{Real Invitations} A Noah's Ark Baby Shower Invitation

We love our loyal clients!  Earlier this year I designed these beautiful graduation invitations for a client.  She was so happy with them they she turned to us for invitations for a baby shower in her honor.  It is always such an honor when you have loyal clients who love your work and come back for more.  Look at these cute Noah's Ark baby shower invitations we came up with for her and Baby Trai!

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Chandelle Feather Christmas Tree

Happy Monday!

This is truly my favorite time of year, everyone is getting ready for their holiday celebrations.   This weekend I stopped by my local craft store (my place for a little retail therapy) and picked up a few things to work on a project I had in my head, a feather Christmas tree!  This is what I made!  How cute is THIS! It's different which I LOVE and sassy which is totally ME!  This year I'm incorporating lots of different textures into my decor and this feather tree just set it off! :)  This took me literally 5 minutes to make! Super easy! 

What to try it? Here is what you need! 

Styrofoam Tree form

2 or 3 Chandelle Feather Boa's (I like the chandelle feather because it is fuller) in a color of your choice

Hot glue gun/glue

Ornament to top

That's IT! What do you think? 

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{Announcement} I'm a Events Guru for I Am Modern Magazine!

I know this week has been a super slow week on my blog but I've been busy doing exactly what I said I was going to be doing during the month of December, spending some much needed quality time with my family.  In addition, I've been also doing some much needed "housekeeping" on SED stuff.  We are getting ready for a big 2011!  Well, I have been working with I Am Modern magazine for a few months now behind the scenes and I'm so excited to share that I will be the "Events Guru" expert for the magazine!  I will be bringing you all great tips on how to style your parties and the latest trends!

 I Am Modern magazine is because it is all about the Modern Woman!  I thought that "THAT IS ME!"  I'm so excited to be a part of a fabuolous community.  So if you have a question that you'd like me to answer in the magazine, send them to info{at}mysparklingevent{dot}com.

You can read my first Events Guru question HERE!  

P.S.  I AM Modern is released quarterly.  You can find it in local Northern Virginia's Borders and Barnes & Noble!  You will want to pick up the January issue to see who has an article in it! EXCITED! :) 

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{Giveaway for All} Free Christmas Printables -Sassy Snowman!

Happy Friday!

I began working on this collection for my own Christmas decorations before the "big crash".   I  was able to recreate and finish it over the Thanksgiving holiday break.  This year I wanted to change our color scheme so I selected some nontraditional Christmas colors PINK and PURPLE!  I thought that I would share them with you!  If your holiday decorations and color scheme are like mine "a little off" these will be PERFECT! 

Enjoy! 

Here are a few pictures that I threw together to showcase them!  Just a little peak into what Christmas will look like in our home this year! 

The collection includes the following: 

2" Party Circles (4 designs)

 5" x 7" Menu/Invitation
 4.25" x 3.25" Fancy Labels (4 designs)
 4" Party Circles (2 designs)

You can download them for FREE at the following links:

 Fancy Labels

Menu or Invitation

Party Circles

Big Party Circles 

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{Trend Alert} Pack It Up - Vintage Luggage

{Trend Alert}

I am seeing more and more vintage suitcase and luggage pieces making their way into party decorations.  These pieces can be used quite cleverly in many different ways including centerpieces, showcasing desserts, and displaying favors.  They can be stacked to create a beautiful focal point for your event.  Here are a few inspiration pictures that I have rounded up.  These are all from planners and blogs that I truly admire and you will too!


1st Up - Sweets Indeed - Fly Away With Me Dessert Station 

This focal point is absolutely stunning! 

Next - Cupcakes and Cutlery

Again, lovely stacked vintage luggage and then the suitcase holding the water bottles! Cute!

Next Up - Paper and Thread Studio via Hostess With The Mostess

Favor station!!! 

SpaceshipsLaserBeams - Look at this gorgeous dessert table! 

Last but certainly not least, Celebrations at Home.

This gorgeous designed French themed birthday party that used luggage to showcase favor station and beautiful desserts!

Where to find these pieces? 

Found - Vintage Rentals

This is an awesome resource to rent beautiful vintage pieces to incorporate into your event.

Also, check out your local vintage/antique shops and donations shops such as Goodwill or Salvation Army! 

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