Once Upon a Time

I decided that it would be fun to start a children's party business, concentrating on parties for girls. Below are details about the fairy theme. 

The costumes consisted of fairy wings that I made from scratch. This meant that I purchased long, thin metal bars from Home Depot and bent each one into a unique shape. No easy feat, I can tell you. Then, I covered them with a variety of beautiful fabrics like organza and finally decorated them with marabou, sequins, rhinestones, ribbons and all manner of fancy schmancy things.  The tutu's coordinated with their respective wings, as did each headpiece. I also created fairy wands made out of real branches. Each fairy ensemble was different. I purchased tube tops and a large selection of jelly shoes in various sizes.

Here are some photographs of the ten costumes:

 

I painted petite wood stools brown, padded them, attached brown felt on top and painted on red dots. 

Ta-Da. Toadstools.

A shopping trip provided me with several tables with telescoping legs allowing them to be raised or lowered for a variety of ages. There were plates, silverware, linen napkins, pitchers in bright colors. Whimsical tablecloths and many more fun things.

One of the crafts consisted of tiny wood bird houses that we would decorate with feathers and sequins turning them into fairy houses.  There was story time where the Head Fairy would read a story about fairies. A fairy parade in the neighborhood. Fairy dancing. The taking of the fairy oath. Oh, what fun!

There were handmade invitations, cute music and a portable cd player. Oh yes, I had to locate and purchase take home gifts. The process of finding a baker who could make gorgeous fairy cakes was enjoyable.  I sourced make-up that was safe and suitable for youngsters and found two assistant fairies to help set up, dress and make-up the wee fairies. Everything needed to flow seamlessly.
 

My ballgown with amazing with a skirt that consisted of a gazillion layers of tulle, iridescent wings that spanned five feet and a dazzling headpiece.

It took me about a year to research, create, purchase and plan everything.

When I did a test party using the daughter of a neighbor, it took the lawyer and his vehicle, my vehicle, man/child, woman/child and an assistant fairy plus myself to schlepp everything, set up and execute the party. It was a huge success.

However.

I literally a mini-van would need to be purchased as I had that many items to transport. 

I drew the line at purchasing a mini-van.

So, all of these items, plus several other themed party collections to include, Little Lavender Ballerinas, Spa Girls and Fancy Dress-up Tea Party went into the attic where they remained for a time, then sold.    

There were no regrets, as I had a fantastic time coming up with the concept, creating the costumes and decorations, then hosting the neighbor's daughter's party.

On to the next idea...

sequestered and serene xo