Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Come to the Party!

Tonight I finished Jamison's invitations to her birthday party. Initially, I was going to have her party at a local place, Young Chef's Academy. They have various parties where the kids cook different items and since Jamison loves to cook I thought it would be a good idea.

Then it hit me that I could do the same thing for less...and the pizza party at Casa de la Kelli was born. We're going to have the kids make their own pizzas and play pin the pepperoni on the pizza. It should be a great time...I'll keep you posted.

Here's what I did:

I went to my Stampin Up! demo's house (hi Lisa) and used a stamp set of hers to stamp out Pizza Party. I love the fact that the letters aren't perfect since it's a child's party. I also used my Cricut to make a curved square.

I also used Lisa's Big Shot (a Stampin Up! tool) to make this shape for the information on the inside. I ended up just writing the information...you know, when, where, time, etc.

I used 3 different circle punches to make the pizza, one for the crust, one for the cheese and a teeny tiny one (also Lisa's) for the pepperoni.
Lisa came up with the idea to cut out a piece of pizza (I'm telling you she inspires me!). I stuck the pizza on the invite using raised adhesive so the pizza stood out.

Here's the finished product! I'm very happy with it and Jamison was very excited to help me put it all together.
I'm also including this on Kimba's DIY...see others here.

27 comments:

Miller Racing Family said...

The invites look so cute. I can't wait to hear more about the party, it sounds like it is going to be a blast.
Have a great Wednesday!

Unknown said...

Totally Totally cute! Can't wait ot hear about the party!

~Becca

Christie in Dallas, TX said...

What a cute, cute, cute invitation! Lisa sounds so creative -- you two make a great party-throwin' team! Can't wait to see pictures of the party!

Carrie said...

That will be so fun! Can't wait to hear about it! Very cute invitations! Great job! Love them, such a fun theme!

Katie said...

This is such a fun invite, you did a great job. All of Jamison's friends will be so excited to get it in the mail. I am glad to see you got to use your Cricut with it.

Laurel @ Ducks in a Row said...

this is going to be a fun party - my daughter just went to a party last month that seems very similar and she loved it!!

Sandy said...

My kids used to love making thier own mini pizzas on Engllish muffins. It was a lot of fun for my daughter's 7th birthday.

Bobbi & Noe said...

What a fun party that's going to be?! Love the invites!!!!

Christie said...

Her invites are SO ADORABLE!! I love the idea of just having your own "chef" party, sounds like so much fun! Can't wait to hear all about it. =)

Kelli W said...

Those invites are too cute! I really like the font that you used for the front!

Lyndsey said...

They look great!!! We can't wait for the party!

Anonymous said...

So cute Kelli! Do you mind me asking which Cricut you got. My b-day is next week and I want a cricut but I'm so confused with the different kinds they have. Do I want the Expression, the Cricut Create or the personal cutter? I'm so confused....they are all such different prices and I can't figure out what's so different about them. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!!!

Courtney said...

These look great! I'm so jealous! I'll probably end up buying Noah's invites from Wal-Mart. They look fabulous! Good job!

Shannon said...

Those are so cute! What a fun idea for a party too!

Mandi Shandi said...

Go girl! I love it! It sounded like a lot of fun before, but it will be so special that it is all done by Mom. Post pics after the party. Your stuff looks professional!

Kelli said...

SICK! You are so stinkin' creative. Can you make Avonlea's invitations? =) When is Jamison's birthday? Avy's is this month too.

Lemonade Makin' Mama said...

That is so stinkin' cute!! I would have never thought to make anything so adorable for pizza parties! You could sell those things!

Kenlie said...

I love the invitations! My Cricut Expression is so much fun to use, and it's so cool to see you utilizing it too. And the stamps are amazing.

When are you going to start selling so I can buy some? :) Until then, I might even have to find someone here.

I've been making ice cream cones with my Cricut lately, among other things. And now I'm thinking I should have an ice cream party so I can make some invitations too.

You have just inspired me to go into my scrapbooking room...I spend a lot of time in there. ;)

lsnellings said...

Those invites are so cute! The party sounds like it will be a blast!

Pam @ bibbidi-bobbidi-beautiful said...

So cute! Thanks for the inspiration, my daughters birthday is coming up!

jennykate77 said...

SOOOO cute! You did awesome! I love hand-made invites...so personal!

Hope you guys are having a great week!♥

schwadette said...

KELLI!!! they turned out totally cute! GREAT JOB :). I might just have to check out this stampin up stuff.... looks like fun!!

Debra said...

Oh, those are soooo cute! Don't you just love your cricut???

Xazmin said...

What a stinkin' cute idea, and adorable invitations!

I can't wait to hear all about it!

randee said...

those invitations are adorable! & the taco ring loves delicious.

i'm a buckeye, too :)

randee said...

oops! i meant to say "your taco ring looks delicious". silly me.

Vivienne @ the V Spot said...

That. Is. Darling.