Wow…I can’t believe it is Sunday night already! What an incredibly productive weekend we had around here! You might have noticed I didn’t blog…I am FAR more productive when I stay OFF the computer!! Ooh, I LOVE it when we are able to get so much done!!
Most of my weekend was spent working on party stuff, minus some swimming and errand running! Oh, and laundry, cleaning and all of that too!! I actually even managed to get a couple of things going for my soon-to-be Etsy shop! WHEW!
So first of all check out this ADORABLE fabric! It came last week! I am not quite sure what I am going to do with it, but the more I look at it, the more I DON’T want to cut it up (I only have half a yard!)! It is seriously SO darn cute! Pink background with sweet little cupcakes all over it!! I bought it on Etsy…but the seller doesn’t have any more listed. (It was listed as “Japanese Cupcakes on Pink Fabric” in case anyone is interested!)
Oh, and what could it be?! Shimmery, scented and oh so fun bath soaps!! LOVE how these little guys turned out! I only did them in three colors (blue, yellow and green) because those are the only colors of dye I had – And since I honestly did not have a CLUE what I was getting myself into I didn’t want to buy too much stuff I wouldn’t use. However, next time I do it, I think I’ll pick up some more shades to work with! Yes, I said “next time.” This was about the easiest thing I have ever attempted! I picked up all my supplies at Michael’s and then just followed the directions on the brick of soap and went from there. SIMPLE! Since I was using a candy mold (I couldn’t find a cupcake soap mold), they are thinner than a regular bar of soap, but they will be perfect for a little one!!
I bought the “special glitter” that is designed for soap making, but I honestly think that you could probably use super fine regular glitter too! I didn’t notice anything special about it!
And a close up…I stuck them in little clear bags and tied ribbon around all of them!! See the sparkles?!
And now for the lollipops. WOW is all I have to say about that! Candy making is an art for sure! Not that I think mine turned out too shabby for a first-timer, but they are FAR from perfect! But for that matter, the soaps aren’t perfect either! And even if they had been perfect, shoving them in the bags and trying to tie the ribbon on them would have ruined their perfection anyway!
And a close up of one of them…you can see my fingernail left a little gash in it!! I was trying super hard to work fast outside because it was still about 100 degrees when I was taking pictures and the chocolate was softening up!!
And now for the game I eluded to earlier! These pictures do NOT do these Bingo cards justice. They don’t even come close!! The color and detail is so perfect! Chris made these today and they are seriously about the cutest things I think I have ever seen! Even cuter than my soaps and lollies!!
I am far from a computer whiz but my darling husband is! He knows our design program like it is second nature! He made up “Barnyard Bingo” for Huntler’s birthday last year and it was a HUGE hit! The kids came in and played a few rounds after being outside to wind down before presents and cake. Anyway, it will probably be a staple at any birthday party we ever have now because it was such a hit and something you can adapt for different ages! This set of cards has 9 boxes so it is easy enough for the little ones too!!
Last year Chris whipped it up the morning of the party and in the chaos forgot to print a few of the animals…It doesn’t seem like a big deal but one little guy could not win because we didn’t have two of the cards he needed to get a BINGO! This year we are working ahead and should be good to go!!
Oh…and in case anyone is wondering, we bought the images from istockphoto. We had to use two sets so we had enough different styles of cupcakes.
And I think that just about sums it up! I have a few more soaps and lollipops to get wrapped up before I head to bed and then those two items will be checked off the to-do list! And since I have been up and going nonstop since 6:15 this morning, I should probably get that done and start getting ready for bed! We have a playdate at a bounce house in the morning and are then going to visit a new baby in the afternoon! It will be a busy day, so if you don’t hear from me until Tuesday, that is why!
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by Bethany
wow!!! they both look great! you are so talented and have such cute crafty ideas:) keep up the good work!:)
Nice work Bethany! Looks like you have it all mastered
Nice work Bethany! Looks like you have it all mastered
Wow, Bethany! When did you say you were moving back to Kansas? I think with you and Lisa together we could have some AWESOME parties! Looks like it is going to be a lot of fun!
I am really impressed with how they all turned out. The soaps are adorable. The suckers are too cute to eat. The bingo cards are fabulous! Love that you have cherries in the middle. That hubby is very handy and creative. This is going to be one “sweet” party!
You’re like the super-hero in party planning! How cute are all the cupcakes?! I love it all!
I love all of the goodies! You are amazing! Please tell me that the Cupcake Bingo will be in your shop! The rest of us (w/o design whiz hubbies) need it!
Thanks everyone for the fun comments! And yes…you will be seeing the BINGO cards again in my Etsy shop! We have two different themes done already…YAY!!
Wow! I’m speechless! You have such amazing talent! I can’t wait to see your shop!
Jennifer
What a delicious party that will be! all your little treats are super yummy!
you are too, too cute:)
OMG!!! I just stumble upon your blog and let’s just say the “Cupcake” part got my attention.
You have some LOVELY items. I especially adore the beautiful cupcake fabric.
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Awesome! So fun – I am jealous that Allikaye and me can’t come to the fun cupcake extravaganza!! hehe!
Awesome! So fun – I am jealous that Allikaye and me can’t come to the fun cupcake extravaganza!! hehe!
Wow! You were WAY to humble about these adorable lollies in playgroup today! Everything looks fantastic! Can’t wait to see what else you have planned for this Fabulous Cupcake party!
Talk to you later!
Andrea
just had to come over by way of allikayes world and say hello to a fellow girl from the sunflower state
the cupcakes are amazing!! everything just looks delish!!
oh my goodness…everything turned too, too cute! the soaps are totally adorable…and the lollies…wow.
wow!! everything looks sooo awesome and yummy!! i wanna come to that party! and those bingo cards are perfect, love em…..chris did a great job on those.
cant wait to see what all the little guests think of everything!
this is darling…I have a friend doing her nursery theme in cupcakes…
this make me think of her…
your blog is so upbeat and cheerful…
have a great day…
Tonya
You are SUPER mom!!!
Sarah
WOW! This is gonna be ONE AWESOME PARTY! I REALLY like the fabric and I certainly can understand you not cuttin’ it up. And the soaps are so CUTE!!! I would have never imagined them being so cute. The lollies are adorable and look like work to me. Chris has a 2nd career in the making if he ever needs one with his artsy bingo game. Can’t wait to see it all in person! Love, Debbie