This giveaway is now closed As promised, our Friday giveaways will going on until late August, with the winners being announced on our Facebook fan page here . Today you'll have the chance of winning a fabulous party package worth $70 from The Happy-Hearted Hostess - A newly launched Etsy store specializing in hand-crafted, bespoke party decorations!
Blog Time Out and Exciting Party Projects
Hey lovelies, I have been pushing this "time out" post back and back for a while now because I just can't keep away from your guys! :) I LOVE blogging here, networking, reading your comments and seeing all the fab parties you guys send over, but with a tight schedule lately I feel I need to go away for a bit and come back refreshed with some new party designs , party ideas and exciting party posts for you!
This contest is now closed! Birds' Party magazine Spring/Summer 2011 I totally LOVE working on fun party ideas to share with you guys via Bird's Party Magazine - It's a hugely creative process, and the amazing support and wonderful feedback we get from all our readers is the cherry on top of this very yummy cupcake! And for our Fall issue, we want YOU to have a bite of the cherry too!! :) Keep reading to find out how...
A Rainbow 7th Birthday Party
Today's beautifully colorful Rainbow Birthday Party was sent to us by the talented Kimberly from the events company The Curly Girls , who styled our Rainbow themed party printables for her daughter, Yvonne's 7th Birthday! Here's what Kimberly had to say about their special day:
OK, I'm MEGA excited about this weeks fabulous giveaway!! Why? Because I know for a fact you're just gonna love it!! :) I just spend the best part of an hour drooling over the work of my dear friend Lynlee from the stunning, creative, inspiring enterprise that is Lynlee's Petite Cakes - I especially LOVE the Lady Gaga cupcake toppers below....priceless! And today you'll have the chance of winning a cool $70GC to spend as you like in Lynlee's Petite Cakes ! (prize to be redeemed after mid August).
Lovers of "American Idol" and "The X-factor" look this way!! :) This stunning Pop Diva Birthday Bash was styled by my mega star, talented friend and fabulous blog collaborator, Smita from The Party Wall !! Smita styled and photographed this stunning Pop Diva Party for Bird's Party Spring/Summer Online Magazine , and it also got featured on the March Issue of Austin Woman Magazine paper and digital editions! Check out all the rocking details below...
Nautical Party | DIY Salt Dough Starfish
"Necessity is the mother of all invention" - Never were truer words spoken, especially when it comes to party styling!! :)
This giveaway is now closed! Soooo excited to bring you today's giveaway from one of my fave party peeps, Nancy from A to Zebra Celebrations! Nancy is a very creative, very talented friend whose love of parties and entertaining led her to create the stuning, successful brand that is A to Zebra Celebrations ! Here's Nancy in her own words:
I'm so in the mood for boy's parties at the moment (hence my dinosaur party post yesterday..)!! I still love all thing pink and girly, don't get me wrong; but lately I'm drawn towards the so many fabulous boy birthday parties out there - Very refreshing! :) Today's party was sent to us by Valerie from Top it Off Designs , and I'm sure you'll love all the cute details from this fun, Woody's Round Up Party !!
Dinosaur Party - Printable Party Invite by Bird's Party Look at what I saw in my inbox this morning!! My sweet and talented friend Anelise from the Brazilian Party Blog Cupcake Art has just sent me these Roarrrrring Dinosaur Party photos!! Check out the fun and fabulous details below...
4th July Wedding by "All That is Sweet in Life" Happy Monday folks! ready for some serious eye candy?!! Check out all the fabulous parties styled by YOU!! You are all sooo amazing!! Thanks so much for taking the time to link up your beautiful parties, party recipes and celebration posts on our monthly Link Party !! :)
How To Make DIY Fondant Sailboat Cupcake Toppers
As promised when I posted our 2 Nautical Parties here and here , today I'm going to show you how I made the sail boat fondant cupcake toppers , I used for the styled shoots. They are soooo easy to make, and can really help jazz up a simple cupcake!
HWTM | New Party Ideas Website
It's no news how much I admire Jenn at Hostess With The Mostess , who has helped my business from the start with numerous party features; so it's my pleasure and honor to share with you a great piece of news today!! HWTM has launched a NEW interactive website, where you can create a business or personal profile, add photos, liaise with industry professional in your area or worldwide, and off course gorge on all the fabulous party eye candy posted by all the members - AND pin them on Pinterest too!! ;) Read all about it below...
A Sesame Street Inspired Party in Central Park
LV is a dear and very talented friend, and when she asked me to help design some of the printables for her adorable twins' birthday party (Lolo) I jumped at the chance!! These designs are NOT for sale, but I took great pleasure in brainstorming with LV to create some of the funnest (made up word..) printables ever for Lolo's 2nd Birthday Party in Central Park !! :) Check out the cuteness below...including a DIY Teepee Puppet Theater made by LV herself!!
Summer is officially here and to me, there's nothing that evokes summer more than a pair of tongs or flip-flops (my seasonal foot attire of choice...) !! :) Our fabulous blog contributor, Marda from Belle Cake Topper and Mould; teaches us how to make these super fun, super yummy summer cupcakes! These gorgeous cupcakes would be great for a Beach Party, Summer Party, Pool Party ...or just because!! Your guest would be be totally wowed either way, don't you think? :)
Happy 4th July, Folks!! Hope you're all having fun, grilling lots and enjoying the weekend celebrations!! But if you need any very last minute ideas for your 4th of July party , then head over to Hostess with The Mostess who has an amazing line-up of fabulous parties by some seriously talented peeps (including 3 red, white and blue parties from Bird's Party !) - Thank you Jenn!!!