Happy Labor Day!

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Happy Labor Day! I hope you enjoy a relaxing day off!  We're headed over to Wyatt's parents' house for lunch with some family friends.  I'm linking to some very cute free printables that I found a couple of years ago on Pinterest.  I used some of these printables for the Labor Day table at our MOM'S Party Gras Masquerade.

ACD: New Twist on Old Favorite

Today I sent out this nautical inspired customization to an old favorite over in the shop.  I am actually really loving this customization of the original and am suddenly thinking about an entire nautical themed party suite!

Amanda Condra Designs Update

Tonight I finally re-opened the shop on Etsy!  I put the shop on vacation mode just before a few big events back in April and am just not to a point where I feel that I can devote the proper attention to it and any orders/requests I may receive.  I just completed two custom design orders and it really got me motivated to update my listings and take the shop off vacation mode!  I have a couple of other design projects I will be starting soon but here are the two custom designs I just worked on last week.  I created a logo design and some party decor (not pictures below is another food station sign and a birthday bunting banner to match the theme).

Party Spotlight: Carter's IU Themed First Birthday

Last weekend my best friend hosted the most darling little birthday party for her son's first birthday.  She is clearly a super momma because she thought of so many great details and executed them flawlessly.  So much love for this IU themed party!  When Devin first told me she was having Carter an IU themed first birthday party I was thrilled.  She had so many great ideas envisioned for the party.  She enlisted me to design a few prints she used throughout her house and wish cards for guests to fill out.  I absolutely love the way the future Hoosier print.

Devin did so many DIY projects to add special touches to the decor.  She made all kinds of banners, poms, ribbon topiary and a ribbon wreath (sad I didn't get a picture of the wreath), cupcake toppers, straw flags, etc.  Carter's party was complete with a huge spread of yummy sweets and a popcorn bar!  Devin even made his smash cake with an IU logo on top.  

Wyatt and I had a great time seeing Devin, Jake, and Carter along with several of our friends.  And Carter was just too cute for words.

Since Devin had mentioned Carter's party months before, I had plenty of time to create my favorite project to date.  I'm really happy and proud with the outcome of Carter's present.  When Devin first told me about the theme, I thought it would be cool for a kid's birthday party to incorporate an IU themed ABC's into the party somehow.  Ultimately, that idea never made it past me picking out my own ABC's of IU.  They were too good to let go to waste, so I decided to make Carter a book for his birthday!  I designed it and had it printed through Picaboo.  I highly recommend Picabook.  It was easy to use and the product was excellent.

My heart melted when Devin posted this picture in celebration of the first game of the season for our beloved Hoosiers.

Amanda Condra Designs, Open for Business!

I finally did it!  I finally opened an Etsy shop. I've thought about it for quite some time now, but I finally sat down and just did it.  It will be a place that I can sell my party printables and a few prints and other things as well.

I have a few projects in mind that I am going to be working on to get added to the store shortly.  I have so much fun creating things that I can't wait to share some more new designs with you all.  Go take a peak and see what I have been up to lately with the shop.