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This is the last post of the Tea Party and we’re going out with a bang! I’m giving you a closer look at all the decorations for the party. Before I do, I had to show you these butterfly fans we used to cool ourselves down. The girls were so cute watching the little breezes they created blow around their hair.
I sewed together teacups and teapots to make a garland that welcomed the guests as they walked in. All the pattern paper used on the decorations will be available in the Silhouette Online Store next week, so keep your eye out.
For the centerpiece I used a teapot and filled it with tissue paper flowers and 3D roses. You can find the tutorial for making the roses here.
I cut out a bunch of butterflies in a variety of sizes and stapled some going up the tree trunk, and the rest I taped to vintage doors that were hinged together to make a backdrop.
The girls loved posing in their pearls and dresses for photos. I loved taking a million pictures of their adorable little faces.
This little one was too excited to go swimming, that she was already in the pool by the time we took pictures in the photo booth. I did get this cute one of her showing off her necklace though. Notice the pink gum I mentioned she was thrilled to receive in her tea bag. I hope you have enjoyed this fun Tea Party as much as I have loved sharing it with all of you.
Click on the links below to see coordinating Tea Party posts.
Tea Party
Tea Party | 3D Rose Tutorial
Tea Party | Place Setting
Amy- this is so super darling! I’ve already bought the whole tea party collection in the Silhouette Store. I can’t wait for the pattern papers! I think I’m going to use the butterflies as decorations in my daughters room for now, until we’re ready to have a tea party. LOVE LOVE LOVE this!
I wish I wasn’t limited to a certain number of design submissions per week on Silhouette. I would have loved to have the pattern paper up already. Oh well. I think the butterflies will look so cute in a bedroom. I’m thinking of using my little teapot full of flowers in my little girls nursery. -Amy
SO, so darling – every one of them!! I have 5 great-nieces ranging in age from 4 to 10 (and another one coming soon) – this will be such a FUN event to do with all of them! I especially love your teapot & cups garland.
thank you for sharing this with everyone!
I am so glad you have enjoyed it! It’s always fun to get dressed up and eat.:) I would love to see pictures from your Tea Party when you have one. -Amy
You are amazing! Your are such a fun aunt, and I’m positive your nieces adore you.
Thanks Ali! You are way too nice!
Please excuse how silly this question is-but how do you use the printed papers collection? I’m just starting and have never used any of the design papers. Is it simply for inkjet backgrounds? Is there a way to mask the shapes onto the printed paper so I can save ink? Or do I print the whole paper patterned and then just use it like regular paper? Does it print well on the magnet specialty paper?
Thanks for your patience!
Angie
Hi Angie
This is not a silly question at all. You can fill in your design with the pattern before you print and cut it out. Here is a link to a Silhouette tutorial I think you’ll find helpful.
http://blog.silhouetteamerica.com/2013/09/printable-pattern-stickers-fill-pattern.html
You may want to spend some time on their blog in the tutorial section and on their youtube channel to learn some tip and tricks. I’m always on there learning new things. It’s great! Let me know if I can help you with anything else.
Amy