//Budget Doc McStuffins Birthday Party//

I'm finally sharing some pictures from Caprice's 3rd birthday party. I'm just  a tad bit late on this.. It was in April... I know and it's July, right?? Seriously, this was on my to-do list among with MANY other things this summer that i have to get done before school starts. Oh, i have to print and frame my maternity pictures of Stella and yes she's 9 months old. I love pictures but they basically sit on my phone or my computer..Seriously I suck. There is NO time anymore. The end. 

Well, I'm a sucker for a good themed party. My bestie Jen is beyond talented at event planning and graphic design and she always spoils me whenever I have a party or event. Love you Jen. If your in San Diego, you must check her out! //JenniferJDesigns// There is really nothing she can't do!! Caprice has had the cutest birthday parties thanks to auntie.. Year 1 was Shabby Chic, Year 2 was Elmo, and Year 3 was Good ol Doc. I really wanted to do this year on a budget since the past 2 I went all out. And luckily I stuck to it! I got tons of detail for cheap. 

1st I started by a basic Evite! I kept going back and forth with this since I love invites but it saved money and the hassle! 

I didn't go crazy on food either. Just pizza and chips and a few sweets. 

Meet my little own Doctor. This outfit was easy. Already had the shirt, skirt, shoes, and socks. The doctors jacket was found on Etsy and i got it embroidered Dr. Caprice. 

We had to put a twist on the traditional Doc's headband. Done by @sequinandbombshells

These were a hit! Jelly beans in shot glasses! 

 

These cuties are wafter band-aids. Easy and cheap! Just got a pack of wafters then used frosting and sprinkles to make a heart. Done and done. 

Of course the Doctors needed to be identified!! Genius idea. Attach ribbon to make badge! 

 

As you know Doc loves her sign..."The Doc is in" I just glued a bunch of sticks and printed this image online. Then the mini docs made their own sign for their bedroom door! 

 

Wouldn't be a Doc McStuffins party without a Book of Boo-Boos. Sooo easy. Just got a bunch of paper books at Staples, cut out foam and glued it along with a heart on front. Found those at Michael's. Great to use for their patients diagnosis! 

Jen made these Check-Up lists that the kids did on their own patients who were stuffed animals. Cutest. 

Part of the Check Up station tools. Had band-aids, cotton balls, syringes, face masks, and band-aid tattoos. 

Tattoos for the minis and mommas too by @sequinsandbombshells. Loved these! 

 

I got her birthday hat on Etsy! Super cute! I also went to Ralph's to save money and got a dozen cupcakes and a mini plain purple cake and put the cupcakes around the cake! Saved so much here and it was good!! 

Pin-the-band-aid on the character. Print image and use sticker band-aids or actual band-aids!!

Happy 3rd birthday my Lil DocCaprice!!! Until next year.....

 

Event Planner & Graphic Designer// Jennifer J Designs @jenniferjdesigns

@sequinsandbombshells

Last minute "Easter Bunny" mommy

So I know I'm WAY late, meaning 10:48 p.m. aka... hours before the easter bunny or as Caprice says "Easter" will come and make his or maybe even, her grand debut into your home for you to maybe possibly make this Egg Carton Cross with your mini.... BUT I guess that sums up how totally last minute I am when it comes to this holiday!!!

I will blame it on work and being busy with Stella. I mean for Christmas, I had Caprice's advent calendar planned and the agenda TYPED out color coordinated all ready to go December 1st. I can thank
maternity leave and Stella for being born around that time for that one! Well today, the day before Easter, I made it to The Dollar Tree, which oh my PS is the best place for times like this. I filled Caprice's basket for $20! Ummmm hello score... Greatest stuff for a toddler there! And I even got the paint and pom pom balls there too to make this craft. I'm realizing now though that I didn't take step by step pictures to post the "How To" part but it's pretty basic and can be copied from the few pics I got. I'm completely new to this blogging thing as you can tell. I will get better at thinking ahead, I promise..

I found this on Pinterest this morning when I was frantically searching for something Easy and Cheap to do! This is seriously just that. I love the cross because it symbolizes the importance of this special holiday and she is completely obsessed with paint right now!

Ok here's how//
Cut out an egg carton into a cross, 6 down and 3 across. One of my childhood friends, Jessica was visiting from Georgia or as Caprice says "Auntie Jeff".. Well that's another story that we just don't have time for, but she thought of the brilliant idea to spray paint it first before painting it, which was a FAB idea and really much cuter then my inspiration one especially since I had some in the garage.. Once that is done all you need to do next is get some paint and let your mini go to town on that sucker! Once Caprice started painting it, she was in heaven and completely focused. Loved that part obviously..

I then put glue down for her to add the little pom pom balls and glitter and voila all done! So perfect for her to do... I'm hoping next year I'll be more prepared, but maybe the last minute impromptu things are the best to do...and most memorable..

|| Here is also a few pics from Easter morning.. Happy Easter everyone! Hope you have a great day with your families ||