Get The TechniqueOur dear friend Laura Normandin is having a baby! We made a collective gift for Laura—an embroidered patchwork pillow. Athena cut small squares of linen, we each embroidered one or two, and then Steph assembled them into a pillow. It was great seeing all the different styles and techniques together—a personal gift with a lot of character!
1 We did an alphabet sampler scattered through the pillow. Steph did QRS with little rain droplets.
2 Squares done by Jodi, Morgan, and Athena.
3 Steph very carefully arranged and rearranged the squares until she found the perfect configuration.
4
5
6 All sewn and ready for the pillow and backing!
7 Even the back looks pretty!
8
Laura posted a picture of the completed pillow on her blog.
We gave Laura her pillow at a shower we hosted recently. In the spirit of stereotypical pregnancy cravings, the shower was pickles and ice cream themed. Check out the gallery below for some shots from the party!
1 We added kraft paper "cones" to helium balloon "ice cream scoops."
2
3
4 Steph made some cucumber tea sandwiches.
5 I love the way Steph arranged her sandwiches!
6 Marcie made pickle-shaped cookies for homemade ice cream sandwiches- yum!
7 Morgan made a delicious lemon-ginger spritzer.
8 And the guest of honor- Laura!
9 With her lovely husband Ben- the proud parents-to-be.
10 Steph passes out snacks.
11 Notice how Kylie's gift on the lower right is wrapped to look like Neapolitan ice cream- too cute!
12
13 Kylie couldn't wait for the real ice cream to be served.
From: S.Quinton | 8/13/10 at 1:04 pm
love the embroidered patchwork, particularly that lovely dotted piece!
From: Ice Cream Cone Balloons « The Catch My Party Blog | 8/13/10 at 2:51 pm
[...] just saw this on Oh Happy Day and wanted to share. This is from the Martha Steward blog The Craft Department. Just balloons and craft paper. How simple and [...]
From: Damaris | 8/14/10 at 2:54 am
Woah, I have to share this on my blog. The ice-cream balloons are so simple, yet such a fabulous idea.
From: Hollie | 8/14/10 at 5:31 am
Oh this is fabulous! I adore the ice cream balloons, what a simple and delightfully effective idea!
Looks like a great shower.
Hollie
From: Linda Bartolucci | 8/14/10 at 7:35 am
What a great idea! I love how everyone can contribute to the gift!
From: The luckiest » Teaworthy | 8/14/10 at 11:40 am
[...] Stewart’s Crafting Blog featured these balloons converted into floating ice cream cone with a little help from construction paper. So cute. Love [...]
From: » Ice Cream Cone Decorations - Divine Party Concepts | 8/17/10 at 7:47 am
[...] They were hanging in the tress for a great accent to the party! Here is a great idea from Martha Stewart’s Craft Depart. They made paper cones and added balloons on top to make the ice cream. Here is a great ice cream [...]
From: Lee | 8/18/10 at 8:27 am
What a sweet present! That's so lovely that you were able to give one gift that had such a personal touch from each of you.
From: Tauni | 8/23/10 at 1:35 am
What a lovely gift and beautiful treasure. I am inspired!
From: Today I love….A Patchwork Pillow « What I love today…… | 8/29/10 at 2:26 am
[...] A Patchwork Pillow – The Crafts Dept.. [...]
From: mo | 8/29/10 at 2:20 pm
How clever! I love these balloon. I also noticed your metal storage bins in the background... I have been looking everywhere for containers for storage like this!.. where did you find them?
From: Marcie McGoldrick | 8/30/10 at 9:16 am
They were from Ikea but I don't think that they sell them any longer. I found a similar one for sale on Linens and Things - but I think a bit smaller and no lid.
http://www.lnt.com/show_product/240997-26539/?utm_source=googleaffiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term=26539
From: One Fun Thing: Ice Cream Cone Balloons | 8/30/10 at 10:03 am
[...] via The Crafts Department [...]
From: Casa e Cose | 9/3/10 at 4:16 am
Oh i have been drooling over this pillow for some minutes now. SO lovely!
From: Ice Cream Cone Party Decor | 7/12/11 at 1:10 am
[...] I’ve seen a few different takes on this, including this one for a baby shower from Martha Stewart’s craft crew. [...]
From: Inspired: Ice Cream Shoppe Baby Shower | Fête By Monique Godfrey | 8/3/11 at 11:58 am
[...] Have I already mentioned how much I love the Martha Stewart empire? Crafter Blake Ramsey of The Crafts Dept. created these ice cream cone balloons. This idea is pure genius in its [...]
From: tori | 1/5/12 at 3:06 pm
I am curious. How did you got the balloons to stay on the construction paper. I wont these for my shower
From: Blake Ramsey | 1/5/12 at 3:13 pm
Hi Tori,
We just used a little clear tape. You could also use glue dots I'm sure. Have a great shower!
From: MrsJackson | 7/25/12 at 9:56 am
The ice cream baloons are a great idea! Im doing an ice cream shop theme in my classroom. However, the baloons will deflate, any other suggestions on what I could do to make cones that will stay up? I though of making those tissue paper balls, that look like flowers. But instead of putting a stem on it, make a cone. Will that look okay?
From: Blake Ramsey | 7/25/12 at 9:59 am
That's a great idea! You could also try these pre-made tissue balls-
http://www.devra-party.com/honeycomb-balls/honeycomb-balls-solid-colors
From: Melinda Chleboun | 8/10/12 at 5:24 pm
I like the idea of ice cream balloons....I was thinking of using this for a foundation ice cream social event. Any ideas to use the ice cream balloons if I didn't want to use helium? I can't think of how to use them as table decorations. To keep them standing up.
From: Blake Ramsey | 8/13/12 at 9:17 am
Hi Melinda,
Try attaching the balloons to dowels- this should keep them suspended without helium. Good luck!
From: Dawn | 3/19/13 at 7:42 am
Cool
From: Birthday Party Theme: Ice Cream | Petite Lemon Blog | 3/26/13 at 6:32 pm
[...] Ice Cream Cone Balloons from Martha Stewart Living are brilliant, [...]