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{Giveaway} from Vintage Paper Parade!

A big, whole-hearted thank you to everyone for their comments after Friday’s post! I was a bit unsure of whether or not to post belly pics but I’m so happy I got the chance to share one of my little joys of pregnancy with everyone! (Hmmm… on second thought maybe it’s not such a little joy – it’s actually a watermelon-sized joy at the moment. A watermelon with little legs that are jabbing the right side of my stomach as we speak.)

I’m also super excited to share a giveaway today that is pure vintage print lovely! Vintage Paper Parade designs whimsical, stylish paper products and I’ve loved every little collection that Debra has developed. I was thrilled that she wanted to announce her latest creations here – and offer a giveaway to one lucky winner!

With beautiful typography, darling images and a retro-esque feel to the invites, recipe cards, labels, cupcake markers and rest of the collections, there is something timeless and lovely about the shop that I can’t resist. (The silhouettes maybe? or the classic illustrations?)

Up for the giveaway today is two different versions of the Hostess Package – everything you need from labels to favor tags to bookplates {in this adorable print or the big image at top} plus a gift card to the shop and free shipping!

GIVEAWAY DETAILS:

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Vintage Paper Parade is offering one lucky winner their choice of two different packages – both of which are perfect for yourself or as the ultimate hostess gift:

Hostess Set #1 valued at $60:
*one set of cards/invitations
*one set of tags (perfect for gifts, favors or dessert table labels)
*one set of recipe cards
*$20 gift certificate for Vintage Paper Parade
*free shipping

or Hostess Set #2 valued at $55:
*one set of bookplates (for recipe books and the like)
*one set of tags
*one set of recipe cards
*$25 gift certificate for Vintage Paper Parade
*free shipping

To Enter: Please visit Vintage Paper Parade’s shop and leave a comment here highlighting your favorite print. In the spirit of the giveaway, feel free to share your favorite *hostess gift* as well, too!

For Additional Entries: Become a fan of PDB or Vintage Paper Parade on Facebook! Be sure to leave a separate comment here.

Giveaway ends Friday, October 8th at midnight PST. Winner will be chosen randomly and announced the following Monday. Good luck!

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A Star Wars Party for a Little Jedi

Vesni from My Little Jedi sent over this adorable party from her son’s 1st birthday. Aniken (he’s named after one of the characters) had the perfect Star Wars party to celebrate with friends!

In Vesni’s words: “We had the most wonderful day and celebrated his birthday with our family and friends. The theme of the party had to be “Star Wars” as my son is named after one of the characters.

As for the sweet treats, I organized a mini candy buffet with a colour palette of red/black/blue lollies. The R2D2 birthday cake was made by Catherine from 2 Bites, the personalized chocolate bars and chocolate pops were made by the very talented Niki from Candy Soirees. The star wookie cookies and delicious star feature cupcakes were made by my lovely sister inlaw Suzanna. I also has organized personalized lolly pops from Pink Frosting.

We had inflatable light sabers for all the kids which they all loved & entirely enjoyed. The kids played ‘pin the light saber on a jedi’ game and the winner was presented with a ‘jedi certificate’.”

How cute are these wonderful labels? And that dessert table? By the way, a trip out to Vesni’s blog to check out all of her creative party ideas is well worth it – it’s adorable!

First Baby Shower {Plus “Binkie” Cupcakes}

My mother-in-law threw my first baby shower this past weekend in her hometown of Tempe, Arizona. It was so neat to catch up with all of our Arizona family & friends!

Plus she decorated the cutest cupcakes that I hope to copy and try out for a future shower. “Binkie” cupcakes look like little pacifiers! I’m pretty sure they were made from nello candies and gummy lifesavers…

The weekend was full of special treasures like a hand-crocheted blanket from our first-time great grandma, fun games by the MIL and delicious food all around.