MERRY CHRISTMAS!

From my family to yours...Merry Christmas to all! Another year almost behind us, can you believe it? For this years christmas cards I decided to make these photocards as I found myself running out of time fast! Just what I needed...with the christmas card list seemingly growing each year these are a real time saver, address the envelopes, get the kids to put the stamps on and your good to go :)

I would also like to say a huge "Thank You" to each and everyone of you for taking the time to read and follow my blog and facebook page also many, many thanks to all of my family and friends who have let me play a part in thier celebrations this year....whether it was making your cake, cookies or stationery, I truly am thankful!

                                    

Retro 'Batman Inspired' Dessert Table {Top That! Paperie}

{Photography by Sandra}

Take a look at this bright and fabulous dessert table using my custom party stationery! Created by 3's a Party in Sydney with Photography by Sandra.  I really love the unique cake design by Sweet Bloom Cakes {also in Sydney}, I have just 'liked thier facebook page, you should hop over and take a look at some of her amazing work.

{Photography by Sandra}

I just love creating stationery for fun "boys" parties! There are so many girly party themes to choose from and probably not so many for the boys...or maybe you just have to think a little harder for the boys, I do anyway!!

{Photography by Sandra}

Banner's can be done in all different shapes and sizes, most popular custom orders I get are for the pennants {triangle} shape but as you can see here the circle banner looks pretty good aswell.  Top That! Paperie custom made banner prices start at just $15.  If you are interested in any party stationery, or have an idea you want brought to life, maybe you just need some cookie tags or product labels with your logo on it? I would love to hear from you!  Send me an Email :)

{Top That! Paperie} Sweet Blue Baby Shower

{images via 3's a Party}

Here is a lovely blue themed baby shower, styled by 3's a Party Events & Party Supplies and captured beautifully by Photography by Sandra.   I designed, printed and assembled the pennant banner with co-ordinating satin ribbon,  labels and tented cards, the signs and the thankyou tags. {For more information on any of the other vendors pop over to 3's a Party facebook page} 

{images via 3's a party}

I am really enjoying seeing my party staionery in action! I have lots of kids party invitation designs and packages in the works which I will be putting up here and on facebook, available to purchase.  If you are looking for some custom paper goodies for your next celebration whether it's a for a few gift tags or an entire party package contact me, I would love to hear from you! 

Handmade 'Hooty' Owls!

How adorable are these handmade owls?!!  Last month I was gifted these gorgeous little owl softies by my very talented and crafty friend Alana Tattam.  If you live in Warwick {QLD} you may have seen some of these fabric delights hanging out of the tree in front of 'Warwick Patchwork and Quilting' for the Jumpers and Jazz Festival this past winter, yes... Alana made all of those aswell!

I love them both but this one is my absolute favourite with the perfectly hand stitched 'Top That' in the same font as my blog header! and did anyone notice the cupcake fabric?  Very clever...thankyou so much Lana, I will treasure them always :o) 

...Something Blue {Westbrook Wedding Cake}

{If you follow my facebook page you will have already seen this one!} I created this single tier, 12inch fruit cake a couple of weeks ago for a small wedding in Westbrook.  It was a really overcast day so I didn't get many great pictures, in fact the entire fortnight prior to this was bleak and stormy,  not to mention the many random power outages...not good when your trying to use an electric mixer!

I think the use of a cake plate/stand always looks great especially if your displaying a smaller cake, it lifts it up and makes it look a bit more grand :) 

'Congratulations' to Kelli and Robert!

Speaking of weddings...my husband and I will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary next month! I think I'll make him a cake, any ideas?

Dinosaur Roar {Top That! Paperie}

{party styling & photo's by 3's a Party}

I am very excited to share with you all this wonderful dinosaur birthday party!

Top That! Paperie has been working overtime lately... I have been lucky enough to have been given the opportunity to design, print and assemble my party stationery for a brand new party styling business

 "3's a Party Events and Party Supplies". 

Based in Sydney, they have just started a facebook page so hop on over and take a look around.

{party styling & photo's by 3's a party}

Custom tented cards to finish off the candy buffet, remember some of my designs are available as a printable file so you can print, cut and assemble yourself {and save a few dollars}

{party styling & photo's by 3's a party}

Your party is not complete without a custom pennant banner, comes to you fully assembled with plenty of satin ribbon ready to hang! {Some customers choose to have a name banner which can then be used all year round in the kids bedroom, playroom or over a desk.}

{party styling & photo's by 3's a party}

 I love paper straws...even more when they're wrapped in a straw flag! Don't forget your cupcake toppers and thankyou tags... 

Larger signs are a great way to fill up any spaces on your dessert or candy buffet, customised for any party theme or event you may be hosting.

{party styling & photo's by 3's a party}

If it's custom made social stationery your looking for contact me! I would be happy to design something especially for you!

Don't forget if your looking for party supplies or you are in the Sydney area and need a party stylist drop a line to  "3's a Party Events and Party Supplies" I am sure they would be happy to help you out. 

 

{I'd rather be Fishing} 60th Birthday Cake!

Last week I had to come up with a cake for my Uncle's 60th Birthday, it was a joint celebration with another Uncle's Father-in-law...confused?  Both men enjoy fishing so I was asked to create something around that, at first I was going to do a boat... but I thought that was a bit too easy, so hello 3D carved fish cake!

I really need to invest in an airbrush as this seemed to take forever to paint by hand, the fins and tail I made last so I could shape them once I attached them to the cake.

The board I also covered with icing, added the woodgrain detail and painted over some dark brown food colouring then trimmed it with brown satin ribbon.  I made this the day before so it had plenty of time to dry out before adding the cake.

Inside was delicious chocolate mud cake, the little birthday note is also icing and written on with an edible pen.

This was delivered to a private party in Warwick on Saturday afternoon,

"Happy 60th Birthday Big Al & Jim!"  I hope you enjoyed cleaning this one up ;)