Monday, March 8, 2010

Olivia's 6th Birthday - Inspiration Board

So I've started planning Olivia's 6th birthday party to be held at the end of July. It will be Winter here in Brisbane, a perfect time temperature wise, to be able to play in the garden (although the garden won't look beautiful).

I thought I'd share with you how I go about planning my children's birthday parties.
For me it all starts with colour. I decide on the colours I want to use and try and work a theme around that. It's hard though to make the decision. Even as I was putting this inspiration board together I had at least two other themes (planned to an inch of it's life) floating around in my head.

So here is my first inspiration board. There may be more to come. We'll see. I'm going to keep you in the loop, how I pull it together, how much work goes into it. It's a labour of love I tell you.
Let me know what you think. I've got more images to come soon. So many images, so little time!

Olivia's Party inspiration copy


Image credits: Bramble via Hummingbird, toadstool table and chairs from Magic Cabin, whimsical toadstool table scapes via Amorology, mashmallow milkshake via Sweet Paul, Rose Petal Skirts image Land of Nod, Fawn graphic via Two Peas, Gnome snowglobe graphic, ric rac and dots from Parasol

22 comments:

  1. it's fairy fabulous big bear, I can't wait to sit on my own toadstool!

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  2. Oh how adorable! Can't wait to see what you come up with!

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  3. very cute! Can't wait to see the party!

    Kim @ http://frostmeblog.blogspot.com
    party inspiration

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  4. Looks wonderful bella, can't wait to see you bring it all together. I KNOW it will be brilliant!

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  5. I love this party theme. Can't wait to see what you do with it!!

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  6. I love the idea of using red spotted mushrooms as a theme!

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  7. Love the colour palette, can't wait to see it all come together :)

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  8. Absolutely Beautiful,Can not wait to get more sneek peeks along the way. I am planning Master 5's bday party in May- Pirates I have been buying and planning since Sept last year. Neally sorted. Its so great to see somebody else plan so far in advance. Some people dont understand my passion or madness??? Please let us know more....Cant wait...jacqui

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  9. I just love your inspiration board! I had a woodland fairy party for my daughter's birthday last year! It was so fun and I had a blast preparing for it. We had a lot of toadstool touches but one that I forgot to put out was a toadstool snack made from cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. (I have the link for them if you are interested!) Have a wonderful day!

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  10. Where did you create your color pallet??

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  11. You always amaze me what fantastic inspiration you have, always so damn creative, the little guests will be very lucky girls to share her special day x

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  12. Thank you everyone.
    I created the inspiration board in photoshop <3 CMV. The colour palette itself was taken from a set of graphics I purchased from Parasol Crafts. hope that helps.
    x

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  13. Cute! You are so onto it and have freaked me out a little as Mia's 6th is ummm . . . in April . . .and planning has only just begun. Is supposed to be the party we're `not having' -lol! - so small and simple (but still sweet, of course) is in order. Don't think we can all wait till July to see this one come together - tease! xo

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  14. I am in love with the toadstools Sharnel.

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  15. Hi Sharnel, Have a look at April's House and Garden Magazine. There is the most divine cubby house featured, with little toad stools outside it. I thought of you and Olivia's party as soon as I saw it! Emma

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  16. Emma, I saw it and thought OMGoodess how divine is that!! Thank you for thinking of me.
    x
    Sharnel

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  17. Hi Shanel!
    I have been following along for a little while and am in love with all your work! I was also looking over at the SunnyMummy site-brilliant! Was wondering if you have had anything to do with the Bizness Babes workshops? I have just applied and am quite excited at the prospect! Olivias party board looks fabulous too...can't wait to see what you come up with!
    Erin

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  18. Hi Erin,
    Thanks for stopping by and for the lovely comments.
    No, I'm not affiliated with Bizness Babes, but I've heard great things about it though from Stacey.
    Sharnel
    x

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  19. Hi Sharnel

    Have you had a look at Kikki-K's new mushroom range? They have very cute mushroom notebooks, gift tags and a mushroom stamp that would be great as part of her party favours.

    Kind Regards
    Maraka

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  20. Hi Sharnel, can't wait to see what you come up with - your mood board looks very exciting. I'm in the middle of planning my daughter's 1st birthday party for May x

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  21. I can't wait to see the photos of all the little fairies!

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