The beauty of handmade

No store bought factory made item compares to handmade. The love, time, effort that goes into handmade.
Have you ever looked around ETSY? Worth a browse. So many TALENTED people in one place. This is wear I've done quite a bit of shopping for custom items before. As I prepare for my daughters 7th birthday I find my self in awwww over what has led me to ETSY once again. Our theme this year is Mermaid .






Edible cupcake toppers 19.90 for 24. Made by :  http://www.etsy.com/listing/91489718/24-edible-mermaid-cupcake-toppers-theme?ref=sc_3&sref=you_recently_viewed_this_item










how cute are these? 12.00 for 12     made by:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/78390345/mermaid-cupcake-toppers?ref=sc_1&sref=you_recently_viewed_this_item








so many fun uses for these beauties.   3.00 each   Made by:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/79664746/large-mermaid-party-center-piece-or?ref=sc_2&sref=you_recently_viewed_this_item








Happy Birthday Banner   28.00    Made by:http://www.etsy.com/listing/77309145/mermaid-birthday-banner?ref=sr_gallery_20&sref=&ga_search_query=mermaid&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=15&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade











Ive been in LOVE with this ladys clothes for quite some time now. Outfit  34.50  Made BY:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/91565778/custom-boutique-clothing-spring-summer?ref=sr_gallery_17&sref=&ga_search_query=mermaid&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=22&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade











If your a DIY   this is perfect for you.   Printable file for all this!  Cost 10.00 for file.  Made by:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/73769776/mermaid-birthday-printable-party-kit?ref=sr_gallery_15&sref=&ga_search_query=mermaid&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=24&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade






Printable Invites for 14.00  ( customized)   Made by:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/76620681/mermaid-birthday-invitation-printable?ref=sr_gallery_19&sref=&ga_search_query=mermaid&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=25&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade






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Mermaid Tales?  Such a cute Final to any mermaid party   50.00 for a large    made by:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/77979307/mermaid-tail-purple-large-wowr112211-2?ref=sr_gallery_4&sref=&ga_search_query=mermaid&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=28&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade







35.00 for this adorable dress   Made By:  http://www.etsy.com/listing/91563357/custom-boutique-girls-mermaid-dress-size?ref=sr_gallery_15&sref=&ga_search_query=mermaid&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=30&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade









For Our party I'm combining PINK and MERMAIDS and here is some of the items I've found I will do for our party:






YUMMY.
Coming from Here: http://persiankittykat.com/blog/2010/08/pretty-pink-party-decor-ideas/   They also include HOW TO MAKE these tasting treats.













I plan on using a few cake plates, Glass Jars and more for holding some candy and the cupcakes.
This was found at:   http://blog.thecelebrationshoppe.com/2010/09/16/customer-perfect-pinkalicious/


Orig from: http://sweetbambinos.blogspot.com/2010/08/dollar-store-tiered-trays.html
where she explains how she made these oh so fun and cute dishes from THE DOLLAR STORE...Yep..... she is amazing ( and currently my idol.....thank you for saving me about 150.00 in the next week)



How fun is Ballon inside ballons    a few links to check out:


http://www.conwinonline.com/balloon_info/article12.asp

where she also has HOW TO and some lovely other pics!!!!






and How i love these:



I found from here:  http://paintedpreppy.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html




And for more sweet ideas for a mermaid party:




Yummy Chocolates ( you can make party favor crayons like this too) Found here:
http://designdazzle.blogspot.com/2009/06/mermaid-party-ideas.html

Where she has a TON of beautiful Mermaid party ideas.



 found this on her site!   WOW.  http://designdazzle.blogspot.com/2009/06/mermaid-party-ideas.html







Here is an idea I've been contemplating with adding my daughters name!



I also found these there too:



Both images found:  http://www.babylifestyles.com/2011/06/real-party-under-the-sea-at-maddies-little-mermaid-party/




Love the " Oysters" here as well as the whole put together look. I came across the HOW TO on those oyster cookies on Family Fun website.



Found here:  http://www.apartystyle.com/2011/02/feature-mermaid-party.html

Do a search on family fun oyster cookies for a how to..... super easy and super cute!!!!



Some party favors:

Id do these in pink and maybe add some mermaid toys in with sand, shells, and other goodies for a day " at the beach"



found here:  http://katydiddys.blogspot.com/2009/06/mermaid-party.html



For snacks there is so many fun ideas.... Goldfish crackers, Swedish fish candies, anything beach themed will add to the decor. Last year we did blue jello in a goldfish bowl and added Swedish fish inside..... Kids went nuts. I founf the idea on the net somewhere .... Ill have to see if I can find it again.