Today's real party feature is "JAM"packed with adorable details...
Michele from Intrigue Design orchestrated the amazing elements of this "Jammin' with Jack" music-themed 4th birthday party she hosted for her son.

The fabulous dessert table was filled with music-themed goodies with the drum cake taking center stage.  (cleverly displayed on a toy drum used as a make-shift cake stand.)  The licorice "Guitar Stings", "Kickin' Krispie Treats,  Eighth Note brownie pops, "Musical Munchies" and Marshmallow drum sticks were the perfect treats to offer groupies and guests.  The "Jam Session" allowed Jack to showcase his mad skills on the drums too...what more could a little boy ask for!?

Party Host - Michele of Intrigue Design
Celebration Type: 4th Birthday Party
Party Theme: Music - "Jammin' with Jack
Inspiration: Her son's LOVE of music - (the drums, in particular)
Color Palette: Blue and Green (with Black, Red & Silver Accents)
Party Style: Edgy with a touch of Toddler whimsy...

You don't need sheet music or site-reading skills to get lost in the rockin' melody of details this party has to offer.
Keep reading for more inspiration and photos like these customized guitar and drum sugar cookies from Bee's Knees Creative...

real parties | Construction Party - Amy Snyder

We're gettin' down and dirty with this featured "real party" today submitted by Amy Snyder of Fun Baby Shower Ideas.

I can't think of a more fitting party theme for a little guy (or girl) who's obsessed with construction vehicles, loud noises and playing in the dirt.


I am LOVING the way she used The Pastry Pedestal™  to display birthday cupcakes in the back of this dumptruck.
You'll love the rest of the party details Amy put together for her son's birthday party!!
Think chocolate donut truck tires, construction hat decorating station, edible traffic cones, and more...

{real parties} "Big Dig" 3rd Birthday Party

While I'm working on my "2010 highlights" post (for Monday)

I'm really DIGGIN' some photos sent in to me yesterday and wanted to share them with you...

especially with any of you who have adorable little boys in your life.

These could've easily been included in my "happy" post from yesterday...

they definitely put a smile on my face!!

Party Girl: Marci

Celebration Type: 3rd Birthday Party

Theme: "Big Dig" Construction party

Color Palette: Yellow, Black, Orange & Brown

Using the "Construction Themed" party printables from my shoppe...

Marci created this adorable birthday cake

using bits of inspiration she found all over the web...

Along with the toy construction vehicles, Marci used candy corn "construction cones", oreo "asphalt",

licorice lanes and a brown sugar "dirt mound" to add the perfect details to this construction themed cake.

(Party Tip: You could also substitute the brown sugar with crushed vanilla creme sandwich cookies)

The printable "Evan's Construction Crew" labels

added the perfect personalization to the construction hats worn by the birthday boy and other guests...

What's a "Big Dig" birthday party without "Dirt Cups"...

"CAUTION tape" used as party decor gives the party an authentic "construction site-vibe".

Happy 3rd Birthday Evan!!

Isn't he just so adorable!! This photo completely warms my heart

and screams "I'm a VERY happy birthday boy"!!

(and that shirt he has on couldn't be more fitting for his party)!!

Thanks for sending in the photos Marci!!

I love how everything turned out...

I've got a house full of girls so the photos were a nice change of scenery around here!!

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Wishing everyone a safe New Year's Eve....

I sincerely appreciate the support and reaching out you've extended throughout 2010.

So much has happened and I'm thrilled you've been along for the ride.

There are many exciting things on the horizon for Pen N' Paperflowers...

I look forward to sharing them with you in 2011...

Hugs to each and every one of you...Happy New Year!!

KEEPING IT REAL

The karaoke night New Year's Eve gathering I was considering with a few friends?

Turns out it's just going to be a quiet night at home.

And I'm okay with that.

Even still...

I can't resist considering making some of these....

ADORABLE midnight snack bags

posted by sweet Sharnel from Sharnel Dollar Designs

LOVE THEM!!!