Bought this banner, made almost everything else!
The first thing people saw when they walked up to our front door was a big balloon wreath. I saw it on Pinterest months ago and I had to make one! I think it ending up taking over 250 balloons, for anyone wondering. I am hoping to use it for future birthdays too...the "E" could easily be changed out for another letter!
I went crazy with the Cricut I got for Christmas and made decorations for about a month straight. I kept thinking of more and more things I wanted to make. Eventually I just had to cut myself off! I actually been avoided Pinterest for months before the big day to keep from finding more things we "needed" for the party. Here's some of my creations...
Some of these characters took so long to make...Abby Cadabby especially!
Balloons were provided by Gramma Janis and Grampa Ron'a favorite balloon store. The giant Elmo was a big hit with everyone but the birthday girl, who was terrified of it!
Konneli and I created these tissue poms, inspired by some I found on Etsy. Before we put the faces on, we thought there was no way they were going to turn out, but I think they looked awesome once they were finished. And the faces were done freehand, without the Cricut - except for the cookie - so we were pretty proud of ourselves! (ok, they don't look professional...but we loved them anyway! Can't bring myself to throw them out!)
The blocks said ABC, ELLISON IS 1, 123
We also bought fish to fit our Sesame Street theme (like Elmo's fish Dorothy, for anyone who hasn't been watching Sesame Street in recent years). Ellison didn't really care about them, which is probably good considering one died the next day. Dorothy 2 is still alive and well, though...even after we left her alone for the weekend to go to the Dells!
We decided to just do a bunch of snacks rather than a meal...which was probably good since there were 40+ people jammed into our place and we still had TONS of food leftover. There was another counter with food (all kinds of dips) but I guess I didn't get a picture of that...it was hard to take pictures, watch Ellison, and pay attention to guests!
My favorite food was Sesame Street character fruit and veggie trays, which I found before I banned myself from Pinterest! Jay was a huge help making them!
Blueberries, blackberries, fruit dip with blueberry eyes
Tomatoes, carrots, veggie dip with black olive eyes
Broccoli, red and yellow peppers, black olives, veggie dip with olive eyes
Pineapple, mango, strawberry, fruit dip with blueberry eyes
I made E and 1 sugar cookies, and also some "everything" cookies (I don't know really know what to call them, but they always turn out delicious - they have 2 kinds of chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and mini M & M's). Grampa Ron provided some cookies as well!
Ellison's cakes were purchased by Grandpa Jeff and Grandma Nancy at Sam's Club
Ellison's tutu and onesie were made by my friend Meg. Her cute shoes were a birthday gift from her little buddy Ava. And I made the Elmo bow!
I'm so glad the party turned out well, because WOW, is planning a birthday party stressful! I spent so much time searching for ideas and finding parties I knew I could never duplicate (a lot of party bloggers are obviously either stay at home moms, have party planners, or both!) but it ended up exactly as I pictured it! Hopefully Ellison will like looking at pictures of it someday...I only wish I had gotten more! :)
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