We’re going to do something new around here, okay? If you’ve been reading along, you know I love a good celebration. And you know I love to dabble in a whole lot of everything artsy craftsy. My need to get elbow deep in frosting, fabric, and paper on a more regular basis has sparked the foundation for a new direction here at girl. Inspired. – Party Inspiration! Beginning today, I am going to be crafting up celebrations to share with you. I will put together a “look” centered around a theme, and then throughout the week, I’ll show you how to create many of the components of that look. Sound good? Exciting? Okay, then, here we go. First up…..a Vintage Circus Party – I couldn’t resist.
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| Glass Bottles with Red Striped Straws and Ribbon/Ticket Ties |
This party grouping includes:
- Colorful Striped, Three-Tiered Cake with Fluffy Whipped Icing
- Glass Beverage Bottles with Ribbons and Tickets – the tickets would be great for writing party guests’ names and they look super fun, too!
- Wooden Dowels with knots of colorful ribbons pinned to the top make quick and festive table decorations
- Cupcakes with a big swirl of fluffy icing and “cake pop” style cherries on top
- A Ruffled Party Hat to coordinate with the party theme and dress
- The Party Dress (here, a size 12-18 months) in a vintage-inspired blue floral bodice and yellow and white striped skirt, detailed with a rolled edge on the neck and sleeves, shirring around the neck and waist, and white pom detailing on the hem.
- Bright, red polka dot bags of Popcorn
- A Big Roll of Tickets
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| Circus Striped Cake |
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| Quick Shirred Circus Dress |
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| Ruffled Party Hat |
Over the next week, I’ll be sharing the how-to on the dress, hat, and the cake, as well as details on the fabric and where you can buy some of the party supplies I included. And THEN, since I have all this cute stuff sitting here, I thought maybe one of YOU could use a little box of Circus fun. Beginning with this post, and throughout the week, leave a comment on any post to be entered to win this dress and hat, and some other party goodies from me to you! ***Giveaway now closed. Thank you!***
And tell me, what do you think of the new plan? Party inspiration, tutorials, and giveaways – all my creative efforts organized and tied up in a neat, themed box!
Other posts for the Vintage Circus Party include:
Circus Hat How-To
**Do you have a business or product that you would like to share with girl. Inspired. readers? I would love to hear from you! Please email Stef at [email protected]**
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kim says
absolutely adorable!!!! super idea! i am planning a vintage circus party now and love your ideas. thanks so much for sharing all of this and for the awesome chance to win. you are the sweetest!
Kerilyn says
This may be my favorite of all your party themes….the layered cake photo did me in! Wonderfully vibrant and fun! Great job, Stef. Loving your new blog layout and congratulations on the success of your blog. You are surely one talented lady!
Lachesis Looms says
Very excited about the party theme idea. I am starting to plan for my son’s first birthday at the end of April. I am thinking about a woodland theme. If you have any ideas, I would love to see them!
Nautical Knitter says
What a fun theme! You did an amazing job on all of it. Please count me in for the drawing! I would be honored!
Deborah
Nichole says
I love this idea!! I’m looking forward to your future posts!
Sixty-Fifth Avenue says
Could that be ANY cuter??!! You have a gift my friend!
Trisha says
What a great idea! I marvel over how much you do and how talented you are. I have 2 girls and I wish I had just a smidgen of your talent! 🙂
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The Wade Family says
I love this idea … and this party! My daughter’s first birthday party is coming up so I’m excited for your tutorials!
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Paula Boudreaux says
I love your blog! This post is so fun, I love the colors, so pretty on adreary day here in texas…
Etcetorize says
Sounds like fun, looking forward to the rest of the week to see how you came up with all of this wonderful stuff!
Christy says
this is such a great idea… love the vintage circus theme!!
Anonymous says
Martha Stewart move over. I love this new platform. Looking forward to each week. – Megan
Bratling says
Hm… And I have a little girl turning four in May who just so happens loves circuses! This week sounds like a ton of fun!
Laura says
Wow~ you are generous! This sounds fun. 🙂
Kristen says
Wow! I love this! So cute and unique! That dress is adorable!
Chrislyn Lane says
What a neat party theme…I love how you interpreted it. Your blog is fabulous.
Anonymous says
My best friend Lela in Albuquerque found your blog and sent me the link and I am so glad she did!! I have followed other blogs and it seems like they are more interested in selling what they make then inspiring others to create for themselves! You have taken what you do, and what you love, and are sharing it. That is a wonderful legacy! I think I have a new favorite! Thanks for the great ideas! I will enjoy seeing what you come up with!!
Tammy Franklin
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toots2u says
You make the most amazing things!!
Vanessa Traylor says
Okay, I think I need that cute dress! 🙂 Could you include where you found those neat straws?
Jennifer says
I love your post on your girls parties and I am so excited that we get to see so many more party post/ideas/how-tos. My favorite thing is usually those fabulous party hats!
Amy at Ameroonie Designs says
What a wonderful idea Stef! I think it’s the perfect thing to showcase all of your amazing skills- from sewing, to party planning and presentation. I’m thrilled to get to learn from you. 🙂
xoxo,
Amy
Kimberly F says
Please let us know where you got those glass beverage bottles! I’ve been looking for those exact ones for my daughter’s birthday party and hadn’t found anything that was just right, but those are perfect.
Erin says
I am so exicted for this blog “series”. This party looks too cute and would be great for my daughter that is turning 2 years old this summer.
Cute!
Erin
Little Ella Lu says
What a lovely idea for a birthday party! I will have to keep it in mind!
Rochel says
I love the party theme idea-very cute 🙂 I love everything you do!
Liz says
So adorable, your parties always look beautifully done!
julie isa says
you never cease to amaze! love everything!
lovinsanta says
LOVE this idea. Your blog has such awesome inspiration and love the vintage feel. Thanks for taking the time to ‘TEACH’ us 🙂
Heather in IN
Heidi Ann says
Love this idea! Such a cute party idea 🙂
Falafel and the Bee says
Love it..and your blog! I just found out that I know your cousins. Small small world it is.
Keep on doing what you are doing!
Brilliant.
~Michelle
http://www.falafelandthebee.com
Joanna says
I wish this post would have happened before my daughters 2nd bday. It was a circus theme and I would have used some of your great ideas!
Kristin PG says
What a great idea! I adore that dress; I can’t wait for the tutorial, and I might just have to take a trip to the fabric store to see if I can find some yellow striped fabric, because that just makes it so much fun!
kristin says
Love this idea for a series, Stef! That cake makes me hungry, and that dress is so cute! Love the circus theme.
Leah Roy says
Loving the new direction, and I adore the vintage circus theme! You are SO talented, Stefanie!
Ben and Rebecca Moss says
I love this idea. Your site is so inspiring. I have 5 children, 3 are girls and I actually have abirthday coming up that I was toying with the circus theme. Vintage is so much fun! thank you for sharing so many fun ideas with us! Love the cake and the rufle hat is fun! Fun! FUn!
vanessa says
I am so happy I found this place! I want a cake like that for my sun’s birthday! Great photos!
Sarah F. says
I love the idea of wrapping everything up in a neat package (inspiration, tutorials and giveaways!). I have been reading your site for a while and adore everything you make. Keep up the great work!
Paula says
That looks so much fun!!!! I just love all of your ideas 🙂 🙂
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Sugar Mama's Sweet Bowtique says
I feel so lucky to have stumbled-upon your blog! Thank you! [email protected]
Fairground Farley says
We are having my daughters 12th Birthday in March which happens to be a vintage circus theme (you are never too old) after trawling through the internet i was excited to find YOU for inspiration
Anonymous says
thanks for sharing.