Pink Polka Dot Birthday Girl

Look at this sweet angel! She is wearing one of the outfits that I made during the past two crazy-busy weeks. Seeing this photo makes it all worth it. I am so grateful to her mom, Tracy, for sending it to me tonight. Look how pretty she is in her pink polka dot ribbon tutu and her matching pink polka dot number tee (see our new white puff-sleeve shirt?).


She is having an all-pink polka dot first birthday party. I love pink too so I had a ball sewing these pieces for her. I am sewing a matching birthday bib for her tonight that will be "pretty in pink" too.


Don't forget, I have a stock room of polka dot plates, napkins and cups ready to ship to you tomorrow. Oh, and our vintage-style "Happy Birthday" banners and boutique birthday hats are flying out the door.


Thank you all for sending me photos of your polka dot birthday parties and projects. I have so many adorable photos to share with our readers in the next few weeks.


Has anyone made their own Ribbon Topiary yet or Ribbon Flip-Flops? I know a few of you who have...I will be sharing your photos next week!

Polka Dot Party Monogram Placemats

Our friends at Lilybella Boutique have created the cutest polka dot oil cloth placemat sets for your birthday parties.

Are you in search of unique party favors? These monogrammed initial placemats are made with waterproof polka dot or gingham oil cloth on one side and wipe-clean chalkcloth on the opposite side. Chalkcloth is a unique fabric which is just like a chalkboard. You can write on it with chalk and it easily erases with a wet cloth so your child can draw over and over.

Each placemat in your party favor pack measures 12" x 12" and includes one FREE initial of your choice. It also comes with a handy chalk holder sewn into the side for easy chalk storage (plates, utensils and chalk not included).

Available polka dot oilcloth colors to match your party decor: white w/ lime dots and white w/ pink dots.

Available gingham oilcloth colors to match your theme: red check, chocolate check, blue check, hot pink check, pink mini check, purple check, lime check and black check.

The gals at Lilybella also have seven monogram fonts for you to choose from for the FREE initial included with each reversible party placemat.

How cute your polka dot party table will be when it is set with these placemats for the kids! The moms at your party will be thrilled that this is your party favor too - something they can really use every single day! No need for candy, pencils or sticker favors when you have found the most unique personalized party favor on the block.

Each placemat in your birthday favor set is $9.50 (minimum four placemats).

Here is a photo of the chalkcloth side of your reversible oilcloth placemat:

We hope you like this party favor idea for your upcoming polka dot birthday party - more coming soon!

Ribbon Flip Flop Party Favors

I made these adorable polka dot ribbon flip flops for a customer to match her pink and chocolate polka dot initial tee. She found these solid chocolate flip flops and I grabbed every ribbon I had to match her shirt. I used over eight yards of ribbon for both shoes. I am happy to create these for your little girl and even find the flip flop sizes you need. Just send me an e-mail through my Contact Me page.

If you want to make these confetti ribbon flip flops as a party favor for your summer polka dot birthdays, I have created some basic instructions for you.

Materials:

• Ribbons, Ribbons, Ribbons to coordinate with your polka dot birthday party colors


• Flip Flops


• Pinking shears (to trim ribbon edges in a zig-zag pattern and prevent fraying)

Instructions:

• Cut your ribbons into 8" lengths


• I like to use the same ribbons on either side of the toe strap, so pattern is similar.


• Start tying knots!


• Trim your ends with pinking shears to prevent fraying


• Slip 'em on for the cutest shoes in town!

Party Favor Tips:

• Cut an extra length of ribbon or coordinaing ribbon wraphia and tie the left and right flip flops together to make the pair ready to give. Slide on a cute gift tag and write the guest's name for a personalized party favor (just ask her mom her shoe size before the party)


• For older girls, they can make their own confetti ribbon flip flops as the party craft!


• Make a few extra adult flip flop pairs for the moms because you know they are going to want them too.

Find Ribbons:

• http://www.bellajoys.com/


• JoAnn's, Michael's, Hobby Lobby (your local store)


• http://www.craftersvision.com/


• Polka Dot ribbons by the yard on Etsy

Find Flip Flops:

• Crafts, Etc. flip flops (free shipping on orders over $25)


• Old Navy


• JoAnn's (your local store)

Let us know how your ribbon flip flops turn out - or add your crafty tips in our comments section.