A To Zebra Celebrations

Guest Post and Giveaway!

Alright, alright... I'm here to admit it.  Remember the cute photo from my last post of Miss Aubrielle in her adorable birthday getup?

I totally didn't lift a finger, for that super-cute goodness. LOL.

It was ALL Nancy from A To Zebra Celebrations.

Okay... so in MY defense my kids had been sick for 2 WEEKS, I've been crazy busy with vinyl orders... and I KNEW I was coming down with something too... of COURSE I was right (I always get sick, as the kids are starting to feel better)... and I felt my WORST on Sunday (Aubrie's birthday)... and couldn't have been HAPPIER that Nancy had sent me all this great stuff to celebrate with... because if not for her... I would have for SURE been the worlds WORST Mom, with the most BORING-est 3 year old party ever!

LOL.

All I have to say to my creative friend Nancy is... 

THANK YOU for savin' my BE-hind your SUPER quick response and shipping.

You saved the day!

I really wanted to show you all the amazing parties that Nancy had thrown...
So Nancy has been nice enough to share a fun, quick tutorial with you ladies, AND offer up a giveaway for an item from her cute Etsy shop!!!

Nancy... Take it away, girl!
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Hello everyone!  I'm so excited to write for you today!  My name is Nancy Pfeifer.  I'm the owner of
"A To Zebra Celebrations" etsy store.  I'm here to share with you some fabulous party planning ideas in addition to a quick, easy, and super fun tutorial!

I have been a fan of parties since I was a little girl.  I was born and raised in Mexico.  My parents are very social and throwing parties was their specialty....ha!  I do get it from them!  My sweet mom is super creative.  I grew up watching her making pretty party things, making bows, sewing, decorating Christmas trees, etc.  I believe I get my creative side from her. 

My 5 Party Planning Tips:

*Select a theme for your party

*Set up a budget before creating a guest list so you know how many people to invite, kids, etc.

*Start planning 4-6 months in advance so you can shop sales/clearance

*Google for ideas and make things yourself

*Borrow things from friends/family such as platters, dishes, decor, etc.

How to make a cute lollipop tree for any type of party.

Materials: Foam tree, spray paint, spray adhesive, ribbon, glitter, and lollipops.  

Spray paint your foam tree and let it dry

Add spray adhesive and glitter right away.  You can add as much glitter as you would like to.

Grab your ribbon and hot glue it to the tree

Last step is to stick as many lollipops as you wish

There you go!  This one would be perfect for a minnie mouse party!

Here's another tree I made for my daughter's bumble bee party:

You can see my daughter's bumble bee party HERE.

I was honored to make this gorgeous banner for Shelley from How Does She? website.  She celebrated her twin girls' birthday with a lovely Sweet Shoppe Birthday party.  You can see her party HERE.

Feel free to check out my blog for more party ideas, tutorials, giveaways, and more.
I am giving away one custom banner of your choice to one of you House of Smith's followers.  Please leave a comment on here and Shelley will select a winner through random.org on Nov 1st, 2010.  Giveaway open for US residents only.

Thank you ladies! 

When's the next party? :)
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Thanks Nancy!
Don't you LOVE the Sweets Party!?
SOOOOO Cute! :)

I just have to share a few more pictures of my favorite A to Zebra Celebration, parties.
And tell you... that if you EVER need ANY party ideas... to head on over to Nancy's blog.
She has got just about EVERY party theme you can think of, listed there, from LOTS of great party plannin' Mom's! :)

Happy Entering Gals!