Vintage Airplane Birthday Party-Bently is turning 3!

Look up! What's that up there in the clear blue sky? Is it a bird? Is it a plane? YES! Yes, it is!!! It's a vintage airplane in fact, all set to help Bentley celebrate his third birthday! :)

Well hello there readers! Today, the weather is gorgeous! Literally, not a cloud in the sky! It is so beautiful outside in fact, that I have to say it's a bit tricky to keep me here in my seat, on the computer writing this post!!! My reward, upon completion is a cup of coffee outside, under the tree I am watching through the window as I type! Haha :)

Today, Cardmint has brought us yet another adorable invitation to party plan around! There is nothing like a red, white and blue, chevron, VINTAGE airplane invitation to stir up the ideas for an amazing birthday bash for Bentley, or for your little man! This weekend, I did a little yard saling around the neighbourhood. I am a treasure seeker, and I just LOVE finding something fabulous for next to nothing! (Who's with me?) Check out today's photos to appreciate my treasure....real, vintage Crown mason jars. I just love their rustic metal lids. The inserts were actual glass even, but I popped them out to display the straws and cutlery etc for this event!

On a white background, with some jars, and globes, a metal sign with an inspirational message (you can find it at Hobby Lobby) and a hand made wooden plane made by grandpa himself, it was super easy to pull off my plan for this party! I printed off a few tiny vintage planes to accessorize the cupcakes etc. and we have the base to back up what this awesome little invitation has started! A vintage themed airplane party that's just perfect for any little airplane lover!

 Make sure you check Cardmint out on Etsy today, and order your invitations! It's the first step in your party planning, and you want to leave yourself as much time as possible to get them handed out to your little one's special guests! Cardmint gives you options of course, if your timeline is tight! You can print yourself from the printable file for $15.00. This includes all personalization and you will receive a proof within 24 hours. Cardmint can do the printing for you as well. $16.00 for a set of 12 printed invitations with white envelopes. All invitations are printed on a professional printer on high quality cardstock. The proof is sent for approval before printing. If you would like coloured envelopes, there is an upgrade fee of $9.00 added onto your order! It should arrive 5-7 business days after your purchase. Don't forget to check what other accessories may be available....banners and thank-you tags are often available for many of the cards! :)

Upon arrival at the party, you could have a"Check-In" table, and hand out name tags, and gather some personal information about the guests for their "flight." Elsewhere on Pinterest, I saw the most adorable plane made from a cardboard box, and they hung blue curtains in the background and white "cotton" clouds for the cutest little photo booth. Guests held up suitcases, and mustaches, funny hats and eyeglasses for some very comical photo memories! 

A scavenger hunt is a great way to occupy the little one's time. Have cardboard box "suitcases" and send them off to find some flying related items! Aviator glasses, maps, compasses, "in-flight" snacks are all great little items they can find to pack in their suitcases:) 

 Cloud cupcakes, with vintage planes on top, cloud-like popcorn and pretzels as your "in-flight" snack are great little treats for your guests! Cotton candy would be another "cloud-like" snack as well!

 When it's time for the little ones to go home, have them stop by the "Baggage Claim" to retrieve their luggage (AKA Loot Bag goodies!)

 Thanks for flying in today, and as always, keep coming back! Who knows what the next posts theme will be? Check us out on Pinterest, Instagram, Facebook and of course on Etsy!!