I thought you might enjoy taking a peek behind the scenes today. On Sunday, we had our Flower Fairy Party photo shoot, so last week, I had lots of paryt prep to-dos. Party week always starts for me with a touch of panic. While the Flower Fairy Party is my main focus,...
Jennifer Needham
Tutorial: Almond Tin to DIY Party Favor Tin
If you like the idea of upcycling and sustainable partying, I've got some ideas for you. In today's DIY, we're turning an almond tin into a DIY party favor tin. {This is Part Four in our trash to treasure favor box series. To see Part One, click here. To see Part Two,...
Freebie Friday: Dinosaur Party Free Printables
Any Glee fans out there? Brittany's dinosaur-themed prom inspired me and I went looking for dinosaur party free printables for you. Aesthetic Nest created these invitations and envelope for her daughter's party. They work well for boys and girls. You can download the...
Tutorial: Zip-Top Bag to DIY Cookie Favor Bag
I created these DIY cookie favor bags for my husband’s Cash Cab Party. The sandwich bags were the perfect size for our extra large black and white cookies. This project is about two of my loves: zip-top bags and Duck Tape. What did moms do before zip bags? They are...
Tutorial: Coffee Mix Container to DIY Party Favor Box
Hills Brothers Cappuccino is my morning necessity. It’s sugar-free and just pennies a cup — a pretty good substitute for a Starbucks decaf mocha. The little red containers are so sturdy and cute that I had to try to turn them into a DIY party favor box. {Part Two in...
Tutorial: Takeout Container to DIY Party Favor Box
I am so thrilled to be a contributor to The Sparkle Spot — Ebony Sparkle's blog on her site Sparkling Events & Designs. Ebony hosts the super-fun Designer's Challenge series where party pros plan a themed event using just $100. Definitely a fun blog and I'm in...
The Best Gift for Mother’s Day
I don't usually post on the weekends. That's our family time. But today I had to make an exception. My mom sent me this email tonight. If you have a chance to write a letter for a mom in your life this Mother's Day, it may be the best gift they will receive. Love you,...
Freebie Friday: Free Mother’s Day Art Print from Sugar Fresh
If you saw my Wizard of Oz party, you know I'm a big fan of Sugar Fresh. So I couldn't be more excited that she's offering this gorgeous and free Mother's Day art print in a huge variety of colors on her blog. What mom wouldn't love this?
My Parties: How to Plan a Wizard of Oz Birthday Party
My girls have loved The Wizard of Oz for years now, which sounds silly to say when they are only seven, but it’s the truth. So when I tossed out some birthday party ideas to them, a Wizard of Oz birthday party was the clear winner. The only problem was narrowing down...
Party Crafting with Washi Tape
Our washi tape giveaway from CuteTape.com continues today through Friday at midnight so the sure to enter! UPDATE: The giveaway is now closed. In the meantime, here are some great ideas for party crafting with washi tape. I'd love to see what you create! Washi tape...
Tutorial: How to Make Washi Tape Party Favor Boxes + Giveaway from CuteTape.com
Update: The giveaway has now closed. I've been looking for a reason to try washi tape for a while now, and the flower fairy party we're planning has given me a chance. I'm planning a scavenger hunt for the guests to find fairy dust necklaces (tutorial here). But since...
Freebie Friday: Cinco de Mayo Free Printables from Tickled Peach Studios
{I promise I know it's Thursday, but I'm taking Friday off, so welcome to this special Thursday edition of Freebie Friday!} You may remember that Kathy from Tickled Peach Studios created the Scottie Fiesta printables for one of my college reunion parties. They were so...
Pinterest Inspiration: Madeline Baby Shower
We're going to be welcoming a little Madeline to our extended family!!!! I'm so excited and of course have started to trying to convince the sisters-in-law that a Madeline-themed baby shower is in order. Kathy, my SIL and the grandma-to-be, will have the final word,...
Giveaway: Inkwell Design Studio
Update: The giveaway is now closed. Today I'm so excited to bring you this giveaway from Inkwell Design Studio. Jessica Williams is the designer behind Inkwell. She creates unique custom designs on luxurious paper or as printable digital files! How stunning is this...
Etsy-Inspired Mother’s Day Gift Guide
I have found that my husband does best on Mother's Day with a wee bit of direction. Yours, too? Here are some ideas for him, all from Etsy. I kind of like the idea of supporting a mom-owned business on Mother's Day. MOther's Day Gifts Under $25 Padded camera strap...
Freebie Friday: Teacher Appreciation Free Printables
With Teacher Appreciation Week coming up, I went searching for cute thank you tags for teachers. Well, I just could have stopped at eighteen25 because Jamie, Jodi, and Jen have cornered the marketplace on cute teacher appreciation free printables. Be sure to visit...
Tutorial: How to Make Fairy Dust Necklaces
I'm busy planning a Flower Fairy Party and crafting my little heart out at night. Every time I create a new DIY Birthday Party Plan, I like to share at least one of my tutorials with you, so here's your freebie from our Flower Fairy Plan: how to make fairy dust...
Real Party: College Reunion Dinners
This past weekend was my college reunion and it was such a blast to see everyone again! Some of the ladies (I went to a women's college) I still see regularly, but for others it had been 20 years. Our campus was even more beautiful and I was so proud to introduce my...
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