(If you make it all the way to the end of the post, I'll share how you can win these 3 new CSS stamp sets and a matching die!)
I am also beyond lucky to have a talented friend like Marlyn (of Montreal Confections) who baked some beautiful goodies for the occasion.
We re-arranged our living room a bit to create a little party space just for Maia...
I wanted the entire party to be very Maia-accessible. "Lambie" (an old best friend) and the cute handmade doll (a new best friend, which you'll learn more about this upcoming week!) came together for her birthday. Maia had so much fun playing with the set-up, and I loved seeing her so full of joy.
I bought the table and chairs, the tea set, and the little felt cake from Ikea - they were her birthday gift, and doubled as party set-up. Not too shabby.
Even though we kept it small, we still invited family over for treats - so really, it was a full house by the time grandparents and cousins and aunts and uncles got involved. hee hee.
A little cart is the perfect place to show off some tea treats...
My vision for the party was soft, vintage, shabby, and yet still toddler-friendly. I mixed a lot of grown up florals with the adorable images from the stamp sets. Stuffed bears and rabbits with granny-patterned fabrics and washi tape? love it.
I hope you love it too! I'm so excited to have shared Maia's party with you. I'd love to hear what you think about Maia's tea party, and the images from the stamp sets that I helped design!
If you'd like a chance to win the 3 stamps sets I used to craft this party (rag doll: tea party, rag doll: tea party extras, and tablescapes) as well as the matching tea tag die, all you have to do is leave me a comment on this post. The giveaway will be quick - comment before Sunday at 9pm EST and I'll randomly pick a lucky winner on Monday morning.
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Can I just tell you how adorable your daughter is and the tearoom is darling? I mean, all I kept saying to myself is "ooo!" lol. Thanks for the chance to win the stamps. I'm looking forward to what else CSS has in store for the Ragdoll line.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always!~ Thanks for the chance to win~!! xx
ReplyDeleteOh I LOVE it all!! I love the fabric banner - was it tough/time consuming? Her little set up is adorable, and Marilyn outdid herself with the cookies. Maia sounds *exactly* like Josie - to a T. But she is definitely adorable and I can't get enough of her necklace!!
ReplyDeleteAwww, Elena, you're such a wonderful mum! All the party details are so thoroughly prethought! I just can't stop admiring! Thank you for the chance to win your cute stamps!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is just adorable, and so is your party. What a great mom you are. I would love a chance to win those stamps. I don't think thse are the only stamps you will end up designing over time.
ReplyDeleteThis is so adorable! Love to see your little one enjoying her teaparty! The decoration is wonderful! Such pretty pastels. The stamps are gorgeous! I'd love to create cards and tags with them. Just perfect!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Love it! Love it!
ReplyDeleteAww, her party is adorable! It seemed like she really enjoyed it! So, so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely perfect down to the last detail! The party and the stamps! I envy the memories your kids have from all the fabulous events you put on! So much love in all of them:) XOXO
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS!!!!
ReplyDeleteShe looks soooo happy and skittish.
She's a real pretty little thing!
Congrats on her birthday!
Everything looks sooo beautiful, love the soft feel of all the colours you used.
And you've got GREAT friends, to make you such perfect treats and crafting stuff!!!
And you're great parents too btw,to throw a party like that.
Thanks for this chance to win these great stamps and teabagdie!
Have a wonderful weekend.
Bye from the Netherlands,
Marjolein
How sweet! The whole thing is just to beautiful for words!! I love the fabric banner and your sweet Maia's face is just precious!!
ReplyDeleteOops! I think I commented in the wrong post earlier ~ this tea party is simply WOW!! Loved everything about it! Keep up the crazy talent Elena!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! I admire your party making talent. My eldest is turning 3 and this puts my plans to shame!
ReplyDeleteOh Elena, this is so, so sweet and completely adorable! Maia is gorgeous and I'm sure she had such a wonderful time! As usual, each detail is perfect!
ReplyDeleteElena, you get the super mom of the year award for this. I am sure your adorable daughter loved everything. It is all so cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tea party! And what a lucky little girl! TFS ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe stamps are CUTE, but the girlie steals the show. Pigtails and beads... one of my favorite fashion statements. Everything is beautiful and CONGRATS on seeing your beautiful tea party vision realized... the stamp sets are perfect!!
ReplyDeleteCan you say ADORABLE...what a sweet stamp set. And what a charming little angel at the party.
ReplyDeleteyou totally amaze me with your creations!
ReplyDeleteBirthdays are definitely festive occasions at your house! Maia looks pretty happy in the photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fairytale tea party! Love the pretty, soft coloring and so many fabulous details! Very nice! And Maia is adorable... happy birthday to her!
ReplyDeleteThis is too sweet for words! Maia is a doll and your decor is heavenly!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable and sweet! Love the shabby chic feel to it- Irma
ReplyDeleteTotally adorable, and so is the tea party! I want to be reincarnated as one of your kids! It's always a party over there! Seriously such a sweet party and so excited about the new sets! Ragdolls get better the smaller they are ;)
ReplyDeleteYour little girl is as CUTE as can be!!! What a sweet little party and your decorations are perfectly delightful!
ReplyDeleteThat is the sweetest tea party I have ever seen! You did an amazing job of making it so beautiful and sweet for your precious daughter. The party yummys look so good. Great job on the pics as well! Would love to have this set of stamps. Thanks for sharing your forever memory with us in blogland. :)
ReplyDeleteJust fabulous, Elena! All of the little details are amazing. What a fun party!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a shame the adorable little hostess doesn't come with the package :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your cookie with a printed rose, I had watched you do it on the video that you have on youtube, marvelous work !
This set up was stunning! I love every bit! So soft and sweet!
ReplyDeleteEeeeek, simply A.D.O.R.A.B.L.E! Fantastic photographs. Your daughter is precious!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your stamp sets, and a Standing Ovation for your project overall!!
I love everything about this party! Maia looks so happy having her own little tea party. Great designing! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteYou daughter is just utterly adorable and what a great time she is having at her tea party! So sweet!
ReplyDeleteOH your daughter looks so cute and happy! What a great idea for a party...love the banners and the decorations on the walls. The stamps are adorable.
ReplyDeleteDid you make those dolls?????? Those are the cutest things!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness you did such an amazing job! I love everything!!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable in every single way!! Such a perfect party setup, so many perfect and personal details and chock full of your signature flair! I've said it before and I'll say it again - you could so easily be a professional party planner!! Love all the sneaks of your sets too - so cute!!
ReplyDeleteOH!!! MY!!!! GOD!!!
ReplyDeleteThat;s is so touching, so sweet, so...magical...
So much to learn from you!
Thank yo uso much for sharing...and for the chanse to win candy. :)
What a lucky little girl! So so beautiful with all the perfect touches! Love the fabric banners! The grown up florals are the perfect soft touch to your party! This is awesome! :-)
ReplyDeleteGirl you know how to throw a party! I absolutely love your party posts. I'm telling you, you should do this professionally! I only wish I could come up with the same kind of parties that you do! Absolutely amazing Elena! :)
ReplyDeleteI want to hug you, this is so awesome! LOve all the little details and that sweet face at her tea party!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely fabulous and special way to celebrate your daughter and her day! I love every little detail and it really shows your love and care for your darling birthday girl. I hope this day will remain a cherished memory for you all!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, this is fabulous, Elena! I'm in awe of your party planning skills! Just so very wonderful!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh what a sweet party! I love all your details. These look like fabulous stamp sets and I would love to get my hands on them :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like Maia had a FABULOUS birthday!!! Stunning decorations Elena :)
ReplyDeleteElena, if only every little girl could have a mom like you! Maia is one lucky girl to wake up to a party like that. And oh....those cheeks of hers! Way too cute for words!
ReplyDeleteElena, if only every little girl could have a mom like you! Maia is one lucky girl to wake up to a party like that. And oh....those cheeks of hers! Way too cute for words!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Love the wonderful photo's. What a precious little girl. Wonderful what you made for her, great colors and love the stamped tags, so sweet!
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