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Freebie Friday: 16 Shark Free Printables

Freebie Friday: 16 Shark Free Printables

I've been celebrating Shark Week all week on the blog, so it's only fitting to close things out with shark free printables. (And don't miss these posts: Shark Fin Soda, Shark Tooth Rice Krispies Treats, Shark Favor Balls and Shark Chum Jell-O.) From Sea of Blooming...

Shark Week: How to Make Shark Chum Jell-O

Shark Week: How to Make Shark Chum Jell-O

Bear with me now: this one is theoretically gross but actually yummy. And it makes me giggle. I do girl parties all the time, and sometimes, it's just fun to dive into something boy-ish and grody. And so I give you ... shark chum Jell-O! Shark Chum Jell-O Supplies...

Shark Week: How to Craft Shark Party Favor Balls

Shark Week: How to Craft Shark Party Favor Balls

Have you ever seen party favor balls? They are crepe paper balls formed around itty bitty party favors. Your party guests unroll and unroll and unroll to reveal as many little surprises as you want to wrap. I just made my first favor ball -- Shark Week-style, of...

Shark Week: How to Make Shark Tooth Rice Krispies Treats

Shark Week: How to Make Shark Tooth Rice Krispies Treats

Did you miss my first Shark Week party tip? Click here to get the easy how-tos for making Shark Fin Soda Bottles. Today is part two of my own little Shark Week: Shark Tooth Rice Krispies Treats! Of course, these are a snap to mix up, but my version was even easier to...

Shark Week: How to Decorate Shark Fin Soda Bottles

Shark Week: How to Decorate Shark Fin Soda Bottles

This is one of those "so easy I hate to call it a "tutorial' tutorials." Baby B loves sharks and wants a shark theme for her next birthday. While that's months away, I figured Shark Week would be a great time to brainstorm and test out some ideas, you know ... six...

Client Parties: Mystery Parties Made Easy

Client Parties: Mystery Parties Made Easy

One of my favorite projects that I do for party clients is creating a birthday party box --  a party kit that I mail to your door. They are designed to make your busy mom life way easier! And lately, it's been my Mystery Party Kit that has been flying off the shelves....

Guest Party: How to Throw a Pop Star Diva Birthday Party

Guest Party: How to Throw a Pop Star Diva Birthday Party

No matter which singing competition show your family favors, this party from Pat of Zperfect Party would surely be a hit with the under-10 set! Pat created this Pop Star Diva Party for an energetic 8-year old girl who wanted a party that would mimic her favorite Idol...

Guest Party: Grocery Store Party After My Own Heart!

Guest Party: Grocery Store Party After My Own Heart!

November 24 would have been my father-in-law's 99th birthday. Bill, or Paw-Paw as all the grandchildren called him, owned a series of independent grocery stores. We always celebrated Paw-Paw's birthday at Thanksgiving, and thinking about him this past week put me in...

Birthday Party Ideas for Boy Girl Twins

Birthday Party Ideas for Boy Girl Twins

One thing that becomes clear very quickly in the party world is that there are a lot of party planning twin mommas! As a mom of twins myself, I have seven double birthdays under my belt and we're busy planning the 8th party right now. But my twins are girls; how do...

My Parties: Halloween Trick or Treat Party – Part 2

My Parties: Halloween Trick or Treat Party – Part 2

** See the food and décor: Halloween Trick or Treat Party. ** In my house, the minutes creep by until it’s time to trick or treat. So, I planned several trick or treat-themed activities to keep the kids busy at our Halloween party. I held this party in our basement...

My Parties: Halloween Trick or Treat Party – Part 1

My Parties: Halloween Trick or Treat Party – Part 1

I was going to skip creating a Halloween party this year. It’s my absolute busiest time of the year, and I thought I’d be a fool to take on one more thing. But my party pals changed my mind and the result is my Halloween Trick or Treat Party. Zoila of Squared Party...

Guest Party: Woodland Fairy & Gnomes Birthday Party

Guest Party: Woodland Fairy & Gnomes Birthday Party

If you've been following my parties, one name you'll see over and over is Amy of Scrumdiddlyumptious Bakery. I'm not sure that "bakery" tells the whole story, because Amy also is a talented felt artist. She put both those skills to work in this Woodland Fairy &...

Inspiration: Cowpoke Party Dessert Ideas

Inspiration: Cowpoke Party Dessert Ideas

I've got Western parties on the brain. (See my Cowpoke Banner Tutorial for a low-cost, easy-to-make decoration.) Cowgirl or cowboy party in your future? I've found some great delivered-to-your-door cowpoke party desserts to make your party prep a little easier. 1 -...

My Parties: How to Style an Alien Life Dessert Table

My Parties: How to Style an Alien Life Dessert Table

My week has been a little nuts. (How about you?) One of my girls broke her pinkie toe. You know how they say all you can do for a toe break is buddy taping? Not my girl. She actually has to be in a boot for 4-6 weeks. All that is to say, my "alien life" week has not...

Guest Party: Family & Friends Olympics Party

Guest Party: Family & Friends Olympics Party

During the Olympic Opening Ceremonies, my family had a picnic on the living room rug. But Sarah of Brown Paper Goods celebrated in style with family and friends and is sharing her Olympics Party with us! Sarah designed the printables in Olympic style. Sarah says,...

Guest Party: Superhero Swim Party — A Joint Birthday Party

Guest Party: Superhero Swim Party — A Joint Birthday Party

This party, by Staci of Lizard & Ladybug would definitely get my "little" brother's thumbs up. He was all about superheroes as a kid. Staci created this Superhero Swim Party for her son and daughter's joint birthday party — not an easy feat. Darling decorations,...

Inspiration: Handmade Party Hats

Inspiration: Handmade Party Hats

At our Junie B. Jones party this Sunday, our guests decorated paper party hats. It was a really fun activity. I've always had the bias that party hats might be more of a little kid thing, but these 7-1/2 year olds loved their handmade party hats. So it got me thinking...

TPT 14 Party Planning Cheat Sheets 11-23-1

Party planning should be fun— not stressful!

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TPT 14 Party Planning Cheat Sheets 11-23-1

Don't miss my FREE Party Planning Cheat Sheets!

Don't miss my FREE party planning cheat sheets.

These are the exact 14 worksheets I use to plan all my parties!

Have fun planning your party (and stop worrying about what you're forgetting).

Plus, you'll get all the latest parties, tutorials, and discounts from The Party Teacher.

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