Sweets for my Sweetie! A Budget-Friendly Valentines Day Party

January 30, 2011

I had a blast styling this Budget-Friendly Valentines Day Party using my Pretty Paperie Valentines Day Collection Printables, around the house items & dollar store/clearance aisle finds! 
My friend Christine of Christine Marie Fine Art Photography came 
on over to help capture the cuteness!

I wanted to do this shoot to showcase my new printables… 
but also to show how, even on a budget, using DIY projects and inexpensive details, you 
can create a fabulous space!  perfect for a party or a valentines 
day photo shoot with your little ones!


Check out my Paper Heart Garland Tutorial to create the same inexpensive and pretty Valentines Day detail!
more DIY tutorials to come…

Big thanks again to Christine for her amazing photography!
Visit my etsy shop, Pretty Paperie Printables, for more  details on all the printables used in this shoot and for more Valentines Day colors and styles to choose from!
Behind the Scenes of this shoot coming later this week…photos and videos of me bribing sophia with cupcakes. haha. oh and christine making duck noises. we are cool. we know.
**notice below, sienna eating sophie’s tutu..
everything is going in this girls mouth right now!**

PHOTO SHOOT SUPPLIES:
Props & Set-Up
3 Pack Heart Suckers: Dollar Store – $1
Ikea Table and Chairs: From Sophie’s Room. (Ikea $19.99)
Ikea Art Easel: From Sophie’s Room. (Ikea. gifted..$14.99)
White Porcelain Pedestal Cake Stand/Plate with Red Ribbon: Bday present from my mom (Marshal’s find)
3 Red Heart Balloons: Dollar Store – $1 each

Sweets for my Sweeties!
Cupcake Toppers: Pretty Paperie – $5
 4″ Lollipop Sticks: Joann’s – $2.79 (pack of 150)
Valentines Day Collection Treat Bag Tags: Pretty Paperie – $7
Glad Sandwich Snack Bags: K-Mart $2.50
Cardstock Paper: Already had (used for toppers and treat bag tags)
Pretty Cupcakes/A clean kitchen: My Neighborhood Giant Eagle Bakery- $3.59
Candy: Dollar Store/Kmart– $1-$2 something a bag. (4 different kinds)

Garland supplies-
Scrap Book Paper: Joann’s 75% off…$3 (small square booklet)
Craft Punches: Joann’s– Bought when 40% off with gift card. (2 inch scalloped/circle & Heart craft punch)
Red & Pink Heart Doilies: Dollar Store– $1 for 30 pack
Extra Cupcake Toppers……Pretty Paperie-Already Had
Pink Thread: Already had.

Sophia’s Outfit-
Target’s Circo Long Sleeve Heart Tee: From Sophia’s Wardrobe.
Pink tutu: gifted from TT’s Design Boutique
Flower Headband: One of my DIY Projects. Flower Headband Tutorial Here


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  • Cory
    January 30, 2011 at 9:48 am

    I love it all!!! Great job!! Cate and I are having a ball decorating for Valentine’s day! :)

  • Elizabeth
    January 30, 2011 at 10:40 am

    Super cute! I don’t even have kids, and my husband certainly doesn’t care – but you’re making me want to decorate for Valentines Day! :)

  • Christine Clements
    January 30, 2011 at 11:27 am

    cute!!! Maybe you can help me throw a valentines themed housewarming party….I don’t know where to start!!

  • MrsKinne
    January 30, 2011 at 12:09 pm

    These pictures are adorable! :)

  • Jessica
    January 30, 2011 at 2:29 pm

    I love your cake stand with the ribbon woven through! Where did you find that? The whole party is just beautiful! You much have superhuman amounts of energy!

  • Christy
    January 30, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    Oh my goodness these are the most fabulous pictures E.V.E.R!! Sienna is made for the camera. I love the picture of all three of you. Completely darling!

  • Stephanie
    January 30, 2011 at 7:30 pm

    Precious, beautiful, adorable! Love it!

  • Lindsay
    January 31, 2011 at 12:55 am

    That is awesome! The pictures are adorable. I love Sienna’s frohawk! Awesome! Thanks for such great ideas!

  • ~The Bargain Babe
    January 31, 2011 at 9:45 am

    Very fun, your heart garland is wonderful and festive. :)

  • Creative Escapes
    January 31, 2011 at 11:00 am

    WOW WOW WOW!! I love every picture. I am hosting a baby shower around v-day and this is totally inspiring!! Thanks for sharing!

  • Jen-CraftOManiac
    January 31, 2011 at 11:31 am

    every detail is precious and sweet, just like your little one. Love it. Can you please link CraftOManiac in your post. I don’t see it anywhere or under link parties. If I am mistaken, then I do apologize. Have a great day. jen

  • In this wonderful life...
    January 31, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    pretty much the sweetest pictures I’ve ever seen!

  • valerie-holding nico and jude on my shoulder
    February 1, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    BWAHAHAHAHHA LOVE THE PIC OF SIENNA EATING SOPHIA’S TUTU HAHAHA

  • Hilary Surratt
    February 1, 2011 at 10:58 pm

    you are so inspiring Natalie!!! I know sophia is going to love having all of the decor up, b/c its so cute! I’m thinking I need to do a valentines photo shoot with maggie claire now in her tutu. Happy Valentines day to you and your family!! :) oh, and I love how sienna is eating her tutu. so funny!

  • Douglas
    February 2, 2011 at 11:56 am

    Would love for you to join us at the Hugs and Kisses Valentine’s Party!
    http://itsablogparty.com/

  • Donna
    February 2, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Wow! I want to see the behind the scenes shots because as I was looking at these pictures I was thinking, “that would never turn out so well in my house”. Great job!

    I’m a new follower from Welcome Wednesday. I’d love for you to visit my blog and follow back.

    Donna
    http://potofgoldgiveaways.blogspot.com/

  • Days Gone Design Blog
    February 2, 2011 at 4:51 pm

    Oh my gosh! This is absolutely adorable! I am totally stealing the sewing garland idea for my little Evie’s first birthday party!

    Seriously, just stunning! All of it!

  • K∂riиє* Smith.
    February 2, 2011 at 6:22 pm

    Everything looks gorgeous!

    I’m a new follower From WWBH!!
    When you get a chance, I would love for you to stop and follow me back!

    Cheers

    http://www.kaentrenos.net/2011/01/pra-esquentar.html

  • Maggie
    February 3, 2011 at 12:49 am

    omg this is fantastic, the birthday girl is beautiful with all those curls :)
    Don’t forget to link it in our linking party this week.

    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/2011/02/fun-ideas-for-valentine-day-2011be.html

    Maggie

  • Rachel {BubblyNatureCreations.com}
    February 4, 2011 at 2:57 pm

    I love those garlands… your lo looks so happy!

    Please share this over here: http://www.bubblynaturecreations.com/2011/02/project-party-weekend-flavored-lip.html

    We would love to have you join us!

  • megan @ homemade ginger
    February 4, 2011 at 4:32 pm

    everything is just beautiful!!

  • TidyMom
    February 5, 2011 at 6:33 pm

    everything about this post made me smile!! LOVE it!!

    Thanks for linking up!!! I featured your post in my wrap up! http://tidymom.net/2011/im-lovin-it-wrap-up-2-5-1/

  • Catherine Holt
    February 7, 2014 at 6:05 am

    Oh how adorable, I absolutely love that garland! And those cupcakes??? Super yum!!!!