Inspiring Ideas:

Papermoth's shop is full of images that can inspire a party or an entire room for that matter. For example, I could see easily see this print framed in a child's room inspiring a calming palette of colors from paint to bedding to furniture.

Perennial Moment

Since we're here for party ideas though, I would use this image as a jumping off point for a wishing theme. I am envisioning a tea party. For the invites, I would go with this dandelion stamp from Paper Source. 

Imagine clear glass jars with dandelions inside and pale blue and yellow squares of paper around for guests to write down a wish for the birthday girl (of any age!). I would use all white plates and linens and have a tea party with pale blue candles and small bouquets of yellow flowers.

Like dahlias... 

photo credit: Buttersweet

Inspiring Ideas: Charley Harper Matching Game

Today I saw this Charley Harper Matching Game at the SF Moma Store. There are many other wonderful Charley Harper items for children including ABC and 123 board books that would make wonderful gifts or favors. It got me thinking that it would be mighty fun and certainly hip to have a Charley Harper-themed party for kids.

The tricky part would be the invitations because the Charley Harper Art Studio doesn't appear to make licensed invitations. They do offer blank notecards in sets of four or individually for only $2 each and I think it would be easy to deconstruct them into an invite.

© 1983 Estate of Charley Harper

I particularly like his Lucky Ladybug for this purpose. I would use a paper trimmer and make the card into a postcard and either rubber stamp invitation information on the back or adhere it to a larger piece of cardstock and print the invitation information around the image somehow.

In any case, although I am new to Charley Harper and his gorgeous art in this past year (thanks to Ward), I am fast becoming a huge fan. His style and whimsy are a perfect fit for a Wee Festivity party.

Inspiring Ideas: Kid Dingbats

Granted, I am way biased in my love affair for all things typographic. However, I bet these cuties will inspire everyone, not just font-happy folks like me.

© Efon by Nan Sakurai

For more kid-flavored dingbats from dafont, click click here.

Inspiring Ideas: Sno-Cone Machine

© A-1 Party Rental

Did you know you can rent Sno-Cone Machines? No need to save this inspiring idea for next summer, Wee Festivity suggests planning a winter party just because you can. The kids will love it, undoubtedly. But we have a hunch the grown-ups will be lining up as well.

Inspiring Ideas: Etsy Stuffed Felt Letters

© MiChiMa

This is the kind of party favor that Wee Festivity favors...not a bag of plastic doo-dads that barely engage a child for the car ride home from the party.

Etsy seller MiChiMa says about her letters, "Sew a pin onto the back and use them as brooches.. Glue names onto a picture frame or onto banners and hang them on the door.. Attach magnets and display the letters on the fridge.. We have so many bright and colorful letters available; the possibilities and combinations are endless!"

We agree wholeheartedly!

At only a dollar a pop, it doesn't matter whether your budget allows for a single felt letter or an entire name. For your next party, you can give a favor that will last and have the satisfaction of supporting a handmade business.