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Vintage Circus Party – Inspiration and Giveaway

March 12, 2012 by girlinspired 42 Comments

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.
Glass Bottles with Red Striped Straws and Ribbon/Ticket Ties

This party grouping includes:

  • Colorful Striped, Three-Layer 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
Circus Striped Cake
 
Quick Shirred Circus Dress
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.
 

Other posts for the Vintage Circus Party include:

Circus Stripe Party Cake
Circus Hat How-To
Shirred Circus Dress

Filed Under: Parties Tagged With: circus, party hats, party inspiration

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Comments

  1. kim says

    March 12, 2012 at 2:01 pm

    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!

    Reply
  2. Kerilyn says

    March 12, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    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!

    Reply
  3. Lachesis Looms says

    March 12, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    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!

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  4. Nautical Knitter says

    March 12, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    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

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  5. Nichole says

    March 12, 2012 at 1:43 pm

    I love this idea!! I’m looking forward to your future posts!

    Reply
  6. Sixty-Fifth Avenue says

    March 12, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Could that be ANY cuter??!! You have a gift my friend!

    Reply
  7. Trisha says

    March 12, 2012 at 2:16 pm

    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! πŸ™‚

    tigertfam@gmail.com

    Reply
  8. The Wade Family says

    March 12, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    I love this idea … and this party! My daughter’s first birthday party is coming up so I’m excited for your tutorials!

    Reply
  9. ................ says

    March 12, 2012 at 2:23 pm

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  10. Paula Boudreaux says

    March 12, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    I love your blog! This post is so fun, I love the colors, so pretty on adreary day here in texas…

    Reply
  11. Etcetorize says

    March 12, 2012 at 2:30 pm

    Sounds like fun, looking forward to the rest of the week to see how you came up with all of this wonderful stuff!

    Reply
  12. Christy says

    March 12, 2012 at 3:14 pm

    this is such a great idea… love the vintage circus theme!!

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  13. Anonymous says

    March 12, 2012 at 10:14 pm

    Martha Stewart move over. I love this new platform. Looking forward to each week. – Megan

    Reply
  14. Bratling says

    March 12, 2012 at 3:17 pm

    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!

    Reply
  15. Laura says

    March 12, 2012 at 3:19 pm

    Wow~ you are generous! This sounds fun. πŸ™‚

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  16. Kristen says

    March 12, 2012 at 3:52 pm

    Wow! I love this! So cute and unique! That dress is adorable!

    Reply
  17. Chrislyn Lane says

    March 12, 2012 at 4:11 pm

    What a neat party theme…I love how you interpreted it. Your blog is fabulous.

    Reply
  18. Anonymous says

    March 12, 2012 at 11:17 pm

    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
    angelparamedic@bellsouth.net

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  19. toots2u says

    March 12, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    You make the most amazing things!!

    Reply
  20. Vanessa Traylor says

    March 12, 2012 at 5:03 pm

    Okay, I think I need that cute dress! πŸ™‚ Could you include where you found those neat straws?

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  21. Jennifer says

    March 12, 2012 at 5:10 pm

    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!

    Reply
  22. Amy at Ameroonie Designs says

    March 12, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    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. πŸ™‚
    xoxo,
    Amy

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  23. Kimberly F says

    March 12, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    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.

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  24. Erin says

    March 12, 2012 at 5:53 pm

    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

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  25. Little Ella Lu says

    March 12, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    What a lovely idea for a birthday party! I will have to keep it in mind!

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  26. Rochel says

    March 12, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    I love the party theme idea-very cute πŸ™‚ I love everything you do!

    Reply
  27. Liz says

    March 12, 2012 at 8:23 pm

    So adorable, your parties always look beautifully done!

    Reply
  28. julie isa says

    March 13, 2012 at 3:41 am

    you never cease to amaze! love everything!

    Reply
  29. lovinsanta says

    March 13, 2012 at 1:24 am

    LOVE this idea. Your blog has such awesome inspiration and love the vintage feel. Thanks for taking the time to ‘TEACH’ us πŸ™‚

    Heather in IN

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  30. Heidi Ann says

    March 13, 2012 at 1:34 am

    Love this idea! Such a cute party idea πŸ™‚

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  31. Falafel and the Bee says

    March 13, 2012 at 1:44 am

    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

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  32. Joanna says

    March 13, 2012 at 4:27 am

    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!

    Reply
  33. Kristin PG says

    March 13, 2012 at 4:38 am

    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!

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  34. kristin says

    March 13, 2012 at 4:41 am

    Love this idea for a series, Stef! That cake makes me hungry, and that dress is so cute! Love the circus theme.

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  35. Leah Roy says

    March 13, 2012 at 5:21 am

    Loving the new direction, and I adore the vintage circus theme! You are SO talented, Stefanie!

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  36. Ben and Rebecca Moss says

    March 13, 2012 at 5:40 am

    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!

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  37. vanessa says

    March 13, 2012 at 1:13 pm

    I am so happy I found this place! I want a cake like that for my sun’s birthday! Great photos!

    Reply
  38. Sarah F. says

    March 13, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    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!

    Reply
  39. Paula says

    March 13, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    That looks so much fun!!!! I just love all of your ideas πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

    mrspaulafranco@gmail.com

    Reply
  40. Sugar Mama's Sweet Bowtique says

    March 18, 2012 at 5:59 am

    I feel so lucky to have stumbled-upon your blog! Thank you! SugarMamaShop@gmail.com

    Reply
  41. Fairground Farley says

    March 20, 2012 at 12:36 am

    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

    Reply
  42. Anonymous says

    September 11, 2012 at 6:55 am

    thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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