Bee Theme Party Ideas for Baby Showers

When it comes to baby showers (and even gender reveals) - a Bee Theme Party is a wonderful choice. It’s a fun way to celebrate the baby and mommy to be without using the traditional pink and blue colors.

Plus, when choosing the bee theme for baby showers - there’s so many fun phrases you can select from, including . . .
Mama to Bee
Mommy to Bee
Which Will It Bee? (perfect for a gender reveal)
Sweet as Honey
As Sweet as Can Bee

Here’s just a few fun bee theme party ideas I’ve gathered together to help you plan the sweetest bee themed baby shower. And, of course my very own Mommy to Bee Baby Shower confetti is included - this confetti mix comes complete with 8 hexagon die cuts (honeycombs) and 4 illustrated bee die cuts. These die cuts not only look great scattered around as table decor with the confetti - but they can be used for DIY toppers on the cake or cupcakes. Or maybe you add them to favor tags with mounting squares for extra dimension.

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When it comes to bee themed baby shower invitations there’s many choices. And, of course a pretty bee wax seal from Half Pint Design is the best way to seal off the invitation for guests.

If choosing the bee theme for a gender reveal - you can have so much fun with stickers, magnets, etc and have guests choose “He” or “She” for “Which Will It Bee?” or “What Will It Bee?” Another option is to surprise your guests with a What Will It Bee Scratch Off Card from Simply Modern Design Co.

For decorations - you can’t forget about a Mom To Bee Banner from Sugar Parties LA and a What Will It Bee Cake Topper in glittery gold along with coordinating bumble bee cupcake toppers.

And, for the best photos of the Mom to Bee - don’t forget the Baby Bump Floral Sash and the Mommy to Bee Baby Shower confetti to toss in the air when the photos are being snapped. You will end up with the most memorable photos for the sweet mommy and her baby.

Are you ready to start planning a Bee Theme Baby Shower for someone you know?

9 Halloween Party Invitations that Guests Will Love

Are you planning any fun (not spooky but full of treats) Halloween parties for your kids or family and friends later this month?

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So, you said yes to planning Halloween Parties? Then you’ll definitely want to mail one of these sweet Halloween Party Invitations featuring the cutest holiday illustrations to your guests. Get ready to smile big because these invitations are the sweetest.

Shop the above Featured Halloween Party Invitations:

from left to right by row
1. Hang out with Halloween Bats Party Invitation
2. No Tricks Just Treats Party Invitation
3. Don't Be a Scaredy Cat Halloween Party Invitation
4. Halloween Witches Crystal Ball Invitation
5. Halloween Monster Mash Party Invitation
6. Booze or Boos Halloween Party Invitation
7. Costumes and Cupcakes Halloween Party Invitation
8. Costume Party Halloween Invitation
9. Monster Mash Party Invitation

Free Printable : Floral "Happy Spring" to Celebrate the New Season + More Downloadable Flowers for your very own DIY Designs

Today's post features a printable from the archives and since it's officially Spring, I had to bring it back to share with all my new readers. This "Happy Spring" printable was created as an 8x10 for easy framing but you can definitely cut out the flowers and attach them to toothpicks for cupcake toppers or you might want to string them together to make a fun garland. If you download this free Groovy Flowers "Happy Spring" Printable, please do share and tag me online at @gigglehearts as I'd love to see what you make with the flowers. See below for even more pretty flowers that you can add to your own design library to create your very own party invitations, wedding invitations, handmade craft items, scrapbooking pages, printed paper items and more.

Gorgeous Bundle of Watercolor Flowers for DIY for party invitations, wedding invitations, handmade craft items, scrapbooking, printed paper items and more {buy now}

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Adorably Clever Birth Announcements with Hand-Drawings

This has got to be the most clever birth announcement I have ever seen. You send in the photo of your new little bundle to Todd Borka along with your customization ideas for the drawings and he gets to work. Maybe you want to guess the future passion of your baby? This concept is brilliant and when finished - you are provided with a high-resolution digital file for printing of your Digitally Drawn Birth Announcement. To see another announcement, not shared here, come on over to my Giggle Hearts instagram {and please follow along as I'm curating lots of handmade shops that I know you will love to see}.

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My Little Pony Birthday Invitation is Revealed

My girl is turning 8 on Friday and her birthday party with her friends is My Little Pony themed. Today I'm sharing with you the My Little Pony invitation that I designed for her {with her right next to me making suggestions - it was so cute}. I will be adding it into my etsy shop a little later today - stay tuned for the update. In the meantime, don't forget to enter the current giveaway for a super sweet Charm Bracelet with 7 sweet charms included. Also, be sure to come see the Holiday Gift Guide I have put together. I LOVE the items I was able to showcase and I know you will too. {PS: the names and location have been changed on the invitation for privacy} UPDATE: The My Little Pony Birthday Invitation is now available for purchase to print at home with your custom wording in my etsy shop. Click Here to purchase your My Little Pony Birthday Invitation.

And, please come back tomorrow when I have a BRAND NEW GIVEAWAY LAUNCHING!!!

My Little Pony Birthday Invitation | an original from www.GiggleHearts.com

Free Halloween Party Invitation Printable with Glitter for a Fun Added Touch

Today I have a fun and free Halloween Party Invitation you can download and print for any "spooky" or "friendly ghost" parties you have planned this month. This file will have 2 invitations that come blank, ready for you to place in your party details. If you choose to, you can use a photo editing program to add in the when, where and rsvp details before printing. There are 2 invitations per page and you will simply trim at the black border once printed. These party invitations will fit into an A2 envelope size - I'm thinking bright orange envelopes would be the perfect choice.

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Thank you so much for requesting to download the Printable Halloween Invitation.

Please click here to download and get ready to have a spooktacular fun Halloween Party

One thing I love doing with invitations, is hand applying glitter. But, I have a trick that eliminates the messiness that often happens with glitter. I use acrylic paint that has glitter already in it. Easy painting, no glue involved and the best party . . . no glitter mess! My favorite glitter paint is Extreme Glitter in black by Folk Art. You can see the spider web detail below with the black glitter applied.

The invitation shown above was printed on an Epson XP-950 {it's wireless & has a scanner}

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Halloween Party Invitations for the Little Ones

Are you planning to put together a fun Halloween Party for your little one{s}? If yes, you will love these invitations from Minted. For those that may not know, Minted features many independent designers and sells their best designs as stationery, wall art, and décor for the home, holidays, and occasions. The following Halloween Invitations are my favorites but what I love about Minted is how you can even change the shape of the invitation {rounded corners, scalloped edges and much more}. Some of the designs even offer coordinating party decor. And, of course, it's always fun to create some of your own decor. For example, I can totally envision cat silhouettes cut out of black paper and hole punched to be strung onto ribbon as a garland if using the Striped Cat invitation design.

Striped Cat, Mr. Monster, Little Monster's Halloween Bash, Monster Mash, Boo

Celebrating Birthdays with Garlands and Paper Chains + 15% off all baby + kids at Minted

Even though there's a month left of summer vacation, I'm still struggling with a work routine and getting my to-do list completed each day. Hence why this post is one day late. But, I'm ok with that because I've been having fun playing with my girls outside in the morning as the weather has been wonderful lately. We're taking advantage of it while we can. Speaking of "taking advantage" - Minted is having a great sale that only lasts thru Monday, so you will want to be sure to head over to their site and shop this weekend. Minted is offering 15% off Baby + Kids Products with coupon code: SUMMERKIDS through 11:59 PM PT on 8/4/2014. This offer includes birth announcements, baby shower invitations, children's birthday party invites, graduation announcements, notebooks, nursery and kids' room signs, business cards, children's wall art, nursery wall art, children's custom art, and more. One of my favorite invitations they have is this Garland Celebration Children's Birthday Party Invitation. Wouldn't it be fun to decorate the party with paper chains and washi tape garland?

Enjoy 15% off Baby + Kids Products with coupon code: SUMMERKIDS through 11:59 PM PT on 8/4/2014. Offer includes birth announcements, baby shower invitations, children's birthday party invites, graduation announcements, notebooks, nursery and kids' room signs, business cards, children's wall art, nursery wall art, children's custom art, and more.

DIY : Fresh Fruit Drink Stirrers + a Watermelon Printable Invitation

I've been seeing drink stirrers everywhere lately - so I figured why not create edible drink stirrers that your party guests {both kids and adults} will love. I only had watermelon and blueberries on hand this weekend - but the ideas and colors for this are endless. {think cantelope, honeydew, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc}. Simply cut the melon fruit into slices and then use a cookie cutter in the shape{s} of your choice. You could even use a melon baller if you wish. Berries wouldn't need any cutting. Bamboo skewers or plastic stirrers are great options to hold your fruit. Amazon has many choices for drink stirrers{and in colors} to choose from.

DIY Fruit Drink Stirrers | as seen on www.Best-BabySites.com

DIY Fruit Drink Stirrers - use any seasonal fruit you like and match your party colors | as seen on www.Best-BabySites.com

And, since you will need to send an invitation to have your guests over to celebrate, how about this brand new one I've added to my etsy shop? It's a print-at-home invitation that is available as an instand download. You simply purchase, download and print away. There's 4 invitations to a single 8.5x11 page, so if you only need 24 invitations - you only need to print 6 pages. You can even import the file into a photo editing program if you choose to type in the party details. Purchase your Summer Celebration Invitation Here and get ready to have lots of fun in the summer sun. And, remember, you don't necessarily need a specific reason to party. Even having family and friends over for a casual get together can be made even more exciting by sending an invitation via snail-mail.

Printable Summer Party Invitation with Watermelon

PS: the envelope featured above does not come with the invitation template. Any A2 size envelope will work, but you can definitely find colored envelopes at Amazon.

Animal Themed Party Invitations and Decor from Minted

If you are planning an animal themed party for your child - you will love the indie-designed children's party decor and matching kids invitations from Minted. You can choose from many festive decorations for your little one's special day and if you buy three or more party decor items, you will receive 15% off. Invite your guests with the cutest invitation and then when they arrive to the party - the theme will continue with everything from paper garlands, bunting banners, table signs, cupcake toppers and more.