Sweet Vicente LOVES Olaf from Frozen! So, it was an easy choice in terms of theme for his 3rd birthday party. While a few other Frozen elements and design were integrated into this birthday party’s design, the primary focus was on that cuddly snowman.

Some details to look for include:
-Stunning fondant covered Frozen birthday cake
-Olaf nose props for the kids
-Snowflake crayon favors with Olaf tags reading, “Thanks for the Warm Hugs”
-The snowflake theme carried throughout the party design

Main Dessert Table
The main dessert table was inspired by winter; light blues, frosted tree branches, blue pomp oms and an array of Frozen inspired desserts were on display. The cake itself featured Olaf, Anna and Elsa set against a winter wonderland fondant scape. The cake ball pops were inspired by snowflakes, and the mini cupcakes had edible snowflake toppers.

Party Favors
Each guest took home blue and purple snowflake crayons packaged in burlap bags, with tags reading, “Thanks for the Warm Hugs”.

PS- That is my sweet son Harrison modeling the Olaf nose props :).

Vendor Credits:
Party Style Plan & Printables: Crowning Details
Desserts- Whoo's Bakery
Snowflake Table Runner/Snowflake Centerpieces: Oriental Trading
Olaf Balloons, Snowflakes & Giant Standing Olaf: Birthday Express

Today's Friday's Freebie are these festive cookie recipe cards, designed to coordinate with our Cookie Exchange Invitation. 

Here are some quick ideas for these cards:

-Print a stack of 25 and fill in with your favorite recipes; wrap with ribbon and attach a personalized gift tag
-Attach cards to baked goods filled in with the recipe used; if your guests love their treat, they can make it again and again!
-Provide to guests at a cookie exchange party; each guest can write down their favorite recipes to take home

Happy Holidays!

I love holiday cookie exchanges! It gives me a great excuse to try new recipes and then I get to take home a variety of cookies and recipe cards to try! Who doesn't love a cookie sampler box!?!?

Here are some of my favorite items needed to pull together a holiday cookie exchange:

-Holiday Cookie Exchange invitation: Crowning Details
-Cookie recipe cards for guests to share their recipes with other guests: Crowning Details
-Hot Cocoa Bar (must-have)! Here are some super fun items to have out on your bar: mini marshmallows, gingerbread cocoa mug toppers, and hot cocoa mix (Williams Sonoma)
-Cookie to-go boxes for each guest: Container Store (LOVE that they coordinate this year with our printable designs!)
-Cookie cutter favors for each guest: Sur La Table

Have a great party!!

Vendor Credits:

Party Design & Printables: Crowning Details
Decorated Sugar Cookies: Whoo's Bakery
Rooster Cake Balls: Angie's Cake
Birthday Cake: The Sweet Ginger

i LOVE handmade gifts during the holidays! Taking the time to make something special for your family, friends, neighbors and child's classmates is a truly thoughtful act! I found this fun recipe on Pinterest and wanted to share with everyone on today's Make-it-Monday blog post.

To find out how to make your own Holiday Nog Pull Apart bread, be sure to visit: http://whipperberry.com/2014/11/holiday-nog-pull-apart-bread-neighbor-gift.html

To add a bit of personalization to your baked goods gifts this year, add one of our personalized gift tags with baking twine to the outside of your packaging.

Merry Christmas!