Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street?

The most popular question I get on a daily basis is “Where did you buy that or how did you do that?” All questions related to my daughter’s Elmo inspired 2nd birthday party I styled back in April. I can’t tell you how excited I am about how popular this collection is in my etsy shop. It’s unreal actually. So I thought I would dedicate a post that I can refer people back to that can help them gather ideas and find out where I bought everything. 🙂 If you haven’t seen my daughter’s Elmo party, go check out the feature (eeek! so exciting!) over on the HWTM Blog, here.

First off, you can purchase all of the DIY printable files in my etsy shop. (Invitation, Happy Birthday Banner, Cupcake Toppers, Thank You Tags, Water Bottle Labels and more!) What is a DIY printable file, you ask? Well first off, because of time, I have resorted to selling all of my products in my shop as DIY printables b/c I just don’t have the time to print, assemble and ship everything to you. I would love nothing more than to do so, but I just can’t so that’s where you come in and I promise, you can do it! 🙂 You can either print from home (I recommend using a cardstock to print everything which you can find at your local Michael’s or Hobby Lobby) or send to a local printer to have them professionally printed from Kinko’s, Office Max, or any local printer of your choice. All of the files are sent to you already setup in an easy 8.5 x 11 setup so you can simply just open the file and print on a regular sheet of cardstock or paper.

Now on to the questions….. 🙂

1. Where did you find that shimmery paper that is behind the happy birthday banner?

—-> Hobby Lobby. They sell almost every color. I bought the hot pink. They are single 12×12 sheets that are placed in those paper trays with the other specialty papers. I believe they are $1.99 each so they aren’t very cheap when you need to buy quite a few. You can cut the sheets to matte around your banner and use adhesive or glue to adhere.

2. Where did you find that yellow and orange tablecloth?

—-> It’s actually satin fabric found in the Hobby Lobby fabric section. I bought a large piece of yellow and a small piece of orange that I placed down the center. To be honest, I didn’t even do anything to the edges b/c I can’t sew (sad, I know…haha) and you don’t even notice them in pictures or even close up.

3. What kind of paper do I buy to print the water bottle labels on?

—-> I outsource most of my printing to a local professional printer who prints them on a waterproof sticker paper. You could do the same or use Kinko’s, etc. or you can purchase sticker paper from Office Max or Staples to print from home. 🙂

4. Where did you buy that adorable shirt your daughter is wearing?

—-> The fabulous *golden*. She can create any custom tee so be sure to contact her so she can create the perfect tee for your party! She’s the BEST.

5. How did you make the Sesame Street sign?

—-> We sell this sign in our etsy shop. You can purchase it here. My wonderful husband cretaed this design and works very hard on them to make each one perfect. It’s the most talked about item from her party. You won’t be disappointed!

6. Where did you get those tulle looking wands?

—-> Purchased from The Sugared Ribbon on etsy. They are super cute and great for play after the party.

7. Where did you get those cake pops?

—-> The fabulous Lillycakes. She also made the Elmo cupcakes.

8. And those adorable Elmo cookies?

—-> The ever-so-fabulous The Cookie Jar. They can make all of the characters, too! So perfect!

9. Where did you find those polka dot balloons and tissue paper flowers seen on the mantle?

—-> My most favorite party site, Shop Sweet Lulu. Also purchased from there: red polka dot cups that held the goldfish.

10. Where did you find the orange and red polka dot plates?

—-> Target

11. Where did you find those cute buckets/pails and polka dot pinwheels?
—-> Hobby Lobby. I also purchased those crazy straw sippy cups and ribbon.

12. Where did you find those small frames that list the sweets?
—-> Michael’s dollar aisle.

13. Where did you find your funky outfit?

—-> Oh yes, I was super bright but I had to fit in with the party, right?! Haha. My yellow dress was from JCPenney, orange sweater shall + pink belt from Old Navy. Yellow headband was a last minute decision (stole it out of one of the little girls treat bags that ended up not coming! Haha) Borrowed hot pink heels from my BFF. 🙂

14. How did you keep the ribbon from falling around your bins that held the pop and water?

—-> I didn’t. 😉 It fell many times. It’s hard to keep ribbon to stay around something so big and round. Super glue may be your best option but since the bins were rubber I didn’t want to risk it. P.S. My mom bought those bins at Target the day before the party. They were super cheap and now used for toy bins at my house. 🙂

I think that’s all I can think of for now. Do you follow me on Pinterest? If not, you should 🙂 I just pinned a new Sesame Street inspired board that you should check out here with lots of fab ideas to make your party extra special. Hope this post helps when planning your child’s Elmo or Sesame Street party! 🙂 XO, m