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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!

Pop-up Parties

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I love everything about pop-up parties. Part picnic, part glamor, …one special meal.
I found this post that really does a great job of dissecting all the pieces, and pointing to a number of web sites that have great tips … Read More...

Hand Held Appetizers

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Here is a great appetizer idea. Healthy. Beautiful. Easy to pass. Easy to eat. Martha gives us a little bit of DIY instruction here. It’s fresh veggies, in bread cups, served with dip in the bottom of them. So, … Read More...

Sledding Party

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February can bring ice and snow to some of us. Let’s head outside for a sledding party. Warm food, treats, and even an outdoor Fondue pot are featured in this piece about hosting a winter party.
These ideas were all … Read More...

Gone to the Dogs

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I was out with a friend the other night, and she told me she had just had a birthday party for Dottie. Dottie is her DOG. She told me about the cake, the guests, their owners, the decorations… And really, … Read More...

Party Worthy Garland

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Nothing sets a party apart from an “average day” like the decorations. Here is a STUNNING garland, and a tutorial on how to do it. Best of all, all you need is paper, scissors (or a paper cutter), a stapler … Read More...

Party Plate

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Here is a serving idea for a party that keeps everything WELL contained. And for sure, what ever you put in there will be “all tied up” ahead of time. This idea could be used for a party of any … Read More...

Welcome to the Party!

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I’m Susan, and I am starting the new Party board at Craft gossip. I am thrilled to bring you all the best and latest party ideas. We’ll look at menus, decorations, favors, themes, and every other flavor of Party that … Read More...

Dip Dye Ombre Plates

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Oh my, I just love these, don’t you? What a brilliant idea for keeping it thrifty but adding some stylish pizzazz! Dip dyeing paper plates, can’t say I would have thought of that, but I’m so glad that I saw … Read More...

Mini Pinata Party Favors

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Here’s a unique party favor for Cinco de Mayo or any party you choose. Make miniature pinatas from plastic Easter eggs! A great way to recycle and make a fun and colorful project at the same time. Check it out … Read More...