Brave’s birthday request was for a “Camp Out”. Where she got that idea is beyond us, but that is what promised to deliver. In preparation to the days leading up, we did a few projects to get ready for the “Camp Out.”
First, there must be camp shirts.
Ben designed them and I think if he weren’t a dietitian, he could have been a graphic designer. He has a thing for good design and fonts. Oh… how he loves fonts! He used a little character from his fave illustration artist Simon Oxley. We then printed the image onto iron-on paper, bought little boy ribbed tank packs from target, then ironed them on. It was perfection!
Second, we had to have some type of camp bandana or headdress.
Thus, with strips of jersey and cotton fabric I worked with the girls to braid it together to make something special for each of them to wear.
Lastly, we had to make camp flags to designate our camp area.
True and I worked on these together to keep some things a surprise for Brave. We used this tutorial for flag sculptures via Jordan Ferney.
We these things (and a few others) we were ready to celebrate Brave’s fourth birthday with her special “Camp Out”!
I love it
Ok, I have been reading your blog for months now. Confessions are therapeutic, aren't they?
Anyway, this is ADORABLE! Your family is amazing, and the love and attention you place into details makes my heart happy. Hope the camp out and Brave's birthday are fabulous!
I adore the shirts ! Iron on paper ? I love it ! love love it I am getting it ! I was thinking to make some items for the 8 year old twins Star Wars theme anyone have any ideas ?
oh my goodness i am in love with your blog! NEW FOLLOWER!! You are so cute and your girls .. so precious!! I love this camp out themed party!!
Can't wait for more great posts!!
–jeneal
Peaceluv&alltheeabove
Oh what wonderful camp out ideas! Love them all!
Oh, that's so cute! Love the headbands!
Kisses from Hong Kong,
Nicole
I love your ideas! Now I wish I could be a kid again and have this kind of theme days 🙂
Now, this looks like some camp out! Those little tanks are adorable! What a great idea!
Love, love, love the t-shirts. I screenprinted some in school with a group of pupils with the intention of selling them on their website but they loved them so much they took them home to wear! Bet your girls will love them to bits.
Have a lovely camp!
Oh, I love it! What a sweet camp out. Those t-shirts are absolutely darling!
i love how you celebrate holidays/birthdays.
oh I LOVE these shirts! I have to do something like that for our camp out night this year. We usually do family pics with everyone in different bandanas!
Wow, he designs vests, too? He's definitely a keeper! (Not that a beautiful wife and four gorgeous children isn't reason enough for him to stay, of course!)
LOVE the design on the tanks! I also make shirts for my kids' b-days with iron-ons! Someday I'll hopefully cut them up (when they don't fit anymore) and make each of them a memory quilt with all their birthday designs!
Love all your ideas, we have been wanting to do a camping party for our son Kaden, I have saved all kinds of ideas on pinterest! Love your decor!!! And way to go Ben on the shirts – too cute!!! Happy Birthday Brave!!!
These are the cutest things ever!! They came out so great!
omg. i'm in looove w/ this top!! it's so original!!! ohhh~