pretty party papers.

over a year ago, i schemed over starting a party paper shop and calling it pretty party papers.  (i know, the name is a little too obvious and slightly boring, but i have special affections for alliterations).  my shop never grew, in fact, i didn't get to even plant seeds.  i did a baby shower, a party for my friend's daughter's 1st birthday and that was that.  life got busy (i.e., i was pregnant and had a 7 month old) and anything that wasn't a necessity got thrown out the window!  i'm fine with that though... babies are cuter than pretty party papers any day.  : )  i still have fun looking for party ideas and creations, so i thought i'd share these gorgeous ideas that i've come across:

{one} cupcake liner garland at a cookies and milk party.

this is one of the cutest parties i've ever seen. with a bakery theme, the girls created their own cookies with mix-in's and enjoyed them with milk.  visit cookie monday's to see the rest!

{two} a bunting banner for anything.

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visit oh sweetlee me for step-by-step instruction.  it's something you can do without having to buy anything.  this is my kind of craft!

{three}  cupcake on a cupcake.

this doesn't qualify as paper but it's sure pretty cute and all party! 

this:

can turn into this!

this is beyond adorable!  what a fantastic idea from kristan at confessions of a cookbook queen!  i told kristan when i saw her idea it was love at first sight!  i mean, seriously.  what's cuter than a mini cupcake that's an incognito reese's?  

{four} amy atlas anything.

if you need any idea for anything party related, go visit amy atlas.  she's a walking wealth of party ideas that we all wish we could have come up with on our own.  look at these flower baking hats...

{five}  the best for last.

ha ha!  just kidding.  this may not be the best, but it's my own idea, so i have a special appreciation for it. : )  

we did this as a favor for Hunter's 1st birthday(they were less than $1/favor).  since our party was made up of family, i figured all the guests wouldn't mind taking home a picture of our little boy. i got pictures printed from our smash the cake session (thanks amy prikazsky photography!), and then bought acrylic frames to frame them. on the back of each picture it said:  


dear: "family member's name"

i enjoyed the cake, and gifts too, but my favorite part was seeing you! thank you!

love, hunter


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now it's your turn.  if you have an awesome idea, tell me.  and then i'll tell everyone else!  happy pretty party papers creating to you!