Mini Necktie Bunting

June 18, 2013 by 2 Comments
donut cake with bunting

My middle child Logan recently turned eight and was baptized a member of our church.  We had a little get-together with our family afterwards. It wasn't quite lunch time so I decided a light brunch would be fun. I chose a blue and aqua color scheme for the food table. One of Logan's favorite things is chocolate donuts so at the center of the table I created a donut cake and embellished it with a mini necktie bunting. I wanted to share how I made this cute little bunting - you could use it for a little man birthday party or any boy themed party, really. You only need a couple of things … [Read more...]

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How To Make Pretty Paper Medallions

May 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
How to make pretty paper medallions

I just recently made these pretty paper medallions and used them for a couple of parties I was helping with - a bridal shower and a birthday party. I wanted to share how to make paper medallions with you because 1. they're super cute, 2. they're super easy, and 3. they're super cheap but make a great impact at any event! Supplies 2 pieces of 12x12 cardstock per medallion Decorative edge paper punch Ribbon Coordinating paper (for center circle) Glue gun Scoring board (optional) Instructions 1. Cut each piece of your 12x12 cardstock in half 2. To make 4 pieces of … [Read more...]

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Party Trend – Tissue Tassels

February 20, 2013 by 3 Comments
Party Trend: Tissue Tassels

Tissue tassels and garlands have been on the party scene for a few years now, but they continue to be a popular party accessory. Confetti System has been credited with the original tissue tassel design and now you can buy tissue tassel garlands from many shops on Etsy, but if that's not in your budget, the good news is that they're quite easy to make! There are many online tutorials if you want to try making one yourself for your next event. I've gathered a few traditional and some unique ways to use tissue tassels to dress up your party. Kori at Paper and Pigtails used tissue tassel … [Read more...]

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Super Bowl Party Appetizer – Red Velvet Cheese Ball

January 15, 2013 by 4 Comments
Superbowl appetizer

The Super Bowl is coming up in less than three weeks. It's Sunday, February 3rd, to be exact. Whether you're hosting the big game at your house or watching it somewhere else, finger foods and appetizers are usually the main attraction (besides the commercials, of course!), so I thought I'd share a yummy Super Bowl party appetizer for you to try. For New Year's Eve we went to a friend's house and I made a delicious red velvet cheese ball that you may have seen on Pinterest. It was a huge hit with everyone, so I thought I'd make a variation for the Super Bowl party or any football party—a … [Read more...]

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Handmade Gift Wrap Ideas

December 18, 2012 by 2 Comments
Handmade gift wrap kraft box

One of the things I love most about Christmas is the presents - not necessarily receiving presents, but I like to choose just the right gift for each person and then wrap it up beautifully! I enjoy picking out pretty paper, finding colorful matching ribbon, adding the perfect gift tag and embellishments to the gift. Today I wanted to share some fun handmade gift wrap ideas using simple kraft boxes, making those special gifts even more beautiful! For this gift wrapping idea, my two secret weapons included a large pencil that I found at my trusty 'ol Walmart and some gold ink. (P.S. … [Read more...]

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Thanksgiving Glitter Dipped Pumpkin Place Card Holders

November 20, 2012 by 4 Comments
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You may have noticed the fun, new paint-dipped trend appearing everywhere recently, from furniture to utensils, vases, bags and pretty much anything else you can think of... I came across these bright color-dipped pumpkins from Sweet C's Designs which became the inspiration for my glitter-dipped pumpkin place card holders for Thanksgiving. I love to use place cards at parties and especially for special occasions such as Thanksgiving and Christmas since you usually have large family gatherings for these holidays. My kids always enjoy looking for their name at the table. Typically I just … [Read more...]

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DIY Halloween Costume Awards

October 16, 2012 by 4 Comments
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Halloween is only about two weeks away, so it's time to start planning those spooky Halloween parties if you haven't done so already! And what's a Halloween party without a costume contest, right?! I came up with a couple of easy, DIY Halloween costume awards. I promise these handmade badges are way cooler than the ones you can buy at the party supply store. Plus, they don't take much time to make, and you probably even have all the supplies just lying around your house. DIY Halloween Costume Awards Supplies card stock ribbon crepe paper washi tape a glue gun 2"-2.5" circle … [Read more...]

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Chocolate Covered Football Oreo Pops

September 6, 2012 by 7 Comments

A couple of things mark the end of summer and the beginning of fall around our house (and I'm sure many of yours too), one of them is football. Whether it's football for the kids, in-state college rivalries, or even pro-football on Monday nights, it definitely signals a change in seasons here. I don't know what it is, but I'm a total sucker for the seasonal Oreos and when I spotted the football shaped ones at the grocery store, I knew I had to find a fun way to use them. I came up with a cool treat you can make for any occasion - football Oreo pops. Use them for a tailgating treat, Superbowl … [Read more...]

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Back To School Pencil Holder Teacher Gift

August 16, 2012 by 3 Comments

I like to give a little gift to my kids' new teachers at the beginning of the year, just to let them know we're excited to have them as our teacher. I try to give something useful so I came up with a fun way to give something that is always needed in the classroom - pencils! I'm loving neon right now, so I decided to go with a neon color scheme for our gift idea, but obviously you can use whatever colors you would like. For this project you only need a few things: a tin can, kraft paper, washi tape and pencils. I would recommend a 14.5 oz tomato can (or similar) to hold the pencils. … [Read more...]

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Back to School Party Favor

August 7, 2012 by 5 Comments

Okay, so my kids go back to school in less than a month and I'm sure some of your kids have gone back already - that's just crazy! The summer has totally flown by! I have ALWAYS loved shopping for back to school clothes and supplies, both when I was a kid and now for my own kids. I think that's why I've thought it would be so fun to throw a back to school party, just so I can buy school supplies to use as party decor or favors. I thought I'd share some of my favorite Back To School parties with you from around the blogosphere and then I'll show you a fun idea to make for a back to school … [Read more...]

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