Are you sitting comfortably?

I got rather carried away with this post, its a long one so grab yourself a cup of tea! ;)

The outlandish request for the party theme this year was a 'Limosine Party'.... at 9 years old!  Well, obviously I said no at first, but then predictably buckled under the pressure a few weeks before her birthday.   Seven girls, and me, in the back of a white limosine, cruising to the seaside and back, with laser lights, lemonade in champagne glasses and Hannah Montana blaring at full volume.  When we returned, an hour later, I was more than slightly weary, a little shell shocked and a little hoarse from singing along at the top of my voice to the whole album!

 
Back home for celebrations..


and the party tea.  (See the tablecloth.. not a  Hannah Montana in sight - well - she made it onto the cupcake picks but that was it!)

 
Not being one to settle for the quiet life, I then indulged them in hundreds of E numbers with cakes..


jellied sweets...


sugar laiden lollipops ..

 
and biscuits..


and pink lemonade.
 
And then Lauren whipped up even more of a frenzy with her rendition of Happy Birthday on the guitar!

By party bag time I think they had all peaked, the E-numbers had kicked in hard and they were all just about ready to go over the edge, at which point I was happy to hand them back to their respectful owners!  Im sure I'll be popular at the school gates next week :0

 
However, as a softener and after party 'comedown'  we did supply them with eco-friendly party bags!  No plastic allowed.


After being inspired by Janet's wonderful work, I thought to pass a recipe on would be a good idea.  What girl doesn't like to bake?
 
 
I scanned in a beautiful picture by Julie Haymaker Thompson and then somehow, using photoshop, managed to type the recipe over the top.  I am not computer literate in the slightest.. so I was slightly overcome with pride when I managed to work this out...  Isabel stood behind me whilst I was doing it and said 'oh mummy, you are improving .. ' !! :o

 
These were then placed on top of 12 pretty cake cases and tied up with string.

And then to encourage little green fingers...

 
I bought '1/2 a pint glass' of runner bean seeds at the local market and placed 10 seeds in each envelope

 
with instructions of how to grow them on the back.

Phew.  Next week I shall post Mr F's birthday drive... some stunning scenery and pictures of houses that will make your heart literally ache!

I'm now going under ground for a couple of days, resting my feet and trying to restore the house back to its pre-party state.

Have a great weekend x

Comments

[AnyoneCanQuilt]

Well done! I think she will always remember this party. You made this so special for your little girl! And I LOVE the top picture with all of their little party feet in a row.... so adorable!

[attilathehen]

Oh I do love your blog! And you must be tha same age as me; learning metric AND imperial measurements at school mixed me up for life! Runner beans planted 5cm deep and 3" apart! LOL!

[Sal]

Fantaboulously brill! You worked so hard to make that day one to remember.
I love the runner bean idea...which reminds me...
Did you see the fruit and veg shop in Queen Street has a display of plants grown by the local schoolchildren?
(I also see that the craft shop has moved in next door!)
Have fun! Sal;-)

[Lindsay]

How great that you have a conscience, what incredible party bags. I wish i had had such a party before, very inspiring.

Lindsay XX

http://raindrops2rainbows.blogspot.com/

[Ouissi]

Looks like a fabulous day!! i will have to store some of the ideas for the future ;)

I love the bowl of party rings....I haven't had those in years!

Oxx

[Leisa]

What a fantastic 9th birthday party - I'm sure she will remember it forever - just love your pics. Thank you for sharing your wonderful day with us.

[frazzy dazzles]

What an amazing Mum you are building life-long memories like that! I can't tell you which bit was my favourite...It was all so fabulous! - Jen

[julie haymaker thompson]

thrilled to see a great use for my image. Oh how I wish I was better at photos shop, the fun stuff you can do but it take so much time and practice.wonderful job and the party looked so fun! like something right out of Mary Engelbreit's H.C. ...Julie

[janet clare]

looks like the party of the season!
Thanks for the shout out and I loved your recipe!

[simone]

Such a fantastic party with lovely vibrant colours and not the predictable pastels. I love your party bags - you put so much thought and care into them. I bet they were very well received.

[Sarah]

You are the party inspiration! Still don't know about the limo for my kiddo--I'm rather a mean mommy but fabulous cool ideas--what was the typeface you used for the recipe--if I may ask? The goody bag is my favorite!

[Rosie G]

What a wonderful party! Love the party bags.

Rosie x

[Sheila]

Wow, what a party for Issy to remember! I am sure she felt really special with all you put into the day and evening. I love the party bags idea and the eco goodies inside. Hope you have a lovely rest over the weekend.
love
Sheila

[Liz]

Good grief! A limo party at 9. My girls had to wait until they were 18 and 21 for that treat. Wonder what your girls will want by the time they are that age??!!

[Trish]

sounds like it was a wonderful party!!! what a lovely idea for the party bags, I may have to play with the idea for DS birthday in October xxx

[Mee Crafty]

Oh wow!
She must have had the best day ever.

And those party bags are brilliant!

[Rachel whitworth]

Bet your daughter will always remember that wonderful party!Fantastic party bag ideas,you clever thing.The party table looks so pretty!

[jellybelly*jellybrain]

At least with girls you get to join in .... I have one boy (and a husband) and our house is filled with the sounds of Mario World ... and I'm rubbish at it!

[Kristy]

Such a lovely party.

[Sabine]

Oh, what a lovely party your little girl had. So nice and sooooo sweet. And all the beautiful decoration!
Have a nice day!
Sabine

[julie]

What a fab party and I do love your party bags. It does seem that Limos are de rigueur when it comes to young girls and parties (In all my 41 years I've never been in one and yet my eight year old daughter has been in 2!)

[Rachael Rabbit]

I bow down to your greatness ;-) It simply must have been a wonderful wonderful party for your daughter - I can't imagine the memories she will have gotten from the experience - what fun (although I can understand a little bit of the shell shock - you are so brave!)

[Traci]

I think I need a birthday party like that for myself. Although, I will need someone else (someone as talented as you) to put the whole thing together. I think we, too could sing to Hannah Montana or High School Musical since I,unfortunately, know all of the words! It looks like a wonderful party that any little girl would love to have. Good job!

[Jennie]

It looks like it was a fabulous party!! And I love the party bags! You are a really talented lady!

[dottydesigns]

Oh my, what a FAB mummy you are, those party bags are fabulous darling, beans to grow in sweet little bags, I love it. x do u want to meet up for the film?