Summer rhymes with BBQ and eating outdoors, so we've been cooking most of our evening meals on the BBQ this summer. It's a bliss not to have the oven on inside the house, and somehow, food just tastes so much better al-fresco, don't you think? So a few weeks ago, we decide on a baked version of the classic shrimp boil. But because it's cooked on a sheet pan on the barbecue...we called it BBQ shrimp.
DIY Nautical Coastal Decor
Today I bring you some fun DIY nautical decor ideas to help you get crafting and busy this summer! These coastal or beach inspired decor pieces are perfect to decorate your home for the summer, or to style a nautical mantel, a tiered-tray or a coastal farmhouse table for any celebration or dinner party you may be hosting this season! As always, I tried as much as possible to use craft supplies I already had at home, and to recycle "trash" into home decor treasure. So I also encourage you to do the same and re-purpose old objects, decor or to use up whatever you have in your craft stash!
4th of July Red, White and Blue Party Printables Sale
TGIF, right? And I'm about to make it even more fab, 'cause we're having a 4th of July inspired SALE ! So you guessed it, all our red, white and blue printables are on SALE at 50% OFF !! Keep reading to get the full scoop...
How to Style a Nautical Candy Buffet
On with our nautical theme, and excited to share the latest candy buffet post styled by the guys at Candy Galaxy - Just love the fun props and themed candy used (like chocolate seashell and Swedish fish!) and the Nautical printables too of course! ;) Check out all the eye candy and inspiration below, including full shopping list to help you re-create this look!
Red, White & Blue Nautical Inspired Party Ideas
Okay, so some of us are still feeling the chill, but what better way to escape to sunnier climes than with a little Nautical inspired party eye candy ?! I've been nursing a cold since last week (boooo), and am determined to lift my spirits anyway I can, so visualization of all things "summery and hot" totally gets my vote! Besides, I know for a fact, that our Aussie, Brazilian and southern hemisphere party friends will also appreciate the post! ;)
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:
A 1st Birthday Nautical Party
Today's Nautical themed Birthday Party was sent in by our cool (and totally adorable) customers all the way from Sydney, Australia! We were asked to customize some of the Nautical Party Printables to make photo favor tags (how cute is that?!), dinky chocolate candy bar wrappers and personalized bottle wrappers to match the maritime theme!
A Red, White and Blue Nautical 1st Birthday Party
Well, the sun has finally decided to show it's face over these parts, which reminded to this stunning red, white and blue Nautical 1st Birthday Party , styled by my dear friend Jenny from Crossing the Bugger-Dixon Line . Jenny used our Nautical Party Printables to style a super sweet, and mega inspiring party for her ADORABLE little nephew, Aidan! Check out all the fabulous details below.
A Summer Nautical Birthday Party
This post will be particularly useful for all our southern hemisphere readers, who are getting ready to enjoy their summer! ;D This STUNNING, Nautical Party was sent in by one of our talented, mega fabulous customers Maitri from Tutus and Toads Boutique Events!! Maitri used Birds' Party Nautical Printables to create the stunning party décor!! All the beautiful 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!! :)
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!
A Preppy Nautical Birthday Party Deserts Table
Following on from yesterday's nautical post , this French Riviera-inspired, Preppy Nautical Party was styled using the same Printable Party Collection as our Rustic Nautical Party!! Check all the red, white and blue details below...