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<p style="text-align: center;">My amazing mother turns 64 this week, and when she mentioned that no one had ever really thrown her a birthday bash, I couldn't think of a better way to thank her for her tireless support than to host a "When I'm 64" party in her honor.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">I had so much fun putting together the decorations for this party.  Pinterest will be my undoing, but until that day, I'm going to keep crafting away.  I created these cake stands from 2 clear glass candle holders.  Using some spray paint I had for another project, I painted them pink.  (Note to self: do not attempt this in the house ever again!  We had a pink cat, a pink kid and a pink basement floor.  Oops!)  Once they were dry, I used hot glue to attach some old records that I found at the thrift store for $1 a piece.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">The cupcake toppers were designed by 2 talented artists on Etsy.  They also did the invitations, and I was able to use both the toppers and the invites as printables for other decorations.  The psychedelic buttercream matched the decor perfectly.</p>
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