Tuesday, February 7, 2012

.Invited.

The official ballots are out for the 2012 Oscars! And I couldn't be more excited!!
Not for the actual show really {although i do enjoy watching them} but for my upcoming Oscar Party!!
See, last year I had decided that I wanted to throw an Oscar party but it was a little too late. I started the process with a week to the show airing and just gave up on the idea. I wanted to do it right. I wanted to actually mail out invitations, have the proper decorations, create the perfect themed appetizers, and just put that 'Erinn' spin on it.
So here's the first of many crafts formed around this festive night.
You're Invited......
.here's what i did & what you'll need.
black paper {small piece, just for base of statue}
white paper
card stock with a pattern on it {I went with gold polka dots}
gold paper {go with glitter!}
statue cutout {i included a version at the bottom}
scissors
glue
.directions.
one] i typed up what i wanted on my invite and printed it out on white cardstock.
two] then i cut each printed card out along the lines and pasted onto the polka dot cardstock {in the middle, leaving 1" on all sides}. Cut the polka card out.
three] i now traced a mini oscar shape onto the back of the gold glitter paper and cut out the cute little statue. repeat this for how many mini statues you need.
four] i was lucky and the glitter paper i choose had an adhesive backing to it, so i just peeled it back and stuck it down, but if you can't find that paper just glue the cut-out mini statues onto the left hand side of the invite. leave a little space at the bottom for the base of the statue, which you'll just cut a square out of black paper.
five] I also had some tiny glitter alphabet letters, so I stuck those on the title to make the "Oscar Party" really pop out.
six] i also mailed a piece of paper {the ballot card} with the 2012 nominations for my guests to review before coming over. when they arrive for the oscars, i will have the actual ballot card that they will need to fill out, but this just helps for preparation and to keep things exciting and fair.
seven] and then mailed them away in a gold envelope!

Oscar Statue Cutout

15 comments:

  1. Wow! How lucky are the people on your guest list?! I really like how you did the reverse with the "who, what, when, where" - very nice!

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    1. Thanks very much! I had a bunch of fun creating them.....and stay tuned for the other fun things I have in store for this party :)
      xoErinnT

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  2. How fun!!! I want to do one now! Great invitations!

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    1. Go do it! Totally!! It'll be a fun night for sure, and I totally hope I win that Oscar pot at the end of the night....this girl could use a new pair of jeans ;)

      xoE

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    2. This is so cute! You are so crafty Mrs. Trebb! I hope your guests all arrive in their best "oscar" attire! Can't wait to see the pics!

      xoNS

      www.athoughtinthemindof.blogspot.com

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    3. Wish you where here.....I'd make you sit through it too ;)

      xoET

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  3. What a fabulous idea. I had a friend that would always do an Oscar Party but she moved and I miss it terriably.

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    1. Any recommendations? I'm sort of winging it here......
      xoET

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  4. Seriously???? How precious are these???? I want to come to your party!! So fun!! Are you guys dressing up?

    Because Shanna Said So

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    1. I threw out the idea to dress up, but got vetoed because people might get uncomfortable sitting so long in there sext attire.....who knows, maybe I'll change my mind and force them anyways! hehe
      xoET

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  5. I've always wanted to have an Oscar party, but I'm definitely not as creative as you!! So cute! And congrats on your one year blog anniversary :)

    Katie- Hems For Her

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    1. Oh Miss Katie, you so could do this! It's super simple.....

      And thanks so much
      xoET

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  6. Awesome! I so wish I was on the guest list......I can rock a serious pair of heels!

    So inspiring, it just might be on my agenda for next year!

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    1. Oh Tanya! If you lived closer, you so would be on that list!!!!

      And you should totally throw one, this year or next :)
      xoErinnt

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