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Getting old is hard to do! Wouldn’t you agree? Recently (okay, okay last year) I turned 40 and in a few years my hubby will be turning 50. Where does the time go? Tap-tap-tap. Did you hear me? Where does the time go, people? Sigh. I remember celebrating my 16th birthday and getting some of my very first packages of makeup. Sniff. Sniff.
Alrighty, I’ll give you this — there is one good thing about getting older and that is all the celebrations we get to have along the way. Since I have a love for all things vintage, I thought I would share some vintage inspired birthday party ideas with you… and around the ripe age of 50. Ready or not, here we go!
Here’s a few of the supplies used:
Tim Holtz Philosophy Tags
Tim Holtz Found Relatives Cards
Recycled Frappuccino Bottles
Black and Kraft Polka Dotted Straws
Floral Frogs for pictures
Vintage Music Sheets
Custom M&M’s from MyMMs.com
Old Books wrapped in twine
Vintage bowl for M&M’s
Vintage Melamine Coffee Cups
Rusted Old Basket for Favors
Birch Wood Round
…and other misc findings.
So, the highlight of this par-tay is the personalized M&M’s. With endless possibilities, I was a little stressed with deciding on what to put on them. Then it dawned on me that I could make my own graphic and upload it — meaning any font! Woot. So, I went with two different graphics for mine. The number 50 was used on the black and white M&M’s in the favor bags. *(The font for the numbers is Christmas Numerals, you’re welcome).
And a closer look.
All kinds of fabulous, right?
Use a simple manila kraft tag for labeling.
For the labels on the actual favor bags, I used
1.5″ kraft circle labels. They made great
cupcake toppers too. A win-win if you ask me.
The other M&M’s were placed in a vintage
wooden bowl with a metal scoop.
For these I went with Vintage 1967
(the year the birthday boy was born).
Fonts: LDJ Whale Tail + Christmas Numerals
I think incorporating these M&M’s into the party was all kinds of fabulous. Did you know you can create personal gifts with photos, messages and images printed on your favorite colored M&M’S? The options for personalizing any celebration or event are endless. MyMMs.com Birthday Idea Gallery is a great resource too!
MY M&M’S offers personalized packaging options to help show off your M&M’S in a special way. Be sure to visit MyMMs.com to upload a photo portrait, type a printed message, select from clip art images or upload your own. Pssst! You get to choose from 25 MY M&M’S colors too. What the wha? Visit MyMMs.com Birthdays today.
Another favorite for this party was the letters from friends and family that took you on a stroll down memory lane! Have everyone write a letter with a memory. Tie them together and present to the birthday guy/gal with appropriate labeling. For example, “Fifty years of Memories.”
To stay within the vintage theme, I wanted to have some wine charms that would blend in. Tim Holtz to the rescue again. I found these vintage inspired philosophy tags (stamped metal tags) and turned them into wine charms. Brilliant, right? They fit the them perfectly.
What do you think? Feeling inspired to host a
vintage themed birthday party? I think there will
definitely be more in my future!
Cheers to birthdays and celebrations!
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jenni says
awesome party! he had to feel the very best he has felt in his 50 years! i love everything you did. so, about the font, vintage 1967…where did you find that? the numbers look fabulous on those little kraft circles. thank you for always inspiring!
Kelly Rowe says
Hi Jenni 🙂 Thanks so much for your kind words. The Vintage 1967 fonts were LDJ Whale Tail (the word vintage) and Christmas Numerals (1967). Happy creating. HUGS!
jenni says
wow! thank you for getting back to me SO FAST. i appreciate the information; but…where do i find those? is there a company, a website? are they free fonts or do i have to pay for them once i find them?
Kelly Rowe says
Hi Jenni 🙂 Feel free to google the font names. I added a link to the Christmas Numerals above (in the post). I think LDJ Whale Tail is one that you might have to purchase. Hope that helps. xo
Jenn says
LOVE this!!!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks friend! I appreciate it. Have a FANTASTIC day! xo.
Liz says
Oooh, now I want to throw someone a birthday party! SO many creative touches—love your ideas!
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Liz! Planning parties and adding some creative flare is always fun. Enjoy the rest of your day. HUGS.
Laura / Pet Scribbles says
I absolutely LOVE this idea for a party! And being I’ll be turning 50 in 2016….I just might do this myself! 😉
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks so much Laura! I say “go for it”…who can plan a better party then oneself, right? 🙂 Have a great day! HUGS.
Stacy says
Oh my word! I love this so much! GREAT photos too 🙂
Kelly Rowe says
Thanks Stacy. I appreciate the kind words. 🙂 Have a great day! xo.
Amy Anderson says
This is an AWESOME party theme! I love it. It would be perfect for my mom!
Kelly Rowe says
Appreciate it Amy! 🙂 This party was definitely fun to put together and I bet your mom would LOVE it. Have a fantastic day. xo.
Lisa Cudd says
Wowza! The hubster and I both turn 60 in 2016…and I’ve been thinking about a surprise party for him…these are fabulous ideas! Now I’m going to have to start a Pinterest board for his party…this will be the most fabulous posting for sure! Thanks for the awesomeness that you are!
Kelly Rowe says
Aw, thanks so much Lisa! I appreciate it. 🙂 Sounds like 2016 is going to be a BIG year for you! How fun! Have a great day! xo.