Free Free Free!!!

I now that there are OODLES of free digital scrapbooking files online.  Honestly, I have rarely paid for any.

I just wanted to share a new one that I found!  I downloaded so many files this weekend, I didn't even know where to start!  There are soooo many cute papers, embellishments and alphabets to choose from!

Go to...

www.computerscrapbooking.com

My favorite place to browse was the digital kits tab.  So many coordinating sets!

You might flip when you see all of the cute fall designs...

The papers are to die for...

And don't forget that the Holidays are coming up!

Cheers,

A Trip to Paris...Part 2

After reading Part 1 of my little trip to Paris,
I know you are dying to know how the party happened,
and here are a zillion more pictures to show you exactly that!


The Party!

As each girl arrived, they were greeted by the birthday girl and given their choice of a sparkly beret.

The guests all got to make a French themed necklace!

Each girl tried to make her owl Eiffel Tower out of silver pipe cleaner.

You can't expect girls to do a fashion show on an empty stomach!

They lined up for the goodies right away.

The birthday girl was even fashionably polite and let her friends go first!

Once outside with all of their food, we all gave "cheers" to the birthday girl!

We of course sang happy birthday as well.

Suddenly...it was time to get ready for the "show".

First the girls wrangled up some silliness and a little bit of sass.

The girls all chose a vintage prom dress that was then pinned, sashed, and beautified by a mom helper.

Then into the bathroom for hair and make-up.

Everyone say "Sparkles"!!!!

The Run Way

I had to get a picture of the Fashion Show director (birthday girl's mom),

in all her glory.  She really deserved a trophy.

The girls all came strutting out with a little spin and smiling away while all of us parents yelled out their names.

I know inside I was wishing I was up there spinning around with people yelling "Pepper, Pepper look over here!  Pepper smile!".  It was so exciting!

Little Gal had the time of her life!

Birthday Girl's sister was too cute for words.

Even an outfit change was inevitable for the star of the show!

The models...

After the Show

The cutest thing ever, was when the girls watched their fashion show.

They all laughed and smiled and were so excited to see themselves on the TV.

Along with the boa, candy shoe box, beret, hair clip and treats...

the birthday girl gave each guest a Paris, France key chain as they left.

Happy Birthday Mademoiselle!

Thank you for letting me enjoy a little bit of France.

Bonjour!

A Trip to Paris... Part 1

WARNING:  Super looooooong post and lots of pictures.



I have never been to Paris, France {yet}.  But is is already a dream of my friends' little girl to go there someday.  In fact, she wants to be married there when she is older.  And so, her dream of going to Paris was brought a little closer at her recent in-home birthday party.  This is one of the most amazing birthday parties I have ever been to.  I secretly wanted to be one of the little school aged girls dressing up with a feather boa and strutting my stuff on the runway... 

Walking up to the front door (and the picture doesn't even do it justice)

Three topiary plants were magically transformed into Can-Can Dancers,

and the door was of course fancified to satisfaction.

INSIDE THE CHATEAU...

Inside the Chateau, there were pieces of Paris in every corner and on every mantle. 

Jewels, feathers, boas and even Eiffel towers galore!

The birthday girl herself designed and painted artwork for the party as well!

The Food

  No party is complete with out cupcakes.

And of course, they were adorably fancy.

All food was labeled with it's french name;

"la creme souffle", "french fries", it was so cute.

I probably ate too many fancy treats...but I did it quick!  No one saw me.

Outside the Chateau

Lanterns hung above, fancy lemonade, a pink punch fountain, and boas and hair clips for each girl.

"Shoe" boxes with candy inside, and each girls name at their seat.

The Runway
{Yes...I said R-U-N-W-A-Y}

This was the most amazing part of the party!

Flanked with 6 foot tall painted Eiffel Towers.

This was an actual T-shaped Run Way...girl sized!

Can you believe it?  Don't you wish you could have been there? 

Come back for part 2 to see what the party entailed!

Cheers,