Category: Parties and Events

Red White & Blue Table Runner

Post author By vickybarone
Post date June 29, 2015

If you’re looking for just a little splash of red white and blue for your 4th of July festivities, you’ve come to the right place. Today we’re sharing a super simple, no-sew table runner that you can make in under 10 minutes! Read on to see how…

Supplies: felt, fabric scissors, and hot glue.

Directions:
1. Cut stars in varying sizes. We free-handed our stars to save time and give them a whimsical look, but you can also print star shapes on paper and trace them onto the felt before cutting.
2. Line up the stars on a table, overlapping the points slightly. When you like the orientation and pattern, add a dot of hot glue to each place where the stars touch.
3. Place your finished table runner across a picnic table, a bar cart, a buffet table, or a mantle! Anywhere you’d like to spice up the decor.

Any fun plans for the 4th of July? We’d love to hear them!

Tags 4th of july, DIY, felt, fourth of july, independence day, red white and blue, stars, table runner

DIY Kids Parties and Events Things I Love

DIY Photo Booth Ideas

Post author By vickybarone
Post date June 24, 2015

The car photo booth we made for my youngest’s birthday party last year was such a hit, it has us brainstorming for our next photo booth idea! Today we’ve collected some of our favorite party photo booths and backdrops from across the web. Click on the links below to find out how to make each one!

1. Balloon Backdrop | 2. Polaroid Photo Booth
3. Lemonade Stand | 4. Rocket Ship | 5. Hot Air Balloon
6. Ticket Backdrop | 7. Car Photo Booth

How amazing is that hot air balloon? We are so excited about all of these creative ideas. Which is your favorite?

Happy partying!

Tags backdrop, car photo booth, DIY, party, photo booth, things i love

DIY Parties and Events

Paint-Dipped Silverware

Post author By vickybarone
Post date May 26, 2015

Here on the blog, we are ALL about the “dip-dyed” look. Today we have an easy addition to our collection that will be perfect for Summer.

Supplies: thrifted silverware, acrylic paint, tape, a paint brush, plastic wrap, and food-safe sealant.

Directions:
1. Tape off the handles of each piece of silverware. Cover the tops of each piece with plastic wrap and tape again to seal.
2. Use a paint brush to paint each handle. Some may need a few coats.
3. When the paint is dry, spray each handle with the food-safe sealant and let dry.
4. Remove the plastic and tape and your new silverware is ready to use!

We hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! We don’t know about you, but we are more excited for Summer than ever!

Tags acrylic paint, dip dye, dipped, DIY, dyed, paint, paint brush, party, picnic, silverware

DIY Parties and Events Things I Love

Graduation Party DIY Decor Ideas

Post author By vickybarone
Post date May 18, 2015
1 Comment on Graduation Party DIY Decor Ideas

Graduation season is upon us! If you are hosting your own grad party, we have some easy DIY ideas to make your get together even more memorable. Click on the links below for more details.

1. Gold Wine Bottle Centerpiece | 2. Tissue Paper Tassels
3. Confetti Balloons | 4. Floral Monogram
5. Paper Plate Welcome Signs | 6. Memory Balloons

Congratulations, Class of 2015!

Tags decor, DIY, grad party, graduation, party, things i love

DIY Kids Parties and Events Things I Love

Things I Love: DIY Piñatas

Post author By vickybarone
Post date May 13, 2015

We know that the idea of making your own piñata sounds crazy, but we PROMISE it’s a lot easier than it looks! We’ve collected 12 piñata tutorials to inspire you. Isn’t a piñata that matches the theme of your party just what you’ve been looking for? Read on and get to crafting!

Click on the links above to find your way to each piñata tutorial. Good luck and have fun!

Tags collage, decor, DIY, links, party, pinata, pinatas, round up, summer, things i love

DIY Holidays Parties and Events Recipes Things I Love

Cinco de Mayo 2015

Post author By vickybarone
Post date May 5, 2015

Feliz Cinco de Mayo! If you’re having a celebration tonight, check out these fun ideas to give your fiestas a little extra flare. Enjoy!

1. Papel Picado Coasters | 2. Lime Ice Cubes
3. Strawberry Jalapeño Margarita | 4. Spray Painted Piñata
5. Fiesta Flowers | 6. Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Tacos

Are you doing anything fun today to celebrate? We’d love to hear about it!

Tags cinco de mayo, things i love

DIY Holidays Parties and Events

Easter Table Setting 2015

Post author By vickybarone
Post date April 3, 2015

Stumped on how to decorate your table for Easter Brunch this Sunday? Here is a quick and easy Easter table setting that is sure to impress your guests. You may even have these elements in your home right now!

Ditch your outdated napkin rings and opt for a fresh place setting instead. Fold a linen napkin into a triangle and place a freshly cut bloom in the middle. Wrap a piece of twine around the napkin and flower to hold them together.

Did the Easter Bunny bring you lots of jellybeans? Fight your sweet tooth and add them to a votive for a colorful tea light setting.

Bright, round place mats add a pop of color to the table and make white plates and napkins stand out. Bonus points if they match one of the jellybean colors!

Make a table runner with fresh flowers, or collect some faux-greenery from your local craft store (that can be used again!).

That’s all! Simple and colorful touches you can easily add to your Easter table this weekend. How will you celebrate?

Tags easter, table, table setting

Kids Parties and Events Recipes

Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

Post author By vickybarone
Post date January 28, 2015

Every time we see some form of pizza rolls on Pinterest, we become unbearably hungry. Well, we finally caved and made our own. Don’t they look deliciously simple? They’ll make the perfect addition to a Super Bowl party (or an afternoon snack every day this week).

Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
Makes 8

Ingredients: 1 container of crescent roll dough, 1 package of pepperoni slices, 4 cheese sticks cut in half, and marinara sauce for dipping.

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350
2. Unroll crescent roll dough and separate each triangle.
3. Place pepperoni slices on the base of the triangle and top with half a cheese stick.
4. Roll the triangle up, tucking in the sides as you go.
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes.

Tags cheese, crescent rolls, party food, pizza, recipe, super bowl, superbowl