Challenger - The Purple Pug
the colorful chameleon
colorful chameleon
{green grass
gala}
My chimps adore the beautiful book A Color
of His Own by the brilliant Leo Lionni. The story is about a little green
chameleon that gets sad because he changes color all the time and does not have
a unique color of his own like other animals do. He meets an older, wiser green
chameleon who suggests if they stick together, they will always be the same
color as each other. Happy endingJ
My challenge design was based off of this
charming little book. A sweet, little green chameleon that changes colors
wherever he winds up. I adore handmade touches and creative + inexpensive DIY ideas.
The kraft table runner was designed to be
kid friendly and to doodle on for serious entertainment. The centerpiece was
the simplest idea and quite adorable and impactful. The potato sacks on the
chairs add to the earthy + whimsical vibe and I thought the were a funny
touch;) The oversized paint chip
swatches were perfection for kid-friendly + fun coasters. The place settings
were simply colored paper plates with a coordinating chameleon to represent the
chameleon changing colors. I twisted pipe cleaners into initials for a cute
finishing touch at each place setting. The green in the grass + chameleon centerpiece
and sparkling water added the green neutral for the table.
The dessert and favor table was sweet +
simple. The chameleon blowouts were the easiest craft. Ever. You blow them out
and it looks like the chameleons tongue. The Beanie Baby chameleons were a
ridiculously lucky find. I made the little “Chameleon Cages” to take the
Beanies homeJ The
marshmallow pops were coordinated with the cutest little chameleons and a
perfect portion for a kid. The fondant toppers were brilliant, beautiful and
glittered-HOLLA! They added the sparkling, polished finishing touch to store
bought cupcakes.
The chameleon stencil tote is an easy and
inexpensive craft. It is an Earth friendly way to tote around important stuff
like army men, Fun Dip and McDonalds Smurf figurinesJ
I hope you laugh and find a little inspiration in my wicked
crazy “Green” interpretation. We adore the charm of A Color of His Own and I am
honored to have been asked to be a part of such an amazing challenge +
experiment.
Special thanks and glittery smooches to:
My marshmallow chick: Elizabeth {Stix N Pops}
Lone
Benjamin Budget Breakdown + Deets:
Dining
Table:
Table, folding chairs, table cloth, forks,
paper plates-personal collection: FREE
Roll of kraft paper: 4.00 (Michaels)
Three faux grass pieces: 7.50 (Michaels)
Two packages pipe cleaners: 2.00 (Dollar
Tree)
Googly eyes for chameleons: from my craft
supplies: FREE
Chair covers-old potato sacks I have had
for about 10 yrsJ: FREE
Misc ribbon + twine on
centerpiece/chairs/table-my own supplies: FREE
Two packages of mini colored pencils: 2.00
(Michaels)
Coordinating paint chip coasters: FREE
(Wal-Mart)
Pipe Cleaner initials for each place
setting: included with cost above
San Pellegrino sparkling water: 4.00 (Shop
Rite)
Dessert
Table:
Two tiered dessert stand, whiteware
platters-personal collection: FREE
Party hats: 5.00 (Party City)
{embellished with Sweetheart Art my chimps
drew and decorated with ribbon scraps: FREE}
Chameleon party blowouts: 1.00 (Wal-Mart)
{embellished with glittered foam: 2.00 (Wal-Mart) and scraps of
cardstock/sequins from my own supply: FREE}
Chameleon marshmallow pops: 6.00 (Stix N
Pops)
Fondant chameleon cupcake toppers: 6.00
(Brooklyn Treat Shoppe)
Cupcakes: 6.00 (Wal-Mart)
Beanie Baby Chameleons: 12.00 (AC Moore)
Chameleon Cages Boxes: 2.00 (my little
chimps drew the artwork, I fashioned them into Sweetheart Art Chameleon cages)
Backdrop created with 2 pieces foam board:
2.00
Kraft paper for backer: Included in roll
price above
Chameleon garland: Cost included above
with pipe cleaners, googly eyes, twine
Craft
Table:
Reusable + recyclable tote bags: 3.00 (AC
Moore)
Paints: 4.00 (AC Moore)
Dabbers: 2.00
Invitation:
My own design and supplies
TOTAL
SPENT: $70.50
*If this were a real party, I would
estimate I would have spent an additional $20 on food.
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12 comments:
L-O-V-E those pipe cleaner details!!
Completely awesome! Love the pipe cleaner initials and animals. Love the invitation! Love the colorful details.
Ridiculously amazing party! Love every color changing detail!
Gorgeous....I can not stop myself from looking at this party...so impressed!!
Hanging chameleons...adore! Based on a book...love! Pug party...winner!
LOVE the book and LOVE the chenille chameleons!! So, so cute!!
Chameleon cages. Girl, I totally love you ; )
Thanks fine ladies. I'm thinking pipe cleaners are the new pom;)
Kristy,
Love. Love. Love. everything!!
Ridiculously adorable.
sweetest little critter party! AMAZING:)
Totally dying for those pipe cleaner chameleons. That they blend into their plate colors? I can't even talk about it. Brill!
Eleanor
fun, fun, what a fun theme!!
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