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 up…she said the Frog Prince party was an inspiration for this event. It’s so cool to see a few party photos spark such creativity in others! The color combination is…
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Frog Prince Birthday Party at Kara’s Party Ideas
Thanks to Kara’s Party Ideas for featuring the Frog Prince birthday party today! Quite an honor for us here over at the Frog Prince. Kara’s blog is truly inspirational for anyone planning a party; pay her a visit if you haven’t already.
A Festive 4th of July
The pagentry and tradition that come with the 4th of July are always something to look forward to. For those of you in party prep mode, here are a few great tutorials to help you along! The Paper Source has instructions for this cute banner, and you can even use your extras for some festive…
Party Favors: Mini Bundt Cakes
After spending so much effort on planning the rest of the party, finding a little gift that wraps up the event and that is a little bit original can be a challenge; it’s always best if the favor is a good quality item…or edible. Which is why these little bundt cake favors are so perfect! They’re…
Real Parties: Sumo Birthday!
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 birthday party at P is for Party. So creative–sushi cupcakes! And take-out boxes for the party favors Sumo wrestlers, more sushi and karate smurfs rounded out the table decor. These…
DIY Party Decor: Loopy-Loo Garland
IS•LY (also known as I Still Love You) has an inventive take on party bunting in her tutorial for Loopy-Loo Garland. She shows how simple materials and a simple technique make for a steller party decoration! Using 1×6 inch strips of good quality paper and a length of ribbon… You loop and sew until…
Real Parties: Kentucky Derby
Our friends at Save the Date for Cupcakes recently hosted this Kentucky Derby soiree…and came up with some amazingly creative ideas for the party! This dessert display absolutely made me smile…the horse track is an astroturf tablecloth with brown sugar sprinkled around for dirt. The cake stands were put around at varying heights, and the…
Real Parties: Vintage Toys
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 schemes, red and aqua, the designer (Lindsey) created many many little details in this party that all add up to a impressive event. The outside table was decorated with vintage…
The Birthday Crown: The DIY and How-To Tutorial
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 created a monster. I now have a little girl that is totally obsessed with parties, the birthday kind in particular! Makes her momma proud. Her only request besides “princesses” for…
Real Parties: Paris in Springtime
Found at guru Amy Atlas’s site, this breathtaking Paris in Springtime birthday party by Icing Designs. And of course, aside from being beautiful, it’s extra fantastic because this is another DIY party! They took a few design elements and through repetition, made an incredible display. The rosette topiaries are great creative element; the rosettes…
Real Parties: Minnie Mouse Party
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 that didn’t look mass produced. In fact, everything about this party is handmade! There were cute buntings and banners Precious party hats A birthday pinata and mickey gloves for the…
Real Party: NASA Astronaut Training Party
In honor of my impending move to the Space Coast of Florida, I offer you this pretty incredible space-themed party. Chelsea at Life Frosting obviously put a lot of time into thinking up all the neat details for this event from the invitation to the activities to sending the kids home. While all the…
Chocolate Candy Dipped Marshmallows Pops On-a-Stick: DIY Tutorial and How-To
Everything is more fun on a stick, right? These candy-dipped marshmallows were a big hit with the kids, as well as the adults that would admit it, at my son’s birthday party. And since the occasion came up yesterday to make them again, I thought I’d show ya’ll how it was done. These marshmallows-on-a-stick are…
Real Parties: How Tweet It Is
I love discovering new bloggers, and I have to say Save the Date for Cupcakes has definitely gone on my “favorites” list! She covers nothing but great dessert tables, which makes for really interesting viewing for party fanatics. Save the Date for Cupcakes recently covered this “How Tweet it Is” themed shower by Kaysi of…
Button Bouquet Flower Tutorial
One of my favorite blogs, Everything Etsy, is also in Mother’s day prep mode. At the site, she’s posted up a great little tutorial on these cute fabric button bouquets. In addition to being a great gift, I can see how these would make a perfect little centerpiece or buffet decoration for a little girl’s…