This giveaway is now closed! In last week's post I talked about how marshmallows are essential at any party. But Boomf have gone a step further - They allow us to turn our precious Instagram memories, selfies and instamoments into real marshmallows! How cool is that?! They offered to send me a Boomf box a couple of weeks back, and I LOVED it!!  The marshmallows are beautifully packed (perfect for gifts, wedding favors...) and totally funky. I tell ya - Proper fun and yummy marshmallows ! And because I liked it so much, we teamed up with Boomf to give one lucky winner 3 boxes of personalized Boomf marshmallows !! Giveaway open worldwide .

Marshmallows are perfect for any occasion. It's a well known fact (trust). So when the fabulously creative Meaghan from The Decorated Cookie  sent me this patriot red, white and blue Marshmallow recipe for Bird's Party Magazine , I knew she was onto a winner! They look awesome, don't they?! Plus, are super quick and easy to make, and you could even set up a Marshmallow Bar at your 4th of July Party  with all the ingredients, and get guests having fun making their own pops -  A sweet treat that doubles as party activity too?! Score!! ;)

With the Brazilian soccer world cup happening and the release of the Rio 2 movie, I'm doubly delighted to share this colorful and vibrant  Rio-Amazon-jungle-inspired birthday party !! Crissy styled it for her daughter's 9th birthday, and I worked on the party printable collection inspired by her vision, ideas and chosen colors. She really wanted the Amazon rain forest come to life and I think she pulled it off beautifully as usual!! It's full of creative, gorgeous and DIY inspiration, and she shares all the fun details below. Enjoy! :)

There's nothing better I like to do in summer than to have a great picnic ! Whether by the seaside, local park or woodlands...sometimes even in our own backyard! All that matters is eating outdoors and enjoying the fresh air and warmth of the season. It truly means summer has arrived! But cooking a picnic-worthy spread is also part of the fun - Thinking up little funky seasonal dishes, delicious morsels and yummy sweet treats that will wow the family! It's also a great excuse to get the kids involved in the preparation, and make it a truly enjoyable experience from beginning to end. So with the help I've been looking for inspiration to update my repertoire. With over 30 yummy and portable picnic recipes , I've collected refreshing drinks, picnic-pies, seasonal salads, funky pickles, gourmet sandwich ideas and loads more; to help inspire your Picnic season too! YUM!!

4th of July rhymes with grilling and cooking out, right? So here are a few basic essentials that not only make your BBQ life easier, but also super fun and totally more special! Click icons to see the links.

These easy treats are perfect on any dessert table, but they also make fun party favors too!  The idea comes from Brazil, and the popular chocolate fudge called Brigadeiro . Traditionally, Brigadeiro are rolled little balls of chocolate fudge (much like a chocolate truffle), but using spoons in this way, not only makes it even cuter to serve, but also super easy and quick to make too. 

Red, white and blue just happens to be one of my fave color combos, so this 4th of July inspired party post was a lot of fun to put together. Especially because I get to share the work of some of my fave talented friends and crafty bloggers! Hope you feel inspired too!! Check out all the links below...

Since we're still in world cup mode 'round here, and because 4th of July is around the corner; I thought it would be really cool to take a Brazilian recipe and give it a USA twist. So I came up with  red, white and blue  themed  Brigadeiro Spoons  (recipe coming soon) - the perfect sweet treat to watch those football / soccer matches, or to display on your July 4th dessert tables.   These yummy spoons make really cute party favors too, just wrap them in a clear bag and add a   FREE printable 4th of July tag - Being sent out all this month to our Email subscribers ( click here to subscribe and you'll get it in tomorrow's email ).

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...

Onward with our Wold Cup Party ideas, today I'm sharing another of my fave Brazilian recipes: Coxinha de Galinha . Coxinha come from the name for 'little thigh' in Portuguese, because these little morsels look just like...well, little chicken thighs. They are really popular, and present in most Brazilian parties and celebration buffets, so we couldn't have a Brazilian inspired World Cup party without them. Even Nigella has her own recipe for these! 

Any dessert becomes instantly more appealing when it comes in a  "pop" portable version, don't you think?  We all know and love the good ol' S'mores, and with outdoor season is truly upon us; these Nutella S'more Pie Pops will sure to dazzle at your al fresco desserts tables, camping party or summer soirees!

Did you watch the World Cup opening match yesterday? Nail biting, right?  Well, with a few days of match-watching, celebrating and cheering for our favorite soccer / football teams; there's nothing better to get in the tropical spirit of things than with a  refreshing Brazilian drink! We all know and love the Caipirinhas ( try this cool twist ) , but have you heard about another popular cocktail called ' Batida '? The name literally means 'beaten' and derives from the fact that all the ingredients are well; beaten or blitzed in a  blender. Now, you can't get easier than that for a cocktail, right?! :)

The football or soccer World Cup kicks off tomorrow, and what better way to celebrate, party and watch the games then with some traditional Brazilian recipes, snacks and appetizers ?!  They'd be cool for February's Mardi Gras or Carnaval also. These little pão de queijo (little cheese breads rolls) are typically served at breakfast or at afternoon snack, but these bite-sized morsels are also perfect appetizer to accompany a nice cold beer!! Tried and tested ;)

My son is football ( soccer ) mad, so he was beyond giddy to see me style this party for Bird's Party Magazine ! And I must say, for a bird who likes pink, I really was surprised how much I enjoyed it too! So today I'm sharing all the photos and details to help you re-create the party look and desserts table at home. Oh, and I've also added a World Cup party page to the shop, including the favor bags, candy tubes, twine and paper lanterns etc used in this party; to help you style with ease and find all the essentials for celebrating your favorite world cup goals!! ;)

I'm not usually a huge fan of football (soccer) but something about the World Cup that just makes me wanna watch, party and cheer. We've always held world cup match watching celebrations in our family since I was a child, so I guess it's tradition now. Especially since this year it's been held in Brazil!! Talk about fun overload, right?! :) So all this week I'll be sharing some creative party ideas inspired by the beautiful game, and its   world cup host country!! So you can expect a touch of samba, a pinch of folia and lots of fun on the 'menu'! ;)

So beyond excited (and a tad relieved), to be able to share this news! Been keeping this under wraps since last summer when I got signed to write the book .  The day I received the news, it didn't quite sink in. And all the months that followed. Not until I actually had the printed book in my hands earlier this month, so it's kinda cool that I waited. It feels more real now! :)

Father's Day is coming up, and if you need some last minute ideas I have rounded up some past and new posts from the blog to help make the searching easier ;)  There are DIY and handmade gifts, recipes and cute printables, card or party embellishments to choose from.

Last week I asked our Facebook and Instagram friends to share what kind of printables they'd like me to design for Father's Day, and POP bottle wrappers and argyle pattern were the winners! :) As always, these free printables are  available in the footer of our blog subscriber emails that you'll get in your inbox - If you're not subscribed yet, make sure to do so HERE and you'll get it in tomorrow's email.

This week's all about dear Dad!! Starting to day with some very 'manly' cocktail recipes that you can prepare for father's day  + your chance to win a copy of ' The Best Craft Cocktails ' book that you can give dad on his special day!  You're welcome! ;)

Hey guys, it's been a while in the making, but finally able to provide our party supplies to Europe!  Our BirdsParty.fr shop in EUROS is up online, and we ship to the whole of the EU from our European warehouse, so deliveries are totally hassle free, super quick, not to mention waaaay cheaper !  Here are some of the goodies we're stocking, including some Brazilian Football (soccer) World Cup inspired party supplies (that match the Brazilian flag colors!) to help you celebrate those fabulous goals in style! :) 

I'm a firm believer that parties and celebrations are a very important part of life. It may seem like a luxury or unnecessary to some, but celebrating the moments that matter, the milestones, the special people that surround us, is something that should not be neglected.  It's not just about entertaining.  It's about sharing. And giving. It's ultimately about caring! So today I am more than excited to share the wonderful work of The Confetti Foundation , and invite you to help toss the confetti!! :)

The movie is one of my faves, and today I'm delighted to share Flaired Affairs ' gorgeous take on this magical birthday theme!! Christie used our party printables inspired by the movie, and a host of A-M-A-Z-I-N-G party products and goodies to style one of the most beautiful parties to grace the pages of Bird's Party magazine .  See all the magnificent details as told by Christie below.

The warm weather is here to stay (about time!) and 'tis the season of everything refreshing, and  I've gather some of my fave, delicious Frozen Desserts to help cools down while we enjoy the sunny days!  They are perfect for dinner parties, BBQ or feeding a crowd. There's lots of yummy recipes included from frozen granitas, homemade ice creams, funky frozen pops to decadent  frozen cakes. 

Looking for red, white and blue party ideas for memorial day weekend? We've got some awesome last minute inspiration for you. Because with a  few simple, effortless ideas but affordable party decor, you can still pack the wow factor and celebrate in style!