This is the small patio before we painted it. Isn't Jasper a cutie?

Here is a shot of the small patio after we finished. I drew the design on freehand with chalk and then we stained around it. We left the leaves and part of the border the natural concrete color which will deepen over time.

We used black and white concrete paint to accent the design.

Before shot of the large patio.

We mixed two colors of concrete stain together to create this color which mimics the rocks.

Another shot of the big patio.

Anyone can make their patio look much better using concrete stain, brushes, and a little creativity.

I made this sign for the birthday girls. The images are all from graphicsfairy.blogspot.com. What a cool site!

Prop World provided the giant playing cards. We collected teapots and teacups to use for the flower arrangements.

Here is a close up of the teapot cake and the cupcakes. The cupcake toppers are from LCcakes on Etsy.

I made the favor bags using orange and green bags from Michaels. I then folded a decorative piece of scrapbook paper around the top, punched the edge with a craft punch, and sealed it with a birthday cake sticker.

We used an eclectic assortment of teacups to serve water and lemonade. It was much too hot for tea!

We served yummy tea party food. Ham biscuits, pigs in a blanket, open faced tomato sandwiches, little sandwiches and cheese and crackers. We used the saucers from the teacups for the plates.

Here is another shot of the food.

Prop World hung all these lanterns and umbrellas on the deck for a very wonderland feel.

We had face painting for the kids under a tent.

Mushrooms from Prop World

The girls had lots of fun opening their presents in the throne!