These little gems are party favors. Jenna gives us step by step instructions on how to make these. And they are surprisingly realistically priced too, the way she does it. These would make a beautiful table scape during the party, … Read More...
Hostess Gift: Wine Bag
On the way to a nice party? Or getting ready for a Birthday? Here is a wine lover’s way to create your own packaging for your host. I think it would fun to go minimalist and just put “red” and … Read More...
Twine Carrots
Family fun? Handmade goodness? Table Decorations? Check! These sweet twine carrots are hand made, and even appropriate for help from your favorite kids! Courtenay from Creeklinehouse shows us how. These would be so fun for the Easter Table. Enjoy!
St Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt
Liz has two boys. She has put together a St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt – that ends in a “pot of gold”. The clues are written for kids, but they could be made more tricky for adults too. She offers … Read More...
Egg Garland
Paint Chip projects are all over the internet. and I will admit, I am smitten. Do the folks in the paint department go bananas when crafters come in and sneak these chips into their bags? Coterie show us how to … Read More...
Custom Stir Sticks
Here is the ultimate marriage between craft project and party decoration. These stir sticks are made-to-order for your party, by YOU. Chris, at Celebrations at Home, shows us how she lined up all the supplies. You can see the post … Read More...
Confetti filled Balloons
Here is a festive way to dress up a balloon. This would be so great for a birthday, either adult or for children. And with a change in the confetti color, you could make it match any theme or occasion. … Read More...
Egg Bud Vases
These little beauties would make a table beautiful any time, but especially for Easter. They are small and simple, and they are so “unchanged” that the shape of the egg just shares the spotlight with the flower itself. I love … Read More...
Tangled Invitations
Jen over at Eat Sleep Make hosted a Tangled Birthday, and she shared her invitation idea. Tangled, for those of you out of the Disney Circle, is the new adaptation of Rapunzel. The Princess is more powerful, and has thoughts … Read More...
Shamrock Cake Decorations
Even a simple small party can be made special by a cake. Even family dinner! Studio DIY dresses things up for us again. This cake is wonderful, and easy and do-able.
This site has such crisp bright photography, the pictures … Read More...
Herb Stencil Eggs
Here is a natural way to decorate eggs. Natural dye, and natural images under the dye.
This treatment actually gives the egg a batik look. Adventures in Cooking brings us this tutorial.
Here is the video:
Go and see … Read More...
Big Wall Confetti
Big big big confetti. What a great idea. Goes up easily, makes a big hit, and comes down lickety split. Plus, how fun would it be to make these? Julip shows us how to do these for our own party … Read More...
Fire Station Party
My Friend Kate got invited to a 5 year old’s Fire Station Birthday. Lucky Girl. This party is small, and packed with thoughtful touches. Like matchstick snacks.
How clever!
And the whole think is all the more beautiful as captured … Read More...
Mr. Egg
Are you hosting Easter? Looking for new egg decorating ideas? Here is Mr. Egg. A Bit of Pilli Pilli gives us step by step directions, complete with a supplies list. Such an interesting way to amp up the egg. And … Read More...
Book Give Away: Handmade Hostess
Handmade Hostess is the very latest greatest party idea book to hit the market. I just reviewed it here. And now – here you go! Here is a chance to win a copy of the book for your very … Read More...
Princess Scavenger Hunt Party
Aubry’s daughter turned 4, and they had a wonderful Princess Party. Aubry really put together ALL the details to keep the party moving, and keep the royalty entertained. She sent them all around the house on a scavenger hunt with … Read More...
Handmade Hostess: Book Review
Handmade Hostess just came out. And, oh what a spectacular book it is!
Kelly Lee-Creel and Rebecca Soder teamed up, and their work is just impeccable. The book shows us 12 party ideas from top to bottom. And within those … Read More...
DIY Glass Serving Pieces
What could be better than these versatile serving dishes? Not only are they clear, so they go with everything, but they are DIY too. And best of all, the supplies all came from the dollar store! Polly shows us how … Read More...
Smock Parties
Here is an organization that brings art to parties! How great. Kids parties, Ladies night out, even charitable events. Yianna started this venture to combine her two loves, art and entertaining. If you are in the Chicago area, you can … Read More...
Book and Wine Pairings
In keeping with our Book Club hosting ideas from yesterday, I wanted to pass along this clever piece about wine that plays on the theme of a book. ! I have heard of “pairings” before, but only with food, what … Read More...