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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!

Water Balloon Ice Blocks

July 1, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

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Sometimes the best party ideas are actually the simplest. I am not sure how everyone feels about using a kids toy (water bomb balloons) and vodka in the same bowl, but I think it sits OK with me.  Asubtlerevelry.com shares … Read More...

Free Printable Rainbow Party

June 30, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

Forget the store bought decorations that “everyone” has and go for something a little unique. This Free DIY party printables pack comes complete with cake boxes, labels, cupcake wrappers and even party hats.

Simply download and print out as many … Read More...

The Best Party Mocktails – Easy To Make Recipes

June 26, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

Who Says You Need Booze to Celebrate? ??

Okay, okay—I know it might seem a little rebellious to share party drink ideas that don’t involve alcohol, especially during celebration season… but hear me out. Whether you’re the designated driver, expecting … Read More...

How Much Food?

June 25, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

Ok Ok. I am definitely guilty of preparing too much food at most for my parties. I have this habit of making sure everyone is catered for including vegans, vegetarians and gluten free people.

I would rather have too much … Read More...

How to Fill a Balloon

June 23, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

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Tonia from The Gunny Sack created these adorable balloon Pinata’s for Easter.

The reason I am sharing this is because of her simple but creative method in filling the balloons.

Each balloon is simply stretched over a empty soda pop … Read More...

Party On Dudes Party On!

June 19, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

Get in the party spirit with this fun “Party on” necklace  from sourcherry.co.uk on Folksy.com.

DIY Paper Fan Garland

June 17, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

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Love the idea of this garland made from paper fans. It’s so simple that you could have the kids mass produce these fans for you.

They would make a great backdrop for an Asian themed dinner party. … Read More...

DIY Colored Bamboo Food Plates

June 15, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

I love bamboo disposable food plates. Bamboo is the “acceptable” paper plate for rich people. I love any excuse to be lazy, and this is a great one. These plain Bamboo plates have been taken to the next level with … Read More...

40 Sofia The First Party Ideas

June 14, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

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I have been busy pinning some of the best Sofia The First Party Pins to our Pinterest Party Boards.

If your planning a little girls party then take a look for some wonderful pink inspiration.

DIY Gilded Pinata

June 12, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

Who would have thought it could be so easy? Studiodiy.com lays it out in 1 simple step. Grab a can of spray paint (gold obviously) Grab the store bought elcheapo pinata and spray! It is seriously that easy! Need more … Read More...

Photo Booth Party Prop

June 11, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

Sometimes the simplest things are staring you in the face. Lovelyindeed.com created this photo booth. You guessed it right – it is made up of Post-it notes.

You will need quite a few and getting them in line could be … Read More...

Up Up and Away

June 9, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

Isn’t this the most adorable ode to UP the movie you have ever seen?

Francine our very own Scrapbooking Editor created this adorable UP party and photo prop for her sons birthday.  Check out the rest of her creative ideas … Read More...

Fourth Of July Invitation Idea

June 5, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

Our very own Stamping Editor Heather made this fun Fourth of July BBQ Invitation. She shares the full tutorial over on her blog 

Fabulous At 40 Centrepiece

June 2, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

Partyblog.mygrafico.com shows us how to make this fun “40 Is fabulous” centerpiece. Forget old lady flowers this centerpiece oozes fun with its fluro pink details.  They also have the free printables on the post to make it super easy. These … Read More...

20 min Puff Pastry Party Food

May 30, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

Puff pastry is one of the staples in my freezer. It can be used for just about anything savory or sweet. Puff pastry should be in your freezer for moment like these.

Basically if it tastes good together then you … Read More...

4th of July Party Supplies from 99c

May 27, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

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PartyCity.com have great supplies for your Fourth Of July party or cookout. Starting at just 99 cents you can pick up some bargains that will help theme your party.

Use coupon code PCX5JW for free ground shipping on orders … Read More...

Kids cakes you can afford – Fake Cakes

May 26, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

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Most of us want to give our kids the best for their Birthdays and an OTT (Over The Top) Birthday cake has suddenly become the normal requirement.

Even if I could afford to buy a 4 tier OTT  $800 cake … Read More...

Party Ideas – Vintage Story Book

May 21, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

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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 … Read More...

A Touch Of Gold

May 20, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

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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

6: DIY Gold Foil Pinata

7: Gold Foil Lanterns $7.95

8: … Read More...

Cake Plate Clings

May 19, 2013 by Shellie Wilson

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 … Read More...

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