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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

The details...

So, because I am nuts, I started thinking about this party before Makena was born.  Yes, I did say BEFORE.  I knew I wanted to have a cupcake theme.  Initially I had thought I would do hot pink/fuchsia and turquoise, but then I saw this fabric, and immediately decided on lime green instead.  This fabric is from one of our linen wholesalers, Wildflower Linen who has gorgeous linens.

Wildflower Linen's citron and fuchsia ribbbon taffeta


Napkin wrapped forks and spoons in a fuchsia basket for the buffet line


Delectable key lime cookies from Cookie Corner Hawaii, with my fuchsia paper wrap and cupcake sticker (that said "Makena's Baby Luau" and the date on it).  Eventually all of the cookies were wrapped and then placed on all of the tables.


Chili Pepper Water!  Ingredients: hawaiian chili peppers, garlic, vinegar and water.  All ingredients are pureed and then brought to a gentle boil.  This is a very common condiment at luaus.

Close up of the chili pepper water labels

Tags I made to stick into the centerpieces.  The balloons were tied to these to attach them to the centerpiece


Cupcake Pops by Sarandipity Sweets.  No, I did not make these.  I did attempt it, and it was a disaster.  I will try again one of these days!

Credits:
Napkin and cookie wrapper workers: Tiff, Celia and Tutu (& me!)
Labels: Print Your Party (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6663668)
Cupcake pops: Sarandipity Sweets (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7458768)

PYP designs your labels and sends you the pdf so you can print them yourself.  I found water resistant 8.5x11 sticker sheets for inkjet printers, so was able to print the chili pepper water labels and cookie labels safely, without having to worry about them running (since they had to be refrigerated).  I also printed the round labels on card stock to make the centerpiece tags.  A 1.5" round hold punch and 2" scallop punch, and I was in business!

Stay tuned for the party pics :)!

alohab @ 9:29 PM
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ya beat me to the punchline! i took a picture of the key lime cookies & was gonna post it on FB for you. tried to take one of the chili pepper bottles but my label had already run (duh!). i'll post that one too. was gonna take a pic of the cake/pops but it got smashed so i just ate it (lol).
 
This is amazing! Beautiful details!! I love the colors. Looks like you pulled off a wonderful party again. Congrats & Happy Birthday Makena!
 
amazing!! attention to detail is incredible!!
 
OH MY GOD. cannot believe any of it. impressive. we should have been there!
 
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