Sunday, December 21, 2014

Cooper's 1st Birthday


Hi everyone.  Yesterday was Cooper's birthday party and I made him my first pop-up box card.  I had so much fun making this! :)

I bought the pattern from Silhouette America and cut it with my Cameo.  I used a checkerboard stencil to make the sides and back of the card (stencil was cut with my Cameo too!).  I just love the racing car design.  There are several videos on youtube on how to make these box cards without a cutting machine.  I could see myself making many of these with different themes. :)

Nikki and Evan went to a lot of work making decorations for the party ... the theme was "Dumbo and Under the Big Top".  Everything they made was so perfect ... from the pennants that welcomed you at the door, to the large marquee with Cooper's name in lights, to the boxes of popcorn and yummy "Big Top" fondant covered cake ... it was so fun! :)







I've included a few pictures below of the birthday boy ... having a sweet treat for the very first time.  He didn't like the icing, but LOVED the cake :)







18 comments:

Debbie said...

Cutie pie! Wow--a year without sweets. A good thing for sure, but so hard! Guess not so much if you never knew about them though. Looks like it was a fun party.

Becky said...

Everything looks so adorable! Great photo too.

Darnell said...

Whoa, what a lucky boy! That is one fabulous birthday party! And your birthday box card is incredible, Lolly! I didn't remember that Cooper's birthday is the same as the twinks!! He's an absolute doll!! Enjoy Christmas with that little sweetheart!! Hugs, Dolly

Vicki Dutcher said...

What a cute little! Sounds like [and looks like] everything went perfectly! SUPER FUN card too!

Susan said...

Wow, Loll - what a fabulous pop-up box! Must have taken ages to make! Everything for the party looks fabulous - especially the cake and cupcakes!!! Can't believe it's already been a year since you announced Cooper's birth!

nancy littrell said...

OMG what an amazing 1st birthday party! Cooper is so, so cute and getting so big. He has so much joy to all the family. TFS all the pictures and your really fun and creative box card. I still haven't made one. TFS and always inspiring all of us my friend.

Now for Christmas just around the corner :-) Hugs, Nancy

Kylie said...

ohhhhh! Your card turned out so well - LOVE it! What great photos of the birthday boy. All the party decorations are amazing - well done everyone! xx

Canonbury creations said...

Fab card for a cutie pie! Love all the decos and what an amazing cake! Merry Christmas Loll
Val x

shirley-bee said...

Brilliant birthday card, Loll! I love the big top birthday theme too - Cooper's mummy and daddy did a fabulous job! Have a wonderful Christmas x

Pamellia said...

Wow, lucky little guy, you want all out for his first! That cake looks yummy and your birthday box card is fantastic! Just dropping in to say A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS, big holiday hugs Pamellia :)

Julie B said...

It looks as though Cooper had a great time. What a fab cake and I love his name in lights!
Aren't they wonderful at this age, they grow up so fast!
The box card you made was a great idea, perhaps next year you could include Mini Coopers! ( a car in the UK if you are not familiar)
Warm Christmas wishes. x

Bonnie said...

A fun card and so perfect for a little boy! Love the decorations and cake! Nikki & Evan did a wonderful job! Looks like professionals did it! And Cooper is so adorable! Happy birthday to him!

sandie said...

Wow Loll I sure wish I was there, it all looks so much fun. And your card is perfect, so cute. Have a great XMas my friend x

Stamps and Paper said...

Hi Loll....looks like Cooper had a lovely birthday, such a great card and all those lovely cake.....my kind of birthday..lOl..lOl.

Anne

Brenda said...

Your box card for Cooper is adorable Loll!! Aren't the box cards fun?! You used some cute die cuts too. I just love this fun boy card! I also love Coopers party theme, decorations and cake! What fun his parents made for him on his first birthday! And Cooper is so cute eating his cake. I just doesn't get any cuter! Have a very Merry Christmas Loll! Hugs, Brenda

Lee-Anne said...

Hard to believe the little man is already one, Loll! He's adorable and so is your card. What a fabulous design...and it's just all "boy"! Love all the pictures...thanks for sharing them!

Anita in France said...

Such an amazing and wonderful exploding box card, Loll ... and what lovely photo's of sweet Cooper! Anita :)

Karen Dunbrook said...

Wow Loll....fantastic!! pop card you made for Cooper's bday...amazing.
That little guy is so adorable...just want to reach out and hug him! Looks like a great party...hard to believe it has been a year already. Great photos of a memorable day.
Hope you are enjoying the holidays mf.
hugs,
Karen