Kinsey's 6th Birthday- My Little Pony Party!

This party was waaaaay back in October 2014. 

But I'm still going to share it here, and lucky you- 

I have some FREE printables to go with it!

Seeing as Kinsey will be 7 in just under a week (!!!) I need to get all caught up on birthday recaps, and after this I plan to share a quick post about her 5th birthday- which was a Lalaloopsy theme.

Better late than never, right?

Invites available here

Rainbow streamers taped to the curtain rod + homemade cupcakes on cake stands = dessert table

For parties lately I've been trying to simplify. Maybe I've wised up to the fact that more time + more money doesn't always = more fun for the birthday kiddo? Maybe I've given up trying to throw perfect parties when all the girls want is fun with their friends? Maybe it just has everything to do with the fact that the last few parties have been planned with a little baby in the house?

Doesn't really matter, as long as I keep my sanity!

Star tip piping + MLP rings (found at walmart party aisle)

Toppers available in my Etsy shop

I made up signs and activites to go with each of the most popular ponies.

 I've attached 3 signs for FREE here!

"Pinkie Pie's Party Favors" 

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 I failed to take any pictures of the book mark activity!

 But basically I cut some colored cardstock into bookmark sizes, set out stencils, markers, stickers and washi tape and let the kids make fun bookmarks.

"Pinkie Pie's Party favors" set up in a basket 
Treat Bag Topper available in my Etsy Shop!

"Rarity's Hoof Painting & Cutie Marks" Nail polish (peel off kind) nail tattoos
and MLP Temporary Tattoos for 'cutie marks'

This was the first activity the girls did- and the two boys got TMNT tattoos ;)

Simple rainbow decorations +MLP party supplies
The girls wore their MLP shirts, too.

 We played - pin the tail on the pony. 

I purchased the game, but used ribbons and tape to make it easier and so all the kids could play 
(the game only came with 8 tails)

Bonus- the girls were able to pin up this poster to decorate their room afterwards since it wasn't full of tail stickers!

Time to sing "Happy Birthday"

 It was a fun time celebrating Kinsey turning 6! I'm in the middle of planning her 7th birthday party right now- alhtough we are keeping it suuuuper simple this year ( at her request!) Any guesses on her theme of choice? Or how long it will take me to blog about it?

Valentines in the Mod Ink shop- Coupon Code!

Valentines is just around the corner....I'm counting down the days. Mostly because that means the two week stretch of my hubby being out of town will be over, but candy and cards and a love filled day is a very nice way to welcome him home!

Bee Mine

My oldest daughter wanted Frozen themed Valentines this year, and instead of going the store bought route I made up some treat bag toppers! They are available in my shop, Mod Ink Design, with free customization and a 24 hour or less turn around time.

Frozen Olaf

Frozen Heart

Warm Hugs

I've also got some favorites from years past in the shop again. 

Princesses, Penguins, Rainbows and Superheros will always be popular with the kiddos.

  At just $4.00 these are a great option for a custom valentine! Print, cut, fold and staple onto your ziploc bag of treats, toys, stickers, etc. You can even buy the pre-bagged goldfish, pretzels, etc and staple the toppers right onto them!

Use coupon code LOVETREATS for 10% off your order through 2/13!

Mod Ink Design on Etsy

New Jewelry Line!!!

I'm so excited to announce that my new jewelry line is finally coming together and I just listed a few pieces on Etsy at my shop Serenity Designs. My store has been negelected for well over 6 months while other things...i.e. being a mother, consumed most of my time. Here are a few shots of the new stuff.

So please .....hop on over and give my shop some love...start thinking about Christmas gifts and send a link to your friends!

Blog/Etsy Giveaway

A friend of mine who makes super cute custom cards on her Etsy site, Dazzling Darlings, is doing a giveaway! Here's your chance to win a free design of your choice with photo's customized for your next event!

It's super easy to enter- just like the Dazzling Darlings fan page on facebook and leave a comment with your favorite design! For a full list of ways to enter and to see what else she is up to check out her blog, too!

New Store

I am pleased to announce the launch of my new store on etsy.com- A Clip and a Curl...Designer Hair Accessories for girls big and small. Please check it out! Here are a few examples of the products you will find there.

New Stuff on Etsy

I am finally getting around to finishing up some jewelry, mainly so I can take it down to the gallery in Silver City this weekend, but I thought I would post some on Etsy for a change. I am currently in love with copper, I don't know if it is 'trendy' right now, but I love it anyway (plus it really makes me feel like fall- all those warm tones remind me of falling autumn leaves). So here is a peek

New line coming soon to Etsy.com

I am pleased to announce the new line of hand painted items coming soon to my Etsy.com store. Hair accessory storage! Perfect for little girls and big girls too, these plastic boxes are hand painted with a name and choice of design and then trimmed in coordinating ribbon. Perfect for keeping little hands out of little rubber bands (as is the case in my house), or for organizing all those little clips and bows to make getting ready for school a breeze. Please check my store for more info http://serenitydesigns1.etsy.com/