Event Design: Megan's 16th Birthday

Okay, so this isn't a TOTAL event design, but I've been really excited to post about this cake & cupcakes. I have been wanting a reason to make a ruffle cake and a color gradient for a while now. This cake was different from anything I've done before and had a lot of fun making it. I also really like the chevron pattern that seems to be on everything now days--and opted to use it for the coordinating cupcake wrappers.

I made the cake and cupcakes for a surprise party for my sister in law, Megan's 16th birthday. My other sister-in-law Amy put everything together and there was a great turn out. It was fun to see Megan's face when she realized what was going on after showing up at a park in town with Amy to "swing" and slowly recognizing friends of hers. Amy helped with the idea to incorporate a "flag" type theme and I think it turned out really cute, I used it on the cake banner and the cupcake toppers. Cute color pallete also, right? Amy was also behind that.

Happy birthday Megan! I hope you had a fun night and will enjoy what life has in store for you! You're at a fun age so be sure to enjoy every minute, and when you look back I hope this time in your life will bring a smile to your face! I know mine does for me.

Event Design: "Cute as a Button" Twins Baby Shower

It's finally here! Photos from the "Cute as a Button" themed twin's baby shower. This was so much fun for me to work on, and I really loved the way it turned out. I think the cake was my favorite, who can resist realistic-looking fondant buttons? As mentioned before, I really loved the theme behind this shower as well as the color scheme which was carried through the invitations, cake, & cupcake designs. Check out the photos, and if you are interested in designs for an event/party of your own, I would love to hear from you!

Sneak Peek: "Cute As A Button" Twin's Baby Shower

I have been excited about this latest project I've been working on! And I have to admit, I am often found daydreaming up ideas & details for this event.

A friend of mine is throwing a baby shower for her sister, who is expecting twins, and asked if I would design the invite for it as well as do a cake and cupcakes for the shower. I love entertaining and parties, and I love design. So there was NO way I could turn down a request like this!

The idea for the shower was initially based on polka dots. Blue, pink, and brown to be exact. I then threw out the idea to "spice up" the polka dot theme a bit and turn them into buttons. Super cute. I also love the idea of using the traditional pink/blue, girl/boy color scheme and throwing brown into the mix to give the two colors a more modern/unified look. Here is the invitation design..... stay tuned for the cake & cupcake designs--coming next week!