Weird Wacky Wednesday 9.8.10

Here we are again...Weird Wacky Wednesday. So this Wednesday is extra Wacky because we have been getting all this rain. In spirit of this down pour I thought it would be fun to post some things dealing with UMBRELLAS.

Quick little story to set the mood though. When I was in Kindergarten I had the best teacher...no really I did! She was so creative and kind and she never laughed at me when I said that I wanted to be a MOMMY when I grow up. Well she came up with a creative idea for us to really learn our alphabet. We had an alphabet circus parade! I will never forget it...we marched through the classroom, the library, the cafeteria...it was such a shining moment for ME!..heehehe...Each child had to pull a letter out of the hat and that would be the letter they morphed into....so I stepped up, super excited by the way, and pulled my glorious letter out and ta da...it was "U"! I remember being so disappointed and upset because I couldn't think of what to do right away. So I took my awesome letter home and explained to my mom that I must become a "U" and how I was going to be the suckiest letter in the WORLD! Well Daisy (my beautiful mom) she never lets me down, NEVER. She began working on my "U" and she made me this beautiful "U" like poncho...hard to explain...it was really nice and I put it on...it was Giant because I was so small and then she said...there you go! I was like...ummm seriously....and I cried like my little Katalina does when things aren't up to par. My mom laughed and said wait a minute, I have something else for you and she pulled out the most beautiful parasol umbrella I had ever seen. It was pink with lace and it was just my size. She told me that I was going to be the most beautiful Umbrella in the World. I marched that day, pumping my umbrella up and down, up and down, with SO MUCH PRIDE! It is something I will never forget...my mom always came to my rescue when times were cloudy and rainy...literally! The letter "U" has crept back in my life recently! The letter "U" is pretty significant in my life...well it truly is! About 2 years ago my husband and I named our Youth Group at Church the "U"...the U within Jesus, the U within Triumph...funny how God works huh! So for this WEIRD, WACKY WEDNESDAY I say bring on the rain and just give me an umbrella.






The above pictures were taken from different etsy sellers, Martha Stewart and Tootsies Children Rainwear:

http://www.marthastewart.com/article/8-no-sew-costumes-bubble-wrap-jellyfish

http://www.tootsiesrainwear.com/site/547047/page/115906

http://www.etsy.com/shop/LycheeKiss?ref=seller_info

http://www.etsy.com/shop/scrapsoflovebyjen?ref=seller_info

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TimelessPaper?ref=seller_info

Punky Parties Fixins...delivered to you in a box!

So I know everyone has been waiting to see what I got for the Holidays and it has arrived. This concept has been in the works for like years and now I just feel it is time to jump out and see how well it is received. I don't have great pics yet but will by the middle of the month. I will have my first PUNKY PARTIES FIXINS event in the middle of the month and promise to get it all captured then. I love custom, handcrafted events tied in with traditional event items but lets me honest, not everyone has enough time to plan something. Well that is where Punky Parties comes in. How would you like to receive a box full of FIXINS for your party and all custom (meaning choose your colors, theme, etc)? I know I would...can I hire myself...hehehehehe! The great thing too, is you decide what you want in your box...invitations, plates, napkins, centerpieces, favors, chandelier, bows, linen...all up to you! Then I will deliver it to your house in a PUNKY PARTIES FIXINS BOX...(the overall look for this is still in the works...but coming along). I will have basic FIXIN delivery boxes but you will have to sign up for my emails to receive pricing...well at least until I get a website. I will also be teaming up with other vendors to help provide unique things in your box. If you are interested in getting pricing on any item or Punky Parties Fixins please just email me at katherine@punkyparties.com. If you have already signed up I will be emailing this weekend what to expect in these boxes. For now enjoy some sample items that you could find in your box:

Handcrafted Invites...your options are endless here:
Custom Plates...any colors:
Wrapped Silverware with Bow and Custom Straws:
Unique & Chic Chandeliers above your tables:
Garland or Pennant:

SO EXCITED,
PUNKY

Weird Wacky Wednesday 9.1.10

So like I mentioned last week I wanted to start a new thing on my blog where on Wednesday I just post something Weird & Wacky and crafty. Wednesday is either your half empty or half full day, sucks you have 2 more days left or excited there is only 2 more days left, or you can't believe you made it up this hump or wow you can't wait to roll down it. Wednesday is my favorite because I get refreshed and rejuvenated! Hopefully this post will make you feel more positive about your day!

Now that I have children...preserving our EARTH seems to be more and more important. Not that it wasn't before but my mind starts to wonder about my generations to come and what can I do to impact the type of environment they will live in. In my life I have begun to think about things around the household that can be re used for crafts...wire hangers, paper, shoe boxes...and drum roll TOILET PAPER ROLLS. I love to take them and use them as surprise, party poppers...like below:Or what about using it for a simple bird feeder:Or check out this creative artist Anastassia-Elias: http://www.anastassia-elias.com/http://www.anastassia-elias.com/

Just like Wednesday...look beyond the trash can for these rolls...use them to their FULL POTENTIAL and ps...don't be afraid to get PUNKY!

Too Tulle Crazy!

I know everyone is waiting on some Halloween ideas and they are coming...promise. But for now I wanted to post some TULLE crazy pics from the past. I don't know what it is about Tutu's that I love...as you can see below I even wore one when I was prego (talk about looking like a hippo). Have fun and don't get tulle crazy!Me & Cody!

One of our precious clients *PUNKY plug:1* Cutie Bow Tutie (look at that beautiful lady bug bow)Me and the family last Halloween...we kept it simple and tulle crazy!Precious client Nadia...look how sweet she is! (Cutie Bow Tutie)

My beautiful Katalina at her 2nd Birthday (this is where all the tulle madness began)

Her beautiful cake...thanks to *PUNKY Plug:2* Lisa Kattmann...visit her at http://kattmanncreative.blogspot.com/

Some candy jars I made for the guest! FUN FUN FUN!

Up next...HALLOWEEN

So Halloween is our next big seasonal shin dig! As the season approaches I always use this beautiful picture for INSPIRATION. This was made by *PUNKY plug* Cutie Bow Tutie (yes another company I co-run with a young lady named Lisa Marie.) She is the best bow maker in town. She also does great crafts for CHEER teams! Look closely and you will see the beautiful bow, witch hat and the GORGEOUS bow flip flops. I was the creator of the tutu and wand (best to this date). SOOOO anyways, need some inspiration for Halloween...have a look at this precious....we named her Leilaween!
Also if you want to join my email list please email me at Katherine@punkyparties.com...I am putting together some Halloween decor packages!

We've got SPIRIT...YES we do, we've got spirit...HOW about you!

High School Football Season has arrived and in TEXAS this is serious business! Football season isn't just big for the players and their families...it really involves every part of the student body...cheerleaders, band members, student council, dancers and many, many more organizations. Super delighted to bring some SCHOOL SPIRIT to the Stevens High School cheerleading squad...GO FALCONS!
*Sorry for the poor picture quality...forgot the camera!

Weird Wacky Wednesday

I absolutely love Wednesday...this is the day we get to be with our Youth and have fun and get refreshed for the rest of the week. I thought it would be fun to also present an unusual, weird and wacky creative item too. Recently I have been fascinated with alien stuff...it started when I saw Pottery Barn's Alien Halloween Costume and said oh yes...this was made for my son!
Then we have been watching over and over and OVER...Planet 51. So today at lunch I decided to search for unique and cool alien crafts on my favorite website *PUNKY Plug* www.etsy.com and look what I found: http://www.etsy.com/listing/53925145/kester-and-dexter-adopt-an-alien


This seller really has a unique and wacky talent. It is so cute because each Alien comes with their own birth certificate and is unique! So if your Wednesday isn't going to hot let this post be an inspiration for you to just cut loose and get weird, wacky and PUNKY.

Pencil me in they say!

Just wanted to post my favorite little client using his pencil...I was so hoping he was writing how much he loves me...LOL! This is my gorgeous little Godson using his pencil in the car! So excited about these pencils. I loved making them for all the special little ones in my life. I now get the pleasure of giving some school spirit to 23 Highschool Cheerleaders with these pencils. So don't forget to pencil me in when you need something crafty and punky spunky made! Happy Sunday!

Easy Craft of Love

Great advice turned into a creative idea equals MUCH FUN! So the past week has been filled with much anxiety over my Lil Katalina starting her first MDO program. I can remember when she was still brewing in my belly! I was speaking to a GREAT friend and I was telling all my fears about Katalina being off at school...was she going to eat her lunch (she didn't by the way...lol...well she did eat the JELLO), was she going to make friends, would she miss me. That was a huge worry...what if she missed me and I wasn't there...would she be disappointed or feel abandoned. Well this friend gave me such a cute idea...she told me to give her something special (a pencil or notebook) so that when she did miss me she could just hold onto that pencil and know that I was thinking of her. Now isn't that just the GREATEST mommy advice. Well when she told me that I immediately began thinking about what I could do. Katalina loves to craft with me...it is our special time together. So I took a regular #2 pencil and wrapped it with paper, added some ribbon and gave it a tag to remind her that me and daddy loved her so much. In the morning she went BANANAS over the pencil and the teacher said she requested it once. Throughout the first day I just kept telling myself...man maybe I needed the special pencil. To all you moms and little ones either starting school or going back to school...may God give you peace throughout the day knowing that your children are protected and loved by their educators, may God keep angels around our little ones and may God bless you and your family!

Rock On!

I really do love the "ROCK STAR" theme for parties...girl or boy. There is so much out there that can play into this theme. This baby shower started with a great invitation from *PUNKY Plug:1* www.tinyprints.com and has blossomed into a ROCKIN baby shower! This client will also be adding a great touch to the top of this diaper cake...Pink Chuck Taylors! Another thing I like to do with my diaper cake orders is *PUNKY Plug:2* present it in a special way. For instance by adding a great cake stand. For this cake I will also give the client a GIANT close pin to set up next to the cake that will hold an extra invitation since the cake matches the invite. So in other words, don't just think about making a great product but also PRESENTING a great product! Here is another pointer *Punky Plug:3*...add something on the cake that the client can use for later use...for instance on this cake the 3 bows are actual bows made that the sweet baby girl can wear once she arrives! This is by far my favorite Diaper Cake! Cheers to a Rocked out Baby Shower!

*PUNKY Plug*...definition: A great vendor I use a lot or a helpful party planning tip I use!

Kinley Nichole Smith update!

Baby Smith arrived...Kinley Nichole Smith...she is just as sweet and precious as her mommy. She had to stay at the hospital for a while due to fever but again just like her mommy...true fighter. I can't wait until Natalie gets her home so I can come over and love on her more. When I went to visit her in the hospital it was great....I walked in and Natalie said...great you are here...can you change her diaper...and I did with much JOY! Thank you to everyone who helped lift this sweet baby up in prayer!

Drum Roll Please.....

FINALLY...Sugar and Spice revealed...now we are just waiting for the Smith Precious to arrive! Enjoy and feel free to contact me if you need help with any future birthday or shower soirees!