paper and cake: October 2009

Our Name in Lights

>> Wednesday, October 21, 2009

from Etsy - The Storque

We just love Etsy. Where else can you find a huge collection of such diverse handmade (and vintage) items such as felted acorns and red velvet sandwich cookies?

While on Twitter this morning, I noticed that Megan of Not Martha is the guest curator on Etsy for their a special spotlight on all things Halloween. Guess who's SUPER CUTE Gothic Halloween downloadable party made it on her list?

Still haven't checked out this set of DIY Halloween decorations? There is still time to be the coolest house on the block (for only $8)!

P&C Real Life Parties ~ Under the Sea Baby Shower

>> Monday, October 19, 2009

My super talented cousin Krista (of Krista Lucas Photography), recently hosted a baby shower with an Under the Sea theme. Our downloadable tablescape was just perfect for the occasion! Here is what she had to say...

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Abby over at Paper&Cake is amazing...I love all their parties! I threw Alex a baby shower using their "Under the Sea" collection and got so many compliments!

I kept it pretty simple since the shower was going to be fairly small. Food: pasta salad, hummus & pita bread, veggies and dip, and cupcakes. I filled the favor baskets with peppermint patties, lip balm, and tealight candles.

We played one game - I put about 15 assorted baby related items on a tray, let the ladies examine it for about a minute, then they had to write down all the items they remembered after I took the tray away. We also talked the afternoon away, as a group of women who have known each other for years and years are able to do!

favor baskets.

cupcake wrappers (I ended up using the pattern with some blue scrapbook paper) & cupcake picks

vase wrapper, cupcakes

napkin rings, favor baskets

the table

Alex, her mom Sandy, and sister Jackie

friends since elementary school!

Gothic Halloween Party

>> Monday, October 5, 2009

snack box and candle wrappers

bottle label, wine glass tag, menu

Still on the hunt for the perfect Halloween decorations? Hoping to find something original and hip, yet super inexpensive?

We haven't let you down yet!

We are excited to offer one more collection of printable Halloween decorations, this one entitled "Gothic Halloween". Cats, Ravens and Spiders adorn everything you need to be the coolest house on the block: