A professional graphic designer who uses her background in art history and restoration to create everyday objects you can enjoy in your home or as wearable art. It's a joy to bring the best art and design of ages past into everyday life, plus invitations and DIY party projects. If you don't already share my love for artists and illustrators such as Alphonse Mucha, Edmund Dulac, Beatrix Potter, Carl Larsson and John Tenniel, perhaps you'll discover a new enthusiasm.
Showing posts with label Birthday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Birthday. Show all posts

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Pink First 1st Birthday Cupcake Topper Sticker DIY

Pink First 1st Birthday Cupcake Topper Sticker DIY


A fun sticker sticker in a fresh floral design for that special first birthday party. Use them to make DIY cupcake toppers and party decorations , to seal favor boxes and bags, or whatever your imagination can cook up.

One of the many charming items in my gallery's Beatrix Potter Bunny Rabbit Birthday Tea Party Collection. Mix and match the various coordinating designs for a sophisticated, yet fun and festive, party theme. Matching items include: invitations, thank you note cards, DIY cupcake wrappers, DIY favor boxes, DIY drink stirrers, bubble labels, water bottle labels, DIY birthday banners and more. Zazzle does the printing and you have all the fun!

Instructions for cupcake toppers: To make cupcake toppers, be sure to order the 1.5" stickers. You will need party picks, lollipop sticks or long toothpicks (available at craft supply stores and some large discount stores), card stock, and scissors (or craft punch), glue or glue stick or tape -- and, of course, cupcakes.

To assemble, affix the sticker to your carstock and cut around it in a circle. (A two-inch craft punch will make the job go much faster, and matching card stock will give a pretty layered look.) Glue or tape the pick or lollipop stick to the back of the topper and stick the end of the pick or stick into the cupcake. (If the cupcakes will be displayed so that both sides of the topper will be seen, use a second sticker on the back side of the topper to attach it to the stick.)

Instructions for drink stirrers: To make drink stirrers, be sure to order the 1.5" stickers. You will need craft sticks ( also called “popsicle sticks” and available at craft supply stores and some large discount stores), card stock, and scissors (or craft punch), and food-safe glue or paste (the white glue or paste used in kindergartens and schools and available anywhere glue and paste are sold).

To assemble, affix the sticker to your carstock and cut around it in a circle. (A two-inch craft punch will make the job go much faster, and matching card stock will give a pretty layered look.) Glue or paste the craft stick to the back of the cardstock circle (or use another sticker to attach it). Add ice, a pretty matching straw, and punch or iced tea to a clear plastic glasses or paper party cups, plop in your stirrers, and you have one gorgeous party drink tray.

To make a Yum Tree™ or centerpiece for the birthday table, gift table, entrance hall table: You will need stickers (a combination of various coordinating stickers from the collection is best), matching card stock (available in my gallery) or construction paper, bare tree branches (gathered from your yard or a wood – leave the branches natural or spray them white), ribbon (paper curling ribbon is pretty) or raffia or string, scissors or craft punch and a regular hole punch. Other optional items include: Paper curling ribbon, cellophane favor bags, matching favor boxes. To assemble: Arrange bare tree branches in a large container such as a vase or flower pot or pitcher. Rocks or marbles in the bottom of the container will help to stabilize it. To make paper “ornaments” for the tree, affix stickers to card stock or construction paper and carfully cut around each sticker with scissors (or use a craft punch), then punch a hole at the top with a regular hole punch, and add a loop of ribbon or raffia.and hang from the bare tree branches. If your branches are sturdy, you may also hang cellophane favor bags (or matching favor boxes) filled with pretty treats, tied with matching ribbon and adorned with stickers to be given out at the end of the party as guests are leaving. You may also tie bits of curled ribbon here and there on the branches if you like to further decorate them.

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Alice in Wonderland Custom Birthday Gift Plate

Color illustration by Sir John Tenniel for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll published in 1899.


The White Rabbit is trumpeting the news! Happy Birthday! A truly charming birthday plate that is the birthday boy or birthday girl's very own special keepsake plate. Personalize with your child's name and age using the "personalize it" feature. Simply type in your child's name and age in place of the example text. (If you prefer to leave out the age, simply clear those three fields.). If you would like to change the font color or size, use the "customize it" feature.

If you need help personalizing your plate, please don't hesitate to contact me using the "contact" link at the top of the description near my icon. I'm always happy to assist you! See matching Alice in Wonderland birthday party items and gifts plus more in my store's Alice in Wonderland Collection (just click the link that says "store").

Description: Color illustration by Sir John Tenniel for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Alice Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll published in 1899.

Here is the White Rabbit, all dressed up in the livery of the King and Queen of Hearts blowing his trumpet and holding the scroll. Colors include red, gold, blue and white.

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