Almost March.....

I think the older I get the faster time flies by! One day left in the month and one day left to accomplish a few goals (okay, quite a bit - but gotta be realistic). I actually did pretty good. I used to plan out goals for the whole year, but then my mentor talked about breaking them down by the month. Wow, that is so much better. A lot more get moved that way. I post them in my bathroom on the mirror on the left side. When ever I accomplish one, I move it to the right side. I am more on top of my game than I have ever been! Thankful for that....

So with the new month coming, comes another fun holiday! Well, its not fun to get pinched, though! I created some fill in yourself designs since time goes by so fast. They are instant downloads, meaning whenever they are purchased, you will be able to down load them instantly and print right at home! They are perfect for school parties, a get together with friends, and just any St. Patrick's Day party!

Here they are:

 

My favorite is the clover in the back ground with the over flowing pot of gold! Which one is your favorite?

Fall is around the corner

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Labor Day holiday. We enjoyed time with family and eating WAY too much good food and too much sweets. I am definitely in need of a water cleanse to flush out the junk! Our town had a Labor Day fireworks display set up for the whole town and it was AWESOME! We dont normally have a display for the Labor Day holiday. It rained so much during the real summer months, especially in July and our 4th of July fireworks display was postponed for September. I think they threw in a bit of extra fireworks because it seemed to have lasted longer.

 My daughter enjoying her "Barbie" Snow cone before the fireworks.

The past 4 years we were not able to really enjoy the fireworks because Constance would freak out and cry the entire time. She would just get scared and not want to be there any longer. I told myself this year we would try ear plugs as I realized that she has sensitive ears. Worked like a CHARM! At first she started panicking a little because I didnt have the ear plugs ready when the lights started going out. Once I had them in her ears, she was amazed by them and thought they were awesome! I caught her clapping a few times. Finally I was able to just hold her in my lap and just look up at the sky with her - LOVED IT!

How did you celebrate your Labor Day weekend?

P.S. I shared one free printable on my facebook page. Stay tuned for the next one sometime this week!

Hello New Name!

Hey everyone! OH MY, has it been a while! I took a really long time away and had some decisions to make. When I started working full time in 2011, I became occupied with so much other stuff and pushed Sweet Memories Cakery (name at the time) to the side - Until I completely pushed it away. During my "away" time, I have realized that I missed it here! I missed designing pretty invites and the whole party scene.

I had to make a decision of whether or not I would keep the cakery side or get rid of it completely. As I was thinking, I realized that cake decorating was not really a passion of mine, it was something that I could do and was good at. Dont get me wrong, I loved it while I was doing it, but I seriously could not keep up with both. I will still do baking and cake decorating for my own parties and family, just not for business and selling purposes.

With all of that being said, I came up with a new name and a new logo to freshen things up! Sweet Memories Cakery & Designs is now....... Crystal Keefer Designs!

My New Facebook cover image:

My New Etsy Banner:

I am so excited to dive back in! What is keeping you busy this summer?

~Crystal~

Ballerina Party Inspiration & Invitation sneak peek

 It is now 2 weeks into July and I had not started planning for my daughter Constance's 3rd birthday party. Normally I start 6 months ahead of time, but I was having trouble deciding on a theme. She has been in to soccer lately, not playing on a team or anything, but just likes the whole idea. She has always loved to dance and when she turns 3 she will be able to join a dance academy by our house. So I thought, girly it is!

I just wanted to add a few colors to the original just pink color that most usually go with. I chose a hot pink, brown and aqua/turquoise color scheme. Her birthday is in September so the the theme is.......

"Fall Into Ballet"

This is where it started, all the pretty girly, frilly, and fluffy stuff. I am in LOVE with that cake! And I already have a vision for what I am going to create. I definitely need to learn to make macarons. They truly fit into the french part of a ballet. Also that custom dress with duponi silk is just to die for!

here are the the links to my party inspiration.

1. Kate Landers

2. The Tomkat Studio

3. Bella’s Bowtique Shop

4. Lou and Jane

5. All the roses via Kate Landers

6. Blowout Party

7. Glorious Treats

8. Whimsical Mod Parties

9. Princess Doodle Beans

10. Cannelle-vanille

11. Everyday Fairytales

12. Bokolette via Kate Landers

And here is the Lovely invitation I designed! I love the color combination together!

I have a vision to create a dress similar (even though I cant sew!), but of course all the credit goes to All The Roses. If you don't remember the outfit I designed for her Second Birthday Party, here it is.. I designed and my mom did the sewing!