Fab Feature Friday Partay

Chello.

Today I am featuring + sharing some awesome real party inspiration and gorgeousness from some seriously talented Lovas.

Nothing makes me happier than to shine the Glaring Glamorous Glittery Spotlight on the talents of others.

Fridays are for Partays. Come on, funny.




Just a Little Sparkle~ Farm Yard Bash

Charming + sweet. So many beautiful details and inspiration in this beautiful party. I adore the soft color palette mixed up with the kraft + burlap. See all party details here.

love the pig hineys sticking out of the mud

the cowgirl boots are the cutest. ever. 

tin pie plates to serve food-easy + clever

I am a sucker for a little milk carton favor. MOOOvelous!

Alyssa's Awesome Vendors:

Cake designer - Astonishing Cakes / http://www.facebook.com/AstonishingCakesLLC

Chocolate Covered Oreos- Sweet Temptations/ http://www.facebook.com/SweetTemptations.me?fref=ts

French Macaroons- Le Bon Bon / http://https://www.etsy.com/shop/LeBonbonLA?ref=ss_profile

Fabric Banner- Cheeky Plum Parties / http://https://www.etsy.com/listing/126998911/red-turquoise-yellow-country-banner?ref=shop_home_active

Dress designer - Whimsy & Whirl /http://https://www.etsy.com/shop/WhimsyandWhirl?ref=shop_sugg

Sugar Cookies- Serendipitous Sweets / http://www.facebook.com/SerendipitousSweets?fref=ts

Necklace Desginer - Green Apple Girlys / http://www.facebook.com/GreenAppleGirlys?fref=ts

Chocolate Covered Pretzels - Piece Of Mine / http://www.facebook.com/pages/Piece-of-Mine/235281233167715?fref=ts

Milk Carton Boxes - Wendy's Printable Party / http://www.facebook.com/WendysPrintableParty?group_id=0

Animal Crayons - Crayons And Crafts / http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crayonsandcrafts/407143146028019?fref=ts

Photographer - T Photography By Tina Hall / http://www.facebook.com/TPhotography1

Paper Printables - Just A Little Sparkle / www.justalittlesparkle.etsy.comor https://www.facebook.com/pages/Just-a-little-Sparkle/206087286078459

Oh My! Creative~ Vintage Luau 

This beautiful party was styled for grown-ups, but the ideas and inspiration could easily translate for a gorgeous child's party. Full dreamy details here.

pineapples make for dramatic decor. clever. 

beautiful cocktails + hula girls 

starfish make for sweet accents 

Party Envy by Charlene~ Lalaloopsy Party

Sweetness for the little Lalaloopsy Lovas. Beautiful inspiration and plenty of DIY ideas.

backdrop of coordinated streamers looks colorful + chic 

buttons used as "confetti" 

I'm pretty sure this is a Christmas tree skirt

and I am absolutely sure it is an awesome idea! 

purple licorice. i die.

picture frame used as a dessert stand. clever. 

Sparkle on a stick {cute tute}

Dazzling Monday to you...

Here is a sparkling, speedy + super easy tutorial for you to start your week of awesomeness.
Bling sticks, sparkle sticks, glittery wands, rhinestone canes, shiny poles-whatever you want to call them-they all translate to "cute on a stick."

Junk you need:

Sparkle Rhinestone Mesh Ribbon (I purchased mine from the always rad Ribbon Revelry)
Paper lollipop sticks or wooden ones would also work
Purple Glue Gun
Scissors
Diet Dr. Pepper

gather stuff up, take a few pics, then sit on couch

rainbow bling ribbon dazzles 

can be found online or in your local craft store

cut ribbon into sections

I found that four columns was the perfect size to wrap these sticks

I used 4" and 6" paper lollipop sticks

use full length that you just cut for 6 or 8 inch sticks

cut  piece in half to use for the 4 inch sticks

use purple glue gun to squeeze some glue all around the stick

wrap ribbon around stick, hold for a few seconds to set, burn fingers, release

completed sparkle sticks elevate donut holes from a box;)

totally heart entenmann's

my Lova, Audrey, blinged up her shimmery cake balls for her

little lady's Golden Birthday

this is where I stole the idea from;)

drink a Diet Dr. Pepper and relax the rest of the day~
you made something cute and deserve to chill:)

The secrets of the sequins...

So. The number one question that I am getting about The Great Gavini's Magic Show is....Where did you get those magical sequin tablecloths? I used sequins throughout his party for added sparkle, shine and magic. Sequins will be the next huge party thing. Trust. Seriously.

Luckily, I am a Magic Mama that will share her behind the scenes secrets with you. The tablecloths are simply yards of "fabric." Sequins on mesh that I purchased on etsy and created an overlay on top of plain black tablecloths. The main dining table was actually two 6 foot tables pushed together-so that long stretch of fabric was about 6 yards. It was beautiful, dazzling and dramatic. There was enough overhang on both sides as well. I also had an additional six yards-which I cut in half- to use for the table in my kitchen. I purchased a rainbow, over the top design on etsy, but beautiful solid colors can be purchased at any craft store or online. Fabric will not give you a "to the floor" table cloth, but this is an easy idea for an overlay or table runner to add some spectacular sparkle and interest. I also had the etsy seller create custom throw pillow covers with the same fabric to add more cohesion and dazzle.

If you prefer the patterned/textured look of the sequins you are seeing all over Pinterest-you can look for Seaweed Sequin fabric-I purchased swatches at FabricEmpire.com for $1 and they were beautiful.

I also used sequins throughout the Magic Show for added drama and dazzle. They worked well and were a magical finishing touch. I created a sequined cake band, used sequins to line the island in lieu of standard confetti. I embellished the Baconess' Banner with sequin trim. I also purchased a sequined letter "G" that I wound up using in the guest bathroom. I dazzled up the beautiful, handpainted Bunny Magic Carpet that my Lova Lydia-sent on over with some sequin sparkle. And, of course, Dirty Vintage sent me over a sequined Knocker.

Sequins are everything. Trust. Post pictures of your parties, you know Glitta Mama likes the shiny stuff

The Great Gavini's Magic Show

The Great Gavini is my sweet little Chimp that loves magic, extra pickles and ketchup on everything.
For his 8th Birthday-he wanted a magic show mixed with tie dye, rainbows and sequins. Okay, okay, I am kinda lying about the sequins-those were my idea;) You know Glitta Mama needs to see shiny things.

The weather is NY is chilly-so we partied indoors for the most part. Clearly, I am neither a stylist nor photographer~just a Mama that loves to see her son smile with joy and celebrate with his besties. We had such a beautiful day. Abracadabra awesomeness.

snappy tie dyed duds

Foil curtains made for a dramatic entrance on a windy day

chalk art is such a cute, easy and cheap way to welcome guests in style

made husband do this. yellow rabbit. really? LOL

sequins dancing in the sunlight

cape cuteness

mini magic hats stuffed with mini magician scarf napkins

I am going through a lit up tinsel phase

porcelain rabbit accents

note:curling ribbon;)

my Chimp was the opening act

magic 8 balls here and there

ridic rabbit via ten23

bunny butt bling~rainbow tinsel

had to reconfigure couches to fit everyone inside

had custom sequin pillows made from fabric

sequins. rabbits. magical.

amazed by the signage by the Porkchop

rainbow sequins covered the dining entire table

dramatic. dazzling.

magician flowers

clever, no?

sequin mono monogram

ten23 magic

magician scarf garland mixed up with glitta rabbit

and tinsel garland

colorful tinsel jazzes up my PB stands

this gorgeousness was sent to my boy by The Party Wagon's boy

I gave it a mini makeover

This was so special to me

this magic carpet was special to me beyond words

note: curling ribbon again:)

rainbow tinsel

rabbit carrrot holders

another ten23 dazzler on the guest bathroom mirror

custom knocker by dirty, gloppy vintage

perfect, sequinned hello

sparkle sticks for my cake pops

stolen idea from Sweet Cheeks Chick

showstopper

origami insanity via the dazzling Origami Delights

tie dye jumbo playing cards hung from the ceiling

via the Sweet Swine @Piggy Bank Parties

concession set up before the magic show

piggy bank perfection

you know I adore a good abacus

confetti on a windowsill. dreamy.

origami rabbits, eight balls, wands, sequins, glitter, zing plates

magician top hats with magician scarf napkins

I sequinned up Do's amazing banner

decorate your own magician hat

more tinsel. cuckoo, I know...

a mil balloons in the basement ready for showtime

dramatic and so fun for the kids to see when they entered the basement

sequins down the island. loved this look. simple. sparkling.

catered by Panera

I made a tie dye rainbow sherbet punch

this punch bowl was used at my first birthday. my mom has kept it all these years.

beyond special.

chimps raising their hands for some grub

bunny money designed by the ridic paper glitter

The Great Gavini's Bunny Money was the only currency accepted at this rave

each kid got three bills to spend on concessions before the magic show

another decal by lush Lauren on the drink dispenser

festooned cups. not sure why I did that. LOL

gavin was 8.

I wanted everything to be $8 bucks...

just like the real movie concession stand. lol

waiting in line-just like at the movies...

that is my MIL. She was the cashier.

Kids had to pay "Grandma." 

Love her.

The Great Gavini starts his performance. 

He amazed the crowd.

He sat on his special magic carpet when he was done

kid is talented

the realio dealio-Matt

note to self: if you let kids drink fruit punch, eat popcorn and inhale candy in your basement,

it will look like an after circus scene when they leave....dirty.

bunch of wand action

happy birthday buddy

LEVITATED!

OMG! How is he floating in the air? ! Too cool for school.

balloon animal art

totally want one of these bags

dessert time

my sparkle sticks in the cake balls I made.

Okay, okay. They are really donut holes-whateva

baby bunny peg perfection via the ridic Craft That Party

magic confetti wands via the glam + gorg Oh Goodie Designs

come on, you know Trix are for kids...

make your own sundaes

trix was a topping option. one person chose it...lol

magic 8 balls

toppings in baby top hats

the great gavini + magic matt

worlds tallest cake

handmade horn happiness from the Goodie Girl

 Jenny's toppers are just the cutest. Ever. 

make a wish

all the kids were able to make a wish and toss the the confetti

on Gavin..It was magical...and there was confetti everywhere. Everywhere.

I made this sequin cake band. I love it. Want to wear it as a headband.

two years behind on the rainbow cake trend, but the Chimp wanted tie dye:)

saw a cake in half trick

take your kid and get out time;)

glitter rabbit favor jars 

rainbow tinsel served as the base

magic marker (get it?), cards, 8 ball, disappearing ink, and some other junk inside favors

a good magician always sends a thank you note

Chicks + Dudes that  I need to smooch and seriously thank:

Piggy Bank Parties~The Great Gavini Banner, Jumbo Playing Cards

Ten23 Designs~Dazzling rabbit + 8 ball decals 

The Party Wagon~Magic Carpet, mini top hats, tricks 

The Knock Knock Factory~Handmade Showtime Knocker

Oh Goodie Designs~Custom confetti magic wands, handmade party horns

Origami Delights~Origami rabbits

Craft That Party~Ridic Rabbit peg cake topper

Paper Glitter~Great Gavini's Bunny Money

Ribbon Revelry~Bling ribbon

Glamtastic~Sequinned G 

Matt Stevens Magic~The Magician 

and a special shout out and moonlight skate to the Gorg G, over at Three Little Monkeys Studio~
she was my Magic Party Twinsie and kept me laughing and motivated this past month. Check out her little lady's Magic Party too! xo