We had a little birthday party last week. We wanted to have a bit of a Nautical feel for our little guy who loves the ocean, the beach, and boats . . .
We kept it simple. I made three crafts. Bought a couple of things and borrowed a couple of things.
I am not crafty, but I am inspired to make things look and feel festive, so I searched online and was inspired to make a couple of pennants for our little guy. I found my inspiration here and made a “Happy Birthday ” pennant.
And one that said “Colton” and had pictures of him growing up over the past two years.
The second craft we made were little boats from Michael’s. I saw them here, and began working on them days in advance because of their warning . . .
I thought they would be much smaller. I recruited help from my Mom and Colton . . .
I finished them off with Andrew. We decided to use real paint brushes rather than the ones that came in the kit. We painted them all blue and white and I wrote each guests name on the stern.
We had a lovely little regatta around the table . . .
The final craft I did the night before. I was inspired by my favorite bloggers at Young House Love to make these tissue pom poms
There were tutorials all over the web. I used ten pieces of tissue and a pipe cleaner.
I did head to the Christmas Tree Shops and got a couple of boats and some buoys for under $20 total.
One boat fit right into our Spring/Summer Mantel . . .
And then I borrowed some oars and a boat from my Mom . . .
The boat was the big hit of the day.
Happy Birthday to our little sailor!
Linking up to Organize and Decorate Everything , Tatertots and Jello & Home Stories A 2 Z
Mallory said:
I absolutely love nautical themes and think you did a great job! I like how you made a few things, bought a few things and borrowed a few things too!
I found you via TT&J Weekend Wrap Up. My post is one after yours. I would love if you checked my blog out!
Mallory
purplestpecalin.blogspot.com
Leanne said:
What a wonderful party for your little guy. I love the attention you paid to details. Thanks for linking to the Home Decor & Organizing Link Party. I’ll be featuring this.
Jamie said:
I found your post via t & j blog hop. I love the party and nautical themes…you did a great job! Love the pennants and how happy your son looks in the boat – very sweet. 🙂
I would love for you to check my blog out too…I also having a blog link up party going on now…
Jamie
day-and-age-design.com