clever keyboard cake




Lucky for us, Candice Drew shared this great idea for a keyboard cake she made for her daughter's 5th birthday party. Don't you love it? I think it could be adapted for any music lover, regardless of age. (Candice's daughter has recently been loving her piano lessons, which served as inspiration).I even love the mod graphic platform she used to display it.

Easy directions from Candice... "I baked two cakes in 9x13 pans, then trimmed the edges to get the shape that I wanted. Placed them together end to end on the cake board, frosted the whole thing, scored the frosting with dental floss, then used kit kat candy bars for the black keys. VERY easy!"

painting party




I was cleaning up my inbox today and was surprised to find this colorful party that I never shared! 

Hugo chose to have a painting party for his 10th birthday. Mom Cassie wasn't sure how that would go over with a gaggle of boys, but they loved it! Even better- activities were centered around the pool so the mess wasn't a problem. 

invitations and favors...from imprintables (Australia)