Time Flies : Niko is One

April 15, 2015

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Wow did this year fly by!  When I started thinking about the theme for my youngest son’s birthday, all that came to mind was “My oh my, how time flies!”  It has been nothing but a pleasure watching this little man grow and I really wanted to make his first birthday special as I am pretty sure it will be my last 1st birthday celebration.  Bittersweet, but mostly sweet :)

I love my boys and I can’t wait to show you how we celebrated this munchkin’s first birthday!!

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The ‘propeller pops’ are marshmallows dipped in melted red chocolate wafers.  I then rolled out some store bought fondant and stamped out some tear shaped ‘propellers’.  Finishing them with some red m&m’s brought the treat to life!

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The LIFE magazine cover was the first thing I designed in this party package and it was sent as a save the date to guests!

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I purchased these adorable little brown suitcases on Amazon and then attached some cute luggage tags, which are included in the party package.

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I had so much fun customizing every detail of this party and many of the “in service” food items were also sent home as party favors!

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I used an IKEA rolling tray as the “In Service cart” which was filled with the many party favors; snack mix, sugar cookies by a sweet friend Shereen of The Sugar Tree, water bottles, chocolate bars and of course, napkin and utensils!

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My little man even had his very own cockpit!  I created the large propeller using a cake centerpiece printable and then cut out two large tear drop shapes from the patterned papers.

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Every Captain need a proper hat!

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There are many tutorials online on how to make scalloped pinatas, but to give a quick explanation: purchase a paper party lantern, hot glue paper tissue that you cut into circles, layer by layer.  Then fill it with treats and seal the bottom with a large piece of the patterned paper.  Pretty simple and cheap!

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There were two games designed to keep the little party guests entertained throughout the afternoon.  First was this is Airplane Toss;  purchase white foam board, trace and cut out several sized circles with and exacto knife and added some pinwheels!

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The second party games was Pin the Propeller.  I sent the poster to print at Costco on their largest lustre photo print, the kids were then blindfolded and attempted to make the target.

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Dream BIG, little ONE!  These cute shoes were purchased at Zara.

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Here is a large series of a photo banner I created to document all the months and milestone firsts that meant to such to us!

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At the end of the day all the guests were sent to the “luggage claim” to pick up their favor bags!

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Happy birthday my dear sweet little boy!  You are loved!

xo

Tania

Full party package is available in my Etsy shop, here

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Vendors

Printables, photography and styling : Tania’s Design Studio

Sugar Cookies : The Sugar Tree

59 Comments

59 thoughts on “Time Flies : Niko is One”

  2. Damaris

    Amazing theme doing the same theme for my baby boy but wanted to know where did you purchase the vintage hat

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    1. taniasdesignstudio Post author

      Hello Damaris,
      I am glad you liked the party! I purchased the hat on Amazon.com.
      Tania

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  3. Christine

    Adorable – I’m going to use this theme (and buy your party package) shortly for my son’s 1st birthday in December! Where did you find the silver airplane?

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    1. taniasdesignstudio Post author

      Hi Christine

      sorry for the late reply! I found that plane at HomeSense/HomeGoods.
      Happy celebrating!
      Tania

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    1. taniasdesignstudio Post author

      Hi Karyna

      All the banners and other paper decor can be purchased as a digital download printable party package. Scroll to the bottom of the blog post and the link will take you to my Etsy shop!

      All the best!
      Tania

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  5. Jennifer

    I have question.. not sure if you will be able to answer it,I want my sons 1st birthday party like this I have everything played out with your amazing ideas but I still have no idea in what to do or put in the center pieces of the tables 😞 Helppppp please! !!!

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    1. taniasdesignstudio Post author

      Hi Jennifer
      One idea for a small table centerpiece…
      purchase a small basket, fill a helium balloon, tie string around the balloon and suspend it just over the basket. It will look like a hot air balloon and fit nicely with the theme. add some rice to the inside of the basket a a cupcake topper with your sons picture and he is flying!

      All the best!
      Tania

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  7. Sarah

    Random question, but where did you get the dark beige fabric used to decoratively cover the cake table? How much did it take to cover the table? I don’t have a pretty wooden table, only those white party tables, so I’d like to cover it and make it pretty if possible.

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      1. taniasdesignstudio Post author

        Hi Sarah,

        the white wash wood plank background is actually a photography backdrop I purchased on Amazon.com

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    2. taniasdesignstudio Post author

      I purchased the beige table cloth fabric at a local fabric store. I believe it is 2 or 3 yards worth.

      Hope that helps!

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  8. Monique B.

    Beautiful party! You have given me lots of ideas. Thanks so much for sharing! Where did you find those adorable little gray sneakers?

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    1. taniasdesignstudio Post author

      Hi Tammy

      I had the cookies made by a local cookie artist. I would recommend asking on facebook for people to send you contacts. Once you choose who to use, just show the photos and they can recreate in their own style! There are so many talented bakers out there!

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    1. taniasdesignstudio Post author

      Hi Kassandra

      I bought that silver airplane at HomeSense (HomeGoods for my Americans). I see it come in every now and again, hopefully you’ll come by one!
      All the best!
      Tania

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  15. Amanda

    Hello Tania!

    I was looking on here to find the instructions for the tutorial for the brown paper design you have behind the cupcake toppers. Have I missed it?

    Thank you!

    -Amanda

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    1. taniasdesignstudio Post author

      Hello Amanda,

      The kraft paper fans behind the cupcake toppers are called paper rosettes. I created those using a scrap booking tool called the ‘big shot’. They are pretty easy to make, but the tool is pricey. I would recommend going to a scrap book store and ask for them to make some up for you or possibly, you can use their Big Shot.

      Hope that helps!
      Tania

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  16. Ashleigh

    Hi! We are doing this theme for my nephews first birthday! Was wondering if you can tell me how you got the nikola airline hats and tablewear signs made!

    Thank you son much! Love this idea

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    1. taniasdesignstudio Post author

      Hello Ashleigh

      I am so happy you like the Time Flies party package! It is a perfect first birthday theme!
      You can purchase the invite and party package set here:
      https://www.etsy.com/listing/229899705/
      Once you have the file, you are ready to print and assemble your party theme!
      Hope that helps~
      Tania

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  18. Lisa Salas

    Hi Tania, I absolutely love your birthday theme and design and am purchasing your party package through etsy but was wondering if you also do the Times Magazine save the date photo.
    Thanks

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  19. Shelly Davis

    Hi there! Love Love Love this theme and will be order the package soon! Could you tell me where you got the paper to make the pinwheels and if there’s a tutorial? Thank you!

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      1. Shelly

        Oooh that’s awesome!! I can stop searching now lol. And so sorry, I didn’t mean to comment twice. I thought the first one didn’t go through! 🙈

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  20. Shelly

    Hi Tania,
    Love Love Love this theme and can’t wait to purchase the package and get started! Could you share where you got the patterned paper used to create the pinwheels and whether there’s a tutorial for them? Thanks!

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    1. taniasdesignstudio Post author

      Hello Diandra

      I used a 5×7 cellophane scrapbook card sleeve and placed the napkin and utensils inside. then I tucked any excess cellophane to the back and wrapped the whole thing with the printable napkin wrapper. Here is the listing for the napkin wrapper design:
      https://www.etsy.com/listing/493238282/

      Tania

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        1. taniasdesignstudio Post author

          I think you could find them at a craft store like Michaels or any scrapbooking store.

          Tania

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  24. Sally Carpenter

    Can you please send the link or name of the place that you got the buckets where the propellers are in. And also the buckets that the cake and the cupcakes stand on.

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  25. Sally Carpenter

    Sorry. Posting again.
    Where did you get your backdrop (link possibly)? And the clouds that go with it. Thank you

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    1. taniasdesignstudio Post author

      Hello Lynnsey,

      To make the clouds I purchased white felt sheets at the dollar store. I then drew a cloud design in pencil onto a felt sheet and proceeded to cut two pieces together (to save time) for the front and back side. With a simple stich, I sewed all around the cloud design and left a small opening to fill with tissue paper. Once filled, I finished stitching the cloud and sealed in closed. Make as many as you want to add dimension to your party table.

      Hope that helps!
      Tania

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  27. Natalie

    Hi Tania! I just wanted to say WOW! I am a graphic designer myself and by the end of the day I simply do not feel like doing anymore design for my personal use but I am so PICKY that I always end up doing it. My LO is only 5 months right now, but THIS will be his theme for is 1st birthday. You are a godsend for the picky designer who wants everything perfect, but doesn’t have the time or energy to do it themselves.

    Quick question, do you print the invitations or have a recommendations where to print?

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    1. taniasdesignstudio Post author

      Hi Natalie,

      Thank you for the compliment!
      I don’t offer print and assembly services, however, there are some great instructions included with the set.

      Hope that helps!
      Tania

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