{New Party Collection & Upcoming Photo Shoot} Alice in Wonderland Tea Party!

I can't even count how many inquiries that I have had for an Alice in Wonderland inspired printable collection! It's finally time! I am working on all of the coordinating items, but for now...here are the invitation choices! Now available in the shop!

After I posted these designs on Facebook, I was contacted by the fabulous photographer, Laura Winslow and asked to collaborate on a creative Alice photo shoot! It is scheduled for July! If you are local here in Phoenix, check out the details for the CASTING CALL here!
In the meantime, I thought it would be fun to share some fabulous inspiration that I have come across on the web! First up, Alice in Wonderlandia from Lollipop Events and Designs! They were even kind enough to give many DIY tips on how to make this party come to life in your own backyard!

Beautiful, right?? The Lolli Ladies are so talented and this is my favorite event they have designed!
The next Alice in Wonderland birthday party was beautifully photographed by the talented, Jessica Claire in California. With the fun, bright colors and fabulous details, this party is full of inspiration!

Also, check out this adorable Alice in Wonderland inspired Couple's Baby Shower that Juliet at Green Orchid Events sent in! Lucky girl....this was HER shower! You can see all of the details here.

Isn't the Alice theme so much fun?
Bright, fun colors....eclectic style....I'm excited!

{Sneak Peeks} Nautical Crab Birthday Party & Little Red Wagon Baby Shower!

Good morning! I thought I would share a few little peeks from my busy weekend! First up was Tommy's Crab Birthday Party! Aren't the fondant crabs ADORABLE? Melissa from Decadent Delights (Gilbert, AZ) made them, along with fabulous cutout crab cookies that we used for the party favors! I made this welcome sign using a wood life preserver from HomeGoods! All of the party details and photos will be coming later this week! I also styled a baby shower this weekend hosted by my neighbor for her sister-in-law! She decided on a red & baby blue WAGON theme and everything turned out super cute! Here is a little peek of the centerpiece we put together!

I'll be back soon with more photos of these fabulous events, as well as the winner of our Le Papier Studio Fabulous Giveaway!
Happy Monday!

{NEW IN THE SHOP} Bumble Bee Birthday Party & Baby Shower Collection!

As I mentioned a few days ago, I've been a very busy BEE! One project I have been working on the last couple of weeks is my new Bumble Bee Collection! I just took a few photos of the cupcake toppers and invitation designs and had to share the cuteness with you!

These design are now available in MY SHOP!
Additional items coming soon!

Thank you to my sweet customer, Nancy for inspiring this theme!
I can't wait to see how your party turns out!

{Party Ideas} Daisy Birthday Party Inspiration!

About a year ago, I picked up some Martha Stewart daisy invitations & thank you cards because I just couldn't resist! They weren't for any particular party, shower or wedding, but I just loved them and figured I could use them in the future for an event. I love the idea of a simple yellow/white color scheme, maybe with a touch of green or black. I've been storing Daisy Party ideas whenever I come across something that might inspire! I was excited when a potential customer just asked if I had any Daisy designs ready.

I love this theme idea, and these inspiration photos would be gorgeous for a Bumble Bee party or shower, as well. I am working with a customer right now on Bumble Bee birthday party designs!

Photo Credits:

Ruffle Tablecloth - via Daisy Chain via Country Living

Paper Supplies - via my closet

Bumble Bee Dessert Table - via Imprintables

Yellow/Black/White Candy Buffet - via P is for Party via Amorology Weddings

Candy Jars with Striped Tags - Lucky Me

Table/Place Setting - Lucky Me

Yellow Jelly Bean Favor Jars - via Silly Bee's Chickadees (via Creative Hostess)

Have you seen any other beautiful photos/links for this DAISY PARTY theme?
Please share!

{Party Planning} Fairy Garden Inspiration ~ Custom Made for My Birthday Girl from The Birthday Girl

Have you visited Becca from Birthday Girl, yet? I've written about her before, but just in case you aren't familiar, head over and check out her fabulous party blog! Becca just started offering custom party inspiration board design service! (Great idea!) If you need ideas for a party, shower or wedding, she will create a custom board based on your direction, including photos, current sources and ideas! I asked Becca to create a board for Kate's upcoming Fairy Garden party, and boy, did she deliver!

PHOTO CREDITS
Row 1: table setting via Social Couture; cupcakes via jose villa; lanterns via martha stewart; topiary via hana lynch
Row 2: fairy gathering via imprintables; stuffed fairy via pottery barn kids
Row 3: woodland fairies via cookie mag; dessert table via scissors paper cake; table via posh tot events
Row 4: picnic via oh happy day; roses; hair garland via ariella chezar; fruit cups via make merry events

PARTY IDEAS
Colors: greens, pinks and yellows
Setting: an outdoor garden party. set up lunch at a long table or picnic style in the grass
Decorations: bouquets of fresh spring flowers (roses, hydrangea, gerbera daisies, peonies, topiaries), paper butterflies, lanterns and/or string lights to hang around the tables.

Food: tiered trays of tea sandwiches with fruit and small bites in colorful baking cups. petit fours, mini cupcakes, macaroons for dessert. pink & yellow lemonade with lime slices.
Favors: have guests decorate paper stars to attach to fairy wands or give each a bag of labeled fairy dust (glitter).
Activities: have an area with tutus, hair garlands & fairy wings for the kids to play dress up... and you can do face painting.

Here's a few other samples of her boards:

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Let me know if you hire Becca for your inspiration board,
I would love to share it here on The TomKat Studio!

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