Irish Elk for St. Patrick's Day

If you stopped by earlier in the week you saw my twist on St. Patrick's Day . We celebrated with the Irish Elk.  Funky Monkey Designs  created the invitation. Funky Monkey Designs asked the artist D. Trudeau  if we could use her art which was the inspiration for this party. (Always ask and get permission from the artist before using their work)

I looked everywhere for an Irish Elk figure but couldn't find one so I had to use his stunt double. 

The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation loaned me antlers and hides for the party.  It helped bring the look and feel of the party to life.  My friends property in Montana served as the backdrop. 

Just playing around with the party props to achieve different looks. Apothecary jars are a very versatile party prop. 

Auntie Bea's Bakery created the perfect cookies for this party. Elk silhouettes and shamrocks. Very tasty too.  That great faux bois 2 tier stand was painted by Bubble Off Plumb. 

 These cupcakes were delish! My friends kitchen smelled amazing when we made the candied bacon. I made sure to take some to The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation as a thank you for loaning me antlers and hides.  Recipe from Just a Pinch. 

 I found these great little pies in my local grocery store. Favor Bags by Fancy & Fold. 

 Happy St. Patrick's Day! 

A big thank you to the vendors.  Their products help bring party visions to life. 
Suddenly Surrounded by Taxidermy for letting me set up the party on her property.
D. Trudeau for allowing us to use her artwork.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for loaning me antlers and hides.
Funky Monkey Designs for creating the invitations. 
Auntie Bea's Bakery for sugar cookies in the party theme.
Fancy & Fold for creating favor bags. 
Ten 23 Designs for the wood shamrocks 

St. Patrick's Day- With a Twist

It all started with a cupcake pick seen on my friends page Suddenly Surrounded by Taxidermy,  a majestic Irish Elk print from artist D. Trudeau  and a party idea was born.  Let's put a twist on the traditional St. Patrick's Day party and celebrate with the Irish Elk. 

Funky Monkey Designs contacted the artist D. Trudeau and asked if we could use her stunning art as part of our invitation and she agreed. A big thank you to the artist.  Funky Monkey Designs captured just the look I wanted. 

Always ask an artist permission before using their work.

Once I had the vision for this party I knew the perfect location for it, my friend Bubble Off Plumb's property in beautiful Montana. A big thank you to the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation  for loaning me the antlers and hides. They were the perfect addition to the party.

Sugar cookies by Auntie Bea's Bakery 

These Cowboy cupcakes were rich and delicious.  Recipe from Just a Pinch . The maple brown sugar candied bacon made the house smell amazing. 

 Mushroom cookies created by Creating Awesomenessity. 

A menu befitting the outdoor location. 

Lunch served among the tree's.

 And a view of the Sapphire Mountains. 

Favor bags for Auntie Bea's wonderful sugar cookies created by Fancy & Fold  

I have so many more photo's of this fabulous party to share with you so be sure to come back Thursday.

A big thank you to all the vendors who help make party visions come to life. 
Bubble Off Plumb for the idea behind this party.
D. Trudeau for allowing us to use her art work of the Irish Elk.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation for loaning me the antlers and hides. 
Funky Monkey Designs for specially creating the invitations and menu.
Auntie Bea's Bakery cookies for creating the sugar cookies from my vision. 
Creating Awesomenessity for the mushroom cookies.
Ten 23 Designs for the wood shamrocks.
Fancy & Fold for the perfect favor bags.