After receiving several questions about the goodie bags, I realized I forgot to include a picture of them.  Oops!

Each bag contained one puzzle.  The older kids got those cool magnetic ones with the net to catch the bugs. There was also a puzzle with markers,  lace up card,  magic grow capsules,  bubbles,  finger puppet bugs, and (not pictured)  gummy bugs and  graham cracker bugs.

I always like to send the adults home with a favor too.  These beautiful cookies were made by Pam at Cookie Crazie.  I (with lots of help!) attached them to sticks and put them in the pot to create a bouquet.

It can also be done with a photo.  I added some cool effects to this picture, but it can be done without.

I think the cakes and cupcakes were my favorite part of the party.  The mini cupcakes were frosted and then topped with crushed Oreo cookies. The bees and caterpillars were made from fondant.

The cakes were made by a local bakery.

]]> http://nounces.com/2010/05/19/bug-party-cake-cupcakes/feed/ 0 http://nounces.com/2010/05/18/bug-party-decorations/ http://nounces.com/2010/05/18/bug-party-decorations/#comments Wed, 19 May 2010 05:11:59 +0000 admin http://nounces.com/?p=1479 In case you missed my post on the bug party food, you can find it here.

Cookie bouquets doubled as decoration for the table, and favors for the guests.  The cookies were made by Pam of Cookie Crazie. They were so cute, and yummy too! I started by cutting sod to fit in each pot.  To make the bouquet, I simply tape a stick to the back of the bag (thanks for the tip Pam!).

I love the tags!  I glued a pom pom for the spider body and used foam dots to set the “grass” in place.

My mom and I got a little carried away with the bunting.  I wish I had a picture of it all hung.  It was everywhere!

Here’s a sneak peak at the cupcakes.  In the background you can see the Happy Birthday banner I made.  I am hoping to add those to my shop soon.  If you have an interest in one before then, let me know.

No, we weren’t part of the decoration.   Here’s another picture of the bunting.  Plus, it’s a decent picture of both of us (for once!).

In keeping with the bug theme, all food served was some sort of  bug.  Besides what is pictured below, we also served ’slugs’ or sweet pickles, and ‘wing’ or potato chips.

We made fruit and vegetable arrangements that doubled as part of the decorations on the tables.

A party isn’t complete with candy, right?  Treats included bug graham crackers and various gummy bugs and worms.

Inspiration from Cookie Mondays

Along with the invitation, I also created a matching sticker and tent card, both shown below.

To check out the rest of Kathryn’s pictures, head on over to her blog!

]]> http://nounces.com/2010/05/14/real-parties-sprinkle-baby-shower/feed/ 0 http://nounces.com/2010/04/22/bug-birthday-party-invitations/ http://nounces.com/2010/04/22/bug-birthday-party-invitations/#comments Fri, 23 Apr 2010 02:31:10 +0000 admin http://nounces.com/?p=1285 I sent the invitations at the beginning of the week, so I think it’s safe to share them now.  I was a little leary about these making it through the mail without trouble, so I had a test run a couple of months ago.  Luckily, it made it made it in perfect condition. The workers at the Post Office looked at me like I was a little crazy though!

In this picture you can see the holes I drilled in the lids.  I used Easter grass to imitate real grass.

I hope to be adding these invitations, or another bug invitation to my shop soon.

I also sent along some matching cupcake toppers.

By the way, if you are planning an airplane birthday party and looking for goodie bag items, you need to head to Target!  In the dollar section, they have the perfect book.