Boutique Picnic sneak preview...

We're busy preparing for our next event - a birthday picnic in the park for three guests of honour! To mark the beginning of spring, we decided on a crisp and fresh colour palette of lemon, white and soft grey. The menu is also starting to take shape; think mini hamburgers, gourmet quiche and an assortment of lemon sweets. To wash it all down, we'll be serving boutique beer, citrus cocktails and home made organic lemonade.

Here's our progress on the paper and fabric elements - yes that's 6 metres of bunting and a miniature version for the cake!

We hope you have a fabulous week and in the meantime, check out Becs Lake's blog! She emailed us some pictures of her awesome NZ inspired dessert table - the sheep cake pops are absolutely adorable! Thanks for sharing Becs =)

...we all scream for ice cream!

We're putting together some new party ideas at the moment and with warmer weather fast approaching, what better way to celebrate than with an ice cream party!

Cookies and greeting cards by Cake Ink.

Ice cream sandwiches by Martha Stewart... here's the recipe!

What would you like to see at your ultimate ice cream party?

welcome to Layla's enchanted rose garden!

Here are some details from Layla's first birthday! The gorgeous lovely giant pink rose in full bloom was the inspiration behind this theme. Our mini table included a two tier chocolate mud cake with handmade sugar rose, butterfly cupcakes and cookies, fizzoes, iced VoVo's, meringues and cloud marshmallows. Pink lemonade was served in vintage glass bottles complete with cute themed straws.
Each guest took home a vanilla cupcake in a personalised box tied with sweet ribbon to remember the day.
A big thank you to Amy Atlas for featuring our party on her fabulous blog!

Create your own enchanted garden party with Cake Ink.'s themed paper goods - available from our Etsy store very soon! We can also create something unique and special for your next party, just contact us!

Cake Ink.'s ETSY store now open!!

we are so excited to announce that our Etsy store is now open!

pop over here to check out what we have on offer - you can purchase the locomotive party paper goods from Benjamin's first birthday party all customised and ready-to-go for your own kids' party! we offer a convenient deluxe party pack with all the items printed on eco-friendly stocks and ready to use, or you can purchase individual items, like the invites, or the other goodies like the cute cookie favour bag header cards in convenient print-your-own customised files! so busy Mum can pick up a pack ready to go, or DIY Dad can add his own touch to the party and print things himself!

we will be adding more items soon, with lots of fun themes for adults and kids, so check back often. and don't forget we offer a completely customised service - if you have a special event coming up that could do with the Cake Ink. touch then email us! we love creating custom party goods and all-importantly matching desserts!! yummmmmm!

a first birthday in an enchanted garden

Blue skies, butterflies and flowers in full bloom. You're invited to Layla's first birthday!

Our latest theme, the enchanted garden, is perfect for sweet little girls.  More details on Layla's party to come soon, however a range of coordinated party printables in this theme will be available at our online store in coming weeks.

the tiara project

We're attending The Tiara Project's 'A Girl's Night Out' fundraiser next month! The Tiara Project is a not for profit organisation that provides free formal dress loan to girls attending school formals, debutante balls, weddings and other special events, who couldn’t otherwise afford it.

Visit The Tiara Project for more information on this great initiative and for details on how to book tickets!

all aboard for benjamin's train party!

Here are some pictures from our latest project, Benjamin's 1st birthday! We decided on the theme after learning of Benjamin's favourite toy train. The colour palette was easy; shades of blue, red and white just seemed the right choice for a little boy. The menu was filled with fun traditional sweets and of course a delicious giant chocolate mud cake! The sweet little train topper is just the perfect centrepiece, don't you think?

The birthday boy looked adorable in his custom made felt railroad cap; enjoying the sweet treats with his friends after a long afternoon of colouring in!

A big thank you to Sophie for being a wonderful and creative photographer. Her skill and professionalism is second to none and we can't wait to work with her again. Stay tuned for more of her work!

Cake Ink.'s new online store will feature these locomotive paper goodies, along with a range of other fun party themes, very soon. Until then, be sure to check out the rest of the pics from our locomotive party in our gallery section.