Custom Marie Antoinette Party

What a week! Just finished up an entire party for the sweetest customer who adores all things French. She wanted a frilly, girly Marie Antoinette part for her darling daughter who is turning 3. She decided on soft blues, pink, white and grey. I added in touches of sparkle and whimsy, I hope she loves it.

The items she chose were of course a party hat for the Birthday girl, guest hats 4 for boys, 4 for girls- so I had to be sure to tone down the girly for them! She also requested cupcake picks which I found some great graphics for along with centerpiece picks, two banners one to say Happy Birthday and one "Let them Eat Cake". I also whipped up a bonus let them eat cake sign that she can use for her door or as a wall decoration. What a way to let know guest up front what's in store!

I am currently working on some crowns for the big Race for the cure coming up in Washington D.C. in June for the Susan G. Coleman foundation. Last year I made crowns for the top fundraisers- those who brought in $10,000 or more. They have asked me for my help again this year so that is what will be working on in the coming days.

I have also been busy in my garden, this year we decided to do raised beds and follow the square foot gardening book so I am excited to see how that turns out and can't wait to taste the results. The kiddos like getting involved too. Maybe I will be able to get them to eat some new veggies since they helped grow them. Will take some pics of those raised beds later, would love to hear from anyone who does them.

Miss Priya turns 4 with a vintage ballerina party!

Jaden helping his sister with her cake!

Blowing out the candles

Miss Priya

Cupcakes piped with same giant star tip.

View of the table, the kiddos loved eating the bracelets!

cake frosted with my icing piped with a giant star cupcake tip

All the kiddos !

What a month January has been, Jaden starting school, clearing out all the Christmas decorations, catching up on holiday orders and my baby girl turning 4! Priya decided a few months back that she wanted a ballerina party and I wasn't complaining! I had tons of little ballerinas for the store so this would be easy! I had to find her the perfect outfit though, she is quite the princess so I found the most adorable pettiskirt and top set with oodles of pink, baby blue chiffon ruffles.

Due to the nasty weather we had the party was just a few neighbors and visiting holiday company but we had a blast anyway. I found the cutest cupcake tablecloth to bring the party together. I baked a cake and cupcakes, whipped up some pretty pink frosting. For the adults I made lasagna, salad and breadsticks. I think the table turned out cute all dressed up in pink. I do hope her love of pink continues, as of now she is completely in love with all shades of pink and anything girly.

You may notice there is no special party hat in the pictures, everyone ask of course where's her hat? Priya decided she wanted to wear her tiara instead of a hat to match her "tutu" told you she was a bit of a diva! I was ok though, it was her special day and there will be plenty of parties where I whip up a party hat! Everyone had a great day despite the weather, what can be wrong when you have pink cupcakes oh and lasagna?

I hope everyone has survived the holidays and moving on for spring! I do hate to see the decorations go, the house seems naked. Not to worry, Valentines are out and holding their own but nothing beats a Christmas tree! I love hearing from all of you, with comments or emails.

Christmas Goodies

I love this time of year, you can smell hope and cookies in the air. Anywhere with family and friends is the perfect place to be. I took some time over the weekend to invite a few of my kiddos neighborhood friends over to make faux gingerbread houses with graham crackers! This is a fun activity and with kids you can't go wrong with icing, cookies, candy. I started by gluing together some boxes I had, tweaking them a bit to form a house shape. From there you gather up graham crackers to be used as the gingerbread, icing for glue and any candy you can find to decorate with. I also whipped up some simple punch and sugar cookies for them to snack on, house building can be exhausting! Everyone had fun, even the hubs got in on a little houe making and whipped up one with the kids. After all the candy was either on the houses or in their bellies it was time to call it a day and I made a few projects of my own.

I started working on a Christmas wreath made from ooodles of white tulle and dug in my vintage Christmas stash to find goodies like mercury ornaments in pink, silver, glitter bells and I couldn't resist adding in tons of vintage millinery leaves in various shades of pinks! To top off the wreath I took an old Sweetheart doll and whipped her up an oufit from vintage shimmer tulle, gave her some pink feather wings and I was in love! I do have her on the site to purchase though it will be hard to let her go! I love being knee deep in holiday projects from glitter to baking nothing makes me feel more warm inside than sharing and crafting alongside my children. More holiday goodies to come! I am thinking Christmas giveaway........

Fall is Here!

The sweetest witch you will ever meet! How bad can you be on a pink broom?

New Scrapbook Cover for my Vintage Halloween 6 x 6 scrapbook, a few peeks at all the goodies
you will find inside!

Embrace your inner witch with the "Witchy" Hat perfect for wearing to your fall parties or to use as a centerpiece on your fall table.

New charm with a gothic, grungy edge! I loved working with the altered doll head and vintage black lace.

A dainty, lady like witch!

Pumpkin Princess hat, just right for the Jr. witch or as a decoration.

Fall is finally here and I have been enjoying working in a darker tones, I love living in my pink world but this time of year you get to be a little edgy! I don't usually get to work with altered doll parts, or so much black. It is fun letting my creative juices go into a different direction and create new items like the Halloween inspired soldered charms. I usually work with vintage baby, children's themes and the occassional wedding. My house has been getting spruced up this week as well. I took down my cheery banner with polka dots, pink and mint and in its place went up a banner in true Halloween fashion. I created one with orange and white polka dot paper, vintage sheet music and black strung up on vintage black seam binding in the classic triangle shape. My breakfast nook even got new curtains! I picked up some orange and white polka dot fabric and hung up in my five windows then topped them off with black, orange crepe paper fringe. Our table was treated to a white lace runner atop black fabric and added some vintage Halloween party hats, and nut cups. Just as soon as I started admiring it and feeling accomplished my son reminded that Christmas will soon be here and wanted to know when I would start decorating for that! I am just going to enjoy the season and creating my new goodies! I hope you enjoy the picture of little Priya being a witch! We had to laugh with the pink broom and all! It is fitting for her, such a girly girl!

If you are interested in any of the pictured items they can be purchased on my website

www.silverspoonscraps.com

Thank you for reading, have a wonderful fall season!

New Hats at Silver Spoon Scraps

As an artist you always love creating new things. I must create each and every day, it is like air to me. Often once you start a creative business you get in a rut when you must remake the same designs for clients. I put this up there when singers complain of performing the same song 1,000's of times. Though I am not a rock star I can feel their pain! I know what is like to make a masterpiece, to put all your juice into it- you think it's over but no. The life of this masterpiece has just begun, in fact it takes a life of its own. When stores call me up and want x amount of a certain design I am happy- Hey it's a recession and I have a job I love but at the same time my creative self shutters a bit that I don't get to let loose and do something new. I am finishing up a few wholesale orders right now and you can bet my internal artist clock is counting down to start fresh and put my mark on something new. I am dreaming of whimsical Halloween designs ( don't tell anyone but today I sneaked in some time and made a few spooky charms). For now I will share some new Hats, happy creating.

Start Up Nation Home Based Business Vote for Silver Spoon Scraps

It is the second annual Start Up Nation Home Based Business Competition. This contest has several categories and you will find Silver Spoon Scraps in the recession busters and most glamorous. We are so excited to be part of this again and with your help may have a shot at winning! There are so many wonderful at home businesses and we salute each and everyone. If you want to vote and read our profile information just click the vote for us button. We will be adding the widget soon to make it easier.

I want to thank all my wonderful customers for making it possible for me to stay home, work and be creative. I love being part of your happy times and chatting with each one of you. I truly feel blessed to be able to use my hands and share a bit of myself by creating my items. I want to share a picture that is courtesy of Brooke Palmer Photography and is also the profile picture of our Start Up Nation Entry. I am honored Brooke purchased several of my hats to use as props for her own business. Thank you Brooke for sharing the photo!

New Puppy

I went and got the new puppy itch similiar to that I want a baby feeling. With two kiddos and a cat we decided our house wasn't a home without a puppy! I did some research and just fell in love with the Old English Sheep Dog. From their irresistable shaggy coat to their need to be in a car I knew it would be a fit. I was lucky to find a breeder not too far from home and off we went to pick up our new family member. Bam Bam was his name given by his breeder and we decided to keep it, even though horse would have fit just as well. He has some personality! I am pretty sure he thinks the kids are sheep and really wants to herd them! We are working on his relationship with the cat (Lazlo) but so far Bam Bam's approach is a little overwhelming for Mr. kitty. Sheep dogs have this clownish hop jump thing when they are playing that the cat just doesn't like. We are on day three and while we love the playful days the nights are hard. He just wants to be close to us and is resisting the crate training. He spends the night whining and whimpering. I am crossing everything that tonight we all get a little more sleep. I am hoping to whip up some new summer designs soon even though it is tempting to just go out and play! The kiddos are home for the summer and I am looking forward to that easy summer living. I have a feeling it will be an adventurous summer for sure even if we never leave our neighborhood.

Enjoy the pics of our new addition and keep Silver Spoon Scraps in mind for all your summer parties!