A Magical Under The Sea Birthday Party!

Ready to start planning those summer parties? Well, this mega fabulous shoot from Crissy's Crafts will surely get you in the mood! 

Crissy used our Under The Sea party printabels, and created a real under sea feel with the styling for Bird's Party Magazine! I love all of the handmade, magical details, especially the desserts table (aren't those seas shell pops just fab?!), and Crissy really exceeded my wildest expectations here! ♥

Oh yeah, and our little mermaid illustrations were designed in all colors of the rainbow to suit any birthday girl - 'cause not all mermaids are blondies ;)

Check out the super creative party ideas, party food, DIY party activities and all the fun details below:

Cake it Pretty: A Trio of DIY Nautical Cakes Using Sugar Paste Fondant

We 're starting the week on a super sweet note, and giving you not one, but THREE nautical cake decorating ideas using sugar paste fondant - courtesy of our resident cake designer extraordinaire, Tessa Lindow Huff. 

Tessa created a trio of cakes for issue 8 of Birds' Party Magazine, based on our Nautical Party Printables, and any (or all three) would be a perfect focal point to your nautical desserts table - Plus they are so easy to decorate too, which is always a bonus in my book! Check out Tessa's step-by-step below:

Father's Day Handmade Gift, Card and Food Ideas

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Personally, I think father's day gifts should homemade or DIY whenever possible. Be it edible, decorative or otherwise, I think it adds to the charm, meaningfulness and uniqueness of the thought. 

But just because you're making it, doesn't mean it has to take long or be complicated! So I've put together a board of my fave DIY gift, card and food ideas that I think you will enjoy making (yes, there's still time!) and that dad will love to receive! Check out links below:

Last Minute Father's Day Gift Idea: DIY Photo Cube using CDs!

Remember this CD candle holder I posted here? Well, I thought the same idea would make for a super fun, mega quick craft. And hence the perfect last minute father's day gift!

But instead of a candle holder (not sure dads are into scented candles much...), I made a personalized photo cube that dad can use to store all his bits and bobs, or display proudly on his desk or bed-side table!

What's not to like? It's handmade with love, super quick to make, involves up-cycling unwanted items (so it's also inexpensive), and oozes bespoke charm?! ;)

Father's Day: Spicy Nuts Recipe + FREE Printable Beer Bottle Wrappers and Gift Tags

My husband loves nuts. And spicy things. And beer. And eating spicy nuts whilst drinking beer. 

So needless to say, this really is the perfect little gift hamper for him on Father's Day! :)

This spicy nuts recipe is not only easy and quick to make (so kids can help), but it tastes so freaking yummy that you'll find any celebration (or excuse..) to make them again - Honestly! 

FREEBIE: 3-D Happy Father's Day Card

If you're not the crafty type, fear not. This quick and easy  3-D printable Father's Day Card was designed with kids in mind - So all you need are some basic tools (and let your inner child loose...)  to be able to create a bespoke card for dad! ;)

And the bonus is that these FREE printable cards were designed to match the cheerful Father's Day theme we have going all this week!

Father's Day: FREE Printable Shirt and Tie Cupcake Toppers

We're all about DAD this week here on the blog! And kicking things off, are these super cute printable Shirt and Tie Cupcake Toppers that you can download totally FREE! 

DIY Strawberry Shaped Decorated Cookies

Before we get with the tutorial, let me come clean with you. Cookie decorating is not my forte. In fact, I'm slightly scared of them. There, I've said it!

Yes, sugar cookies decorated with royal icing scare the heck out of me! No, and I don't have some weird phobia about cookies...it's just that I am not patient at all, and think there are sooooo many steps to decorating cookies that I get bored and don't even bother. 

I prefer to oooh and aaaah other people's creations, and so for my parties I often seek the help of the amazing professionals out there.

Linky Feature: Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar by Giggles Galore

Today I'm joining Kim from The Celebration Shoppe to feature one of our fave parties/party ideas from last month's joint linky - So when you're done here, hope over to Kim's blog to check out her featured fave! ;)