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I started with the invitation (created in Photoshop):
Probably my favorite invitation design to date. Or is it just that I finally got to do something girly? I don’t know, but I love it!!
I decided I didn’t really want to play up the “ladybug” thing, but more the color scheme. Here’s how I did it:
Lots of red flowers, mason jars and burlap for that rustic look, polka dot ribbon and a few ladybugs set the mood on the tables outside.
Of course no party is complete without a few balloons.
I made the banner in photoshop, using digital paper I purchased on Etsy. The red theme was a great excuse to break out the Christmas plates I bought last year! the red oval bucket was a lucky find in the Target dollar section.
I decided this party was going to just be cake and ice cream, but couldn’t helping have a few other selections as well.
For the food table centerpiece, I used a galvanized tub, filled it with old ball jars burlap and flowers. Then wrapped some burlap casually around the base and of course added a few ladybugs.
The black, white and red theme was carried on with even the food:
A fruit plate with apples, strawberries and blackberries, with vanilla yogurt for dipping, and white chocolate popcorn (recipe to come later this week).
Sweet treats included chocolate covered marshmallows (on the left: red candy melts with black gel icing dots; on the right: dark chocolate with red sprinkles); and regular and dark chocolate covered licorice.
I was inspired by the Halloween chips I found at the grocery store, so I separated the black and orange and had black tortilla chips and salsa!
See those little crackers? Cutest. Snack. Ever. And delicious too. Even the kids gobbled them up and were looking for more!
For the recipe, click here.
They were so yummy!
For party favors, I put some little bug nets, magnifying glasses, and ladybug chocolates (paying homage to my German Grandma!). Here’s the bags, but I guess I didn’t get a photo of the favors!
So that was our party! This being the third party in just 10 weeks (see here for another), I wanted something super casual and fun, so we just had a bounce house and let the kids play while the adults chatted. Everyone had a great time!
And Miss Riley loved being the star of the show!!!
What size mason jars did you use?
How did you do the black dots on the ladybugs?
With a black frosting gel.
Where do you buy the red daisies?
I got them from a local florist.
Very cute and creative! Thank you so much for sharing!
I love the ladybug crackers what did you use for the black does on the cherry tomatoes.
I believe it was black icing, just a tiny amount so it didn’t affect the taste.
<3 these Ideas. Used the mason jar/gerber daisy idea for my daughter's 1st. So beautiful!
Adorable! Where did you find those Ladybugs?
Oh so cute! Everything is so beautiful, wish I had a little girl too 🙂 Congrats!
Love it….will try it for my lil’ lady
Your are so talented, the party was adorable… I enjoyed all the pictures, I must follow your blog…
so adorable
Everything is absolutely adorable! Where oh where did you find the ladybugs that you have on the tables? They’re simply darling 😉
I would love to also know where you found the adorable ladybugs that were used as the décor. I LOVE LOVE the party ideas for the ladybug party !!!!
I think I found them at a party store, like Party City. It’s been a few years so I don’t remember. Sorry!
I LOVED this post! I had to share it on my blog! This is a direct link to the post if you wanna check it out 🙂
http://sparklysharpandfabulous.blogspot.com/2013/06/lady-bug-birthday-party-ideas.html
<3 The Sparkle Queen
Where did you find the black tortilla chips?
They are available around Halloween, and my daughter’s party was in October.
Super cute! I am pinning 🙂
Holy Moly! This party BLEW ME AWAY!
THis is so adorable!!!
Kristin, this is an adorable party. I will be featuring the ladybug crackers and favor bags on my Celebration Sundays – Ladybug Party Theme post later today. Come check it out at The Mandatory Mooch. Thanks, Nichi http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com
Nice idea! 🙂
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Wow, what a cute idea!
Eek!! Stop the cuteness! Stop it right now … this is adorable, great job!
Hello cuteness. And fabulous pictures. And wonderful ideas. And gee whiz….I could go on! PInning!
Oh my gosh. Browsing through these pics and reading about how you created each aspect of this party was such a treat! I love the mason jars with polkadot ribbon and red flowers and the food is so cute it doubles as eats and decor! LOVE IT ALL!!!
I love all your pictures looks like a wonderful party 🙂 Im doing a lady bug party for my daughter next month. Where did you find the cute lady bug decorations on the table? I dont want to do to much over the top lady bugs and that is perfect with the flowers and lady bugs
I love everything, it’s classic and cute. SO well executed!
I love everything, it’s classic and cute. SO well executed!
Great job!! Where did you get the little ladybugs that were on the tables?
Love, love, love this party! Even though my girls are now teens, I’m going to have to figure out a way to do this darling theme! I recently found you through a cute printable on Tip Junkie and love all that you do. I have had so much fun exploring your blog these past days. You have a darling family! Sounds like you’ve had a rough year-just wanted you to know that i’m praying for you. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us! I am loving all three of your Fall printables that I have around my house, and am about to print the Christmas tree verse-love it! Thanks again! ~Lisa
What an adorable party! I love all the decorations. I had a ladybug party for my daughter several years ago, but it wasn’t near as cute as this! Stopping in from Inspiration Friday. 🙂
What an amazing job! I love everything! I would love to see a tutorial on how you did the banner. So cute, all of it!
She is such a cutie. The goodies looked yummy. The decorations were over the top. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day.
Kristin, what a cute party for a cute girl!! This is just adorable!! I saw your post on Inspiration Friday. I am now your newest follower. I hope you will follow me, too! God bless you!
seriously, this is amazing. I’m in awe at what an awesome party this must have been. The colors, theme, details!! WOW. Wonderful job 😉
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What a fab party and how cute is Riley!
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What a sweet, sweet party! Thanks for partying at the Tuesday To Do Party!
Smiles!
Jami
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Ahhh – I’m so glad I saw this! I’m doing a ladybug party for my daughter on the 23rd and I’ve been working on getting stuff ready.
I’ve posted two things that are done so far. I have those Ritz snacks pinned on Pinterest – I’m so glad to hear you made them and liked them, ’cause they’re on my list of things to do.
Everything looks so cute. I LOVE the bouquets. I’m gonna be pinnin’ away here. :o)
This is one of the cutest parties I have ever seen!! But it is all doable, which I love! I have to share your post with my friend that has four girls. Riley is so beautiful!! I hope she remembers her gorgeous party when she’s older. 🙂
OMG!! That is too cute! I love it all. Great job. I’ll bet her and her friends just loved it. =)
Happy Birthday Riley!!
~ Catie
What a fun little party! I love every detail 🙂 What a cute little birthday girl you have!
So cute, Kristin! The mason jars are awesome, and those cracker snacks are just about the cutest thing ever! Fabulous party.
Little Riley is just too cute! And her party and all you did is so cute. Your kids are lucky to have such a great Mom as you!
Take care, Sue
Wow! What a terrific party.
Absolutely gorgeous! Wish i had a girl to do this for!