A Fairy Birthday Party

Back in October, my Little Bean turned 3!

I can't believe her 3rd birthday party was 6 months ago ....

She is becoming more and more of a

Big Girl

everyday

This thought makes me so sad

But, do you want to know what makes me happy?

These little wings!

I found them in the dollar section at my local Target Store.

I embellished them with a little green glitter fabric paint,

some ribbons,

crystals and the one big flower.

I think they are stinkin' cute

that I have them hanging on the wall

in her bedroom so I can see them everyday.

They make me HAPPY!

This little fairy party dress also makes me

HAPPY

I used the bodice portion of my Farilicious Pattern

to create the top of this dress.

Instead of smocking it with elastic thread like I did for

 Kim from 733's daughter's dress

I used sewed multiple rows of pintucks

and then ran a straight seam across them;

making the pintucks "kiss" on opposite rows

to create this smocked bodice.

Wanna learn more about smocking? 

Check out this post 

I have provided some links to a few great tutorials

Willow loved her

Big Tinker Belle Birthday Party Bash

and her special party dress.

Wanna know, what else makes me happy?

Knowing in just 6 months I get host another party

for my favorite little fairy.

I wonder what her party theme should be this year?

Any suggestions ...

Big News!!!!

I don't know about you but the following collection of supplies just screams girl to me .... possibly a Pinkalicious girl!?!  I am so excited to share the following news Kim over at 733 a Creative Blog has selected me to design her DD's party dress for her 2nd birthday!  I can't even explain how excited I am over this opportunity.  I am a huge fan of Kim's blog.  I love stopping by and seeing what she's up to day to day, there's always something interesting happening.  Become a follower and be sure to stop back; cuz I feel a give away in the works in honor of this upcoming Pinkalicious party!!

The Beans' Brother Turns 7

Big brother turns 7 and it was Mad Scientist celebration.  I really wanted to keep this party easy in other words the less work for me the better.  We ordered our party kit from steve spangler science.  I can not say enough about this company.  They are awesome!  They actually sent a personalized hand written note to my son ... awesome customer service!  They kit even included items for the kids to take

home so the science fun could continue after the party was over. 

 We ordered lab coats for all the children who attended and my son meet them at the door lab coat in hand.  At this point they were ushered off to the "lab" where we made each child over into a Mad Scientist.  We gave them crazy hair and they all picked out their own Mad Scientist name.  I was surprised by how excited the kids were to be transformed into their new persona. 

We ordered our cake and cookie favors from The Sweet Shop. I am the worst cook and have been known to set my oven on fire in the past ... lol! 

Be sure to check out the video of the final experiment!  All the boys had a great time and little sister too.

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