{New to the Shop} Color Splash Collection for Boys!

A few weeks ago, I posted about having designed a "boy" version of our popular Color Splash printable collection and that I had a proposition for anyone planning an upcoming party for a boy.  I had so many responses and it was hard to choose.  I decided to go with the party that was taking place first.  Tatiana of Little Bubbles Photography contacted me and mentioned that her son's party was scheduled right around the corner!  We worked together to customize the package for the birthday boy and everything worked out perfectly!

Pops of bright colors make up the color palette which include a green, blue, yellow and turquoise blue.

Crisp patterns of polka dots and overlapping stripes will give a very stylish look for your party!

This printable collection would make any party so unique and festive with its rainbow of vivid colors. The collection is versatile so that it can be used for Birthday Parties, Baby Showers, Wedding Shower, Play dates and more!
 

The "Color Splash" printable collection includes:

1.  Invitation

2.  Pennant Banner

3.  Bottle Wrappers

4.  Blank Gift Tags/Labels (4 designs)

5.  Blank Tents/placecards (4 designs)

6.  2 Inch Party Decor

7.  2 Inch Favor Tags

8.  Cake Toppers/table decor

9.  Party Sign

The “Color Splash” printable collection is currently on sale in my etsy shop HERE until December 12th.

Thanks so much to Tatiana at Little Bubbles Photography for creating a beautiful party and working with me on this project.

Frames via: JasperLilly Designs 

We Love The Elf on the Shelf!

We started a new family Holiday tradition the year before last. With this tradition came a new member to our family called The Elf on the Shelf. The story goes like this: "Like most children through the ages, they want to know how Santa really knows who was naughty or who was nice. Their answer, will come in the form of a small "pixie-elf."

The first time the elf arrived at our home, we officially adopted him by giving him a name. Each year he arrives around the holidays. His sole responsibility is to watch the children's behavior and report it to Santa each night. The next morning after the children wake, they will discover the elf has returned from the North Pole and will be resting in a new and different place.

"To better preserve his mystique the children are not allowed to touch him but talking to him is a different matter all together." Our girls will hopefully share many secrets with the elf. "While he will be under strict orders not to talk to them, the elf is under no such orders where grown-ups are concerned."

Unwittingly, the tradition will provide an added benefit (hence the reason the new found tradition starts at the perfect time in our household): it will help the girlies to better control themselves. Just a gentle reminder that the "elf is watching," for errant behavior to be modified.

Two years ago, I read the book Elf on the Shelf for the first time to my oldest daughter Annabelle. The story is about the elf and what he is all about. After, I read the book to her I asked her to think about giving the elf a name when she found him the next morning.

Image via The Elf on the Shelf

When Annabelle awoke the next morning, the elf was perched on top of the armoire looking at her as she sat at her place at the kitchen table. Later that day, we came up with the name Fritz. When I looked up the meaning of the name, I found it to be most appropriate: peace keeper.

We love this annual tradition. He keeps our girls in their places over the holidays. Fritz made his appearance this morning. Now, I just need to remember to move him in a new spot every night! If only we could find a similar helper that stayed the entire year and not just during the Christmas holidays. ;)

Fritz

You can get your Elf on the Shelf HERE!

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{New to the Shop} Chevron Christmas Collection

Are you getting in the spirit of the holidays? Hot cocoa, baking and decorating cookies are a few of my favorite holiday traditions.  We're getting closer to Christmas especially with the most popular shopping day happening this week.  What better way to decorate your presents and holiday decor than with our newest collection? I am excited to share with you our Chevron Christmas collection.  I created this collection using one of my favorite patterns called Chevron along with traditional Christmas colors of red and green. 

You can use this printable to make cupcake toppers, gift tags, party favors, labels, stickers and more!  They make the perfect touch for all of those presents that need wrapping.

 

Formatted for an 8.5 x 11 sheet with 12 squares.

Print on heavy card stock, matte photo paper or 8.5 x 11 full size label sheets to make stickers. Cut to make squares or use 1 7/8” and 2” circle and scallop circle paper punches.

The Chevron Christmas Holiday Collection is available in my SHOP!

Get your 2 inch scallop circle punch HERE.

Enjoy!

{Sale} 4000 Facebook Fans = 40% off sale!

I am incredibly excited and elated that we reached another milestone for anna and blue paperie this week!  Reaching 4000 Facebook fans is a woohoo moment!  I'm overjoyed to have such amazing fans and readers.

Thanks so much for your encouragement,  kind words and continued support!

As a little THANK YOU from me to you....

Let's celebrate with a SALE!

Everything in the shop is 40% off through MIDNIGHT tonight!

Simply enter code THANKS4000 at checkout to receive 40% off of your entire order.
Just in time to enjoy some savings with the Holidays around the corner!

  Visit my shop HERE.

{Tutorial} Turkey Cupcakes as featured in TPD Magazine

With Thanksgiving only a few short days away, it’s time to plan out those fun little treats for the little ones that will make it a memorable holiday.  These adorable turkey cupcakes were featured in the holiday issue of The Party Dress Magazine and they are delightfully simple to make!  In fact, they would be a fun activity to make with the little party guests.  

DIY Turkey Cupcakes 

12 cupcakes

2 cups chocolate Frosting

¼ cup white frosting

6 large marshmallows (halved crosswise)

Crème-filled rolled wafer cookies

Orange decorating gel

24 mini chocolate morsels

12 orange gummy candies (halved)

12 candy corns

Wax paper

2 resealable sandwich bags

Star decorating tip

Frost your cupcakes with chocolate frosting.

Using a microwave-safe bowl, melt ½ cup chocolate frosting for 10-15 seconds. Stir every 5 seconds until mixture is thin.

Dip uncut side of marshmallow halves into the melted frosting, turning to coat.

Place cut side of marshmallows on the wax paper and let stand until set.

Once set, place coated marshmallow half slightly off-center each frosted cupcake.

To create the turkey beak, place a small drop of melted frosting onto the center of the marshmallow. Place the yellow end of the candy corn onto the drop which will keep the candy in place.

Using the gel, pipe a turkey wattle up and around each beak.

Place white frosting into a sandwich bag. Cut a small piece from one corner. Pipe two small dollops on the marshmallows to create eyes. Place two chocolate morsels on top of the white frosting dollops.

To create turkey feathers, break the wafers in half and insert pieces in a half circle around the marshmallow.

Fit the second sandwich bag with the star tip and add remaining chocolate frosting into the bag. Pipe frosting around the edge of the marshmallow.

To create the turkey feet, press 2 gummy candy halves below the marshmallow for each cupcake.

Don't they make for the cutest addition to the children's table?

{New to the Shop} Merry & Bright Holiday Collection

I can't believe that the holidays are around the corner.  As the holiday decorations go up in stores, it gets me in the spirit of Christmas.  I am excited to share with you our newest collection for the holidays called Merry & Bright.  I wanted to use one of my favorite color palettes which includes a turquoise blue, red, berry pink, orange and an apple green. This is one of my favorite collections that I have made as they are so cheery and colorful!

You can use this printable to make cupcake toppers, gift tags, party favors, labels, stickers and more!  They make the perfect touch for all of those presents that need wrapping.

 

Formatted for an 8.5 x 11 sheet with 12 squares.

Print on heavy card stock, matte photo paper or 8.5 x 11 full size label sheets to make stickers. Cut to make squares or use 1 7/8” and 2” circle and scallop circle paper punches.

The Merry & Bright Holiday Collection is available in my SHOP!

Get your 2 inch scallop circle punch HERE.

Enjoy!

{Real Parties} Brianna's Ice Cream Shoppe Birthday!

Last week, one of my sweet customers posted a few pictures on my Facebook page sharing the cutest party that she styled for her daughter using a few pieces from one of my printable collections.  When I saw the post, I had to contact her about featuring the pictures on my blog.  All of the pictures were so incredibly cute that I knew that I needed to share them with you.  Kylie did such a fantastic job styling the party and I am excited to share them with you!

Thanks so much Kylie for sharing Brianna's adorable Ice Cream Shoppe party!

If you have a party that you would like to see featured, please email me at stefanie@annaandblue.com

The Ice Cream Shoppe collection can be found in my SHOP!

{Press} Give Thanks Collection - The Party Dress Magazine

The Holiday Issue of The Party Dress Magazine is here!  I am thrilled and honored to be one of the contributors for this amazing issue.  I created a kid-friendly Thanksgiving table for the feature. 

  A special table decorated for kids and a fun game of Tic-Tac-Turkey will ensure a pleasant gathering for everyone.

 

For all of the details on the Give Thanks Collection as well as many more beautiful and inspirational ideas for the holidays, please check out The Party Dress Holiday Issue HERE!

Thanks SO much to Kelly Lyden from The Party Dress for including me in her beautiful and stunning magazine.

{Featured} Haute Halloween on Amy Atlas!

I am THRILLED to share with you that my Haute Halloween collection was featured on Amy Atlas! I am elated to say the least! As you know, I adore Amy Atlas and am so inspired by her work and her gorgeous dessert tables. 

It is an honor to be recognized by one of the individuals that inspires you the most.

Click HERE to see the feature.

  It's not too late to order your Halloween printables for parties planned tonight and school parties tomorrow.

Collections can be found in my SHOP.