Cinco de Mayo is a holiday celebrated across the US with tacos, crazy sombreros and lots of Mexican themed fun. The Cinco de Mayo holiday is often mistaken for marking Mexican independence, but it really is a celebration of an unlikely Mexican victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla. We put on our sombreros and…
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Frozen Winter Party Table
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 nice winter wonderland-esque party, and for my article in the winter issue of Yum! Food and Fun for Kids magazine I put together a Frozen Party table in icy blues…
Gamer Girl Party: Nintendo 3DS XL Fun!
Games and game systems are definitely not just the property of the boy’s club. Girls have got game, too! With Christmas so quickly around the corner, we decided to have our favorite gamer girls over to have a party before the holiday break, Nintendo 3DS XL‘s required. On tap was some hot cocoa and marshmallows,…
It’s Time to Linky. The Party Time Linky is here!
It’s time to Linky! Each Tuesday, I co-host The Party Time Linky, where readers and bloggers can link up their latest and greatest party ideas, party recipes, party tips and party games. It’s also the perfect place to get inspiration for your next party! Last week, the most visited link was a party tip for…
Holiday Cooking with the Party Time Linky
Let the Party Time Linky help you find some new recipes, games or inspiration for your next party or family gathering. The Holiday’s are here and for most of us, that means lots of cooking! Last week on the Party Time Linky we had 35 parties link up and quite a few offered new recipes…
Halloween Glasses – a Five Minute Tutorial
I’m happy to be posting over at Project Nursery again this month, and this months post is a quick and easy crafty project for Halloween. I gave these cute Halloween glasses to my kids with their dinner after I made them, and their eyes totally lit up. Dinner had been MADE. It was a simple…
For Party Ideas Try the Party Time Linky
Before you plan your next party, check out the Party Time Linky! It’s the perfect place for all things party…party games, party recipes, party themes and party DIY. The party starts today and lasts until Friday, so make sure to check back throughout the week to see even more parties. Last week, we had quite…
Tissue Pom Garland Tutorial and How-To
When I started thinking about fluffy mounds of whipped cream, I kept coming back to fluffy white clouds…out of which my angel first birthday party theme was born. Nothing like getting inspiration from a can of Reddi-wip! The next step was to figure out how to create that airy cloud feeling. There was a picture…
Fancy Party Bunting Banner Tutorial
One of my favorite parts of creating a party is creating ambiance. For the How to Train Your Dragon Party, I wanted the fun feeling of the dragon racing ring. The scenery is mostly natural and neutral aside from the brightly painted poles, flags and bunting strung around the ring. So our party life could…
Great Party Inspirations with The Party Time Linky
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 30 links submitted to our Party Time Linky!! Readers and bloggers added their party themes, party foods and party game ideas to the Linky to share with everyone. I love…
A Month of Partying with the Party Time Linky
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 Chic Events, Tikkido, Party Patisserie and Frog Prince Paperie. It has been a very busy few weeks with lots of linked up parties sharing their great ideas, inspirations and recipes. Last week we had…
Summer Poppy Birthday Party
In the summertime, when the evenings cool off, I love taking things outdoors. When a friend wants a small celebration of their birthday, it’s a perfect time to pull a couple of tables and chairs out onto the lawn to celebrate. Twinkling lights, bright and cheery summer colors and good companionship make for a…
Cinco De Mayo Party Hop – Day 3!
Welcome back for some more DIY fiesta fun! See how to make some DIY balloon flags for your CInco de Mayo party that will flutter in the breeze on One Charming Party. Every party needs a centerpiece! Hang out with The Elephant of Surprise and find a fun succulent centerpiece how-to. Fringe and tissue paper…
Papel Picado Banners for the Cinco De Mayo Party Hop – Day 2!
Now for the fun part! Check out all the talented contributors to this Cinco de Mayo Party Hop and get the how-tos on how to make everything. For the inspirational shoot, I made these pretty Papel Picado banners that are a fantastic backdrop for any fiesta. The Mexican folk art papel picado is traditionally made…
Cinco de Mayo – by The Party Hop!
Hola, mis amigos! I am glad you joined me today for a Summer Fiesta by Party Hop! It’s the perfect idea for a Cinco de Mayo party. The creative use of balloons flags, fringe party cups, papel picado paper backdrops and succulent centerpieces are just a few details that turn this party into a…
Strawberry Party Time
It’s strawberry season here in Florida! To celebrate, I added a Strawberry Party to the shop! The Strawberry Party set is full of bright reds, lime greens and vibrant turquoises. It’s perfect for spring and summer playdates, too! Check it out here… Also, thought I’d add a few Strawberry Party ideas to help you create…
Farm Animals and Tractor’s Birthday Party
Natalie at Southern Belle’s Charm is always brining me fantastic party themes to design for clients that always seem to take their birthday parties to a new, and outstanding, level. I really loved how this Farm Animal and Tractor themed birthday party came out in the designs, but seeing them used in real…
Easy 30 Minute King Cake Recipe for Mardi Gras
While we don’t go overboard with a huge Mardi Gras party every year, we do like to at least celebrate the season and Fat Tuesday with a little bit of carnivale. One of the most identified and unique Mardi Gras dishes, besides cajun favorites like jambalaya and red beans, is the king cake. I know…
Puppy Love Valentines Day Party
Valentines day brings on all sorts of feelings, parties and celebrations of love. For most kids, it’s a day about folding up and handing out valentines to classmates and scorings some valentines candy. But for a few, there is puppy love. That little kid crush that is just so sweet and innocent, you can’t help…
New Year’s Eve Party Ideas: NYE Party Decorating
New Year’s Eve 2013 is approaching quite quickly! Whether you’re throwing a huge bash, or a small get together, you can celebrate in style with a few simple DIY decorating ideas. I developed this sophisticated and glittery New Year’s Eve party idea shoot in gold, silver and black for Celebrations.com, where you’ll be able to…
Crafty Halloween Playdate: Spooky Necklaces and Creepy Crawly JELL-O JIGGLERS
This post brought to you by JELL-O as part of the DailyBuzz Brand Ambassador program, making Halloween more wiggly for everyone. Check out more Halloween recipes here: JELLO.com/recipes It seems like every holiday that rolls around, I have small children begging for a party for all their friends to come to. Being a the tired…
Bewitching Halloween Party – Another Take!
It’s always so much fun to see someone else take a set of graphics and totally make a party their owns. La Belle Bulle of France used the Bewitching Halloween set to create this darling Halloween spread! I especially love the witch hat on milk bottles. You can see the Frog Prince Paperie version of a Bewitching Halloween…
{Real Party} Spa Birthday Party – Maddie Turns 6!
After seeing everything that goes on with mom’s job all year long, my daughter Madeline takes her birthday very seriously. All the bells and whistles must be pulled out and there must be much celebrating–and cake–involved in whatever we do. This year, Maddie wanted to do something besides the at-home parties we’ve done for the…
{Real Party} Superhero Birthday – Aston’s Amazing Day
Last year, Lili from Swanky :: Chic :: Fete created an amazing soccer birthday party for her little man Aston’s 4th birthday. I was more than excited to be able to be a part of her creative process to mark the occasion for Aston turning 5! This year, Aston is into super powers. There wasn’t…
Fourth of July Free Printable – Celebrate America
The Fourth of July is mere weeks away, and Frog Prince Paperie and Catch My Party are helping to celebrate America this year by offering a few free printables for your celebration. Hop on over to Catch My Party to download: 2″ party circles 4″ party circles Tented labels Straw flags An 8×10″ welcome sign…
Gold Rush Barbecue – A Rustic BBQ Party with Style!
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 Rush Rustic BBQ party by Nicole Wills Tikkido.com. One of the photoshoots in the first issue of Festivities Magazine and recently seen on Amy Atlas Events, it’s one of my…
A Frog-tastic Birthday Tablescape
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 20 chairs I needed for the kid’s table, so I put the table on a couple of paint buckets to raise it off the floor. Since the kids were going…