

The tutus doubled as favors at the end of the party.

Sweet little party guest Joslyn modeled it for us. Check out this tutorial to make it! It took me about 20-30 minutes per tutu and cost $3 each.

We bought cupcakes from the grocery store bakery at less than 50 cents each and simply dropped them into some nicer looking wrappers.




I love that my old pointe shoes got a change of scenery from the depths of our closet. (Something always told me to hold onto these in case I ever had a girl. I’m so glad my hoarding self listened to my gut on that one.)


I used even more pointe shoes and a Goodwill white pitcher with Walmart flowers for a centerpiece. We have had the burlap runner on our table for months now, so I used it here too.

This was the finished product! I want to frame it in Olivia’s room eventually.

I made all of the sweets table signs and craft table sign on PicMonkey. I just printed them from our computer and they were done!


For the favors, I included a tiny plastic tiara, a bottle of bubbles, a small containter of Play-Doh, and a ring pop. All together, the favor box cost $2 thanks to 4 packs of items from the Dollar Store.
But really, y’all, favors aren’t necessary. If you have to cut costs, get rid of the favors. I never think about favors at others’ parties, and I’m always a bit surprised to get one. I mean, really? You fed me and you’re giving me more goodies? You’re too generous.



Aaaand…after having cupcakes, we went out in the backyard to show her the big birthday present from her grandparents. Remember the “Mack Daddy” Project? I don’t think her little legs could carry her fast enough. I’m amazed we were able to keep it a secret for an entire week.

Pure joy.

“Grandaddy” got to do the honors on the slide.










What an BEAUTIFUL party! Great job on everything and her excitement for that swingset is adorable! Can’t ask for more than a happy girl on her special birthday!
Thanks, Anele! She had a total blast. It was such a fun day. 🙂
`we have little boys i love most dearly but it was so darling to see all the girly stuff and that most precious daughter of yours xx
Thank you! It is so much fun playing with all of the pink girly things. I sometimes wish I could play with cute little boy decor though. 🙂 Little ones’ birthday parties are just fun all the way around.
Awwww, everything looked stunning!! And I’m TOTALLY doing that tutu handprint project! So cute. So much love went into that party…she’s a lucky little lady 🙂
Thanks, Heather! I wish we’d had time to do it with the other kids but Olivia and I still had fun doing it ourselves. There are so many insanely cute handprint projects out there! I try to do one once a month. 🙂 They’d be cute to hang up a bunch of different ones in a playroom and see the handprints grow over the years!
This turned out beautiful! Thanks for sharing! Pinning for our little ballerina’s next birthday!
-Michelle @TheGraciousWife.com
Thanks for pinning, Michelle! It was a lot of fun to put together.
Great party idea! It looks like a lot of fun and I love the craft you chose.
Thanks, Sarah! We had a good time. 🙂
Super cute party! I love parties on a budget as well since it’s so easy to spend a ridiculous amount of money on a single party (guilty as charged here). Loved the little craft that the kids can make.
Thank you for linking it to Outside the Box party!
I know! It’s crazy how quickly it can all add up…especially since little girl stuff is always way too cute for my wallet’s own good. 🙂 Thanks for the love!
Everything is SO pretty! Great ballerina party ideas. Really like the pink curtain fabric and hand print craft:-). Pinned a couple pics!
Thanks, Heidi! It was so much fun to put together. 🙂 Thanks for pinning!
Love this precious party for your precious girl! Thanks for linking! xo
Thanks, Robin!
Such a special party! You really thought of everything, Lauren! I love that you used your pointe shoes in different ways. I have a couple pair that I’ve never parted with too. Maybe someday I will have to use your idea if I ever have a little girl!
I never had the heart to part with them. There’s just something about little girls and pointe shoes that go together so well. 🙂 Thanks for the love, Jamie!
I love this. It is adorable. It is perfect party for that age. Thank you for linking up to Show Me Saturday!
Thanks, Lindsay!
Stopping by from LiveRandomlySimple Totally Terrific Tuesday Link Up Party! Thanks for linking up last week! Party is NOW live, hope you can make it back and link up some more awesome content!! I LOVE how cute this party is! I want to have a tutu party myself lol. TUTU sad ill be turning 30..and everyone can dress up and pretend to be kids again! yep im doing it! thanks for the idea lol http://www.liverandomlysimple.com
Jess
Thanks so much! I just linked up. Halloween is coming up so we can get away with wearing tutus in adulthood, right? That’s my story and I’m stickin’ to it. 😉
this was the most darling post i have seen in a very long time…so heartfelt and full of love and so darling are your ideas that i just wanted to read more. thank you , sandy @ sandyshindigs
Aw thank you, Sandy! It was a great day. 🙂 Not sure I’ll ever take on a party this over the top again, but it was a lot of fun.