May
21
I came across these wonderful paper designs by Ellen Giggenbach and just fell in love. These adorable paper kits would create the most whimsical party theme. A storybook party theme is perfect for little tots or little bookworms. With these paper kits you could create a vintage feel by adding some treasured vintage story books to the decor. Use piles …
May
20
1: Gold Doilies 500pk $71.95
2: 5lbs Gold Wrapped Almonds $82
3: Gold Tinsel Chandelier $20
4: Gold Cupcake Liners (Available almost everywhere)
5: Large Foil Number Balloons $15
9: Gold Cakes and More Gold Cakes
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May
19

Cake Plate Clings are a great way to “Theme” a party using supplies you already have.
Cake Plate Clings, a new patent-pending product from WH Hostess, are a novel series of decorative linings designed for cake stands, pedestals and serving dishes. A fresh update to the traditional disposable paper doilies and liners, Cake Plate Clings are used for decoration, …
May
18
2: Fromage Wooden Cheese Tray $19.99
4 :Octopus Serving Platter $89.00
5 :Las Ramblas $13.20
6 :2 qrt Serving bowl Rachel Ray $50.40
7 :Vintage Bessemer Serving platter $25.00
8 :Handmade Fruit Tier $160.00
9: Threshold Platter Target $9.99
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May
16

Very funny~ But it’s not a new idea, I recall my younger self filling in a toilet guest book at my friend’s house many many moons ago. This one from Casa-diseno.com is a little more classy than our scraps of paper but same concept.
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May
14

Doc McStuffins is one of the latest Disney crazes swooping across backyard parties.
These images from “CatchMyParty” are adorable and the candy floss “stuffing” could be used for other themes too.
Check out these free printables we featured earlier in the year.

Here are some other useful links.
Party Favors from About.com
Free Doc McStuffins Paper printables Below from DisneyFamily…
May
9

This Mermaid Birthday Party is another one of my own setups. My daughter wanted an Ariel party but I didn’t want an over the top Disney party so we met here in the middle.
Everything was DIY. From the mermaid skirts and seashell hairpiece to the treasure chest (old shipping trunk) and even the jelly fish hanging from the ceiling were made …
May
8

I am sure you have seen the Diaper cakes but how about a Toilet Roll cake? This free craft project shows you how to make a fun gag gift using toilet roll paper. Attach a small card with sayings such as. “Once you hit 40 everything goes to crap” “Happy Crappy Birthday” “Get well soon” “Once you get hitched …
May
7

This Beach party idea is a little extra special as it’s was for my little boy
We created a Beach/Pool party for his 1st birthday party and it was lots of fun.
I laminated printed surfboards for cupcake toppers and used shoe key rings and shark fins also.
Guests were able to keep the shoe key ring if they wanted …
May
3
Balloon arches may seem outdated but they do have their place. Balloon arches are great for circus party themes anything involving football, Disney, Rainbows, Baby showers and for under 5 year-old parties.
If you think you have the right place to pop a balloon arch then the above Youtube video is sure to guide you. Don’t want to DIY? Then you …














