Starting with the matriarch of the family, my sweet Mami – who has been baking cakes for us for as long as I can remember – and now continues to do so for her grandchildren…
We wanted everything to feel feminine and soft and of course be budget friendly. Buying this much fabric for such large table cloth would have cost a lot of money, so instead, I asked my mom to sew a seam on several plastic table cloths, which we then threaded rope through and gathered around the table. This gave the plastic table cloth the illusion of gathered fabric.
My youngest sister – with the help of our dad and mom – made a gorgeous castle pinata, which was too beautiful to break.
Some water bottles covered with some of the beautiful Crafty Secret Paper.
My sister made some Popcorn cones embellished with a doily and pretty cupcake wrapper paper (shown here).
Even Cinderella made an appearance to the party….
the form of cupcakes…
We made a sweet canopy using a hula hoop some white plastic table cloths, tulle and ribbon. We decorated it with butterflies and a sweet white dove. We used the canopy as a photo booth, not only was the light perfect for pictures, but it also provided a perfect background…
It was so much fun putting this together, not only because (I hope) it turned out just like my sister imagined, but because it gave us the chance to bond.
Thank you so much for your company today.
Wishing you a wonderful week!
much love,
Lucy
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Kristin says
Just beautiful! Where to begin?! The plastic table cloth looks like linen, the back drop…perfect. So much love every where. My heart is full friend.
Tell mami she is the best!
Jenny says
It’s gorgeous! I love that background!
The Mama @the Tinos says
Que bello! Oh how I wish I could taste that cake. My tia’s have been making cakes for years, what a wonderful gift. Another beautiful post.
NanaDiana says
My goodness, Lu! I think this is one of the prettiest parties I have ever seen for a little girl. Would it be alright if I do a little link to it one day this week? Wow! I might almost start eating sugar again seeing that cake!!!!
Now, if you get a chance please pop by mu blog for just a second. I have coined a new bloggy word and there’s a giveaway. You will BLOVE it! xo Diana
Jennifer @ The Brilliant Crafty Type says
To die for! Kids these days have some amazing parties!
Two Shades of Pink says
Every detail is so pretty and what makes it even better is how cost effective it all was. I love a good DIY Part…especially one this pretty! I love the plastic tablecloth idea…never in a million years would I have thought of it. How special for your family to all be in on it together and bond. So pretty LU!
Jaime Lyn at Crafty Scrappy Happy says
ohhh how amazingly beautiful! :o) every single little detail! I bet it was the best birthday party EVER!!! :o) you have such a lucky family my friend!!!
Jaime
Keeping it Cozy says
This is beautiful! And I am so glad you shared because I have a soon to be 4 year old that is begging for a princess party…
Ruby Jean says
Oh this came out so BEAUTIFUL… I especially LOVE the part where your Dad found the CUTE bottles and thankfully you enjoyed it’s Pear Nectar content… 🙂 NOW if only we had parties as CUTE as this when I was growing up….
Cassandra says
This is so pretty! What a lucky little girl 🙂 I’ve made a 6 layered pink and purple cake like that one… they’re just amazing! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Dear Lillie says
This is gorgeous. What a beautiful birthday party for your neice and how fun to plan it with you sister. I always have so much fun planning stuff with my mom and sisters. And that cake looks AMAZING!!!!!
I am LOVD says
Oh, how precious! That cake is divine and the whole setting for the party sealed the deal for best party ever! Kids are so lucky today, aren’t they? I remember having my birthday parties at McDonald’s when they used to do kid birthday parties in the 1970’s. I remember the cake distinctly. It had a huge Ronald McDonald on the cake, frosted, holding balloons that were candy pieces. As I recall, the cake was delicious! It wasn’t fancy, but I still remember it so it must not have been that bad.
agnès says
Quel bel anniversaire, c’est somptueux, plein de poésie, bravo
Une merveille ce gâteaux
Agnès
ImSoVintage says
Lucy, What an adorable party. Your mom’s cake is gorgeous.
sue stirling says
I could not believe when I started reading that the tablecloth was plastic! As I read further I became more and more amazed at your combined family skills and creativity and eye for classic, simple items. The overall effect was a big WOW
How your children must love all this!
Sue
Jen says
Stunning! Always nice when it’s as magical and enjoyable for the grownups putting it together as it is for the child guests and honoree.
To The Moon and Back says
So sweet….brings back so many memories of my daughter’s 8th birthday Tea Party….she’s turning 10 in 2 weeks!!!
kathy/North Carolina says
Wow….just amazingly beautiful! All the love that went into crafting this….memories for a lifetime.
Gretchen says
Wowser…this is over the to incredible…. Can you come to MN this June and help me through my only child, a daughter, Emily’s graduation party? 😉
This is beyond magazine worthy, and an entire 1 hour TV show should be done about this. Gorgeous girlie… love what your family created.
Gretchen
Frazzled Mom of Five says
O MY, this is so beautiful. I would love a party just like it!
Yall did such a wonderful job!
~Jen
Stephanie says
What a sweet party you and your sister did, the details are amazing and the inexpensive ideas are bountiful! The backdrop for the sweet table and the ruffled plastic table cloth are to die for, just an amazing look you guys created. Such a creative family. Oh and your Mami’s cakes? WOW, she is talented.
Nicolette @ Momnivore's Dilemma says
breathtaking, Lucy.
and further proof, there’s no need to break the bank when you have imagination.
Jean Knee says
I would love to come to a party just like this one. it is lovely.
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
What a beautiful, dreamy party. It is so fortunate that your entire family can pull together an event like this. What a fun memory to have to drink up all of the juice for the bottles :).
Susan says
Wow Lucy — this is the most glamorous party for a 6 year old I’ve ever seen. Love the bottles with the striped straws and the labels on the doilies, the popcorn cones, the lovely tablecloth, the pinata, the hula hoop with the dove — everything is so pretty! It is obvious a great deal of love and thought went into this. Hope your niece had a wonderful birthday!
Susan says
P.S. Your mom’s cake is super beautiful both inside and out!
Joy@aVintageGreen says
The quilt (I thought it was a quilt) turned out to be beautiful scrapbook paper. A surprise. What a wonderful 6 year old birthday party your family created. I am guessing it was a success and will be remembered for years to come.
Special 'K' says
OMG! A beautiful tea party! In fact I have never seen any that comes near this special tea party. Thanks for hosting and sharing. Cheers SpecialK XoXo
Becky Green says
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!! This was ALOT of work!!!!! Thank you for showing us!!!! Your niece MUST BE WONDERFULLY SPECIAL to you!!! 🙂 LOVE the layers of pink inside the cake! NICE SURPRISE!!! 🙂 ALL THOSE LITTLE DETAILS make the difference!!!!!!!!!! 🙂
Diane says
You’ve inspired. The details make the t heme complete! Beautiful paper, incredible cake.
CAS says
This is just so incredibly sweet & adorable. Ya’ll are an amazingly talented family.
CAS
Martina says
OMG, i can’t believe you made all this – so supergorgeous! This is heaven for little (and big ) girls! And the cake – a piece of art. You did such an amazing jov here – LOVE it! Am your new follower!
Mommy Girl says
so magical! wish I were invited!!!!
SUSANA says
Bello, súper bello!!
Me encanta visitar tu blog!!…
Te envío mis cariños
SUSY
Ashley says
This is so incredible. I wish my birthday parties were half this magical when I was a little girl. Actually, I wish they were half as magical even now. So beautiful, wonderful job!
Patty Patterson says
BEAUTIFUL!
I got here from Nana Diana’s blog and as usual she has found me another wonderful grandma blog to follow! My grand daughters love tea parties, so I am especially loving your style!
Ruth Kelly says
I came here from Nana Diana’s blog as well. I hope your little one remembers all this magic.
Karen Harvey Cox says
This has to be the most gorgeous shabby chic party I have seen. I adore shabby chic anything. But honestly, that cake is AMAZING. Not only is it gorgeous outside, but it looks delicious and beautiful inside too. Lovely, Lovely.
Karen
Kelly says
This is literally a little girl’s dream come true! That cake….no words!!
Kelly
Melanie says
Wow this is absolutely amazing!!!
Mama Jodi says
Every single detail is absolutely amazing. You did a fabulous job executing this party. Really is a dream party.
A To Zebra Celebrations says
Ohhhh this is so adorable!! come link to my blog please…my followers and I love all things party 🙂 My linky ends tomorrow Friday or you can come back on Tuesday 🙂
Amanda says
Simply magical! What a lovely collaboration of talent! I really enjoyed this post! Thanks so much for sharing!
Best Wishes and Blessings,
Amanda
Carolyn says
Beyond beautiful and creative!
Carolyn
Teresa says
Adorable!!! I love those kinds of cakes, we did one for my daughter’s birthday. I am visiting from the CSI Linkup Party! Come check out my blog at http://creativecowgirl.co
Shabby chic Sandy says
That party was nothing short of magical! that fabric must of made a beautiful back drop for party pictures! Love the bottles decorated and the cupcake liners are lovely. Everything looks perfect!
Stef says
Everything is so beautiful! What a sweet party. An how fun to collaborate with all the creative people in your family. Thank you for sharing!
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Honey at 2805 says
Stunning! The cake is gorgeous and it truly is a feminine party! ! Thank you for sharing at Potpourri Friday! I appreciate your participation!
Lesley Ann Staples says
wow what a great party that must have been. Just beautiful. Thanks for showing it.
cindy the cottage chick says
Totally pinned 🙂
Desiree @ The 36th AVENUE says
Darling!
Featuring you tomorrow AGAIN.
Karen Bates says
What a stunning party…what girl wouldn’t love that!!! That cake is to die for…and the decorations are just beautiful!
odetoinspiration says
Absolutely gorgeous party!! Thanks for sharing:) Pinning it!
Kelly @ Live Laugh Rowe says
Holy sweet party goodness! Found you through The 36th Avenue. New (and excited) follower!
Kelly @ Live Laugh Rowe
Angela says
Everything looks stunning, what a wonderful party and I’m sure the pictures will be treasured for years to come.
oxox
Angela.
Kim @ Plumberry Pie says
What a beautiful party!! I’ve been meaning to stop by your blog for a while (kept seeing your name popping up) and now that I finally have, I can’t seem to leave:). There’s just too much good stuff to look at! I don’t want to miss a thing, so I’m your newest follower:).
Have a great weekend
Kim
Cristiana says
Oh my goodness, this is totally and completely adorable!! Following you!
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
This is AWESOME! I’d LOVE to have you link up your project at my party! XO, Aimee
Anna says
I love it. I thew my daughter a princess tea party last weekend too! It’s funny because we also had Cinderella {one of my daughter’s babysitters} make an appearance. 🙂 I guess great minds think alike. Here’s my link if you want to take a look: http://www.askannamoseley.com/2012/03/princess-party-maleas-3rd-birthday.html
Anna
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CV Love says
LOving! =)
Home and Heart says
The cutest party ever!
Mel says
This is absolutely beautiful. I would of never thought to ruffle the table cloth. I am going to have to remember that one. I love all the sweet colors of pink. So dreamy!
I’m a new follower.
Trisha @ The Sweet Survival says
Gorgeous party! What a lucky little lady! I have two boys so I love helping my sister plan my nieces girly b-day parties! Great job.
yvette says
I would love a party like that, and I am a lot older than six! I just looks so beautiful, you must all be so proud of what you achieved. And when your little niece is older and looks back at the photos, she will be able to see how much she was loved and how much you all did for her.
Anonymous says
You guys are amazing… as I am panning my daughters next year birhday party.. I am amazed at your beautiful designs, Thank You. Hope I can pull it off.
Patty
Jessica says
I am planning a shabby chic princess party for my little girl. I really want to copy your idea of ruffling the plastic table cloth. It’s perfect! I was wondering if you could possibly e-mail me the details as to how you did that. My e-mail address is jessicadkelly@yahoo.com. Thank you!
chalae gerhardt says
HI, I would like to know what cd you have by crafty secrets ? They have quite a few to choose from . I would love to buy the design pattern you did for the back drop .
I would also love to know what you put the craft paper on . Did you past it on a wall ?
THanks Chalae,
fab_gab says
I love the backdrop. Can you please describe in detail how it was made? What sort of board is that? Is it just leaning against the wall? What glue did you use to adhere the papers? You’ve just inspired me to use pretty patterned papers as a backdrop to my dessert table.
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