Big Two.

So for the last little while I've been collecting things for Alexis birthday as well as some inspiration pictures. If you don't know - I LOVE gathering ideas for parties and finding inexpensive stuff to use. Last year for Alexis' birthday I attempted my own DIY tissue paper pom pom's, my own circle felt garland, my first hand a DIY cupcakes (instead of store bought ones) and I had a blast decorating and setting up for her party. I'm serious I find the whole birthday party thing for your own kids fun, and so right after her party last year (ok well maybe not right after), I started to think of what we could do for Alexis' birthday this year - the BIG 2!

At this age, I know that she will never probably remember what we did for her birthday - but for me, I have fun with this and enjoy it ... so .. that's my justification lol.  Anyways - first thing I do is decide on a theme. There are many great themes to choose from for children (if you're stuck and want some ideas please just ask me! I'm bursting with some that I would LOVE to do!), we decided on a fun and interesting "puppy" themed birthday party. Not your typical "girl" theme as I've found out, but Alexis is in LOVE with her precious doggies - both real and stuffed, so naturally we knew this was going to be something that she liked (at least we hope lol!)

I've set out to get inspirational pictures - I've shared some already and have found a few more since then. I've also bought and ordered some things. Because I know this is a party for a 2 year old I know I like to try and make everything myself to keep the costs down.

Here are some more inspirational pictures that I've collected and pictures of stuff that is one its way to us!

Love the cupcakes on top with the sprinkles and fluffy icing!

Last year I made the pom pom's - this year I'm attempting the garland!



Cake pops - the newest thing going. I think they are adorable and I'm interested in trying my hand at them!






Simple Invites. I wanted simple and inexpensive invites that I could just print off myself on some card stock paper. The little saying is almost the same as last years but I thought it was so cute so I adapted it.

I've also ordered these adorable little cupcake toppers (in the birthday colours of course) to go on some of the cupcakes. However I will be making mine own again like last year.

    As for other decorations, I will be re-using some of the stuff that I made last year as well.  Yesterday I went to Michael's and found some really cute stuff as well to use as well this year. I will do another blog post showing you that stuff soon. Anyways, hope you enjoy this little update!