Monday, March 10, 2014

THE EVANS BROTHERS PRESENT...

I had so much fun planning this party for my little guys.  Their birthdays are only 4 days apart so I figured a combined birthday party would be the easiest way to go.  A lot of people ask me how I come up with parties or where I start when planning.  I love using Pinterest for inspiration.  I put together a board HERE with all of my inspiration for this party.  I knew I wanted to incorporate black + white stripes and a lot of bright color.  I wanted a more modern approach to the whole circus theme.   I think it came together pretty good!  I had put together a ticket booth that was meant to sit outside our house, but it was raining all day on the day of the party, so I never got to use it.  ( I will post a picture of it sometime)  I love party planning and I love crafting... I love putting a little bit of me into each party.  We had so much fun celebrating Nixon + Grey.  They are special little boys and we love them so much!  The party details are at the bottom of the post!  If you have any questions about anything, please feel free to ask!  I am also sharing my banner tutorial over on Mom's Best today!  Head over there and check that out + let me know what you think!  










 PARTY DETAILS:

INVITATIONS: KATIE HENDERSON  @PARTYWITHBASH -  ETSY SHOP

GIRAFFE: PAINTED PARADE

BLACK + WHITE STRIPED TABLECLOTH: LUXURY LINEN LOFT

CONCESSION STAND: IKEA

CUPCAKE STAND: PICK YOUR PLUM

POPCORN BOXES + BIG BALLOONS: SHOP SWEET LULU

PARTY ANIMALS (BESIDES THE GIRAFFE): HOBBY LOBBY  

CAKE STANDS: PIER ONE

STRONGMAN DONUTS INSPIRED BY: @PINK_PEPPERMINT_PRINTS 

1 + 3 NUMBERS, "CIRCUS" LETTERS + STYROFOAM BALLS: HOBBY LOBBY

BIG "G" + "N":  BEN FRANKLIN 

*BANNERS, PARTY HATS, ANIMAL HATS, BALLOON TASSELS, AND PARTY SIGNS: ME 

5 comments:

  1. i am floored by this party! i just spotted this over on Moms Best and loved it so much bc im throwing a joint dinosaur themed party for my boys who will be 1 and 4! you have been so inspiring! please let us know how exactly you got their yellow letters to look like those expensive lite up ones.. are those cotton balls you used with yellow spray paint? i cant quite tell- again, amazing! happy birthday to your boys

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    1. So the letters were just over sized cardboard letters I bought at a craft store and painted yellow... The balls are actually just styrofoam! I used hot glue to stick them on! Good luck with your combined birthday! Sounds like it will be darling!

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  2. Amazing party!! I always love your DIYs and I am obsessing over the letters ! So so cute!

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    1. Thank you so much! Very sweet of you! The letters were fun, I think they ended up being my favorite!

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  3. Whit! THis is adorable! you did an awesome job! You're amazing!! How creative and fun every little detail was! …. I wish I could create such a fun cute party for Kason!! His bday is next week! (this is holly I didn't want to sign out and in again ha)

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