I will start by saying my mom is AMAZING!!!!
She did almost all of the crafts for my daughter's first birthday. I think I only made a couple of the paper flowers that we used for the center pieces and some glitter castles. She did the rest. She made the tulle tutus that we used for the cake, the punch, and Eliana's high chair. She also made the door sign for the party and the photograph banner. Anything that she touches, turns out beautiful. She has such a gift for anything crafty!!! (Did I also mention she made almost all the food, too?)
She did almost all of the crafts for my daughter's first birthday. I think I only made a couple of the paper flowers that we used for the center pieces and some glitter castles. She did the rest. She made the tulle tutus that we used for the cake, the punch, and Eliana's high chair. She also made the door sign for the party and the photograph banner. Anything that she touches, turns out beautiful. She has such a gift for anything crafty!!! (Did I also mention she made almost all the food, too?)
With her help, I was able to put all my energy into the desserts. I knew I had to make the princess slipper cookies I saw on Pinterest. I used a shortbread type recipe that always turns out perfect. I covered them with homemade marshmallow fondant and sugar sprinkles (of course).
I also made Rice Krispies Treats crowns. I just used a cookie cutter to cut them out. Then, I dipped them in pink candy melts. (They were my husband's favorite.)
The last thing I had to decide on was the cake. I wasn't sure if I needed to go over the top, or keep it subtle..................... I decided to do a little more subtle design. The bottom tier represents Cinderella with the blue buttercream and the bow. The top tier is Beauty and the Beast inspired with the yellow buttercream and the roses. For the castle top, I used ice cream cones and covered them in fondant.
I also put some snacks that my kiddos love (cotton candy, goldfish, and apples). The combination of the decorations and the snacks made the table perfect!!