Birthday

This halloween season, why not try a Pokemon Trunk or Treat (or driveway display!) to celebrate the spookiest night of the year? These ideas work …

A DIY Pokemon costume for a group might be just the answer if you’re need of an EASY group costume this year. It’s always a …

A DIY Bulbasaur costume that’s easy on mom and dad?? Yes! As part of our DIY Pokemon Costume trio, this cute little plant guy, Bulbasaur, …

Halloween and birthday parties are way more fun when there is a DIY Pokemon costume or two in attendance. In the last post, I showed …

The happiest kid on the block this Halloween? It’s going to be the one standing in his DIY Pikachu Costume at the neighbor’s door with …

Blaze and the Monster Machines was not a show I’d even heard of before this spring. My kids are now both over 10 and I …

Any good How to Train Your Dragon party or Viking party needs to have a DIY Viking ship included in the decorations. For my first …

When I put together the How to Train Your Dragon party ideas for family movie night, I was willing to do a little work for …

Need a few How to Train Your Dragon party ideas? I’ve got a few new ones for you today. With the release of the new …

The Pokemon craze has been alive and well for over 30 years now, with no sign of stopping! Over the course of a few decades, …

Mom! Your Paw Patrol enthusiast HAS to have a Paw Patrol Party for their next birthday! And you need ideas…STAT. Lucky for you, I’ve got …

I’m going to help you with a ton of DIY Pokemon Birthday Party ideas and help you be the coolest mom on the block! Every …

The space birthday party for our little friend Kealin was such a success mostly due to the fun STEM space party activities that we had …

  It’s always fun to help plan a party for my dear little friends, especially when they have such interesting ideas about what they want …

Fun, colorful banners are a must at parties! While you’ll find many readily available in stores these days, there are a few that you are …

My nephew turned one this year, and his mom requested a Little Lumberjack First Birthday Party. They’re pretty trendy right now, and I was feeling …

This year our theme is Super Mario Brothers, so I’ve got a few Super Mario Brothers trunk or treat ideas for you to steal for …

Every little girl I know in about the 3rd grade age bracket is head over heels for American Girl, and it stands to reason that …

One of the fun parts of having a character party is getting into character! For the Paw Patrol Party we threw (see it here), we …

You want to take less than ten minutes to assemble a super cute and EASY Paw Patrol party cake? When I put together this DIY …

Kid craft projects during the summer are a survival tactic–and keeping the kids busy with a Pokemon craft project is bound to fend off the …

My daughter begged for a Christmas party this year—lucky for her it doesn’t take much excuse for me to start designing an event! It was …

For our Minecraft Trunk or Treat display (see it here), we came up with a fun way to give out Halloween candy that went along …

My young friend Sidney was born a conservationist. I’ve never met another person so enamored with or concerned for animals. She even had her wildly …

Having one or two Pokemon party games planned to go along with a Pokemon birthday party is almost a requirement! Games for a game-themed party, …

This post is sponsored by the lovely people at Elmer’s Products. Their glue and X-acto knives live in my daily craft stash! Even though they’re …

Welcome! Glad you could pop in for a happy party pick-me-up full of great tween emoji party ideas! If you need a hands-down winning party …

The minute I saw Katy Perry’s halftime show last year…I knew I had to throw a Left Shark Pool Party. The cartoony take on a …

Compensation was provided by The Hershey Company via MomTrends.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions of The Hershey …

As kids start to get older, they seem to want at-home parties less and less and are drawn to experience-based parties. This year, there was …

My son’s Pokemon birthday party was a wild success. The kids all had a ball and the birthday boy said it was the best. birthday. …

One of the trinkets we gave the kids as part of their becoming “Pokemon Trainers” at the end of the Pokemon Birthday Party were these …

Frosty frozen parties have been the rage this year. I think due in part to a singing snowman and ice queen. I do love a …

So glad you could party with us on the Party Time Linky!  Each week, for almost 6 months, a new Party Time Linky begins.  It’s …

Starting each Tuesday, a new Party Time Linky begins!  Here you can find  great party inspirations, party recipes and party games.  All of these parties …

It’s Tuesday and that means the start of a new Party Time Linky! It’s the perfect place for all things related to parties. If you …

If you love to party, you are at the right place!  The Party Time Linky Party starts again today!  Each week, we have a Linky …

Each week for over 4 months now, readers and bloggers, visit the Party Time Linky to showcase their ideas and find inspirations. The Party Time …

Halloween is quickly approaching but there is still time to host a party!  Check out the Party Time Linky for spooky party ideas, gooey party recipes …

I was asked to participate in the Reddi-wip #PartyReddi. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Party planning is hard work! It’s …

For the Angel first birthday party, among all the sweets and whipped cream treats we had some party favors for our guests to take home! …

I was asked to participate in the Reddi-wip #PartyReddi. Although I have been compensated, all opinions are my own. Babies are blessings, especially sweet little …

Welcome!! So glad you found my little oasis of Dr. Seuss party ideas here on the web; I’m excited to be able to share them …

One of my favorite parts of creating a party is creating ambiance, like with some fancy party bunting. For the How to Train Your Dragon …

Every Tuesday for almost two months now, we have been partying with the Party Time Linky. Thank you to everyone who has joined the fun …

I’m glad you made it to our Party Time Linky this week!  it is a great place for party inspirations!!!  Last week we had almost …

The favorite part of our How to Train Your Dragon party was by far the Sheep Toss Game. I’ve lost count of the number of …

If you are in the mood for a good party, you are in luck! Today starts a new Party Time Linky!  Each week, readers like …

Every Tuesday for a month now, we have been partying with the Party Time Linky hosted by Moms and Munchkins, Spaceships and Laser Beams, Forever Your Prints, Sweetly …

It’s summertime, and that means the kids are home for large parts of the day. Keeping us all sane and entertained becomes a bigger challenge …

Do you need a little inspiration for an upcoming party?  Check out this week’s Party Time Linky Party!  It is full of great entertaining ideas, …

The first Party Time Linky Party was a huge success last week with almost 200 party ideas that were linked up!  It is so fun …

I bet you didn’t know you were invited to a party today!  Surprise! Welcome to our first Party Time Linky Party!  I’ve teamed up with …

My daughter. I love her to pieces. But she’s definitely inherited a few (ahem) dramatic qualities from her parents. (Ok, really, just from me…my husband …

A party isn’t a party without a fantastic food spread! After all the running and playing at our How to Train Your Dragon birthday (click …

Activities that promote play always make a party more memorable and more exciting to be a part of. For How To Train Your Dragon party …

Need How to Train Your Dragon party ideas perfect for a birthday–or movie night? I’ve got a ton! My kids were smitten with all three …

Welcome to a Neverland Birthday Party where kids and adults never have to grow up…well, at least for the day!  Natalie of Southern Belle’s Charm …

Funny as it is, my kids absolutely LOVE going to see plays, musicals, and anything else live theater. They’ve collected more ticket stubs in their …

When the weather gets warm thoughts turn to cool drinks, sunshine and all things undeniably summer. In celebration of brighter days, Dina from Deliciously Darling …

Before school let out, I happened by my son’s preschool while they were on the playground. I still smile thinking about what I saw this …

We were so excited to have Elissa of One Stone Events contribute to the summer issue of Festivities Magazine. Her fairy tale mash-up party is …

Star Wars is NOT just for boys. I would venture to say I know about as many little girls in love with these movies as …

My son’s birthday party is my favorite one that I throw all year. Boy parties are challenging. No pink, no fluff, just down and dirty …

Superhero parties are always so fun to flip through. They’re colorful, highly graphic and the kids always look so darn cute running around in their …

Things are very busy here putting together the Summer issue of Festivities Magazine, and after laying out the motorcycle party we threw for Brennan’s 4th …

I’m going to make a small admission here.  I didn’t properly prepare for the Operation Shower event I volunteered to create a design for. It was …

It’s national pound cake day today! A whole day dedicated to that dense, moist, flavorful cake that pairs oh-so-well with a dollop of light and …

It’s always exciting to see What Southern Belle’s Charm will do with and item from our shop.  This spa day for Ava using our SPA …

A lot can be said for the morning time birthday- freshly rested toddlers, clothes that haven’t been spilled on, finishing touches done while little ones …

There is a big football game coming this weekend, one for which I always seem to have the driving need to make lots of game …

Nathalie from Angelina’s Dream Parties contacted me about helping with her daughter’s birthday party to be held in Colombia. She flew from New York to …

  Based on the book series the Southern Vampire Mysteries, the HBO Series True Blood has gained a cult following. It can be a bit …

Whether it’s football on lazy Sunday afternoons or the arrival of Pumpkin Lattes at Starbucks, even the most summer-loving fools like myself can’t help but …

A pretty pink tea under a canopy of trees. For most little girls, there couldn’t be a better way to spent a long and lazy …

Nothing beats a balloon at a party, so what could be better than making it the overall theme of your next celebration?  It’s another sure-fire …

Pomanders are such a beautiful addition to any table. The options are endless in flower, color and display. They can be done for the most …

Pancakes and Pajamas. A perfect birthday party to have on a Saturday morning for little girls who might want the sleepover experience, but aren’t quite …

Do you know one of those kids that has had peanut butter and jelly in the lunchbox everyday for as far back as you can …

Last year, Lili from Swanky :: Chic :: Fete  created an amazing soccer birthday party for her little man Aston’s 4th birthday. I was more …

Stunning vistas, perfect presentation and all the little details that always make parties oh-so-much fun to look at were the absolute hallmarks of this Gold …

Milk and cookie parties are one of those big party trends you see around–and around. It takes a fair amount of creativity and talent to …

One of my favorite clients from down under, Cecelia, recently had a super fun Shark birthday party for her son Jake. It is such a …

My son, Brennan, was finally old enough to choose his own birthday party theme this year and he dearly wanted it to be all about …

Eco-friendly party for Earth Day or every day! Plant a Seed, and watch a birthday grow in this gardening birthday.

I have quite a few customers that I’m always thrilled to hear from, and Maggie is always one of them! She wanted to do a vintage-inspired …

It was kind of fun to let the frog prince put down his crown and celebrate something near and dear to his heart–Leap Year! Brittany …

Last week, I posted over at Project Nursery about healthy Valentines desserts. There’s an abundance of sweet stuff this time of year, but with this …

Recently I worked with Natalie at Southern Belle’s Charm to help create what turned out to be an incredibly unique and fun party. The little …

We recently had the pleasure of working with Marie on designing a set in chevron and polka dots for her little girl Lauren’s 1st birthday …

Having a fall birthday is a perfect reason to celebrate pumpkin style! The fall has it’s own spectrum of wonderful decorations that make a seasonal …

  Nicole from Tradewind Tiaras is the most incredible DIYer I know. Every party she throws has the most amazing handcrafted details that not only …

  The golf printable party set designed by Ashley Dickson as a custom design is one of our more popular party sets–it’s done in argyle …

This spectacular Elmo party for one tiny Elmo love comes from a very fabulous client of mine, Cecelia all the way from down under. She …

The dessert table selections at the “Make a Wish” birthday party were nestled in a china cabinet I found at a local thrift store. It …

Make a wish for your birthday party. Here’s all the magical party ideas! As a kid, the birthday wish was the all-important-part of the birthday …

It’s always fun helping someone meet their party vision, and in this case of this soccer party it was a wonderfully sweet party planner, Lili, …

My daughter’s 5th birthday party was this past weekend, where we all made lots of birthday wishes. After Madeline has watched all the parties I’ve …

I fell in love with paisley the minute Ashley handed me the designs. My love was deepened once I saw the beautiful work that Ellen …

Karin, the talented momma who styled this dinosaur party for her son had another little birthday at her house last month. Inspired by several parties …

The bed shaped table and the treat table were the big focal points for the Goldilocks party. Lots going on elsewhere, but these were the …

Part of the fun of having lived in a house for almost a year and only having decorated one room is that you have LOTS …

Brennan’s Goldilocks and the Three Bears birthday party was filled with details – but it made the experience for all our guests “Just Right!” In …

Once upon a time, I founded my business on a fairytale party (the frog prince), and it only seemed fitting that for my son’s second …

There are quite a few people around the blogosphere that I positively love and admire, and I’ve been very behind in sharing their wonderful parties. …

Love love LOVE getting pictures from my customers! I have taken far too long to post these pictures up that were sent in, but that …

I recently had the pleasure of working with a bright and enthusiastic 16-year old on her birthday party. For her sweet 16 rather than choose …

It’s hard to balance the desires of your child (in love with Spongebob Squarepants) with aesthetic sensibilities when it comes to birthday party time. How …

I adore Amy Atlas and her gorgeous dessert tables. I love the artfully arranged sweets and beautifully labeled and jarred confections. But sometimes you want …

My family is all about food, and when there are guests at our home, they have come to expect something special. My father’s branch of …

Paper roses were part of the decor theme at the Midsummer’s Night fairy party, and I couldn’t help but carry them into the party favors. …

Right now, I am working on this darling ready-to-use set of party decorations for a customer and dear friend. Their littlest and last tot, Zoe, …

We had a magical evening of celebrating my mother’s Midsummers Night Dream Fairy birthday party…full of laughter, fairies, butterflies, and a mischievous little puck. But…there …

While waiting for the pictures for the Midsummer’s Night fairy party to be completed, I thought I’d show a few parties that were an inspiration …

. The party thrown for my mother this month was a huge success. The atmosphere was fantastic, the food delicious and we couldn’t have asked …

Today’s party comes from Pam over at the DIY Design Fanatic. After reading her comment on another blog, I just had to put this one …

Every once in awhile you run across a party that really makes you smile. I couldn’t help but crack a grin at this sumo wrestler …

If you haven’t seen this darling Vintage Toys party by Bella Grace Party Designs, you’re in for a treat! Using one of my favorite color …

My then-3-year-old watched while I made item after item for her little brother’s frog prince birthday party earlier this year, and in the process, I think …

I love this party by Kalleen At Second Street because it took a commercial character and adapted to a birthday party in a unique and special way …

I’m excited to show off my new line of party ware: Monkey Business! Our little monkey man is cute and cuddly and completely customizable. He …

I read somewhere not too long ago in some brilliant woman’s blog that when you throw a party, you just have to have a single …

  It’s rough herding cats. And 20 or so children under the age of 5. I wanted to give them something to do that they …

  When I throw a party, or do anything really, necessity is truly the driving force behind the creative process. I couldn’t round up the …

Cupcake towers add that perfect bit of dazzle to a table. I opted for 3 tiers on mine; the bottom is a giant platter I …

  Rarely does my significant other have much of an opinion on what I do or do not do in my art projects. While I …

I love how designs evolve while you are working on them. I originally envisioned this as a 5×7 flat card (to make it simple) but …