Cinco de Scrapo FREE Mickey Mouse Cupcake Toppers

Did you know there was such a thing as National Scrapbook Day?? I didn't. But there is and it's today!

Now, I don't scrapbook. I've admitted as much. But I love some me digital scrapbooking paper and embellishments to make printables, cards and cupcake toppers - like the Mickey Mouse ones above. I made those using the My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software. It comes pre-loaded with lots of different paper designs and embellishments and that's what I used to make these. It is so easy I often opt to use the MMS software instead of photoshop, especially for stuff like this.

And in honor of National Scrapbooking Day I'm sharing these FREE Mickey Mouse 2" cupcake toppers with you. Just click the picture above to download. Of course, you might prefer to get the My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software and make your own personanlized versions. Now would be the perfect time!

The folks over at My Memories are doing up National Scrapbooking Day in a big way with their Cinco de Scrapo. All 35 of their designers are giving away a freebie that you can use with your MMS software to create your own personalized scrapbooking pages. Or, if you're like me, some really fun printables. You can hop on the Cinco de Scrapo blog train, here, on the My Memories Blog. They will also be having some fun giveaways, prizes and challenges on their Facebook page. These freebies and giveaways will only be happening this weekend, so don't miss it!

And if you decide you'd like your own My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software to get creative with, you can download it, here. Be sure to copy and paste this code: STMMMS78265 for an extra $10 off! To make it even sweeter, the software is already 15% off - this weekend only!


Happy Cinco de Scrapo!

A Sweet Celebration - 1st Birthday Party

My niece's first birthday was a sweet celebration indeed. With a candy theme and a baby with those cheeks, how could it not be!

My SIL and I had a blast DIYing this party, from the pom poms hanging from the ceiling to the amazing party hats that she created.

We made custom printables to adorn the delicious desserts that the party's theme was centered around.

And aren't these hats amazing? They were created using scrapbook paper, cardboard cutouts sprayed with Krylon's glitter spray paint and tissue paper.

And of course the birthday girl had her very own blinged out version!

She rocked it, no?

You might remember this highchair transformation that I blogged about here, 'A Truly High Chair'. It remains one of my most favorite things I've transformed.

The first time I ever did a photo booth was for my son's first birthday, 'A Carnival 1st Birthday', and I don't think our family could ever have a party without one now.

And by family, I mean the dogs, too.

I hope this has inspired you in some way for your next party. If so, please take a moment and leave me a comment. They are always greatly appreciated!

Happy Monday,

#Winning! Wednesday - Another Fun Freebie

It's #Winning! Wednesday. Do you know what that means? It means I have a freebie to share with you. This one is courtesy of the folks at My Memories and I think this is one of the things that makes them so awesome - You don't even have to have the My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software to use it! It's just free. Who even does that?!

BUT, if you did have the My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software you could make your own and much, much more. See I told you guys this wasn't just scrapbooking software. And each free download below contains not only the ready to print and assemble bag but also all of the papers and elements that went into making these printable gift bags. The printable creations that can be made from these pieces are limitless!! So, if you're ready to take the plunge (and I mean for less than $30 bucks, why not?) you can do so by clicking the banner below. Be sure to use the code: STMMMS78265 for $10 off.




Use Code: STMMMS78265

The Mad Hatter's Hat Cake I made for the birthday girl

Ok! On to the free stuff!

Since I hosted my giveaway by introducing you all the awesome invitation making abilities (See Post Here) of the My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software, I thought what better way to use this freebie than to create a gift bag for the birthday girl. I think it was the perfect way to package a gift for a Mad Tea Party and I love how it turned out!

Soooo do you want your own? Here ya go! Just click on the pic to download the bag of your choice - or download them both!

Just click, download, save, print, then assemble!

Just click, download, save, print, then assemble!

If you enjoyed these freebies leave me a comment letting me know and be sure to join me each #Winning! Wednesday for more. For even more freebies, like My Memories on Facebook for their Friday Freebies.

Hurry! Each freebie is only available for a limited time!

A Truly 'High' Chair ~ Fit for a Birthday Girl

Sometimes a plain ole highchair just doesn't do the trick for a special ocassion like a 1st birthday. Especially for a princess!

My SIL had been searching everywhere for a second hand wooden highchair so we could transform it into the perfect birthday seat for her little girl's 1st birthday party like I did for our sweet boy at his Carnival 1st Birthday Party.

Tell to you the truth, we had both envisioned her finding one similar to this one with the spindle back but after weeks and weeks of searching and nothing. We were beginning to think she'd never find. Then a friend who's neighbor was having a yardsale came to the rescue. When I first saw it I thought, what am I going to do with that?

Because the back was solid I was stumped. I knew I couldn't just leave it plain and because, in my mind, I had pictured the spindles. I was totally unprepared.

I started out by painting all of it turquoise and decided I'd add some kind of decoration to the back. And of course just the turqoise was a fun improvement but it made me realize I needed more color. Once I decided the tray needed pink, the rest just feel into place.

From there I added the white polka dots to the tray and I was sold! And knowing the love my SIL has for personalization, I knew just what to do to the back. The chair needed some straps to hold our sweet princess in, so I added those. In hot pink, naturally.

Add to that a fun I <3 Cake banner, some balloons and the awesome party hat her Mommy made and you have the perfect party chair for the perfect little princess!

Stay tuned for party deets from Sophie's Sweet Celebration.
In addition to my art blog, you will also find this post on my DIY/Home Decor blog, SouthernRevivals.BlogSpot.com. Please visit me there for even more projects!

Carnival 1st Birthday Party

My baby just turned a year old in September. I can hardly believe it. I feel like I just had him. And since I'm still carrying around the baby weight, I sorta wish that were true.

We had the greatest vintage circus/carnival birthday for him and I've been anxious to share it with you. And since this is part of the Thankful series on my blog I'd just like to take a moment to say thank you to my husband for never, ever complaining about all my grand ideas and always playing along. You make it so much more fun to be me!

You saw our Big Top tent how-to, here, but believe me when I tell you there were far more spray painted, glued and decorated shenanigans going on.

I'm a big believer in using what I've already go to get just what I want and most of the time it's totally do-able. And if not, a trip to the dollar store is usually all it takes.

Dollar Store Glass candle sticks, ice cream dishes & faux silver platters.
A little glue + some spray paint = awesome serving trays

Costumes were necessary to complete the theme and let's face it, I'll use any excuse to wear a costume. I made the birthday boy's outfit and just put some stuff we had on hand together for Daddy - Edgar the Great (magician) and myself - a vintage clown. But big brother got a store bought one because I couldn't figure out how to do Strong Man DIY style. BUT I did make Strong Man a barbell with some styrofoam balls, a dowel and some spray paint. Can I just say, styrofoam balls are expensive!

And my final project, aside from the food, was a special seat for the birthday boy. I had my heart set on a wooden highchair, legs cut off with just the seat perched atop two round, galvanized containers in graduated sizes painted to look like old elephant stands. I mean, that's not asking too much, is it?

Now you have some idea what being me is like and how wonderful the people are who put up with me. In the end, I wound up with a special chair for the birthday boy - a donation from a friend who's two boys are all grown up - in other words, FREE! Add a little spray paint and while it wasn't what I'd envisioned, it was perfect.

And so.....it was time to party!

Mmmmm Cake! Popcorn cupcake recipe found, here.

I used liquid eyeliner on the baby's face. It stays put but it's gentle.
Find the cheapest Strong Man costume on the web, here.

The highchair turned out perfectly even though it wasn't what I envisioned. I spray painted the whole thing white then used my Silhouette to cut a mask for the tray, then spray painted that red. Aren't baby feet the cutest??

The baby's outfit was just a simple onesie that I added ric rac to for faux suspenders, a bow tie made from the same sheets I used for the photobooth (below). The 1 was created from felt I hand-cut then used fusible web to add a hand-cut 1 from the sheet material on top. After that I ironed the whole thing on to the onesie with the fusible web.

Plenty of clown noses, party horns & jumbo glasses were on hand as well as tons of popcorn. After all, you can't have a circus without popcorn!

I've gotta say, one of my all time favorite things about this party was the photo booth. Made from simple things like bulletin board paper and striped sheets from Walmart, it was a huge hit. I set up a prop station of clown noses, jumbo glasses and chenille mustaches and everyone had a great time getting into character. I can honestly say I didn't hear one person complain about having his or her picture taken. Even me. And that's sayin something!

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