{"id":1044,"date":"2007-06-26T23:09:43","date_gmt":"2007-06-27T03:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/catchingfireflies.com\/blog\/?p=1044"},"modified":"2011-10-11T23:25:36","modified_gmt":"2011-10-12T03:25:36","slug":"operation-surpr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.catchingfirefliesgifts.com\/blog\/2007\/06\/operation-surpr\/","title":{"rendered":"operation: surprise birthday party"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Albums\"<\/a>A few months ago, I shared my mom’s 70th surprise birthday invite <\/a>I designed with you and last weekend was finally the BIG DAY.  She had blast and was totally surprised!<\/p>\n

My brother was in charge of the food & drinks and I took care of all the pretty details… starting with creating a photo album filled with pictures of her growing up. (the little book is filled with all the memory cards<\/a> the guests sent in)<\/p>\n

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I had so much fun designing the page layouts digitally.  You too can do this very simply by using Adobe Elements<\/a> (under $100) and throwing in a few cute downloadable frames<\/a>.  <\/span><\/u><\/p>\n

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I love these scrolled ledger frames<\/a> too. (Doesn’t flying look so glamorous in that photo? … and yes, that is my mom on a camel – crazy!)<\/p>\n

\"Frames\"<\/a><\/p>\n

In addition to the album, I filled up 40  black and white frames with photos of my mom’s friends and family. (These frames were only $2.50 each for all<\/strong> sizes at Kmart!)\"Tables\"<\/a> <\/p>\n

I used the frames as center peices on the tables and had each guest take home a framed photo they liked or were in.  They also served as a great ice breaker while the guests awaited my mom’s arrival. ( I think this could be a great idea for a wedding too.)<\/p>\n

\"Matt\"<\/a> <\/p>\n

Sticking with the photo theme, we had our photographer friend<\/a>, Matt throw up a back drop and shoot pictures of the guests throughout the party.  This really added to the atmosphere and captured many new memories.  Here’s some of Matt’s work<\/a> if you’re looking to add a little zest to your next event.  (feel free to email me for his contact info)<\/p>\n

\"Present\"<\/a> <\/p>\n

My mom loved the album and will be talking about this happy day for many months to come.<\/p>\n

Happy Birthday Mom!<\/p>\n