside.
Since his birth was so close to the holidays, I used it to send our holiday greeting as well. Tucked inside the back was an ornament our friends and family could hang on their tree.
I loved getting photos from family and friends of the ornament hanging on their tree.
Since this marks the 2nd year that we have had to be apart from family during the holidays due to the Covid variant, it was nice to know that we stayed close in the hearts of our family and friends.
This is the first year Jackson really understands birthdays (ie: cake with candles, balloons and presents). He specifically asked for a Toy Story party with cake and balloons, so I had to deliver. And of course, I can never just do basic. So although the guest list was limited to our bubble (the grandparents and my sister) due to Covid, I couldn’t pass up on making it his best 3rd birthday party ever.
I created a digital invite based on the Toy Story 3 movie poster.
A big thanks to my sister/best auntie ever, for creating another amazing cake.
And what current birthday isn’t complete without a Zoom Celebration?
This was the digital invite I created, sent to a handful of our family and friends.
A big thanks to everyone that sent their birthday wishes and love to Jackson and to those that joined us on Zoom. Jackson is one super loved kid and we are so blessed to have such amazing family and friends.
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These custom tags were created for a one year old’s birthday celebration.
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