Monday, March 28, 2011

frankie's high seas birthday















Henry's first birthday was a handmade affair.  We kept the guest list small so we could make each person feel welcomed and special.  The invitations were created using Paper Source products and hand carved stamps. I used twine from The Twinery on the invites and the favor bags.  The ship on the cake was made of paper mache wood and fabric. I got inspiration from the whimsical ships of Ann Wood.  You can view full sized photos of the party on my Flickr.

24 comments:

Anonymous said...

Party perfection, my dear. I love every detail.

Jennifer said...

Happiest first year Baby H! We loved sailing with you!

Giny Cortés said...

LOVE all the detail!

Jill said...

Such a darling party, as always! You are amazing my friend! Happy birthday to little Henry. We love and miss you guys!

Genevieve Gail said...

Wow! That is definitely the cutest cake I have ever seen!!!

michelle hill said...

AMAZING...so cute....u are beyond talented ....xo xo

J.Crabbit said...

Themed partys are so fun at that age, Great work creating everying you can tell the kids are loving it. that cake topper is fantastic.

RiNNE said...

Happy first bday, Frankie Valentine! Love all the personal touches! Very creative!!

Stephanie said...

so darn cool...love all of the details - you are one talented lady!
Happy Birthday to your little guy!

Stef said...

flippin' adorable! LOVE that kids' outfits. love the cake. love your stamp perfection. Happy Birthday, Frankie!

Elizabeth said...

Happy Birthday, little Frankie! And your party looked gorgeous and theme-perfect. I loved doing these parties when my children were super little --

RiNNE said...

PS. If you're willing to sell or make another ship cake topper, I'd be willing to buy one. Name your price and message me at Etsy - I'm bliss, one of your previous buyers :).

RiNNE said...

PS. If you're willing to sell or make another ship cake topper, I'd be willing to buy one. Name your price and message me at Etsy - I'm bliss, one of your previous buyers :).

Emily said...

Um, can you please tell me where you got Birdie's dress? Pretty please? And if she outgrows it and want to pass it on...I'll SO take it. Heh. Beautiful cake, and topper, and party. Happy birthday Henry!!

holly* said...

love the entire theme and all the details.

jo marks said...

just lovely april, i was waiting for the pics! btw, what are those red ball things in the ship? gob stoppers? mwah xx

kami @ nobiggie.net said...

I'm in love with the high seas cake! Thank you for the inspiration!

Katy @ Lolly Linens said...

I love that cake. I love any and everything nautical. My house looks like a beach house!
What a wonderful birthday party!

Niki said...

So absolutely adorable and elegant!!! I absolutely LOVE the color choices!!!

savorysweetcake said...

I would also love to hear if you would consider selling another of the cake toppers. Let me know your thoughts! Thanks. Gorgeous party!

Leah said...

Do you make these invitations for sale? i would LOVE to order some! they are perfect!
Leah: eatmorphish@aol.com

Anne Eicher said...

I LOVE the cake! And the cake plate? Where oh where is it from? I want one sooooo badly! Please email me if you have time! :)

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cake! Beautiful party! I absolutely love the sailboat cake topper! Did you make it? And, do you sell them? Would love to have one for my little ones' bday party this summer! Thanks!
Jeana.eckeberger@gmail.com

stevenjared0853 said...

These Christmas party dresses are stunning. Loved them a lot. My friend is going to arrange a Christmas party at one of New York Event Venues and will have a lovely dress for the party. Have already seen some nice designs online. Will buy one from there itself.