Shout Outs & Thank Yous

just to make sure you're sick and tired of seeing pictures of the 

Pirates & Polka Dots Party..

here is part 1, part 2 and part 3

a mess is always a sign of a good kid's party!

Thank You 

to the fabulous people that helped make it a great party.

Jess from Party Box Design for the invitations

Kristy from The Purple Pug for all the glittered goodies

Pam from Party Starters for the adorable popcorn boxes

Tanya from FrouFrou Britches for the too cute custom t-shirts for the kids.

If you have a party coming up...I highly recommend these ladies!


And I want to say THANK YOU to all of you!! 
Your sweet comments (here and on Facebook) mean a lot.  

I hope you all have a great Tuesday!!!

Pirates & Polka Dots Party (part 3)

in case you missed part 1 and part 2...

Part 3 is all about the activities and/or entertainment.  

I like to have a few things for the kids to do..crafts, games, etc...  

BUT it's hard to compete with a BIG ARSE PIRATE SHIP!

I did manage to sneak in my polka dotted planks - 

the ladybug and lizard raced - once.  

How cute are their shirts?? 

Thanks to Tanya from FrouFrou Britches!!

I also had Pirate Swords (bubble wands) and a refill station.  

The kids played with them & even refilled a few times.  

These swords also doubled as favors.

We had a Treasure Chest pinata, at the request of the lizard & ladybug.  

I filled it with pencils, stickers, tattoos, coins, beads, gum and lollipops.  

Everyone got a turn to whack at it.  HUGE success!

The big birthday gift was this giant playset built by my dad and uncle.  

Slide and swings arrived in time.  

Everyone was impressed (even the parents) at the set.

I attached a fishing net (from $Tree) on the fence (opposite the pirate flag),

slipped in rolled up treasure maps with pink/red ribbon & a Pirate charm.  

Everyone grabbed one on their way home.  Each map read:

"we hope you had a swashbuckling good time.  

Thank you for joining our Pirates & Polka Dots adventure".

and just in case you thought I wasn't looking out for the 'older' pirates 

- a special 'treasure chest' of drinks :)

So there you have it!!  

My Pirates & Polka Dots Party!!

I'm already working on our next party - 

Pre-K Graduation!!!

Pirates & Polka Dots Party (part 2)

Part 1 was all about decor...

Now let's see some grub.

I created a treasure map table cover 

(using kraft paper, I painted on big dots to lead the way to yummy food - marked with labels)

I will say..it was HOTTER than you know what...

so some things melted (and were moved inside)

here are some of the goodies we had

Fruit Swords 

(with picks found, by the lizard, at Publix months ago)

Plank cookies

(the kit kats didn't last long outside)

Pirate poppers

(I ate all of these!)

Ship wheel pasta

(tortellini with sun-dried tomatoes and basil)

Polka Dot Pops

(the only thing I actually made)

displayed in super cute popcorn boxes from Party Starters

Pixie Dust

more of the cute popcorn boxes from Party Starters

Treasure Maps

(fruit roll ups)..all the kid's idea.

you know..since they are rolled up like maps :)

and of course, Gold Doubloons

Saving the best for last...cupcakes displayed on my PB knock-off stand.  

Cupcake toppers by The Purple Pug. 

It was all just perfect!

next up...the activities/entertainment :)

Pirates & Polka Dots Party (part 1)

A SWASHBUCKLING time was had by all!!!  

I'll spare you all of the pictures 

(there were lots) 

so welcome to part 1 - decor

super cute glittered goodie from The Purple Pug greeted everyone



along with a pirate flag

(ignore the creases in the flag - mama doesn't iron)

adorable birthday sign created by The Purple Pug



another goodie from The Purple Pug - centerpieces on the picnic table 
notice my last minute holder...
kraft paper box filled with a little 'borrowed' sand from the sandbox



simple polka dotted letters (from Joanns) & their favorite gum


lastly, my coffee filter 'yo ho ho' banner. 





argggghhh
next up...the grub

Fab Finds Friday

Hey y'all!!  I'm in full Pirates & Polka Dots panic.  Tomorrow is the party and it feels like I have a bagillion things to do.  BUT...I did find some pretty fab things I want to share today.

#1 Fancy Fox Designs

Holly (who I happen to know) makes some of the most beautiful jewelry.  

I love the Mother's bracelets 

and the Children's bracelets 

  and the Sports Themed ones

 

You may have guessed - I LOVE all of it!!  

Check out Fancy Fox Designs and I know you will fall in love too!

#2

Shindig Parties to Go 

Amanda designs some of the cutest printables around.  

Her latest creation is this adorable Summer Time collection. 

(this is just a teeny peek)

Click here to get the whole set!

 

It's so colorful and fun & FREE!

There are so many options with this set, I may need to have another party just to use this set!

#3

Hostess with the Mostess

ok..so this site may not be new to you BUT this New Summer BBQ Theme  is just plain FAB! 

When I first saw the post, I immediately decided my 4th of July theme.  

 

Red, White and Q 

(get it..Bar B Que?)

The pictures are great, the ideas/tips are brilliant and the freebie printables are perfect!

If you haven't seen the Summer BBQ Theme yet, you must check it out!!

I hope you all have a great weekend! 

I'll be up to my eye patch in Pirates & Polka Dots tomorrow.  

ARRRGGGGHHH! 

Yo Ho Ho banner

Here is a banner/garland I made for the party this weekend.  

I have a feeling I'll be using coffee filters a lot more now.  

They ROCK!!!

Happy Hump Day!

what I got..Wednesday

Here is my latest purchase from Joanns.  

I've wanted a 3" scallop punch for a while..

and I can always use a 2.5" circle punch too :)  

The pirate charms were on sale AND since I'm planning a pirate party, 

I figured I could use them.  

Now the only question is...What should I do with them? 

I'm open to any (and all) suggestions.

any thoughts???? 

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