As promised, here's the second of our trio of Big Top Party Tutorials : DIY Circus Tent Favor Boxes. I came up with these ideas for my kid's Big Top Circus birthday party last year (you can see the full party here ).
Hawaiian Tiki Luau DIY Party Ideas & Free Printables
Ever since my dear friend Tiffany from Fizzy Party create that fabulous Hawaiian centerpiece tutorial for Bird's Party Magazine , I've bee dying to design some Tiki Luau inspired party printables ! Along with the FREE Tiki Luau party printable , I've put together some quick and easy ideas to help get inspired for your Hawaiian bash! ;)
Big Top Circus Birthday | DIY Little Clown Cupcakes
I've been meaning to post these for nearly a year now (wowser!), but I've finally pulled my finger out and got them down for you guys. So stay tuned for 3 fun and super easy Big Top Circus Party Tutorials coming this way soon (promise!). Hopefully these easy tutorials will help embellish your kid's DIY Circus birthday parties without breaking the bank - I love handmade parties, and came up with these ideas for my kid's Big Top Circus birthday party last year (you can see the full party here ).
Our Spring/Summer magazine has been a HUGE success so far and we've already reached over 360,000 unique page views since Friday, and I only have you guys to thank for helping spread the word!! ;) But after today's quick and easy Christmas Wreath DIY , I'll be taking a little bloggy break this month and slowing down on my posts - I need to re-group myself, catch up on family-time, do the laundry, and work on some new party projects!
Easter is soon approaching, and this tutorial is so simple and versatile that you could even get the kids involved in making them! :) Use the cones as centerpiece decorations or snack cones for your Easter Dessert Tables , as Easter decor on a mantle, as party favor cones or even as teacher's gifts filled trinkets and candy!
SpiderMan Inspired Party | DIY Comic Book Letters
You may remember the FABULOUS Spider Hero birthday party we showed you here a few months back? Well, today our sweet and super talented blogging contributor Smita (from The Party Wall ) is back to show us how to create the stunning Comic Book Letters she used as party decor , which also double as wall decor for your kids' super hero bedroom before and after the party! :)
DIY Vintage Napkin Holder for Valentine's Day
I (Crissy) have a thing for all vintage things lately! That is why I decided to make this super cute vintage napkin holder for my Valentine's Party . This idea can also be used for a wedding or a garden party, or a pretty handmade gift or party favor idea!
DIY Paper Globe Garland Tutorial
Happy New Year everyone! It's Christine from Pure Joy Events. Today I'll show you how to make the paper globe garland featured in the holiday issue of Bird's Party Magazine - The handcrafted paper globes were used to adorn a Lunar New Year dessert table , but simply switch out the patterned paper, and they make fabulous decorations for any occasion.
DIY Circus Birthday Crayon Party Favors
These homemade crayons make for really fun, and economical party favors for any age, and it's a great use for all those broken up crayons lying around the house! ;) I made them for my kid's Big Top Circus birthday party to accompany some handmade coloring books . But you can adapt the tutorial to s uit any party theme, just change the molds! !
For those who missed our tutorial on Celebrations at Home last week, here's another chance for you to see it....In fact, it's soooo easy, that's quite cheeky to call it a tutorial ! ;) It's a great craft to sue up left over ribbon scraps and you can change the colors to suit your party, table or home decor!
How to Make a DIY Just Married Paper Banner
Hey guys, just wanted to quickly drop you a note to let you know we have a new tutorial + FREE printables you can download at GetMarried.com ! I have also linked the video below so you can see the DIY project in full on my YouTube channel!
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!! :)
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!
DIY Bridal Shower Paper Flower Pomander for GetMarried
Want to know how to make these stunning flower pomanders? Then head over to the Get Married site where we have create an exclusive tutorial sheet for you to print for FREE !! Now, don't say I don't spoil you! :)
DIY Hair Accessory for Cinco de Mayo
Following on from yesterday's Mexican Fiesta Party post, I thought I'd post a quick tutorial on the colorful senorita hair piece I created for the party shoot. These are so easy and quick to make and can be made in advance of your party and handed out as party favors or used to embellish and decorate party tables, favor bags, as brooches, to decorate candy jars, sombreros.
How to Make a DIY Paper Pinwheel Cupcake Topper
My dad's in town (woo-hoo!!) and he's been seriously helping me out! Not only he plays with the kids, does the washing up (by choice..) , but he also inspires me artistically and actually lends a hand with my party photo shoots and party printable work - Needless to say, the kids are over the moon and so am I! :)
DIY Easy Paper Christmas Tree Decorations
I made these cute paper Christmas trees using our Candyland printable scrapbook papers. they're perfect activity to make with the kids for a party or mantle decor, or simply a craft afternoon of bonding over the winter break! ;) Of course, they look super cute also atop your Christmas and Holiday tables as easy and inexpensive centerpieces!
DIY Paper Christmas Baubles Tutorial
Today I'm guest posting a fun tutorial over at Celebrations at Home , so if you want to know how to make these fun paper baubles, you'll have to go check it out! See you there! ;) I used printable scrapbook papers from our Glitter & Snow party collection , which you can download here.
Since posting my Christmas Candyland Dessert Table last week, I've had a lot of people ask for the details, and namely how I did the cupcake stand and the white, glittery trees ( tutorial coming soon) that you can see in the photo below.
DIY Plush Flower Pots Centerpiece Tutorial
These super cute DIY plush flower pots make for a great party table centerpiece, home decor or even a garden, Mother's Day or Spring party favor or gift! Can you imagine the possibilities and theme?! :)