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Cristina Riches aka Bird, is the founder of BirdsParty.com. She's also a creative mom of two, published author, graphic designer, freelance photographer, magazine editor and unconditional party lover. Her party ideas and photos have been featured on numerous publications such as Forbes.com, CNN Entertainment, Parenting Magazine, Celebrate Magazine, All You Magazine, Elle Decor and MarthaStewart.com. She also regularly creates content for brands such as PBS Parents, HGTV, Coca-Cola, Nestlé, Pillsbury, PayPal, Mars, Hellmann's, Cultura France and Danone to name a few.
Showing posts with label DIY & Crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY & Crafts. Show all posts
DIY New Year's Eve Bar Cart Decor + FREE Printables

DIY New Year's Eve Bar Cart Decor + FREE Printables

Hey guys, today I'm sharing some quick easy DIY ideas to help you jazz up a bar cart for your New Year's Eve party or celebrations! A bar cart is something that's still super popular in the party scene , and so versatile to have at any event you may be hosting at the end of the year. So I hope you like these easy party ideas and the FREE printables I created for the projects you're about to see!

My Pink Sugar Plum Christmas Tablescape + FREE Printables

My Pink Sugar Plum Christmas Tablescape + FREE Printables

I love pink and have already styled a pink and copper Christmas tablescape a few years ago ( you can see it here ). But since the pink, plum and gold color combination seems to be very trendy this year, I could not resist! So this year I opted for a palette of blush pink mixed in with burgundy or plum tones and a sprinkling of gold. Because it ain't Christmas without a little bit of bling, am I right?! 💁‍♀️ Naturally, I called it my "Sugar Plum" Christmas tablescape! Check out all the easy styling ideas and 4 DIY decorations below in my how-to video!

Three Easy DIY Christmas Tree Ornaments

Three Easy DIY Christmas Tree Ornaments

This year, I teamed up with a French craft brand to create some easy but super chic and glam Christmas tree ornaments using their latest "So Chic" collection of craft supplies in pinks, golds, rose golds and burgundy. Talk about a dreamy color palette, right?! 😍 So I came up with three easy but super gorgeous, DIY Christmas tree ornaments that anyone can make. Whether you live in France and have access to these specific craft supplies...or not!

How to Set Up a Hot Chocolate Bar for The Holidays

How to Set Up a Hot Chocolate Bar for The Holidays

I LOVE setting up a hot chocolate bar for the holidays! Are you the same? Come winter, there's nothing I love more, then watching Christmas movies on the weekend with my kids in front of the fire, with a mug of hot cocoa in hand! It's one the perks of winter for us! 😍 So today, I decide to share some easy ideas on how you can style a little hot chocolate bar for the holidays !

DIY No-Sew Velvet Pumpkins

DIY No-Sew Velvet Pumpkins

I've been obsessed with velvet pumpkins since I first saw them on Pinterest last year. But they can be quite expensive to buy online...so for my Thanksgiving tablescape this year , I went on a mission to make my own! There are several ways to make these gorgeous velvet pumpkins, but being the speedy crafter that I am, I embarked on a NO-SEW project to make my velvet pumpkins, and at a fraction of the retail price! 😍

DIY Apple Shaped Zipper Pouch

DIY Apple Shaped Zipper Pouch

September is one of my favorite months. Not only because both my kids were born in September, but because of the cooler days, the beautiful autumnal sights we see in nature and the gorgeous produce we get to enjoy this time of year, like the humble apple! Apples also symbolize the back to school season, so in its honor, we decided to celebrate by creating a few of apple-themed posts to share with you throughout the month of September - from DIYs to recipes and all in between! Staring with today's adorable DIY apple zipper pouches ! 🍎

DIY Wedding Stationery & Decor

DIY Wedding Stationery & Decor

This post is sponsored by Walmart Photo but all opinions are my own. Following on from our DIY bridal shower post , I'm so excited to share with you some easy, but totally gorgeous ideas we styled for a pink and marble DIY wedding! We've teamed up with Walmart Photo who offer a quick, accessible, and affordable options for wedding stationery and customized gifts.

DIY Bridal Shower Stationery & Personalized Gifts

DIY Bridal Shower Stationery & Personalized Gifts

This post is sponsored by Walmart Photo but all opinions are my own. If you're planning a bridal shower or bachelorette party and looking for DIY, cost-effective ideas to personalize your special day, then this post is for you! We've teamed up with Walmart Photo as a quick, accessible, and affordable option for all our bridal shower needs from invitations and stationery, to gorgeous customized gifts.

Lion and Jungle DIY Birthday Party Decorations

Lion and Jungle DIY Birthday Party Decorations

Today I'm bringing you some super adorable and mega easy DIY decorations for a lion or jungle birthday party. Summer is here, and with the release of the Lion King movie, I can't think of a more fabulous theme for a child's birthday party this season! I've teamed up with Sizzix once again to show you how to create the most adorable birthday party decor with style and ease! 

DIY Origami 3-D Paper Stars

DIY Origami 3-D Paper Stars

If you're looking for easy, inexpensive but oh-so pretty decor idea or craft for your 4th of July party, then this post is for you! These  DIY Origami 3-D Paper Stars are one of my favorite DIY craft projects ever! They're SO easy to make, even the kids can help!  Plus, you can vary the star sizes, paper colors and patterns to create a truly stunning display to decorate your home, porch, classroom or party backdrops!

DIY Paper Flowers Backdrop

DIY Paper Flowers Backdrop

Hi party lovers, today I'm so excited to be guest-posting over on the Sizzix blog , sharing the DIY for this gorgeous floral backdrop using paper flowers!  Floral backdrops have been trending for a few years now and all over Pinterest , and as you can see, they're ideal to use to decorate parties, photo-booths, weddings and events; but they're also fabulous as a piece of art for a nursery, bedroom or anywhere in your home! Check out the link below to re-create this fabulous project!

How To DIY a Balloon Garland

How To DIY a Balloon Garland

Balloons garlands have been a huge decorative feature on so many parties and events all over Instagram and Pinterest for a few years now, and the trend is still going strong! These balloon garlands just get bigger and better with amazing hues, colors and finishes of balloons and some pretty intricate shapes too. So today I'm sharing with you my quick and easy way to make these fantastic balloon garlands!

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