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6 Ideas for the Perfect Oscars Bash

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Are you ready for the Academy Awards on Sunday night? It’s not too late to plan the perfect Oscars party.

Looking for more Oscar party ideas? Check out these

Oscar Party Decorations

Oscar Party Banner

Oscar Cupcake Toppers

 

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Decorate your table with custom Oscar confetti featuring all your favorite stars. Get the details at Sugar and Charm.

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Make glam centerpieces using mirror tires, clear beads or marbles, fresh flowers and a movie director’s clap board sign. Photo courtesy of Party Wishes.

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Set an effortlessly glam table with tasseled confetti balloons. Get the details at PopSugar.

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Enjoy a delicious cocktail from our friends at Santa Margherita.

Star Studded Raspberry Lemonade (pictured)

  1. Combine 1/8 cup sugar and 1/8 cup lemon juice in a small saucepan, bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  3. Remove from heat.
  4. Stir in lemon rind and ½ cup of muddled raspberries.
  5. Combine mixture and 1 bottle Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore in large pitcher.
  6. Sprinkle remaining raspberries among the glasses.

Show Stopping Limoncello

  1. Pour 1 oz. of Limoncello into a champagne flute.
  2. Top the glass with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore and stir gently.
  3. Garnish with lemon zest.

Star Studded Prosecco

  1. Fill two bowls, one with lemon juice and another with sugar,
  2. Dip champagne flute rim in lemon juice.
  3. Repeat this process with gold sugar, coating the rim of the glass evenly.
  4. Let stand to dry before filling flute with Santa Margherita Prosecco Superiore.

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Keep track of your glass by writing assigning a different award category to each person instead of using traditional wine charms. This idea is courtesy of InStyle.

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The Governor’s Ball is the official Academy Awards after party. You might not be able to go to the real thing, but you can feel like a star anyway serving the same food. Architectural Digest has the recipes for this year’s event, courtesy of chef Wolfgang Puck.

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Sweet Cookie Embroidery (Japanese Edition)

“Sweet Cookie Embroidery (Japanese Edition)” by nashi is a Kindle-exclusive Japanese craft book that introduces readers to the art of Totsuka embroidery through the lens of confectionery-inspired designs. The book showcases the delicate and charming icing cookie designs of sweets artist KUNIKA, translating them into embroidered accessories using simple stitches.

The book features a collection of designs inspired by KUNIKA’s icing cookies, rendered through Totsuka embroidery techniques. Each design is accompanied by clear instructions and illustrations, making it accessible even to beginners. The use of embroidery threads, beads, and pearls adds depth and texture to the creations, enhancing their visual appeal.

The designs are characterized by their simplicity and elegance, reflecting the aesthetic of KUNIKA’s original cookie art. The Totsuka embroidery technique employed is straightforward, utilizing basic stitches that are easy to follow. This approach ensures that both novice and experienced embroiderers can enjoy the projects.

While specific user reviews for the Kindle edition are limited, the book has been positively received in other formats. For instance, a review on Japanese Creative Books describes the designs as “lovely simple designs, a bit limited but completely worth the money if you like the style.” The reviewer also notes that the book offers “the best prices for Japanese embroidery books.”

“Sweet Cookie Embroidery (Japanese Edition)” by nashi is a delightful resource for those interested in combining the art of embroidery with the whimsical charm of confectionery designs. Its clear instructions and appealing projects make it a valuable addition to any craft enthusiast’s collection.