Sunday, January 24, 2010

the party!

Thank you for your tremendous response to my party preparations on Friday. Your words carried me through as I sewed up all eight sets of ears, horns, tails and reconstructed cracker "bags"... The effort was worth it.

Everyone (including me) had a wonderful time. Five year olds are powerful people! Their ability to express themselves through dramatic play is always fascinating. With such simple props they transformed into magical creatures... a stampede of unicorns dancing through my house is something I'll never forget.

Who wouldn't enjoy being greeted by these lovelies waiting for the next unicorn to come in!? Pin It

23 comments:

  1. what a fabulous idea for a party... my girls would LOVE this! Filing it away in evernote for the end of the year!

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  2. What a fantastic party, great job.

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  3. Hugely inspiration as always, and love love love the last pic of the kids looking out the window. Great photography.

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  4. Oh Maya, you created an unforgettable birthday party for little one, she'll remember her life long ! You're the best mama oxoxo

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  5. This looks/sounds amazing - what a wonderful idea May - a birthday to remember!

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  6. Wow Maya, this is such a great party, what a lucky girls to be invited to such a wonderfull party!! just loveeee it!!

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  7. what i'd like to know is did you make some unicorn ears for yourself?
    children are just wonderful... their imaginations are a delight.
    wishing you a happy week (and a rest too after your unicorn sew-fest!)
    x

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  8. I love the ideal..such creative.

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  9. wish I had more action shots to share, but wanted to maintain the guests' privacy. Although I'm always ready for an opportunity to dress up, sewing one more set of ears didn't fit in the schedule. I was writing treasure hunt clues up until the very first guest arrived!

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  10. My birthday's coming and now I want a unicorn party. :D

    You are awesome.

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  11. Sweet fairy unicorns!
    What a party!

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  12. My "rosettes", like the ones you used on the metal for the gift bags, never turn out well. Could you possibly do a tutorial showing how you made yours? Thanks!

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  13. You are my new hero mom and my newest favorite blog. Thank you for sharing.

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  14. YOu are making lasting memorie for your daughte. Not just this day, but everyday. Pat yourself on the back a little for this one. Great job!

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  15. looks so fun! nice work mom. my daughter turns 6 in 12 days (yes, she's counting theme down!). it is her golden birthday and she wants a pretend sleepover....all the fun of a sleepover, but kiddos get picked up at bedtime. sounds good to me! ;)

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  16. How I wish I was still 5 so I could have joined in on the romp... sounds like it was a blast!!!!

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  17. Little miss must have been so happy.
    Happy birthday to her.
    (This reminds me of the preparations and party itself last year, with little miss Zoe.)

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  18. My inner five-year-old thinks you are the coolest mum in the whole wide world!!!!

    How wonderful!

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  19. I have a beautiful image in my head now of magical pink glittery unicorns stamping around your living room! And I loved the idea of you sitting in your sewing room making all of these magical items. What lucky girls to share such a magical experience with those lovingly made props!

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  20. What a great party!! I am having a 'fancy tea party" birthday party next week...ah to see the world through the eyes of a 5 yr old...such fun!

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  21. I found this pattern and thought of your little one. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39518366

    It's sooo cute! :D

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  22. I came for the tutorial on your beautiful paper flowers (by Understand Blue), and found this post on your daughter's magical & enchanting Unicorn birthday party. I'm in awe! What a creative mom you are.

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