This week from Abbey Hendrickson (+giveaway)!

Contributer post by Abbey Hendrickson of Aesthetic Outburst

Our little boy is turning three this week, so we hosted a small birthday party at our house this weekend and I thought you all may enjoy a look. He'll be starting preschool this year, so I went with an old school theme (some of the things that inspired the party theme are here). I had a surprising amount of stuff laying around our house that fit my definition of 'old school'. The wreath above is my shameless interpretation of a beautiful Katie Runnels wreath. I found a couple of these little chalkboards at my parent's house.



Each invitation included an orange ceramic three and a graph paper scroll with the party details. I found these cute mint tins at a dollar store and repurposed them as invite-containers. Score!



I'm not really a fan of wrapping paper, so I kept it simple with his gift. I wrapped some graph paper around a cardboard box and cut the circle out of a security envelope. I found the chipboard 'E' at our local craft store.


Does it get anymore old school than pink erasers?! These were also a craft store find. I used an exacto blade to cut slits in each eraser and then just slid in graph paper name tags. Totally easy! If you're itching to see more party photos, visit Aesthetic Outburst. I'm also co-hosting a little giveaway in honor of our little guy's big 3. Come join in the fun!

Jan Halvarson

15 comments:

Melissa Righero said...

How darling! You had some good stuff around to help you make this party happen. Good creative thinking. Happy belated to your son. :)

TanyaMac said...

such clever ideas! Congratulations little man! ;)

Mar said...

Really love the pink erasers idea!

Chacoy said...

Could they get any cuter? I think not!
Happy Birthday E!

Kendra said...

Will you post a tutorial on your wreath? I love it. Great party!

Simple Daisy said...

What cute ideas!!

Craftysarah said...

Super cute :)

Will @ Bright.Bazaar said...

Both of these ideas are wonderfully creative...the rubbers made me smile...takes me right back to my school days!

Helena - A Diary of Lovely said...

love it absolutely the cutest ideas!!!

My Dream Canvas said...

fabulous idea...happy birthday to the litte one!!

Alexandra Snowdon said...

Love those pink eraser name tags, great idea!

Amanda from rhymeswithoranges said...

So creative and cute!

Aesthetic Outburst... said...

Thanks, everyone! Glad you liked the party. Our little guy had a great time. Kendra, I've been working on a tutorial forever and am hoping to finish it soon. :)
Best,
Abbey

Katie Runnels said...

Great Ideas, Abby! Thanks for the mention too! I have a wreath tutorial here: http://www.craftstylish.com/item/55955/make-a-yarn-wrapped-wreath
if anyone is interested! xo

Aesthetic Outburst... said...

That's perfect, Katie! Thanks so much!!! No need for a tutorial from me- Katie is the reigning QUEEN. :)
-Abbey