Here’s some more eye candy (no pun intended ;)) from Emmalyn’s Pretty in Pink party. I had SO much fun making everthing for her 1st Birthday! Some people may think I went a little over board {okay maybe I did ;)}, but I loved making it all! I’m all over throwing a DIY party… and hey what if she’s my only girl?! I absolutely love all things girly and pink and my little diva does too!
{ Pink Vanity – DIY Party }
When I found this nightstand at Goodwill’s 50% off Saturday sale for only $2, I knew had to have it! I had no idea what I was going to do with it, but I loved the curves! I had tons of leftover pink paint from when we painted my daughter’s nursery pink (here), so I decided I’d paint it pink for the party. Why not, right?! ;)
I gave it a good sand, light coat of primer and 2 coats of pink paint. You can find more tips on painting here.
{ Painted Vases – DIY Party }
I saw this super easy and inexpensive idea for painting vases in the BHG magazine. I found some vases at the Dollar Tree and Goodwill for $1 {score}! All you do is pour some paint inside the vase and swirl it around till it covers the inside. If your paint is thick you may want to dilute it with water first.
After the paint covered the vase I poured the excess back into the can. Then I wiped the rim of the vase with a damp paper towel and let it dry for 48 hours. These vases are seriously SO easy to make and make ALL the difference! You must try them!
These vases added the perfect touch to the party and for a buck… you just can’t beat that!
And I must say…this little candy station was a big hit at the party! Even the boys loved it! ;)
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and managing editor of iheartnaptime.net. She is married to her best friend and together they have two beautiful children just under two years apart. Her days are filled with lots of snuggles, crafts, e-mails, avoiding the ever-growing pile of laundry, play dough, sneaking bites of chocolate and wondering, “Is it nap time yet?!” I Heart Nap Time is a creative site sharing DIY home projects on a budget, crafts, sewing tutorials, easy recipes, tips and techniques.
Amy @ All In A Day
Everything turned out sooooo cute, girl!! I just love it all. All those little details make all the difference in the world! I just threw a DIY first birthday party for my baby girl, too! I did owls & polka dots with LOTS and LOTS of pink! I had a candy bar that looked almost just like yours! I just loved doing everything myself and seeing it all come together! Check it out: http://amyallinaday.blogspot.com/2011/11/emilys-first-birthday-party.html
xoxo
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Jamielyn
Thanks so much Amy! Your girls party turned out SO cute! Ah, I love pink! :)
poppyinpink
Go all the way over the top, for her sake! It is precious to appreciate your children and there are no limits on the things we do for love(..sounds like a song?) Just give your darling girl the time of her life and a birthday is a great opportunity to do that. I love these pics!
Jamielyn
Awe thanks your for your sweet comments! I totally agree! :)
Amber D.
I’m so anxious to see the rest of it! How in the heck do you have enough time and patience for a party that glamorous?? I envy you Jamie.
Jamielyn
Thanks Amber!! haha-nap time and bed time! ;)
Andrea Worley
So pretty! Good finds repurposed!
I’m with you..go over the top! It’s their birthday it should be special and fun!!
Jamielyn
Thanks Andrea, your so sweet!! It was a lot of fun!
Samantha
How absolutely precious is this! Perfect! And I am definitely going to have to borrow that idea for painting the vases. That is THE perfect way to make a cheap vase look not so cheap! Doing this THIS WEEKEND!
Great job!
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Jamielyn
Thanks Samantha!! It definitely is a cheap and fast way to upcycle some vases. Would be fun with some apothecary jars as well! :)
Megan
Super fun (& cheap) idea!! i love! totally gonna make some white ones!! I just started a blog about all things hair/hairstyles! come check it out!
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Jamielyn
ooo white would be SO cute! how fun, i’m going to check out your blog. I’m a hairstylist as well. :)
kara
HOW STINKING CUTE!!! LOVE all of it Jamielyn! What a lucky princess you have!
Jamielyn
Thanks Kara!! I had so much fun with the party! :)
Olga@StardustDecorStyle
Wow! It turned out great! And the color is perfect!
Olga
Jamielyn
Thanks for commenting Olga! I love pink! xo
Rowena@ Custom Suits
You have outdone yourself by renovating that simple nightstand for your baby’s party. You are indeed a very creative mom. And who won’t love that pretty in pink stand with candies as well?!
Vicki Bensinger
How adorable. I always did DIY parties. They were always such fun and I enjoyed turning them into spectacular parties – which they were. Yours looks like fun. I love the paint in the jar idea plus I never thought to go to Goodwill to find things. I will have to check that out. Glad everyone had a great time.
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Jamielyn
Thanks Vicki!! I love DIY parties too! Goodwill is perfect for finding things. Have a good one! xo
Megan
WHERE DID YOU GET THE PICTURE FRAME?
Jamielyn
Love the picture frames!! There from http://cutitoutalready.com/.
LINDA PAYNE
don’t worry about what other people say – enjoy your daughter while you can, before you know it she will be too big to want all the fun stuff you did for her. Just have fun!
Jamielyn
Thanks Linda!! They do grow way too fast! xo
tina
You did a fantastic job on this whole set up – good for you and all the time it took.
I am a huge fan and don’t leave too many comments but this really deserved one this time. Way cool.
xo
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Jamielyn
Thanks Tina for commenting and you sweet thoughts, I really appreciate it. {hugs}
Trina
Great job on the finds and making a beautiful candy station. A birthday is a one time a year event when the person is celebrated for being alive, so NEVER stop going big for birthdays for your little girl. I give my girls a party with friends, a treat for classmates, and a family party on birthday date. Celebrate always without apologies.
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Jamielyn
Thanks Trina!! That makes me feel a lot better! I couldn’t agree more! xoxo
Jessie
i LOVE the pink!
Ashley @ Mommy By Day Crafter By Night
This is so darling! Love everything you did for her party:)
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aimee
So beautiful! I love the idea of simply painting a glass vase.
Michelle Sexton
so so so fun!! i love all the pink. :)
Nikki
So so pretty in pink!! I love it. Would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party going on right now :) http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/12/bedazzle-me-monday-11.html
Have a great week!!
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Latoya @The Scotts Crib
That is so cute! I may have to try this for an upcoming baby shower I’m planning and my daughter’s birthday! Thanks for sharing…too cute!
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Mayra Duffy
Celebrate always without apologies. Thanks Linda!!
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Marta Yates
Would be fun with some apothecary jars as well! Jamielyn Thanks Tina for commenting and you sweet thoughts, I really appreciate it.
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