Inspiration Collage for a Boys Party!

I had so much fun researching for and creating this inspiration collage!  I wanted to focus on young boys and what many of them love best: BUGS!  Yuck!  :)  There are so many fun things that you can do with this theme.  Here is my inspiration collage (Cost to purchase a similar inspiration collage with sources: $25):

Sources for the Boys Bug Party

Dragonfly Lights

http://www.oogalights.com

Spider Pinata
http://www.findgift.com

Bug T-Shirt

http://www.etsy.com/shop/appledonia

Hanging Blue Dragonfly (available in other “boy appropriate” colors)

http://www.bugs-n-blooms.com

Assorted Exotic 8” Dragonflies

http://www.partycheap.com

Bug Juice

http://hurrayic.blogspot.com

Gummy Bug Dessert

http://hurrayic.blogspot.com

Bug Antennae Headbands

http://www.theatrehouse.com

Bug Catchers

http://www.ebay.com

Printable Bug Coloring Sheet

http://familyfun.go.com/

Bug Party Printables

http://www.etsy.com/shop/chickabug

Simple Bug Invite

Bug Sweets Jars
Bug Cupcake Tree

http://ohgoodiedesigns.blogspot.com

Introducing Inspiration Collages

Looking for a fun way to get inspiration on a party? Try one of our inspiration collages!

An Inspiration collage is perfect for the true Party Do-It-Yourself-er!  If you need a little inspiration to get started on planning your child's party, a party inspiration collage provided by Pocket Full of Parties is the perfect fit!  Your custom party inspiration collage will include 8-12 photos, along with the sources.  The photos will include coordinated ideas for decorations, desserts, & party printables.  The collage is digital and will be e-mailed to you. The cost is $25.  

Inspiration for a Pink Party!!

Inspiration Collage Sources:

Pink Cupcake Tree

http://www.amyatlas.com/index.php/main/

Pink Striped Backdrop with Flag Banner

http://blog.amyatlas.com/

Pink Rock Candy

http://katelandersevents.blogspot.com/

Pink Cloth Napkins

http://katelandersevents.blogspot.com

Pink Tissue Poms

http://katelandersevents.blogspot.com

Pink Tablescape

http://katelandersevents.blogspot.com

Gingham Pink Party Hat

http://katelandersevents.blogspot.com

Pink Favor Idea with Printable Pink Party Circles

http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperandPigtails

Pink Party Invitations

http://www.thecelebrationshoppe.com/

Promotional Video

My brilliant Creative Consultant, Melissa, created a promotional video for Pocket Full of Parties.  I am in love with it!  Check it out and let me know what you think.  :o)

Oh, and I wanted to provide an explanation for why I have not done Monday's Great Find since about a month ago.  Besides Kira's party distracting me, I have been putting a lot of work into the developement of the Pocket Full of Parties Business (developing packages and pricing, designing a brochure, putting together policies and a contract, advertisement, etc.)  Once I feel as if I have a handle on this, I will again return to my usual Monday feature!  I think it is so important for all party professionals to support and appreciate one another!

Children's Party Network

I have been lucky enough to have had my daughter's second birthday party featured on a variety of amazing party planning websites and blogs.   I am finally posting some pictures from the party here on my blog!!  


What is most exciting is that I was able to include this slide show here through a new website, the Children's Party Network.  It is an online community of, well, children's party planners like myself.  I am so excited to be a part of this community and to enjoy interacting with other party professionals!  I hope you check this website out and that you enjoy the pictures of Kira's party!!




Find more photos like this on Children's Party Network

New Logo!!

I have a cousin, Jeff, who is a talented graphic designer.  Since July, we have been working together to develop a logo for Pocket Full of Parties.  As of last week, we came up with two logo designs that I am thrilled about.  I have decided to use both of them for different applications (business cards, letter head, etc.)

Here they are:

I am now officially ready to have permanent business cards:

Front:

Back

And other things I am considering ordering, such as a small car magnet and address labels:

In case you are interested, I developed the business advertising materials at Vistaprint.com

A fantastic feature!!!

This was actually the first feature I obtained for Kira's party; although, it was published three days after Kate Landers featured the party.  I am please, proud, elated, etc. to announce that Kira's party has been featured on Pizzazzarie.com on Monday, September 6.  Courtney Dial, founder of Pizzazzerie is one of the sweetest people I have encountered in the entertaining world :)  And, Crista, contributing writer, who put together this feature, did a beautiful job and was wonderful to collaborate with.  So please, check out both my feature as well as Pizzazzarie's incredibly informative and stylish website!

I feel so lucky and tickled pink to be recognized by both Courtney Dial and Kate Landers.  They are two of the best in the business!!

My First Party Feature

I have been working on submitting photos of Kira's party to be featured on party websites.  I am excited to announce that I have been honored with a feature on Kate Landers' blog, Stylish Children's Parties!!  Check out the link to see the pictures and read Kate's account of Kira's 2nd birthday.   :)  :)  :)