Are you doing anything to celebrate Mardi Gras? Here is a treasure trove of traditional recipes to choose from. Including okra creole, and king cake even.
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Mardi Gras Beads bowl
This would be SUCH a fun serving piece for a Mardi Gras party!
It is done with melted beads. The bead bowl picture is from here. But she points to a great tutorial that has lots of good information … Read More...
Downton Abbey Food
Are you a fan of Downton Abbey? Pamela Foster has a blog called Downton Abbey Cooks She has offered a recipe for Strawberry Charlotte Rousse. (I don’t think it counts as a spoiler to say that this was featured in … Read More...
Terrarium
There are lots of ways to throw big fancy parties. But here is a lovely way to host a smaller, activity based party. The Acme Party Box company sells terrarium kits. And, if you want to see ideas for how … Read More...
Going Away Party
Jordan Ferny shows us a lovely way to host a going away party. She has hand selected some really beautiful things from our fair city and gathered them together. But this could go either way. You could design your baskets … Read More...
Heart Shaped Egg
What a lovely little way to celebrate Valentines without going “over the top”. Kids, adults, breakfast treat, packed lunch surprise… There is no end to where you could add this little gem. Anna shows us how to do this here … Read More...
Valentines Garland
Here is a wonderful little garland for Valentines day. It’s perfect for home, or for at school. Kathy, at Just Crafty Enough gave us a whole detailed DIY so you can make one at home.
Year of the Snake
The Lunar New Year falls on Sunday Feb 10 this year. What a colorful celebration. Gig Master shows a whole host of ways to celebrate.
Library Birthday Invitations
A great idea for a kid’s party – a Library/Book party. Our friend and photographer JetKat Photo shows us the invitations she made for her son’s party. These are so clever, made on the cards put in the pocket envelopes … Read More...
Pop-up Parties
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
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
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...
Knitting Cake
I am a knitter from way back. This cake really captured my imagination. The people at Thoughtfully Simple give a FULL tutorial on how to make this cake, decorations and all!
Gone to the Dogs
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
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
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!
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...
Ideas: Paper Straws
A Muse Studio has the prettiest paper straws, these are so much fun for party decor, wrapping and lots more. Find out what else you can use them for in this video on their blog.
-Heather
Dip Dye Ombre Plates
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...
Ruffled Table Runner
This is fun! This table runner was put together using plastic tablecloths. Love that idea! A pretty way to add a fun element to a birthday party or any celebration. Get the how to from Uncommon Ruffled Table Runner from … Read More...