Spirit Riding Free Inspired Toddler Birthday Party

My daughter is a huge animal lover, and her biggest love are horses. She went through a phase where she only watched horse shows, specifically Spirit Riding Free, the Netflix series based on the DreamWorks movie. When it came time to plan her second birthday party, Spirit was trending real high.

We lived near the most adorable park/railroad/horse stable in Orange County that I knew would be perfect to host a party. Not only do they offer pony rides, but they have an actual train! One-way ticket to Miradero please!

I booked the last available shelter 5 months in advance (only to find out it would end up being our last day in California) and jumped in planning the wildest party in the west!

To match the signs, I created cupcake toppers that I glued to popsicle sticks. Thankfully I still have my circle punch from my days at Paper Source!

I used the Spirit Riding Free coloring pages to create mini coloring books as a party favor (partly motivated by wanting to use up all my printer paper before moving). The coloring pages came from the Dreamworks show page. That combined with the signs for all the different activities throughout the party were my favorite details to create.

Pulling off this party literally the last day we lived in California (our moving van left the next day!) was the hardest thing I’ve done since childbirth. I still have the scar from baking those allergy-friendly horse shaped cookies, but they were worth it!

The whole day was very bittersweet, but a wonderful farewell to all our California friends. Harper still talks about all the details from this day, but especially those horse cookies ;)

Location: Irvine Park Railroad
Animal Party Hats, Horse Treat Bags & Favors: Party City
*They now have Spirit themed decorations, which would have made life much easier!
Signs, Water bottle Wraps, Cupcake Toppers and Coloring Books: Made by me!

Minnie Mouse 1st Birthday Party

Welcome to Harper's Clubhouse! Come inside, it's fun inside...

Bet you didn't expect to have that song stuck in your head today. Well, let's be real, it's stuck in my head everyday. My little girl LOVES her some Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, so I knew we had to theme her first birthday party around her favorite pals.

We celebrated at our local Gymboree play center, which was clutch with taking care of basic setup and cleaning up after a group of babies. They also led the group in singing songs, chasing bubbles and getting under the giant rainbow tent.

Of course I wanted to add my own touches of fun! I recently gifted myself a Silhouette Cameo precision cutting machine, so this was my first chance to try it out. I ambitiously attempted to create my own toddler mouse ears, which turned out to be quite the saga and took away from other projects I wanted to tackle. So while I didn't get to create all the fun little details I wanted, I was able to add a bit of Minnie magic to my little girl's party.

The Birthday Girl had a blast! Seeing her devour watermelon and her first (dairy free!) cupcake made my mama heart swell with joy. We were so thankful for all our baby friends who joined us in the celebration. And one of the best parts? NO cleanup! ;)

Straws, Platters, Glitter Paper, Tulle, Felt: Michael's
Mouse Ear headbands: Amazon
Cupcake Liners: Wilton, found on Amazon
Mickey Mouse cookie cutter (used for watermelon and rice crispy treats: Wilton, found on Amazon
 

If you're curious about how I created any of the details, just pop me a message!

The Midnight Collection: Now Available on Etsy!

I am thrilled to announce the launch of the second complete printable party kit, The Midnight Collection, inspired by Disney's animated classic, Cinderella! Party kits for bridal showers and birthday parties are now available in the Enchanted Type Etsy Shop! This collection is designed for the dreamer who wants to throw an enchanted party with limited time and budget. Each kit is easy to download, print and assemble to make your dream event come true.

The complete party kits include everything you need, and are customized by myself to include your party details. The kit will be sent directly to your preferred email address as PDF files, which are easy to open and print using Adobe Reader (available to download for free here).

The Instant Download kits also include PDF files with everything except the invitation and personalized welcome sign. These are great for the last minute party planner (we've all been there!), ready to be downloaded, printed, and assembled at a moment's notice.

Looking to add some enchantment to your space? This bonus pack includes two 5x7 art prints from the Midnight Collection. Easily frame these timeless quotes or use some washi tape to instantly hang them on your wall!

These new collections are now available in the Enchanted Type Etsy Shop to help you plan your next magical event. Make sure you check out them out before the clock strikes Midnight!

Cinderella Inspiration Board + The Next Collection Announced!

I am so excited to announce the next printable party kit collection that will be available on Etsy... Introducing The Midnight Collection, inspired by Disney's Cinderella! The printable party kit will be launching next week, but today you will see the inspiration board that guided the design of the collection.

One of my most popular prints on Etsy has been the "So This is Love" art print, so I couldn't wait to create a collection to compliment it. I expanded on that retro design to create an entire party collection fit for a modern Cinderella. Before diving in, I gathered inspiration from around the Disneyland Resort.

From Cinderella's home and castle on the Storybook Canal Boats to the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique (with that gorgeous Fairy Godmother stained glass window!), Cinderella is an important part of Disney's history. The original concept art designed by Mary Blair was especially inspirational for me. I admire Mary Blair's art and career with the Walt Disney Studios, so the movies that she was a part of have a special place in my world.

The collection will be launching next week, but make sure to sign up for the newsletter to receive a bonus Cinderella-inspired art print going out in the September edition!

The "Have Courage and Be Kind" art print is no longer available in the Adventure Club but can be found in the Etsy shop. Sign up now so you never miss a free printable!

Free Wall Art Printable Quote from Cinderella

Join the newsletter to be the first to know when the collection goes live on Etsy, and get instant access to library of other free downloads available now in the Adventure Clubhouse. You'll get updates a few times a month with exclusive info, free downloads and coupon codes!

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A Mermaid Party for Fairytale Believers

The Mermaid Collection is here!!

After months of researching party planning needs and gathering inspiration from Disneyland and Disney movies, I am SO excited to finally share the Mermaid Party Collection! Inspired by our favorite little mermaid, Ariel, this printable party kit is an easy solution for your next fairytale party. The kit was originally designed for a themed bridal shower because it is so hard to find printable kits that are for adults!

Throwing a birthday party? There is a special version just for throwing a fairytale birthday bash.

Interested in buying the items a la cart? Check out the following:

• Just the invitation
• Just the 5"x7" art prints
• Just the party kit (no customization) for bridal showers or birthday parties

Alright, the moment I've been waiting for... Click here to see the entire printable party kit! Stay tuned later this month for tutorials on how to assemble the candy bar wraps, cupcake toppers and more. And check back in a few weeks for the announcement of the next party kit theme!

I'd love to hear what you think in the comments below! Something missing from the mermaid party kit you would like to see? Let me know!