Remember when I found this singular pencil, and in and of itself, it inspired the entire Monkey Rainforest Party? Honestly, when the girls asked for a butterfly party this year, I thought, “Piece of Cake” (literally, those are the cakemakers I use, Piece of Cake…awesome bakery). Who couldn’t do butterflies? I’ve done a Ducky Luau, Candyland, a Max & Ruby Tea Party, and I’ve been rained out at my own rainforest extravaganza. Butterflies? Come on, challenge me.
And then I went and bought these hideous things. I should have gone pastel, but you know me, I can’t do the classy thing when under duress. Counting out these suckers and digging for ALL pink with the girls at my feet proved to be too much for me. GO BOLD! GOOOO HIDEOUS! I’m turning all of these into wearable butterflies for our guests, making THESE the colors of the party. Yikes Scooby. I asked Sara and Kelly if we could pick a few colors, and they said, “OH NO, we want them ALL!”. Of course you do. The 100 feet of army green, yellow, and brown pennant banners from last year’s party isn’t going to blend with carnival butterflies. I should have themed it “Ole One Eye”...he was a brown butterfly. I think we can all agree my Birthday Banner will match this mess perfectly.
I know what you’re thinking, “Lori, their birthdays are in the late summer. It’s March. First. Take a breath.” But you know the method to my madness: big, nasty, homemade birthday parties get eaten one bite at a time. Don’t wait until the week before the party to finish the last of the hand-sewn favor bags, ram a rotary cutter through your hand, and end up in the ER. You can’t hang 80 laminated paper monkeys from your kitchen ceiling with your hand bandaged.
So here’s my thought: bad muse means better weather this year. You heard me Fates: I WANT BETTER WEATHER. The Momma with the winter birthday who gave birth to summer babies wants SUN and SPRINKLER FUN at this year’s Butterfly Party. If these girls aren’t catching butterflies in nets in my backyard come July, we’re going to have some serious words. Post any fun ideas in the comments! I’m just getting started on my annual crazy birthday crafting list…
8 responses so far ↓
1 Lydia // Mar 2, 2010 at 8:16 am
It is March 2nd. Are we seriously having this conversation?
2 The Daddee // Mar 2, 2010 at 8:21 am
seriously…
3 Auntie Amanda // Mar 2, 2010 at 9:51 am
yeah…the crazy part of your fabulous is coming out right now. fun ideas though!
4 Teresa // Mar 2, 2010 at 11:04 am
Yay! for birthdays -and you definitely do have to plan ahead!
5 The Momma // Mar 2, 2010 at 1:59 pm
Lydia, Daddee, Auntie Amanda,
You may kiss my creative ass. You’re just jealous that you didn’t think to turn ugly old lady back porch ornaments into kids’ dress up toys.
Teresa,
You are my favorite person today. Happy Sunny Wishes to North Dakota!
6 Roxanne // Mar 2, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Here is a web site that has edible images that can be put on sugar cookies. I have done them for Christmas, Valentine’s Day and I have Easter ones coming soon. They are beautiful. http://www.fancyflours.com/Detailed%20Embellishments/Wafer%20Paper
IF the link doesn’t work here it is. http://www.fancyflours.com then put butterfly in the search link and they are wafer paper.
7 Roxanne // Mar 2, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Here is a web site that has edible images that can be put on sugar cookies. I have done them for Christmas, Valentine’s Day and I have Easter ones coming soon. They are beautiful. http://www.fancyflours.com/Detailed%20Embellishments/Wafer%20Paper
IF the link doesn’t work here it is. http://www.fancyflours.com then put butterfly in the search link and they are wafer paper.
I hope you don’t get this twice, I tried to send it once and it says it is awaiting moderation. Who Knows.
8 Ana Paula Durighetto // Mar 2, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Lori,
Did you get my huge e-mail about making the invitations with rubber stamps and punches? I have tons of templates we can use, and have the materials too! Just call me and we will get started!
I also sent you a link to the HP website with cool butterfly ideas and templates ready to be printed for birthday!
I wish I had half of your energy, girl! Keeping me proud, as always!
Love you!