Tutorial: Chile Pepper Pom
I'm so excited to be featuring party tutorials from our readers again. Up first is a festive chile pepper pom how-to sent to us by Susan of Oh My! Creative just in time for Cinco de Mayo. Oh My!...
View ArticleRecipe: Lemon Layer Cake with Tart Lemon Curd and Lemon Buttercream
It's always such a joy to collaborate with Heather of Chickabug and Xiaolu of 6 Bittersweets, and with Mother's Day coming up, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity for us to team up again....
View ArticleTutorial: Fringed Lantern
While I'm gearing up for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer this weekend, Emily of Magnolia Creative Co. is in the house to share this fun and easy DIY project exclusively with our readers.Hi! Emily here...
View ArticleDC Avon Walk for Breast Cancer 2012
Chances are, you or someone close to you has been affected by breast cancer. "In it to end it", the Pink Princesses participated in the 10th Avon Walk for Breast Cancer at the nation's capital over the...
View ArticleAbout to Pop Baby Shower
When Nikka decorated her son's nursery, she was inspired by Frog Prince Paperie's modern and whimsical Giraffe Chevron collection. So naturally, when it came time to plan for her "About to Pop" themed...
View ArticleThings I'm Afraid to Tell You
I've been a longtime follower of Becca's blog, Cake., back when it called Birthday Girl. After reading her candid post titled "Things I'm Afraid to Tell You" this morning, I couldn't get it off my...
View ArticleGiveaway: 2 Year Blogging Anniversary
Thanks so much for being patient and understanding while I was taking a much needed break from the whole blogging and party scene. With Caitlyn's Kawaii Love birthday party and an Around the World baby...
View ArticleTutorial: Vintage Fabric Doily Globes
Remember these fabric doily globes from Petite Social'sVintage Teddy Bear Tea Party? My gal pal, Katie, is here today to show you how to add a little vintage flair to your next party with this easy DIY...
View ArticlePie Guy
We surprised our pie guy with mini apple and cherry pies, along with some sweet notes from the kiddos for Father's Day. XOXO
View ArticleKawaii Love Birthday Party: Invitations
Don't laugh, but I came up with the theme for Caitlyn's 8th birthday party a year in advance. It was going to be a roller sk8ing (come on, that's pretty clever, right?) party at the local rink. And...
View ArticleAnthropologie Summer Window Displays
As soon as I saw this Anthropologie window display, I added it to my mental crafting to-do list. The trick was finding the right material for the circles and figuring how to keep them in place. And of...
View ArticleGiveaway: The Governor's Daughter Necklace
As much as I enjoyed throwing Caitlyn's Kawaii Love birthday last Saturday (party post coming soon), I'm just pooped! The Little Globe Trotter baby shower that I'm helping to plan is just a month away...
View ArticleDIY Summer Olympics Party
The marks are in, this DIY Summer Olympics party styled by Deanna of Mirabelle Creations gets a gold for creativity and presentation. Sprint over to her blog to get the tutorials for Watermelon Olympic...
View ArticleTutorial: Vellum Garland Backdrop
I'm sharing my Anthropologie inspired vellum garland tutorial over at Bird's Party today. Makes the perfect backdrop for an Under the Sea party!
View ArticleKawaii Love Birthday Party
With its apple green walls, blush pink curtains, and off white furniture, Cailtyn's bedroom was the perfect space to hold her 8th birthday party. Inspired by Paper Glitter's Japanese Kawaii Love deluxe...
View ArticleLittle Globe Trotter Baby Shower
When Tanya and Freemon announced that they were expecting a precious baby boy in early October, we couldn't be happier for them. Combining their love of travel and sports, we decided to go with a...
View ArticleSpanish Breast Cancer Awaressness Photo Shoot
After collaborating with Heather of Chickabug on several projects, I finally had the wonderful pleasure of meeting her in person a couple of weeks ago. We met up with Xiaolu of 6 Bittersweets for a...
View ArticleCraft Closet Makeover
What does your craft closet look like? If it's anything like mine, it's packed with party props, spools of ribbon, scrap paper, crafting tools and shipping boxes. I know what you're thinking, "The...
View ArticleThe Container Store Giveaway
I recently reorganized my entire craft closet with the help of these pretty + functional storage boxes and drawers from The Container Store. Want to win a $25 (make that $35 if we reach over 150...
View ArticleKawaii Halloween Party
Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays. Who doesn't love candy corn and dressing up? Last time we hosted a Halloween party, there were 30 ghouls + their parents. Pretty scary. Since...
View ArticleAnthropologie Inspired DIY Series
I'm excited to announce that I'll be featuring Anthropologie inspired DIY projects on a more regular basis, exclusively HERE on this blog starting in 2013. If you've missed any of the ones that I've...
View ArticleAngry Birds Birthday Party
As soon as I saw this video, I couldn't wait to throw the ultimate LIVE Angry Birds party for Camden's 6th birthday. We rented out an indoor soccer field at the nZone, taped up cardboard boxes to...
View ArticleTutorial: Neon Heart Post-It Notes Backdrop
With Valentine's Day less than a week away, I'm sharing my Neon Heart Post-It Notes backdrop tutorial on Bird's Party today. Of course this technique of folding over Post-It Notes could be used to make...
View ArticleTutorial: Favor Bag Backdrop
I had the hardest time coming up with a backdrop for the cake table at Camden's Angry Birds birthday party. My idea of using Post-It Notes to create a pixelated backdrop sounded brilliant, but it...
View ArticleCircus Birthday Party Ideas
Interestingly, I'm working on 2 circus themed first birthday parties that are a week apart from each other! Both clients wanted to go with a gender neutral theme that would be fun for guests of all...
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