picTORIal: Liam's DIY Birthday Party
This past weekend Miss Stella decided she wanted to plan a small, family-only, early all-DIY birthday party to celebrate Liam's 6th birthday (which is tomorrow, March 13th). She literally did everything, from making the cake to decorating the party table to making him two DIY gifts and wrapping them. As a crafty mama I couldn't be more proud of my Mini Craftista! Here’s my picTORIal of Liam’s DIY birthday party, brought to you by Stella…
First, Stella baked the cakes. She made Red Velvet because it’s Liam's favorite.
She decided she wanted a design in them so with a toothpick she swirled black food coloring gel into the batter.
When they were done she frosted the first and stacked the second on top.
Next, she colored and mixed her frosting...
And, frosted her cakes
Then, she rolled out red fondant, cut it into shapes with cookie cutters, and wrote on it with edible marker
A very proud baker!
She is learning to write and did a great job writing out the whole families names on the fondant!
As you can tell by her face she did the taste test herself!
Stella spells!
Here's her party table setup. I helped her hang the garland but she styled her table all by herself.
2 DIY gifts made by Stella for Liam and she wrapped them herself.
Liam was so excited she planned this for him! Here he unwraps the gift she made him
She took a plain canvas, painted it with chalkboard paint, and wrote a special message for Liam!
Onto present #2!
A painted flowerpot for him with his name! She told him he could plant his fave plant in it. Too cute!
And here’s a video of the whole family singing to Liam… Happy Birthday Monkey!
Liam loved his homemade cake, gifts and DIY style party. And Miss Stella loved planning the whole thing! She worships her big brother, and worked so hard to make sure that this would be a birthday he wouldn’t forget. She DIY’ed her little heart and soul into the party, and I couldn’t have been more proud! I think I have a little party planner on my hands. Wonder who she got that from?
Happy Birthday Liam, we love you!!
Love,
T
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A very big happy birthday to you liam. On this day 6 years ago, you made your mother a mommy for the very first time! You are a great big brother, who is so lucky to have a family as loving as yours. I love your new haircut! You are no longer a little boy, but a very handsome young man. Stay sweet! -
WOW!!! She is quite the independent AND creative little lady! You can be super proud of her! (she doesn't know me, but please tell her a lady from Ohio said her party ROCKED it!) Kinda got teary eyed, silly, I know, but it is hard to believe Liam is that old already! I remember watching your Oxygen show when you were pregnant with him & then brought him home! His new haircut is making him resemble your brother more IMO, but still I see Dean SO much too! (I am suddenly craving birthday cake with chocolate frosting! hahaha)
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY Liam! May you have a magical birthday filled with special wishes & dreams come true! Most of all, may you be surrounded by all the people & things you love most! -
Happy Birthday for lovely Liam from Belgium ! I can't believe how cute and big he is already ! And sweet Stella planned everything so well :) U rule guys x x x -
~~*~Happy 6th Birthday Liam!!~*~~ U R such a cutie pie and one of the sweetest guys out there!!
ps my 4th son Wyatt is a Liam look-alike...I will post a pic :) -
I love it! What a nice way to teach and show family values. Stella sounds like a delightful, very considerate young lady. I also LOVE the look of happiness and surprise on Liam's face at the presents. Beautiful moment captured on camera. -
Happy Birthday, Liam! What a talented little sister you have! I love her gifts and party planning style. Wow, she is already a baking, craft-making girl like her mama!
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Woohoo, love this Stella Style party. It moves me to see siblings showing affection towards each other: Stella putting all the effort in this mini-party and Liam is showing his gratitude towards her. Good job Stella! -
Happy Birthday To You Liam! Big Boy! Wow six years old!
Tori your raising Wonderful Children...The Love Glow's :)))) -
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She is the sweetest thing and so talented. What an adorable, sweet smile and face she has. I think it's great that you allow her to express her giving nature and talents. Liam loved it.. Happy Birthday to Liam!!!! Love you all...
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Happy Birthday Liam. Your sister Stella did an amazing job on your birthday cake. I wish she can make my kids a birthday cake when its their birthday. My son is 10 in July and my daughter is the big 13 in September. I hope you have a great birthday. You have an awesome family to celebrate with. :) :) :) xoxoxo -
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Happy Birthday, Liam! Have a great one!!
Linda McGrory
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What a clever young lady Stella is! Loved the photo montage of her baking the cake which came out amazing! She is so gorgeous and the chocolate icing around her mouth was cracking me up. I am super impressed with her party planning and DIY projects. Liam is growing up so fast, remember when he was just born and now he's this handsome young man. Good job Stella and Happy Birthday Liam! -
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Happy Birthday to such a wonderful kid!!! I can't believe he is six! Great job Stella! He's a lucky boy to have such a wonderful sister! Love to you all! -
She is SUCH a sweetheart, that's too cute!!! <3
And she did a GREAT job!!! :)
What a lucky big brother to have such a precious sister!!! -
OMGosh! I love your family so much! I love coming on here everyday to see what you guys are up to :) I REALLY miss watching your show!!
Happy Birthday, Liam!! Hope he has a great day tomorrow!!
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