Independent craft blog since 2007
Party Ideas helps make entertaining family and friends easy by providing hacks, DIY projects, and general inspiration for holiday parties, birthday parties, family reunions, baby showers, and more.
You'll find everything from delicious recipes to feed a crowd to cute themed decoration ideas. If you're on a tight budget, we regularly offer money-saving suggestions to help you celebrate without breaking the bank.
Our goal is to take the stress out of the party planning process so you're able to focus on having fun with your guests!
No party is complete without delicious cocktails and mocktails, so sip in style with these cocktail recipes featuring SPARKLING ICE.
BEST DRESSED BLUEBERRY
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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching. If you’re single, don’t let your lack of a significant other get you down. Celebrate your freedom with this cheeky “Love Bites” Valentine’s Day party. The red and black color scheme has a gothic feel … Read More...
Kojo Designs recently featured a birthday party that gets an A+ for creativity. The birthday girl’s name is Piper and her party pays tribute to all the things she loves that start with the letter P — princesses, ponies, painting, … Read More...
Turning 30 is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that deserves a special celebration. Wonderful DIY has a roundup of 7 clever themes for your 30th birthday party, ranging from a party with splashy gold accents to a roaring 20s themed bash. Click … Read More...
If you’re planning a child’s birthday party and want to stay away from the cartoon character inspired themes, this roundup of clever ideas from BuzzFeed is sure to please. My personal favorite is the geology themed party because it’s colorful, … Read More...
As an adult, it’s hard to find an excuse to spend time with your friends. That’s why I love the idea of a freezer meal party. You can invite your girlfriends over and assemble several quick and easy freezer meals … Read More...
I’m not a fan of most party favors, since they tend to be cheap plastic clutter I end up tossing soon after the event. But, these mini pinatas are adorable. Every kid I know would be thrilled to take home … Read More...
Amy over at Delineate Your Dwelling is sharing a printable party invitation she made for her daughter’s birthday with a pom pom theme. This is a fabulous party idea if you want a celebration that’s colorful and cute without relying … Read More...
If you’re looking for a birthday party theme that encourages creativity, keeps kids occupied, and makes less work for you, a cake decorating party is a wonderful choice. Simply provide each guest with a mini cake and an assortment of … Read More...
These ruffled ice cream cone party decorations would be perfect for a little girl’s birthday party, a baby shower, or a summertime ice cream social. They’re made from Styrofoam balls, lightweight fabric, and scrapbook paper. Don’t they look good enough … Read More...
If you’re planning a party and can’t find the perfect banner, Shanty 2 Chic can help. This website has free printable letters for every letter of the alphabet available as downloadable individual files, so you can print and assemble a … Read More...
If you’re looking for clever party favors that kids of all ages are sure to love, these mini gumball machines are the perfect choice. They’re made from clay pots, saucers, and glass bowls. They can be painted to match any … Read More...
With Star Wars mania in full force, I suspect many of you will be planning Star Wars themed parties this year. If you need some birthday cake inspiration, Pop Sugar has a roundup of 28 inspirational cakes featuring Luke, Leia, … Read More...
If you’re looking for healthy birthday treats to celebrate your special day, Brit + Co has compiled a list of 20 suggestions that are festive, delicious, and nutritious. Picture above are Secret Healthy Double-Chocolate Paleo-Friendly Cupcakes made with coconut flour, … Read More...
Balloon bouquets are a simple way to make any celebration seem more festive, but you don’t need to spend a lot of money on specialty balloons. With a few minor tweaks, you can turn plain black and white balloons into … Read More...
Garlands are such a cute yet easy way to decorate for a party. This felt ball garland could be used for a child’s birthday, a baby shower, a retirement party, or pretty much whatever your heart desires. You could even … Read More...
These birthday cake sugar cookies are a colorful addition to any birthday celebration and a nice change of pace from the traditional birthday cake. Just look at all those sprinkles! As an added bonus, you don’t even need to chill … Read More...
What’s a New Year’s Eve party without great music? If you’re looking for tunes for your New Year’s Eve bash, Play. Party. Pin. can help. They’ve put together a playlist that includes popular songs like:
Uptown Funk
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New Year’s Eve tends to be more of a holiday for adults, but that doesn’t mean your little ones can’t have some fun too. Help them celebrate the arrival of 2016 with festive mocktails suitable for kids and teenagers, made … Read More...
Are you looking for new drink ideas to serve your guests on New Year’s Eve? If so, this roundup of 25 cocktail recipes is well worth a look. There are recipes for raspberry mojitos, glitter champagne cocktails, cranberry kamikaze shots, … Read More...
