Scarlett's "Tu-Tu" Sweet 2nd Birthday!

A Scout reader came to me with a challenge. To come up with a "theme" for her daughter's 2nd Birthday. She is a working mom, with 3 little ones (her littlest is only a few months). I wanted to give her something easy, cost-efficient and something that would tie in with her daughter's Feb 10th (close to Valentine's day) Birthday! My theme for her is a "Tu-Tu" Sweet Birthday! A mix of tulle, a candy bar, and lots of pink and red!

If you are somewhat computer savvy, there are many vendors on Etsy that make printable invites. You can save yourself a ton of money this way!

$10 for the print template!!!! By Parties by Hardie on Etsy

I think that a candy table is the new "centerpiece". It has a little something for everyone, and it can be the focus of your party. How darling is this red and pink bonanza?

image courtesy of partywishescv.blogspot.com

If you don't want to do the boards behind the table, you could just simply hang a cute banner...

$23 by the Crafty Boutique on Etsy

I really do love cupcake toppers, I would use these party dress toppers to tie in with the "tu-tu" theme...

$7 for a set of 6 by Jean Knee on Etsy

And of course, the party girl needs her very OWN Tu-Tu!

$35.99 for the whole outfit!

2nd Birthday Pink cupcake tutu outfit by Tutu Cute for Cadence on Etsy

$25 Pink/Red Sweetheart Tutu by my Posh Baby Couture on Etsy

$26 Be My Valentine Tutu by Little Fortune Cookie on Etsy

AND...the icing on the cake? The perfect hair accessory...

$15 Wool/Felt Flower Posy headband by Pink Little Posies on Etsy

$9.95 by Ribbon Candy Hair Bows on Etsy

and a shameless plug...

$6 By Mel-Belles on Etsy