Let’s take a break from all the orange and black and muted Fall colors, shall we, and go a bit brighter. As in woo hoo for birthdays brighter. These printables are so perfectly birthday, too, for kids or grown-ups. Find the printables for birthday party gift bags and 3D birthday cupcake toppers HERE at Party Planning Center.… Read More ...
Pretty, Pastel Birthday Party
I’d have little doubt that any dessert table for any party hosted by Linda of Bubble and Sweet , author of Sweets on a Stick, would be this darling and pretty. You must scroll through and see all the lovely details. A gorgeous birdhouse cake, bird cake pops, flower cookie pops, pink macarons… Find the birthday party HERE.… Read More ...
Unicorn Horn Party Favors
I talk often about my daughter’s rainbow and unicorn obsession because said obsession has not waned one bit. Thank goodness. And bonus, it means I can recycle some of her birthday party wares each year. Perhaps a new item to add to the party mix… Make these candy-filled ice cream cone unicorn horn favors HERE at Sun Scholars. Thanks, … Read More ...
Pineapple Tree with Fruit Monkeys Centerpiece
Wow. That was my first thought at seeing this incredible fruit display for a luau party
, a pineapple tree with fruit monkeys. You must see this whole tree and the other “long-haired” monkey (hee hee) in all their glory. Speaking of Glory, this impressive centerpiece was assembled for a luau party by, Shelly Lange, a friend of Glory’s from… Read More ...
Free Printables from Minimega
Oooh, for you party planning folks or wine givers or jammers or… I could go on. There are lots and lots of great, free printables over at the Denmark-based site minimega, such as these wine tags and treat boxes. Spotted on How About Orange.
Back to School Dessert Table Cuteness and Bookworm Favors
There are way too many cutie details on this back to school goodies table to cover in a little post. Crayon stands and buckets of candy “supplies” and even non-food ideas, like coloring and other school stations. And put together on a budget, too. Find them all HERE at Crissy’s Crafts. And for favors? Check out these bookworms with … Read More ...
Under the Sea Dessert Table
Going under the sea any time soon? I mean party-wise, though tales of actual sea adventures would be welcome, too. You’ll find lots o’ great and re-creatable ideas for the dessert table HERE at D.I.Y. Louisville. Love the easy to make clam cookies and the adorable goldfish marshmallow pops.
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Totally Awesome Sweets for an ’80s Party
I know I brag about growing up in the ’80s every chance I get, but I have to share this totally awesome ’80s party. (Wait, why do I brag about being of advanced age? ‘Cuz the ’80s were totally awesome.) You must see the yummy details that turn the awesomeness of the ’80s into sweets HERE at Lynlee’s Petite Cakes.… Read More ...
Frosting Shots
Have you spotted this trend out and about yet? These quick doses of sugar called frosting shots that more and more shops are offering? Make your own for your party guests, those you think can handle them, HERE at Love U Madly.… Read More ...
Bird’s Party Magazine, the Fall Issue is Out!!
I’m excited to share with you the latest (and I think the greatest so far) issue of Bird’s Party Magazine for Fall 2012. You’ll see my dangling sparkling spider cookies and caramel apple pops in there, but I’m way more impressed by how much party and treat goodness is packed in the pages. A sampling of the goods inside: … Read More ...
Bug Juice and Critter Snacks and Dirt Dessert
How utterly perfect for a creepy, crawly, critter-filled party. I’m loving the dressed-up bug juice and crazy adorable ladybug and ant crackers. Find the recipes for the buggy crackers HERE at My Own Ideas. And you’ll of course want to have these worm filled dirt cups for dessert, too. Find those HERE.
Rainbow Chocolate Party Spoons
Since I just declared my final Olympics post, I took the liberty of renaming these. Oh, but I can’t, because these chocolate party spoons are still so perfectly Olympian. But colorful enough for any kid’s rainbow party, I think. Remember when I posted on the originals from Delicious Delicious Delicious way back in early 2010? They are still making the … Read More ...
Hand-Stamped Menu Utensil Holders
My title does not do this justice, I think. While I have no wedding or fancy event to plan any time soon, I need to bookmark this for that one day, in the future, I might actually have a wedding or fancy event to plan. Because I love this charming, easy-to-assemble idea for a place setting. Find the how-tos to … Read More ...
61 Birthday Cakes to Make
I’ve posted on these collections of birthday cake ideas from Parenting before, but now they have them all collected neatly on one page, organized by theme, so you can easily pick and choose what masterpiece you’ll create without having to thumb through pages. Find 61 birthday cakes to make HERE at Parenting.
Mason Jar Cocktails on Ice
This idea makes me want to host a summer shindig immediately. It houses three of my favorite things: Mason jars, cocktails and clever serving ideas. (I did mention I’m a nerd before, right?) Find recipes for mason jar cocktails HERE at Betty Crocker, courtesy of Lil’ Miss Bossy.… Read More ...