My little guy just turned 1 year old! I'm a total dork and have been planning his party since he was about 5 months old. And if you know me well, you know I love sock monkeys, so I couldn't help but pick that for his party theme!
My favorite photo from the special day...
Here's the invitation I designed.
I also printed out matching address labels and envelopes to mail them.
Front door sign
Party hats
I printed out the designs and then spray-glued them onto pre-made party hats. I made little yarn puffs for the top and cut the top of the hat down slightly so they would fit.
The front hall
I set up a little table with a cute birthday poem and a collage of the monthly calendar photos
Centerpieces filled with candy made from baby food jars. I attached 3 balloons to each one and put them around the house and on tables.
Sock monkey monthly banner
This is hard to see in the photo, but I took a picture of him each month with his sock monkey and then put them all together for the banner.
Examples of months 3-5
A little sign asking guests to fill in some pages for Connor's baby book
The kitchen
I made this HAPPY BIRTHDAY banner and hung streamers on the windows
Sock monkey toothpicks
I decided not to make cupcakes, so I put these in some of the food.
The spread!
My favorite photo from the special day...
Here's the invitation I designed.I also printed out matching address labels and envelopes to mail them.
Front door sign
Party hatsI printed out the designs and then spray-glued them onto pre-made party hats. I made little yarn puffs for the top and cut the top of the hat down slightly so they would fit.
The front hallI set up a little table with a cute birthday poem and a collage of the monthly calendar photos
Centerpieces filled with candy made from baby food jars. I attached 3 balloons to each one and put them around the house and on tables.
Sock monkey monthly bannerThis is hard to see in the photo, but I took a picture of him each month with his sock monkey and then put them all together for the banner.
Examples of months 3-5
A little sign asking guests to fill in some pages for Connor's baby book
The kitchenI made this HAPPY BIRTHDAY banner and hung streamers on the windows
Sock monkey toothpicksI decided not to make cupcakes, so I put these in some of the food.
The spread!
Chocolate-dipped pretzels (tutorial to come)
The cake (the one thing NOT made by me!)
And just for fun, here's Connor clapping after everyone sang "Happy Birthday"
And him trying out his first piece of cake!
It was such a perfect day and it was so nice to have so many friends and family over to celebrate our little guy turning 1!
I'm so glad I'm following you! I love the sock puppet and your son is adorable. Thanks for sharing on the Pincushion Creations link party!
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www.funhomethings.com
Really cute party! I love the theme and I love the baby book idea!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh, so stinking cute! i looove all your touches-the party hats! the red and white streamers! and getting a glimpse of the hubby, too!
ReplyDeleteI love it all! Especially the banner what a great idea. Happy 1st birthday to your little guy.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!~~
ReplyDeleteHow freaking cute!! You are so clever and amazing! I love the design that you used threw out the whole party. I'm so jealous ms. crafty :)
ReplyDeleteEverything looked so great!! Good work!
ReplyDeleteCute party! I love sock monkeys!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful celebration, Lisa! I love all of your creative details, especially the banner!
ReplyDeleteAdorable! You did a great job. I like the cards people can fill out with things about your son and how they fit the theme.
ReplyDeleteLauren from www.allgrownupparties.blogspot.com
Great job, Lisa! Everything came together so well. I especially love the banner you made!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting me! My niece is 24, but would love the sock monkey party theme. Doesn't everyone love sock monkeys?
ReplyDeleteThe details of this party amazing! You did such a great job! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love sock monkeys, too! So cute! i'd love for you to share this at Pin Inspiration party! http://www.addhousewife.com/2012/08/pin-inspiration-47.html
ReplyDeleteAdorable party decor!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable party! I love the sock monkey theme. That garland/bunting with the photos - precious!
ReplyDeleteEverything is SO cute! I just did a first birthday and know how much work all those little details are. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThat is one sweet party, Lisa, so sweet indeed!
ReplyDeleteAnd everything looks so yummy:0)
xo
Andrea
Ha! Such a cute party! (I had to do a Sock Monkey party for my oldest a couple years ago, too... my husband just didn't understand how cute Sock Monkeys are... but he humored me anyway :) ). Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteChristine
Connor is so cute and his mom made the best birthday party decor ever! ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for linking up at I Gotta Create! <3 Christina
Oh my gracious! I am so impressed with you right now. You are such a good mama. Everything looked amazing!!! Such cute, cute stuff! Love the pages for his baby book and that precious banner with the monthly pictures of Connor and the sock monkey!!! So, so cute!
ReplyDeleteSo many fabulous ideas here for your party! Sounds like lots of fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous weekend!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
Such a cute party!
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Emma
Do you have a tutorial for the monthly picture with sock monkey banner? Did you create it on computer or with coordinating paper? Also, how did you make the front door sign?
ReplyDeleteChristina Wirch - I don't have an email address to contact you and answer your questions. Please leave one and I can get back to you! :)
ReplyDeletechristinawirch@hotmail.com. Thanks!
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