Color Me Happy {Emmitt's 1st Birthday}

A Project For: Emmitt
Age: One Year
Location: Colorado
Description:
Our youngest son's first birthday party!
Design Inspiration:
I used our son's nursery decor (all things colorful and bright!) as inspiration for his 1st birthday party, incorporating all of the DIY projects + special touches I used to design his room.
Decorating Style:
I love color, love vintage and love the industrial feel. Our spaces reflect all of the different personalities within our family. I love to make each room unique to the person that it belongs to. Huge fan of DIY projects (a combo of thriftiness + a need to keep my hands busy). There aren't many projects I wouldn't try to attempt myself...at least once. :) I love how a fresh coat of paint can change the look of a room and how little details make all the difference. I'm a sucker for monograms and I'd rather surround myself with a little that means a lot than a lot that doesn't mean anything.
Project Details:
Sewn Streamers -- Made from tutorial found here + Personalized Name Blocks -- Made for E's nursery (tutorial on my blog here) + Yarn-Wrapped Letter E -- chunky cardboard letter from Hobby Lobby (on the cheap), yarn and tape/hot glue + Monthly Onesies -- made using this tutorial + Colorful Sock Monkey Collection -- ordered from here + Pennant Banners + Cake Topper + Fabric Crowns -- I winged it, though there are plenty of tutorials and Etsy shops that carry these items. + Fantastic Cake made by this talented gal + My Pinterest Inspiration Board here
Favorite Items:
I loved how the sewn streamers and yarn-wrapped letter "E" turned out. Super easy and super fun! I also loved reading through the Time Capsule Cards that our friends and family filled out to our Emmitt. Each card began with "Always remember..." and ended with "Love________." Some were serious, some were silly, all were great pieces of advice for our E to read on his 18th birthday. So special!
Advice:
It's all about the details! If there is a DIY project you've been wanting to tackle but just haven't, this is the perfect time. A simple search will find you a tutorial on just about any project you can think up. The best part: you'll have some precious touches to your little one's birthday party (i.e. personalized name blocks, yarn-wrapped letters, etc.) and when the party's over, you have some great room decor to use for years to come. Win win!

Hollyjwsmall

Very colorful and inviting!
http://projectnursery.com Melisa

In awe. Simply gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing!
Hollyjwsmall

I facebook liked yours:)
Mrsdlynn

Love all the color, what a beautiful setup
Recreate

All the colors here make me smile. You had such a colorful and cheerful party. I really love that you have highlighted all the colors by having white background to all of these.
Jenny

Way to go, sister! Beautifully captured!
Shantel

What an amazing idea! Thanks for the information and sharing your talent for art with us
http://www.miskamiller.blogspot.com Mis

Thanks so much for all the kind words, ladies! So, so sweet!
Chelsy

You are amazing, Mis. Someday, I will sew some streamers too. :) I don’t know how you get all you do done with three little ones at home. Do you sleep?
http://www.photographybyjulie.net Julie P

Missy is simply a talent! She inspires on so many levels, with your her talent for writing, photography and decor! We just love your style Mis! xoxo
Lisa Schatzel

You are extremely talented in all that you do. Your projects are amazing!!
Sheryl East

You have such amazing talent! I love your work.AND three little boys to boot. GOD is GOOD!
http://www.miskamiller.blogspot.com Mis

Wow. Such love! Thank you all SO much!!! You guys sure know how to make this girl’s day!

Great BIG hugs to each of you…
mis
carriedoer

Where did you have the cards made at? I want to do that!! Great idea!!

Color Me Happy {Emmitt’s 1st Birthday}

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