Win a $1000 Photography Dream Shopping Spree or cash prize!!!

Each month we have been partnering with Spaceships and Laserbeams and several other fabulous vendors/bloggers to bring you awesome giveaways! It's a simple concept to introduce you to some fabulous mom run businesses and to win some amazing prizes. First was three iPads and last month was the Kitchenaid shopping spree. This time you have the opportunity to win a $1000 Photographer's Dream Shopping Spree. You can pick out anything you like from DSLR cameras to camera bags to accessories and lighting and more. Or you can opt for $1000 USD transferred to you via PayPal so that you can shop to your heart's content.

There are quiet a few amazing bloggers and vendors who came together to make this amazing giveaway possible including Spaceships and Laser Beams, Yumtastics, Go Against the Grain, Life Revolves Around Them, Mimi's Dollhouse, Not Just A Mommy, Angelina´s Dream Parties, Twinkled Spice Boutique, Hello My Sweet, Party Snobs, Inkberry Cards + Design, UR invited, Petite Bebe, Party Printables, Unlimited Party Themes, Party On! Designs, Vanessa Hankins Photography, My Garden Party, Dorothy Kurzydlowski Photography, Sugar Sugar Cakes, DimplePrints, Creative Juice Cafe, Miss Party Mom, PaperCandee, Creative Designs by Toni, Paige Simple Studio, Calamity Kate's Kitchen, Simply Creative Printables,The Way The Cookie Crumbles, Michelle's Party Plan-It, Paper and Style Co., And Everything Nice, Samantha Walker Designs, Simply Sweet Parties, Events by Kate, Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams, One Inspired Party, Kima's Konfections,This Nest is Best, Triple M Good Parties and Myour Stories Designs. And that's not even everyone!!!

More than 60 people are contributing to this contest. To see the complete list, take a look at the Rafflecopter form. As small businesses and blogs, we would never be able to offer such a cool prize, so it's a lot of fun to be able to combine forces and giveaway something so special.

Prize Details: The winner can select up to $1000 in camera equipment or supplies (including all sales taxes and shipping) to be delivered to the single destination of their choosing. The winner has the option of receiving $1000 USD in PayPal funds in lieu of receiving their prize.
The winner will be selected randomly via Rafflecopter. The odds of winning are dependent on the number of people entering. Should the winning entrant(s) not respond within 48 hours of being emailed, another winner(s) will be selected. Please ensure spaceshipsandlaserbeams [at] gmail [dot] com is on your safe email list. We would hate to have to redraw another winner!

Rules: This contest is open worldwide from May 17, 2013 at 12:01am EST to June 6, 2013 at 11:59pm EST. All entrants must be the age of the majority in their own country. Should unforeseen circumstances occur, this contest could be cancelled at any time. Void where prohibited by law.

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Disclosure: This blog did not receive any money to participate or promote this contest. This giveaway is in not way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, PayPal or any camera-related company. As one of many participants, we are not responsible for logistics or prize delivery. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie at Spaceships and Laser Beams by emailing spaceshipsandlaserbeams [at] gmail [dot] com.

{Styled Shoot} Mad Hatter Inspired Garden Tea Party

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to help plan my niece's 3rd birthday party. After discussing themes with my sister in law, she decided upon a Mad Hatter Tea Party. I got right to work on the party. I knew I wanted something different then the traditional wild and whimsy Mad Hatter type party. I will have to admit, I haven't seen Alice in Wonderland in many years, if at all. So, when I saw it coming on TV I recorded and watched with my boys.

I decided upon a pink and blue color theme with some golden yellows. I knew I needed to add mixed matched china, clocks, and keys to the party as well. I contacted Jennifer of BellaGreyDesigns right away and she created the fabulous cupcake toppers and the large circle centerpieces. She also created food cards and a Happy Birthday Banner that will be used in the actual party on party day!

Gifts for your Teacher

Looking for some unique gifts that are not typical teacher gifts? Check out these great gifts I found on ETSY.

Bamboo engraved cooking Utensils from E2 Designs.

Custom Engraved Cutting board from Elysium Woodworks.

Stamped Brass Bookmark from Hardware Designs.

Hand stamped Personalized Key Chain from Intentionally Me.

Personalized Embroidered Journal/Sketchbook from Our Little Messes.

Be sure to visit these great designers sites as well as ETSY to find more of these great gifts.

Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6 - 10 and if you are looking for a special, one of a kind gift, check out our fabulous line of great teacher gifts. Check them out!!! We also love custom work, so if you are in the market for something we don't have, don't hesitate to ask!!!

Introducing our new Pirate Collection

Without further ado, I would like to share with everyone our new Pirate Collection. We created this pirate collection for a good friend of ours and could not be happier with the results. I shared a few sneak peeks over the last few weeks, but now, would love to share the entire collection. The collection includes all custom, hand made, and fully assembled items perfect for your pirate party including a banner, invitations, signs, centerpieces, large birthday number, mustache straws, and thank you/favor tags. Cupcake toppers and food cards can be added to match as well.

Win a Kitchenaid Shopping Spree!!!!

Kitchenaid Shopping Spree
Worth $700
Open Worldwide, April 3 - 24, 2013

Does your kitchen need a makeover? Check out this fantastic opportunity to win $700 worth of Kitchenaid brand products! Be sure to enter below and show your kitchen some love! 

I am extremely excited to be partnering with an awesome group of bloggers and business owners including Spaceships and Laser Beams, Michelle's Party Plan-It, This Little Mama, Flaired Affairs, Inkberry Cards + Design, Mimi's Dollhouse,DimplePrints, BellaGrey Designs, A Wife A Mom A Life, Party-Tales, Paper and Style Co., My Garden Party, PaperCandee, Miss Party Mom, Sweet Eats Cakes, Toadally Cute, Calamity Kate's Kitchen, Kyonda's Korner, Karo's Fun Land, Life Revolves Around Them, Go Against the Grain and Saving By Design and more!

Prize: The winner can select up to $700 in Kitchenaid brand products (not including sales taxes), which will be delivered to the single destination of their choosing. The winner has the option of receiving $800 USD in PayPal funds in lieu of receiving their prize.
The winner will be selected randomly via Rafflecopter. The odds of winning are dependent on the number of people entering. Should the winning entrant(s) not respond within 48 hours of being emailed, another winner(s) will be selected. Please ensure spaceshipsandlaserbeams@gmail.com is on your safe email list. We would hate to have to redraw another winner!

Eligibility: Contest is open worldwide from April 3, 2013 at 12:01 am ET to April 24, 2013 at 11:59pm ET. All entrants must be 18 years of age. Void where prohibited by law.

Disclosure: I did not receive compensation to be part of this giveaway. This giveaway is in no way associated with Kitchenaid, PayPal, Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest. This blog is not responsible for prize distribution. Should unforeseen circumstances arise, contest can be cancelled at any time without notification. Please contact Stephanie from Spaceships and Laser Beams at spaceshipsandlaserbeams@gmail.com should you have any questions.

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ARRR Matey!

With our new pirate collection only days away from launch, I wanted to share another pirate party we styled for my son's 5th birthday party last summer. He loves pirates and his favorite is Jake and the Neverland Pirates. So, with the help of some wonderful friends and vendors, we created a pirate party he will never forget! Check it out!

Beware! There are Pirates everywhere!

Each child was able to dress up as a pirate with swords, hats, bandanas, beads, and more! Best part was each little Pirate was able to take it all home with them. 

Pirate ship sails atop of cannon balls {cake pops}. 

Pirate treasure map cookies and Pirates. 

Beware the Pirate Potion {kool aid}

This Sea Water was bottled by pirates themselves. 

No Pirate is complete with out a trusty Parrot. 

He was guarding the treasure.

It's time for some grub!

The pirates found the treasure! Inside each treasure box was their very own parrot, compass and map to help find the next treasure and Pirate booty in a pirate bag.

The birthday boy!

A huge thanks to everyone who helped make this party super special for my super awesome little man!!!

Concept/Design/Styling - Creative Designs by Toni 

Custom Pirate Printables - BellaGrey Designs

Photography - Lauretta Campestre

Cake/Cookies/Cake Pops - Tayste Cakes

Favor boxes/swords/coins/hats/misc. - Oriental Trading

Handmade parrots {not shown, but awesome} - Weaselby

Our new Pirate collection coming soon!

A friend of ours is planning her son's upcoming 5th birthday party and asked us for some help. We have been working hard to create a special collection made just for him! Here is just a little sneak peak of what is coming up!