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!
Want to start this post saying a massive thanks to all the wonderful writers, fabulous events stylists, vendors, sponsors and friends who made this issue possible! A special thanks also goes out to my delicious, supportive family for putting up with my late nights, crazy schedule and busy weekends, whilst I worked on editing and styling the magazine!
Fall Harvest Party for your Thanksgiving Celebrations
As seen on Bird's Party Magazine Fall Issue , we designed our first Fall Harvest Party Printable collection for this STUNNING shoot - Perfect for your Thanksgiving celebrations !! My darling, mega talented friend Marcie from Celebrating The Moments is the genius behind the styling and breath-taking photography, with amazing, mouth-watering desserts by herself and the dessert queen, Marilyn from Whatever Whimsy ! I KNOW you'll love this party as much I do!! Check out all the incredible details below...
This giveaway is now closed! Anything that my sweet, talented friend Sandra (from Sandra Downie Events Designs ) touches turns into something beautiful. Be it a party, wedding or a party supply shop!! That's right folks, Pretty Little Party Shop is Sandra's brand new online store, stocking some AMAZING party goodies ! Trust me, I know what I'm talking about...I have spend a good while browsing and drooling over the stock!! ;)
Just to let you all know in advance that Bird's Party Shop ( and the blog ) will be closing for the Holidays on December 5th and re-opening on January 2nd. Please ensure you place your Holiday orders by December 3rd!!
Today we have a pretty special giveaway for your ladies!! Not a party piece, but a piece of pretty! :) Yes, you could win yourself a stunning, totally gorgeous Blush Envy Giant Rose Ring (in your color of choice) + FREE shipping! Check out full details below...
As promised, today we bring you another whimsical take on Halloween !! This time inspired but one cute, and not so scary little mouse! ;) This fun take on a Halloween Party was sent in by the talented Crissy from Crissy's Crafts Blog, who styled the entire party with the help of her little girl! Here's Crissy's styling tips in her own words...
Ready for more spooktacular eye candy? Well, we have a couple more wonderful and whimsical ideas for your Halloween Parties today! The first, a really fun and vibrant "Dia de Los Muertos" Inspired party!!
DIY Little Monster Birthday Party
Halloween is nearly upon us, and I can't help but post yest another spooktacular post!! In fact, we have some pretty cool parties in store for you today!! So stick around and check out the fun and fabulous version of our styled "Little Monsters" Birthday bash , as seen and photographed by the creative and totally awesome Shawna from Shawna Brockmeier Styled Events ...
A Modern Little Monsters Birthday Party
Following on from last week's Part 1 , here is the second rendition of our "Little Monsters" Birthday Bash as styled by the talented and mega-fabulous Jenny from Crossing The Bugger-Dixon Line ! Jenny collaborated with some pretty fantastic vendors and party-industry professionals to create this gorgeous desserts table, that was also featured in our Fall magazine ! Check out all the fun details below...
Happy Monday my friends! Today we're going all pink here at Bird's Party, and to kick things off, a gorgeous, pink and black, and totally handmade Barbie Birthday Party created and styled by one of our sweet readers, Rina! Check out the beautiful details as told by Rina...
This giveaway is now closed! I have recently discovered Coton Colors and their fabulous range of handcrafted pottery, and I can say I'm hooked! They contacted me a while back for a product review and I was really excited at the prospect of seeing first hand what they were all about! And a few weeks later I got a really exciting parcel in the mail - Not only did I received a fabulous "Happy Everything" mini platter with 3 changeable attachments for different celebrations , but I also got a surprise, personalized gift ornament with "Bird's Party - Born to Blog" written on!! Cool or what?! :)
A Colorful Little Monster Birthday Party
As promised, here we are to show you the fabulous and totally creative work from the winners of our last "Styled by You" contest! The theme chosen was "Little Monsters" , which would be really fun for a Halloween Party or Fall Birthday Bash!! The winners all used Bird's Party printables to styled their party, but the amazing results couldn't be more different from one another! Kicking off, is the stunning party styled by Elissa from One Stone Events ...
Statistics for Bird's party Magazine Fall Issue We're currently putting together Bird's Party Magazine Holiday Issue , and it reminded me of our "Styled By You" contest we ran for the Fall Issue... The Fall Issue has now reached over 1 million unique page views since September 3rd , and I can't quite believe it! All I know it's that it's in part due to the AMAZING, talented contributors and dedicated writers that chose to help put this issue together! :D
Green Garden Party with FREE Printables
A while back I was contacted by Ebony from Sparkling Events and Designs to take part in a fabulous "Designer's Challenge" along with some pretty incredible women, a lot of whom have become close friends of mine...so I could not pass it up! :)
Airplanes and Parachutes Birthday Party
This gorgeous Aeroplanes and Parachutes Birthday Party was dreamed up by my dear friend Sarah from the aptly named Dreamers Joy Events and Designs ! Sarah used Bird's Party printables to help style her nephew Jaxson's 2nd Birthday Party !! Sarah knew exactly what she wanted and I was only too happy to create the printable party designs to match her requests and vision! I think it turned out ADORABLE as everything she does! Check out the fab 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...
This gorgeous Little Pumpkin Baby Shower was styled by my sweet, talented friend Nancy from A to Zebra Celebrations for Bird's Party Fall Magazine ! Nancy and I brainstormed, and finally came up with a seasonal party theme where she were to use only handmade party decorations , on a budget if possible! We all love the look of those elaborate, fancy parties but in this day and age, DIY offers a real alternative if you're watching your budget ! Check out all the gorgeous details below.
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes Recipe
As seen on Bird's Party Magazine , these fabulous, totally scrumptious cupcakes by Haniela's would make a really fun and whimsical seasonal treat to your Halloween or Thanksgiving parties , don't you think? :) Get full recipe below...
Breast cancer is a particularly poignant subject for a lot of us who have close friends and family members who have gone through, or are still battling with it. I designed these "Pink Lemonade" party printables for Beast Cancer Awareness Month so you can throw a party for a loved one, in memory of someone, or simply to help raise funds for your favorite breast cancer charity.
Sweet & Desserts Table Contest 2011
So excited to announce the opening of the 2011 Edition of the Sweet Table Contest , and the fact I've been asked to guest judge for French entries! :) With a panel of talented judges from all over the globe like Kara's Party Ideas (USA), Brancoprata (Portugal), Mon Trésor (Australia) and many more, this international contest is open WORDLWIDE and is sure gonna ROCK!!
Happy Monday everyone!! Hope you've had a great weekend and are ready to start your week full throttle?! Our monthly link party is back, where you can link up your party ideas and celebration posts, and I can't wait to see what you've been up to!!
I created a spooky Witches' Cupboard for the Halloween shoot I styled for Bird's Party Magazine Fall Edition , along with a wicked DIY Potion Station (read drinks station) complete with black cauldron, tasty "poison", wicked spells , wings of bat and eye of newt ! ;) Check out some of the details below, and hope you feel inspired to re-create you very own, wicked potion station! Oh, and the complete Halloween Collection with over 30 printable templates is still HALF PRICE until tomorrow only!!
When I was 10 I asked my mum for a Magical Princess Party , and dreamed of having one of those cakes where the princess is dressed with a huuuuge gown and her skirt is actually a cake? Anyone over 30 must know what I'm talking about... Anyways, this princess party I designed last year, and styled by the mega talented Chris from Celebrations at Home , was totally inspired by my childhood experience - Though my mum could bake the exact cake I had in mind, she still did her best and made me feel like a princess on the day!! :) Check out the stunning details below...