Carousel Party Valentine's Day Issue 3, January 2014

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Carousel Party is a baby and kids lifestyle magazine that focuses on

life’s sweetest “celebrations”. We look to inspire with the latest trends

in fashion and parties by featuring amazing parties, the newest

trends in tabletop confections, and ideas for celebrating all the

sweetest moments that happen in your child’s life.

About the Magazine

My name is Suzanne

and I am a mom to

two beautiful girls who

bring me the greatest

joy as well as an event/

party stylist for Fanciful

Events!

I’m the founder and event stylist at Charming Touch Parties. I’m a Momma of three busy, active, joy-filled kids, who keep me on-the-move and provide a constant stream of party inspiration. My lifelong admiration for sweet little details, my love of crafting, and my passion for throwing parties has inspired me to create my own event design business.

I am thrilled to be a

part of the Carousel

Magazine team and

I hope to bring you

the best parties and

inspiration in a way that

is easy to read and fun

to look at!

Hi I’m Christy - Wife,

Mom, hopeless DIY

enthusiast and Printable

Designer & Event Stylist

behind Itsy Belle Studio.

I can’t wait to share all

kinds of pretty party

inspiration with you!

Suzanne Olvey Valerie Gimre Rachel Green Christy Bergersoneditor- in-CHief ed itor- in-CHief Creat ive d ireCtor styL ist

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auntie bea’s bakery

CHarming touCH Part ies

tr iPLe m Part ies

one styL isH Party

PaPer + PoP

autumn Lynn ’s CHoCoLate s ins

soiree event des ign

betH kruse Custom Creat ions

PoPPy event des ign

giggLes & graCe

gLorious treats

doLCe des igns

itsy beLLe


what’s insideLove is in tHe a ir

06 snowy day Autumn Lynn ’ s Choco late S ins

12 winter bowtie ba sH Charm ing Touch Par t ies

18 v intage Part-tea Aunt ie Bea ’ s Bake r y

22 L ittLe red Caboose Party One Sty l i sh Pa r ty

27 vaLent ine sweet treats Glor ious Treats

29 vaLent ine ’s day Party Dolce Des igns

32 beauty and tHe bea st Party Tr ip le M Par t ies

36 Conversat ion Hearts Party Poppy Event Des ign

42 roCk and roLL vaLent ines Gigg les and Grace

46 CHair baCker tutoriaL

48 sParkLes & frost So i ree Event Des ign

51 vaLent ine PHotos

54 amer iCan girL Party Beth K ruse Cus tom Creat ions

60 vaLent ine Crafts Paper + Pop

62 vaLent ine ’s day Party Charm ing Touch Par t ies

66 L ittLe rookie ’s footbaLL ba sH I t s y Be l le

12

54

on thecoverConversation Hearts Party - 36

Chair backer tutorial - 46Little rookie superbowl bash - 66


Magical snowy day

autumn Lynn ’s

CHoCoLate s ins



Let it SnowThis sweet snow day party features bright blues

and pinks and includes the perfect sweet treats to enjoy on a cold snowy day!



warmsnuggLe uP

& stay

styL ing: autumn Lynn ’ s Choco late s insPHotograPHy: m indy Ho lder f ie ld o f fo f s tud iosgraPH iC des ign Pr intabLes: g reyson des ignruffLed tabLeCLotH: Cupcake w i th Characte r

sParkLe Poms: f i zzy Pa r ty wHite snowfLake sugar Cookies ( in tree) : sweet baket ique

wHite, s i Lver and bLue sugar Cookies (ma son Jars/3 t ier stand) : C reat ing awesomeness i t y

fondant snowfLake oreo toPPers: 4 k ids CakesCake stand: the sugar Con fe t t i shop

Cake PoPs, donuts, oreos, roCk Candy: autumn Lynn ’ s Choco late s inss i Lver str iPed straws: the Pre t t y Pa r ty shop

Credits


https://www.facebook.com/Autumnlynnschocolatesins

http://www.fofstudios.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greyson-Design/159595124051005

http://www.cupcakewithcharacter.com/products

https://www.etsy.com/shop/FizzyParty?ref=shop_sugg

https://www.facebook.com/SweetBaketique

https://www.facebook.com/CreatingAwesomenessity

https://www.facebook.com/pages/4-Kids-Cakes/101072046609448

http://www.sugarconfetti.com/

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/AutumnLynnsSins/1/undefined/273134/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePrettyPartyShoppe


Bowtie Bashwinter


Bowtie Bash


L ittLe man CoLeton




event styL ing: Charm ing touch Par t iesPHotograPHy: Jenn i fe r kaye PhotographyPr intabLes: beth k ruse Cus tom Creat ions

Cookies: natsweetsCakePoPs and Cake: bake i t !

fondant CuPCake toPPers: ed ib le deta i l sbowtie ones ie: m i l l ion ay res

fLowers and wisH ing tree: f lo ra l wondersb irtHday Hat: shawna b rockme ie r s ty led event s

Credits

http://www.charmingtouchparties.com/

http://www.jenniferkayephotography.com

https://www.etsy.com/shop/bethkruse23?ref=pr_shop_more

https://www.facebook.com/pages/NatSweets/201008786619335

https://www.facebook.com/BakeMakeTake

http://www.edibledetails.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MillionAyres

http://www.evasfloralwonders.com/

http://pretendpartyandplay.blogspot.com/


VintagePar-tea

auntie bea’s

bakery


timetea

Party styL ing, Hand Pa inted Cookies, Cake PoPs

and CuPCakes: aunt ie bea ’ s bake r y

tea Party Pr intabLes: sw i sh Pr i n tab les

Heart maCarons: Creat i ve Ju ice

Heart sHaPed sugar Cubes: tr io3

Heart P i LLow ornaments: fansy des igns

XoXo burLaP bunt ing: L i sat Creat ions

PHotograPHy: s tud io tHP

Credits

http://www.auntiebeasbakery.com

http://www.swishprintables.com

http://www.getcreativejuice.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/trio3

https://www.etsy.com/shop/fansydesigns

https://www.etsy.com/shop/LisaTCreations

http://travishoehne.com/

CabooseL ittLe red

Choo ChooThis Little Red Caboose themed party is great for

a winter party and can be used as a boy or girl birthday party. It could even be adapted to be an

adult get-together.

one styL isH Party





PHotograPHy: me Photo & des ign

event s tyL ing: one s ty l i sh Pa r ty

Custom graPHiC des ign and

Pr intabLes: th ree L i t t le monkey ’ s

s tud io

Cake: d iv ine Cakes, i nc.

Caboose Cake toPPer and tra in

t iCket Cookies: f rog Pr ice Cake

and Cook ie des ign

min i sugar Cookies: s tephan ie J ’ s

C reat ions

CHaraCter Cake PoPs:

be l la ’ s bake r y and bowt ique

distressed P iCtured frames and

Cans, burLaP tabLe CLotH, event

rentaLs: tr ip le m Par t ies

P inwHeeL banner, m in i P inwHeeL

food LabeLs, v intage Luggage

and rentaLs: Peck led

CHoCoLate PretzeLs: sweet C i t y

Candy

CHoCoLate oreo Cake PoPs:

Pa in ted and spr in k led

Jumbo ta sseL baLLoon,

Handmade storybook bunt ing,

storybook Letters:

one s ty l i sh Pa r ty

favor boX temPLate:

Paper bu i l t

v intage LunCHboX and books:

sem i u rban Col lecto r

Credits

http://mephotodesign.com/

http://onestylishparty.com/

http://www.threelittlemonkeysstudio.com/

http://www.threelittlemonkeysstudio.com/

http://divine-cakes.com/

http://creativecakesncookies.blogspot.com/

http://creativecakesncookies.blogspot.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/StephanieJscreations?ref=si_shop

https://www.etsy.com/shop/StephanieJscreations?ref=si_shop

https://www.facebook.com/BellasBakeryandBowtique

http://www.triplemgoodparties.com/

http://www.peckled.com/

http://www.sweetcitycandy.com/

http://www.sweetcitycandy.com/

https://www.facebook.com/paintedandsprinkled

http://onestylishparty.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperBuiltShop

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SemiUrbanCollector

Valentinesweet treats

gLorioustreats


Heart Cutout CuPCake a ssembLy

1. Use a serrated knife to cut off the top of the cupcake, using the top of the cupcake liner as a guide.

2. Use a small heart cookie cutter to cut out a heart shape from the cupcake dome.

3. Spread frosting onto the cupcake base, in a mounded shape.

4. If desired, sprinkle the cupcake dome with powdered sugar. Place top back on cupcake and press down a bit.


Valentine’sHaPPy

day

doLCe des igns


ConCePt and styLe, Cake,

Cookies, oreos, CHoCoLates

and marsHmaLLows:

do lce des igns

PHotograPHy: f JC Photography

Heart straws:

the Pre t t y Pa r ty shoppe

Credits


http://www.mydolcedesigns.com

http://www.fjcphoto.com

http://www.theprettypartyshoppe.com

Beautybirthday

& tHe bea st

triPLe m good Part ies


belleof tHe baLL


Party PLanning and deCorat ions: tr ip le m good Par t iesPHotograPHy: amy b r igh t Photography

Pr intabLes: Paper CandeeCake and CHiPs: sugar Pa i l s Cake r y

Cookies: the f lou r i sh sweet shopCake PoPs, Candied aPPLes, CHoCoLate rose LoLL iPoPs & CHoCoLate

Covered oreos: ev ie and mal lowrose soaPs: favor bout ique by ange l ique

CLear baLLoons witH Confett i : one s ty l i sh Pa r tyrose neCkLaCes and goLd beads: enchanted s i s te r s

metaLL iC goLd CuPCake L iners: Cupcake w i th Characte r fabr iC roses and PaPer roses: sew Love the day

baCk droP insP irat ion: ti k k ido

Credits


https://www.facebook.com/TripleMGoodParties

https://www.facebook.com/amybrightphotography

https://www.facebook.com/PaperCandee

https://www.facebook.com/Sugarpailscakery

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cookie-Jar/132202220148259

https://www.facebook.com/evieandmallow

https://www.etsy.com/shop/favorsbyangelique

https://www.facebook.com/onestylishparty

https://www.etsy.com/shop/enchantedsisters

https://www.facebook.com/cupcakewithcharacter

https://www.etsy.com/shop/sewlovetheday

http://www.tikkido.com/node/469


HeartsConversat ion

Party

PoPPy event

des ign




PHotograPHy: Co le t te shenuk Photography

Cake PoPs, Cookies, CuPCakes:sweet bout ique LLC

Pr intabLes, event des ign, & aLL otHer sweets: Poppy event

des ign - k r i s t i g i lbe r t

Conversat ion Hearts LoLL iPoPs:

v in tage Con fect ions

Credits


http://www.coletteshenukphotography.com/

http://sweetboutiquellc.com/

http://www.poppyeventdesign.com

http://www.poppyeventdesign.com

http://Www.vintageconfections.com

You rockmy worLd

giggLes & graCe


des ign, styL ing & Pr intabLes:

be l i nda o f g igg les & grace

des igns

Cake, CuPCakes & Cookies:

two sugar s i s te r s

ta sseL garLand: b ick iboo

Cake stands, favor bags,

Candy: the L i t t le b ig Company

Credits


http://gigglesandgracedesigns.com/

http://gigglesandgracedesigns.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Two-Sugar-Sisters/379980475383955?ref=ts&fref=ts

https://www.facebook.com/Bickiboo.Partyware?fref=ts

http://www.tlbc.com.au/


Valentine Chair BackertutoriaL

suPPL ies:

ScissorsStiff Felt SheetsGlue gun and glueVarious embellishments, ribbon and trim

direCt ions:1. First cut out two equal sized hearts (desired size of chair backer)2. Next cut out a strip of stiff felt (desired width) long enough to cover the lower half of the bottom heart, carefully glue the strip to the back heart.3. Cut out a slit on the back heart and place ribbon through the strip that will be used to hand the chair backer.4. Glue the front heart on top of the strip.5. Finally, decorate with desired embellishments

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Sparkles& frost

soiree event

des ign


styL ing & PHotograPHy: tonya Coleman fo r so i ree event des ign Pr intabLes: so i ree event des ign shop

tutu dress: a tu tudes aPotHeCary Jars, bL ing trees, PusH PoP HoLder: koya l who lesa le

gL itter CuPCake wraPPers: d ress my Cupcake baCkdroP: bubb legum backdrops

Candy: Candy warehousebL ing frame: ta l ia ’ s C reat i ve Pr i n t i ng

Candy aPPLes, Cake PoPs & min i donuts: au tumn Lynn ’ s Choco late s insfondant toPPers: ed ib le deta i l s

tuLLe toPPers: f i z zy Pa r tysParkLe st iCks: made by a Pr i ncess

Credits


http://soiree-eventdesign.com

http://soiree-eventdesignshop.com

https://www.etsy.com/shop/atutudes

http://www.koyalwholesale.com

http://www.dressmycupcake.com

http://www.bubblegumbackdrops.com

http://www.candywarehouse.com

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TaliasPrinting

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/AutumnLynnsSins

http://edibledetails.com

http://www.etsy.com/shop/fizzyparty

http://www.partiesinstyle.com


Valentine’s DayPHoto sess ions { idea s}

PHotos by: megan guerrero

Need a few ideas on how to take some cute Valentine’s day photos? Here are some adorable ones for you to check out!

PHotos by: in tHe moment PHotograPHy

https://www.facebook.com/InTheMomentPhotographyByLeila

American GirlPa int ing Party


betH kruse Custom

Creat ions




Party styL ing:

beth k ruse Cus tom Creat ions

Pr intabLes:

beth k ruse Cus tom Creat ions

PHotograPHy and

Custom sH irts:

v in tage bebe Props

Credits

painttHe town


http://bethkruse.blogspot.com/

http://bethkruse.blogspot.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/vintagebebeprops


ValentineCraft idea s

PaPer + PoP

“Valentine, you rock my world.” A sweet , delicious message for your favorite Valentine.

Recollections™ Valentine Paper Bags, “I’m Crazy About You!” by Card in an Instant™ by Me

& My Big Ideas® - Available at Michael’s Store, Rock Candy Swizzle Stick by Bulk Candy.com,

Valentine’s tag by Paper + Pop

Fishing for an original Valentine to share with school pals? Assemble using a paper straw, favor tag, some bakery twine and the cutest school of red Swedish Fish™.

Cadbury Adams USA, Aardvark® Paper Straws, Valentine’s Tag by Paper + Pop.


Add some celebration to bakery cupcakes. Recollections™ Valentine’s Mini Buntings and heart-patterned paper straws are the perfect way to make everyday cupcakes special.

Cards in an Instant™ “Love” by Me and My Big Ideas® Available at Michael’s StoresAardvark® Paper Straws. M&M’s® Mars, Inc., Cupcake by Cupcake Girlz (NY), Photo styling by Paper + Pop.


Valentine’sday Party




event des ign and styL ing: Charm ing touch Par t ies

PHotograPHy: Jenn i fe r kaye Photography

Pr intabLes: tan ia f i sche r des ign

t issue fr inge bunt ing: one s ty l i sh Pa r ty

Credits

http://www.charmingtouchparties.com

http://www.jenniferkayephotography.com

http://www.taniafischerdesign.com

http://www.onestylishparty.com

Lil’ RookiessuPerbowL ba sH


itsy beLLe

down, set, H ike




inv itat ion, Pr intabLes & event styL ing:

i t s y be l le s tud io

footbaLL Ha ir CL iPs: Ha i r C l ip Ho l iday

footbaLL Cookies: mr s. Cook ie bakes

footbaLL Cake PoPs: sweet mama Cake Pops

PoPCorn boXes: Pa r t y su rp r i se

Coa sters: impu l s i ve Creat i v i t y

Legwarmers: k lok lo ’ s bout ique

ta sseL garLand: suc re + Con fe t t i

footbaLL HeLmet PoPs: tra lee ’ s treats

fanta sy footbaLL Legend tsH irt:

P i xe l guppy

footbaLL PLayer and CHeerLeader LoLL iPoPs: Cas t le rock Choco lates

Credits


http://itsybelle.net

http://www.etsy.com/HairClipHoliday

http://www.mrscookiebakes.etsy.com

http://www.sweetmamacakepops.com

http://www.etsy.com/PartySurprise

http://www.impulsivecreativity.etsy.com

http://www.etsy.com/people/kloklosboutique1

http://www.sucreconfetti.com

http://www.sucreconfetti.com

http://www.traleestreats.etsy.com

https://www.etsy.com/shop/pixelguppycom

https://www.etsy.com/shop/castlerockchocolates

https://www.etsy.com/shop/castlerockchocolates

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