New Designs…Baby Shower Love

I absoultely LOVE to get the news that a friend is expecting a baby!!  It is so fun to be able to design a shower invite for them for their very special day!  Both of these designs are going to be added to our Etsy Shop SOON!!  Hope you all have a happy Friday!

Whimsical Chick CollectionWoodland Owl Collection

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Elephant & Alphabet {Baby Shower}

So, the other half behind the freshness of fresh chick is Shannon…here is what we know…Shannon is cool!!  Shannon is 9 months preggers…Shannon is being induced on Monday!!   Woo-hoo!!  So, before Landon arrives we wanted to share the baby shower we threw to welcome the lil’ dude.

The Theme?  Elephant & Alphabet

Color Scheme? Tangerine, Pewter & Cornflower

The Deets?  Head over to Hostess with the Mostess to read ALL about it!!

Oh…and all of these printables are now available in our Etsy Shop…HERE!!!

VENDOR CREDITS: 
Party Styling & Printables: Fresh Chick Design Studio
Cake Fondant Pieces: Scrumptious Swirls 
Fondant Cupcake Toppers: Two Sugar Babies 
Decorated Sugar Cookie: The Cookie Jar
Candy Bags, Paper Straws, & Wooden Spoons: Shop Sweet Lulu
– Photography: Apple Velvet Photography

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Summer is a’coming…Let’s Go Camping!

With the weather getting warmer the parties are moving outside…YES!!!  We have had a few orders lately for our S’mores themed collection.  We also have had requests for a camping theme – The Camp Out Collection!!

Totally fun, why not invite a few friends over…grab your sleeping bags, tents and flashlight and host a backyard campin’ bash.  Oh…think of the party possibilities chicks!!!???

Here is the new collection…available HERE!

and we can’t forget the S’mores Collection

Need some party inspiration?  We found this adorable collage on Tiny Prints Blog…

and of course the awesome Bakerella can show you how the make these fabulous little treats…can you say YUM-O!!

Have some great ideas you’d like to share?  Leave a comment!!  Happy Camping!!!

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Real Par’te…Milk & Cookies Birthday!

I am a total lush for some milk and cookies…especially when it involves an oh-so-cute party!!  This is a real party that was put on by one of my amazing customers for her gorgeous daughter Berkley.  Here is the invite we came up with along with some other fabulous details from her daughter’s special day.

I am totally loving this color scheme!!

and this cake???  Ahhhhh-dorable!!!

must have been delicious too!!  So cute!

Here are some fun food tags provided by another printable designer – Frog Prince Paperie

Here are the favor tags we designed that are available in our Etsy Shop – HERE

These next two vendos are some super talented chicks…first is the shirt I am totally SWOONING over by Kenagrace on Etsy!!  Made especially for the birthday girlie inspired by our invite (:

and this bow?  Totally sa’weet!!!!  This is some serious super talent…Ellie’s Garden also on Etsy.

Now…who is ready for a snack?  LOL!!  Have a great weekend chicks!

Party photos via Jenny Ann Photography

Cake by Davis Bakery & Company

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Project Nursery – Pottery Barn Kids Event

Hello, hello…so last weekend I had the HUGE honor of teaching a class at Pottery Barn Kids at my local mall on behalf of Project Nursery.  To see all of the pics & post details head on over to Project Nursery!!

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Cupcake Liners…oh the possibilites!

I’m always looking for fun and creative ideas to add some pizzazz to any party. So when I came across these super simple ideas using cupcake liners, I had to share. Honestly, I never thought they could be used for more than just that….. but boy was I wrong!  Take a look at these!  What a simple way to add a little… or ALOT of extra love to your next party.

Photo via All Things Cupcake

Photos via Darling Darlene

See how you can make your very own custom garland  at One Charming Party

I’ve always been a huge fan of poms poms. I love this idea of being able to use not only custom colors, but patterns too!

See how they’re made at Sew Craft Create

And as far as where to find the liners……check out this site! {The Cupcake Social} They have every color and

every pattern you can imagine!

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Fresh & New Monday – 2011 Collections

The last few months of 2010 was busy enough that the designig of any new material was set on the back burner…bummer!  I mean, great to be busy,  but I LOVE to design new stuff and I was slacking…a little.  I get a lot of requests for custom work and this tends to take up lots-o-time!!  So, in efforts to keep things fresh and fun I got back to designing some new collections…or at least get a start.

I usually start with the invite and let the collection develop from there.  Here are a few new designs to share…these and the rest of our latest additions are available in our Etsy Shop.  Hope you likey!!  xoxo~rebecca

 

 

 

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Happy Valentine’s Day Party…on a budget

Happy Valentine’s Day!!  It is good to be back…I have been out of town this last week hence the reason for the lack of posts.  My dad suffered a stroke so I spent my time in the ICU with him.  I am home now and so thrilled to say he is doing great!  So, today I am sending lots of LOVE to him in hopes of a speedy recovery!

Well…it is back to work for me…and in case you never peeked at my “Sweet Tweet” Collection…here it is!!  My sweet and talented friend Nancy from A to Zebra Celebrations and I collaborated on this party that would be great for Valentine’s Day or a darling baby shower.  We managed to pull this off for LESS than $100.00.

How did we do this?  Thanks for asking…here are some tips

1.  Borrow cake stands, platters, dishes, jars – ask around…between Nancy and I we had enough of these items to pull together to complete the table.

2.  Visit the Dollar Store – our local Dollar Store had some great seasonal items that could be incorporated into the party that were just the right colors.

3.  Treats – You don’t need to splurge on all of the treats…homemade it your most budget friendly option, but it is great to have one fabulous item, whether it is the cake, cookies, or cupcakes…that items(s) can take center stage.

4.  Make the party a playdate – for some of the secondary holidays…turn your party into a playdate.  Keep it small by limiting it to a few kids.  Provide the main food and drinks and have other mom bake a treat to bring and share.

5. Coupons – This is a must!!  Joann’s, Michaels, and Hobby Lobby always have coupons…strategize how to use them for that higher priced you have been eyeing up.

6.  Get crafty – try to make as much of the decor as possible by being creative with party printables

These are some super simple tips to help minimize the moola you spend all while throwing a super sweet soiree!!

Happy Valentine’s Day Chickies!!! x0x0 ~ rebecca

Credits

Party Styling:  Fresh Chick & A to Zebra

Photos: Adrian of Canyon Photography

Party Printables: Fresh Chick Design Studio

Table Runner & Backdrop: A To Zebra Celebrations

LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED sign: Our Hobby To Your Home

Girl’s Shirts: Abbie’s Creations

Valentine’s Skirts: Zyggy Tails

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First look from the new “Chick”

Hey all, It’s Shannon, the new chick of Fresh Chick Design Studio.

So….Here it is, my first design!!! My husband and I are expecting our second child in May and  I thought what better way to start, then with a baby shower invite. I might actually have to use this one because I love it so much! My inspiration came from a simple white elephant shaped frame that I came across while looking for new bedding for the baby’s nursery.

 

Inspiration

The invite is now available on our Etsy shop. Full Collection soon to follow 🙂

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DIY – Cutie up your Cupcake Stand

So I have this friend that is creative in a sorta way that the blows your mind…her name is Dawn…and I love her!!  She came over last night and we worked on some printables for one of her friends baby shower.  She also shared a little DIY project she did for the shower…well it was more the “idea” she shared until I talked her into getting started on it so I could snap a few pics (: Although it is not the completed project, you’ll get the idea..it’s that fabulous!!

First things first…

Tiered Cupcake Stand in White – Cost Plus World Market $14.99

Next, the stand did not match the shower decor so Dawn used a high gloss spray paint to change the color from white to black…oooo….ahhhh!!! (***I would not recommend placing food directly on painted surface***)

Here is the best part…THE BLING!!!  (audiance sound – OOOOOOOO….AHHHHH!!!)

You can continue to add bling on the rest of the stand to make it oh-so-fabulous…but at least this gets you started!!

xoxo~rebecca

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