Giving Tree {Holidays}

We got the tallest Christmas Tree I've ever had this year. This weekend, we finally got around to decorating it. Doobie was pretty tuckered out by the time all of the ornaments were hung.

Mustache Bash {Baby Shower}

What happens when you combine The Very Hungry Little Caterpillar with an affinity for mustaches???

Give Thanks {Holidays} {How To}

Now that fall is upon us in full force, it's time to get ready for the feast of Thanksgiving Day! My little owly friend is making his appearance in a different way this year. I usually display a full size banner above my desk, but decided that my door could use a little dressing up. So I made a mini banner for my door adorned with some great little dried corn, strung together with jute. Read on to learn how to make one, too!

Little Fox {Color Challenge}

It's been a busy few weeks, with two parties and a wedding to create for. You'll get to see some of what I created soon! Right now though, it's time for another Digital Designers Color Challenge :) This months color palette was a grouping of some really pretty oranges, cyan blue, and soft red. Perfect for the fall weather we're having here in the Northeast. I wanted to create something fun and special so I went with a sweet Little Fox Baby Shower theme!

Retro Cherries {Color Challenge}

I recently joined an amazing group on Etsy filled with tons of talented designers. There is no shortage of digital goodness where these fine artists are concerned. Once a month they host a color challenge, to get everyone's creative juices flowing and to display that talent for the world to see. So here's my first entry: Retro Cherries Printables!

The Latest Buzz {Collections}

When my favorite little girl was about to turn two, her mommy said to me, "We have to have a Buzz Buzz Party!" The theme would have to be girly and encompass all the cuteness of Farrah's beloved stuffed friend, Buzz Buzz.

There's A Mouse In The House {Birthday Parties}

Back in November, I was contacted by sweet Glenda regarding her precious Gia's 1st birthday party. She had already begun planning the best Minnie Mouse theme for her beautiful little girl. She wanted to include elements with polka dots and a damask print.

Instant Downloads Are Here {EMPrintables}

Yes, you read that right... INSTANT DOWNLOADS ARE HERE!!!

Party planning with Elated Memories/EMPrintables just became that much easier. Now you can get a custom style with little to no wait at all.  Fully prepared designs are at your fingertips, which makes it possible for you to focus your time on getting those details in order right when you want to!  Perfect for those times when you need something last minute and there's no time to get to the party supply store.

Baking cupcakes for your little one's class at midnight (as I have often found myself doing)? No problem.  Coworkers birthday celebration at the office? No problem.

Custom items, are still just that: custom. So until I can figure out how to clone myself (Anyone? Bueller?), you'll have to bear with me. But the good news is that instant downloads now provide more time for these customizations, so you can expect them even sooner than before. Not to mention that I can now spend even more time creating new party themes :) so even more printables are on the way!

March Madness {Etsy Shop}

Celebrating March and all of it's "Madness" with a HUGE Sales Event in the Etsy Shop. From March 4th - 31st EVERY ITEM in the Etsy Shop is 50% off. All items including complete collections, seasonal and customized items will be 1/2 off their regular price. This is the perfect time to purchase your collection for future use (I can hold your order and customize when you are ready). No coupon codes are necessary, the discounts are already reflected in the listing price.
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Owl You Need Is Love {Holidays}

I've been spending a great deal of time in this new year making memories with my lil man.  Every holiday brings with it a celebration at K's preschool, and I usually volunteer to bring in an item.  This time I was set on bringing in cupcakes and having my favorite 3 year old help with the baking.  It would be our first kitchen project together and add one for the mommy and son memory bank.

He just loved helping mommy, asking about every ingredient as it went into the bowl.  Oh, and the smile as he helped me stir and mix them all together by hand - I'll never forget it!

While we waited for the first batch to bake, he helped me make a banner with a heart for every person he holds dear. Mommy did the writing but K told me every person's real name (as opposed to their nick names). Then he gave the final placement approval as I hung the banner (the kid is definitely mine).

In the end he was very proud and couldn't wait for it to be the next day so he could eat one of the cupcakes he made.  When we entered the classroom, he just had to tell everyone that he made them.  Loved seeing him light up like that!

We used the Owl Valentine Printable Party Squares (available in the Etsy Shop) to make the cupcake toppers.  My lil man loved them so much, he brought his home after he was done eating his cupcake :)

Hey There Cupcake {Collection}

My first complete collection is now available in the Etsy Shop:

Did Someone Say Soiree?

The NEW SOIREE COLLECTION features a pale pink and black color scheme. Perfect for a sophisticated yet fun get together with the ladies. The complete collection will be available in the Etsy Shop this evening.

Something New

Event design has always been a favorite pastime of mine. Creating different elements that come together as a whole package to personalize a special occasion, and seeing it come to life… I’ll never be able to fully describe the enjoyment that it brings me!

I have designed for all types of events, from large weddings to small and intimate family celebrations. No matter what the event or how large, the same thing is always constant: the host/hostess wants a way to personalize the event to make it special. If you have found yourself wanting to accomplish the same goal, and have a crafty hand (or even a not-so-crafty hand) then I have the perfect solution for you: PRINTABLES

What are printables, exactly? Printables are a way for you to create design elements in your own home. They give you the freedom to add a custom touch in as simple or over the top you would like. Elements like: cupcake toppers, celebration banners, thank you tags, and much more! Choose the design you like, print on your home printer (or at your local office supply store), then you are free do whatever you please to dress up your event. It’s that simple and you have the ability to print as little or as many as you like to use anyway that you see fit at your event!

If you follow the Elated Memories Facebook page, you may have noticed that I have been promoting some of the new projects in the Printables Line. Currently, there are two themes in the new Etsy shop (EM Printables): Cars 2 Inspired and Cupcake. New items and themes are being added daily and prices are extremely reasonable, starting at just $5.00 for a customized PDF file that you can print over and over again as many times as you want! Don’t see a theme that you need or want? I would be happy to create a new collection based on your idea, just ask!

I am hard at work developing new collections to display in the shop. Soon there will be something for every occasion imaginable. Check back often, subscribe to the blog, become a fan of the Facebook page, favorite the shop on Etsy – however you decide to stay informed, there will be plenty of creativity displayed that may be useful to your or someone you know. Like what you see? Know someone planning an event? Spread the word by sharing the Facebook page or links to items in the shop. Any form of support is greatly appreciated.

Excited doesn’t begin to describe how I feel about this new endeavor, so I’ll have lots to say about it as it all comes together just like the events I have designed for :)

Ask the People

Planning a celebration? I'd love to hear what themes and color combinations you are planning to use. Your idea may become a new collection for sale in the Etsy shop!