Party snippets

birthday cake decorated with a few fun things that Aidan likes

party favour cookies

marble cake pops

chocolate cake with blueberry swiss meringue butter cream

lolly free party bags*

 gingerbread cake toppers covered in fondant

Thank you all for your sweet, sweet birthday wishes for the little guy, sorry I haven't replied back to you personally, he and I send you big squishy hugs and a big piece of cake...mwaaaaaaah, you girls are awesome ♥

What are your Sunday snippets? 
Why don't you pop round to Tinniegirl's and share them


*edited to add suggestions for lolly free bags, normally I add things like textas, if you have a label maker make a name label for each child and stick it on a grey led pencil, stickers, exercise book, little baked gingerbread freckle cookies in a bag, cookie on a stick, magnets, little pegs, in summer normally juice in a box (that's a treat for my kids) anything really apart from lollies. 
I prefer a creative bag with baked cookies as opposed to a sugar high bag that will drive the parents nuts.

p.s for those who have let me know about the commenting issues, thank you! 
I have changed to commenting box so could you please try again and let me know....♥
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Comments

  1. mel @ loved handmade7 August 2011 at 19:09

    WOW!! Everything is so gorgeous, looks like it was a fun day! I hope you have some quiet recovery time today..xx

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  2. Cat J B7 August 2011 at 19:49

    Cathie, may I ask what you put in your lolly-free lolly bags? I DETEST it when my kids come home from a party with a bag full of extra junk to munch through. I've made bags with different things in them but am always after inspiration!

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  3. Kelly Casanova7 August 2011 at 20:21

    love the lolly free bag idea.

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  4. christina7 August 2011 at 21:04

    this is so lovely! happy birthday, to your sweet boy!
    xoxo

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  5. Sarah7 August 2011 at 22:02

    Awsome awsomness in those pictures!!!

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  6. Anonymous7 August 2011 at 22:09

    What an amazing party!! Love the photo of Aidan looking down on his cake..he is one spunky boy :)

    x

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  7. Cat7 August 2011 at 22:21

    As always, gorgeous photos Cathie! I am a fan of the lolly free party bags too! My Mr wants to make the Bebito's cake this year and was keen to do some gingerbread (Bebito's fave) so I'll have to show him your post. :)

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  8. Anonymous7 August 2011 at 22:30

    I love the way you decorated the cake. I am curious about what is in those party bags. How do you make those cake pops? Everything looks fantastic! What a wonderful celebration :)

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  9. Sarah7 August 2011 at 22:41

    Gorgeous Cathie - it all looks perfect. I especially love your personalised biscuits - how special!

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  10. flowersandhome8 August 2011 at 01:46

    Wow! An unforgettable birthday, I'm sure! Happy Birthday Aidan!
    Bye,
    Marian

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  11. Melissa8 August 2011 at 02:04

    omg- your little one is the cutest thing ever!!

    looove the no-lolly sweet bags!!

    melissa- miss sew & so
    xx

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  12. Little Pinwheel8 August 2011 at 02:49

    what an awesome cake! You are the most beautiful and creative mum. Can I hire you for my birthday party cakes? And I must say love lolly free party bags. x

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  13. Kat8 August 2011 at 04:20

    That cake looks delicious! I have been wanting to try making swiss meringue buttercream for ages. Is it hard? Do you have a recipe you would recommend? I am kind of scared of making it. Do I need a thermometer because all the things I read say you have to get it at the exact right temperature for it to work. Is that true?

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  14. All For Love8 August 2011 at 05:16

    Absolutely beautiful! You are so so clever Cathie. Every little piece looks like so much thought and effort has gone in... and that cake looks mouth watering. The blueberry and chocolate is just YUM!
    What a great idea with the party bags. I am guilty as charged for always filling the party bags with sweet treats... little favours too... but too many sweets :o/ I'm going to change that from now on! xo

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  15. Sam8 August 2011 at 05:37

    What a lovely birthday you created for your son, you are one busy lady...my son's birthday is this week and I am literally in the middle of doing up party bags & all the rest..like the gingerbread idea, and the cake looks gorgeous, bet it was delicious xSam

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  16. Libbie8 August 2011 at 06:05

    Hey there Cathie!

    What a fun cake! Love the kid artwork..you always have the magic touch...& Blueberry Swiss frosting...YUM!!!

    Aid is just the cutest little guy ever!!! I love how special you made his big day! 4 is pretty miagical :)

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  17. nunu8 August 2011 at 08:42

    i love the details! you are amazing.

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  18. Alisa8 August 2011 at 18:06

    Oh Happy happy birthday big guy! :-)
    Love love love those party favour cookies. How completely gorgeous! Do you use a special edible paint on the fondant?
    x Alisa

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  19. SweetThingsTO9 August 2011 at 06:12

    Such wonderful photos - Happy birthday to your little guy!

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  20. Anonymous10 August 2011 at 07:21

    I love your cake! It's perfect. Love the loot bags too.

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  21. posie blogs Jennie McClelland11 August 2011 at 01:13

    No one does a party like you Cathie, that cake is divine, so perfectly suited to a 4 year old artist!! With all the deliciousness, kind of think lolly bags should be for the parents after a party at your place with your cooking, with a giant gingerbread cookie for the mums & dads. My children aren't allowed lolly bags, by which i mean, my husband gets them first & takes all the treats he likes & sorry, but we toss the junk (you know, horrible inedible plasticy foods). Love Posie

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  22. Sewandthecity11 August 2011 at 02:10

    Hi I came from Rosie Patchwork blog, and absolutely love your Birthday party ideas and the oh-so- yummy looking blue cake. I don’t think there are enough blue cakes out there. My girl will be 4 in January and will have to do something similar. Oh, and what a lovely little boy you have!

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  23. Kayleena11 August 2011 at 11:20

    That has to be the cutest birthday cake I've ever seen! Happy Birthday to your little guy - my daughter turned four last week :)
    Thanks for commenting on my blog!

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  24. Anonymous11 August 2011 at 20:11

    Cathie I had my first cake pop the other day and it was amazing. This party looks like it would have been thoroughly enjoyed by all. You are such a beautiful, creative mama x

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  25. ♥.Trish.♥ Drumboys12 August 2011 at 00:05

    WOW!! Happy birthday to Aiden. Everything is so divine, looks like it was a fun day and very yummy !

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  26. ~*~ saskia ~*~12 August 2011 at 08:51

    Your bags look too pretty to open! You always have the greatest ideas and creations Cathie. Glad to be back and follow you along on your day to day journey. Lots of love xxooxx

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  27. Kylie13 August 2011 at 15:47

    Happy birthday Aiden. Hope you had s great day. The cake looked great Cathie and love the lolly free bag (I am a fan if them too)

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  28. Anonymous17 August 2011 at 00:37

    Beautiful Cathie, just beautiful! xx

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