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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.
Big Top Circus Birthday Party DIY Tutorials

Big Top Circus Birthday Party DIY Tutorials

Ever since I styled my kid's Big Top Circus Party , I've had customers and readers email me about the props and little details of the dessert table, so I've decided to share not one, but 3 easy tutorials to help you re-create the look!

Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Tea Party Ideas & Printables

Alice in Wonderland Mad Hatter Tea Party Ideas & Printables

Excited to show today you some extra photos from Alice in Wonderland Inspired Tea Party styled by my dear, talented friend Dorangela from Two Prince Bakery Theater ! Dorangela is one of our blogging contributors, and she dreamed up this beautiful Wonderland shoot for Bird's Party Magazine Issue 5 . Since we don't get to feature all the photos in the mag due to page numbers, we're going all out today and gorging ourselves with extra yummy eye candy! :)

Our Party on Parenting Magazine & Parenting.com

Our Party on Parenting Magazine & Parenting.com

Eeeee!! Yes pinch me!! :D When I got asked by Parenting Magazine if they could feature our Honey Bee Party printables in their May 2012 Issue and on  Parenting.com , I was over the moon but didn't quite believe it! So it's really only now that I have the actual magazine in hand (thanks to my dear Crissy from Crissy's Crafts) that it has sunk in!

Yellow and Grey Spring Brunch Ideas

Yellow and Grey Spring Brunch Ideas

Missed you guys!! Yes, taking it slowly still and just about recovered from last week, but I thought I'd post something to brighten up your day (and mine)! :) For those of you who haven't seen it, this fabulous yellow and grey Spring Brunch Party was styled by our contributor Smita from The Party Wall blog  -  Smita came up with the concept for Bird's Party Magazine , and she used our newest printable kit to help embellish the brunch table and dessert buffet, which she styled in the same colors!

DIY Easy Christmas Ribbon Wreath

DIY Easy Christmas Ribbon Wreath

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!

Giveaway | Chic Party Utensils

Giveaway | Chic Party Utensils

This giveaway is now closed! Yes, we're breaking from our regular schedule to bring you a dazzling giveaway, literally!! How would you like to win yourself a stunning 2 piece stainless steel salad server set ($75) OR 2 stainless steel airtight wine stops ($70) , handcrafted by Luv Handles with the most beautiful crystals?! I know I would!! ;)

Bird's Party Ideas Magazine | Spring Summer Issue 5

Bird's Party Ideas Magazine | Spring Summer Issue 5

Finally it's out!! So excited as this issue is PACKED with parties, and I mean packed!! Our biggest yet - with over 180 pages of spectacular party inspiration, ideas and eye candy to help you celebrate in style this Spring and Summer!! Off course, could not have done it without the amazing editorial team and fabulous, supportive vendors !! I urge you to visit their sites and shops to get even more inspiration for your parties and events!!

Easter Desserts Table & Bunny Cake Pop Tutorial

Easter Desserts Table & Bunny Cake Pop Tutorial

Today's inspiring Easter post is courtesy of my talented friend Gillian from Crumbs of Comfort Cake Design , and if you're looking for last minute inspiration for your Easter table or party, look no more!! Plus, she also shares a tutorial on how to make some fun but really pretty  Easter Bunny cake pops !!

DIY Easter Bunny Decorated Cookies

DIY Easter Bunny Decorated Cookies

Hello, its  Hani from Haniela's - For those of you who don’t know me let me introduce myself, I’m an editor of a Haniela’s , my sweet and crafty refuge. I love to bake, decorate, and make pretty edible things from scratch and today, I will be sharing a really cute and cookielicious Easter project with you all! With Easter in less than 2 weeks how about we make some adorable and super easy  Easter Bunny Cookies -  best part about these is that they inspired by   Bird's Party Easter Printable Collection and designs   and you can make them as special as you like!

Giveaway | Girl's Party Tutus and Attire

Giveaway | Girl's Party Tutus and Attire

This giveaway is now closed! Beana Baby Boutique was founded in 2007 with the inspiration from a sweet little curly top blonde - Amber, the owner, had a hard time finding the items she was looking for locally and found herself scrolling the internet looking for fabulous clothing and accessories for her daughter.  Beana Baby just went thru a major expansion this past year and  now is the go to place for First Birthday Outfits for moms across the US! The brand is following the path of the sweet little blonde; first starting with baby slings and now evolving into tutus, accessories, and many other great girly items.

Hellmann’s® Chicken Dinner Recipe

Hellmann’s® Chicken Dinner Recipe

We've always loved Hellmann’s® mayonnaise in our house, so I was really excited to try one of the recipes from the Hellmann’s® Chicken Change-Up , which promises  "to transforms your chicken into a juicier, crispier, more delicious meal that your family will love."   The Hellmann’s® Chicken Change-Up aims to help parents manage dinner dilemmas in kitchens across America – and their yummy ideas aim to remedy our dinner time challenges with  "Time Saving" , "Budget Friendly",   "Picky Eaters" and  "Twist on a Classic"  chicken recipes!

An Elegant Adult Rainbow Birthday Party

An Elegant Adult Rainbow Birthday Party

No, that's not a paradox! It really is possible, as my sweet friend Gillian from Crumbs of Comfort Cake Design shows with her party - Gillian used our Rainbow Party Printables in this desserts table for a "30 something party" .   You probably have already seen Gillian's work all over the web, as she collaborates with many talented Australian businesses and designers - She's a mega talented baker and also a fabulous events stylists herself, and I'm so honored to share once again her fabulous work with you! 

Bird's Party Magazine NEW Website

Bird's Party Magazine NEW Website

Yes! I have finally managed to create a brand NEW website for Bird's Party Magazine - A place where you'll find our latest magazine news, connect with our editorial team, see our latest stats and readership details, get all the free printables and downloads featured in each issue, and where you can also buy and browse all our past issues!

An Adult Royal Tea Birthday Party

An Adult Royal Tea Birthday Party

The printables for this party were inspired by Kate and Will's Royal wedding , but one of my sweet customers from the UK asked me to mod it a bit, and she used the  Royal Tea Party printables for a leaving-do instead!  I've since received many requests for the same royal designs to be used in other events like birthdays, bridal showers and hen parties, so decided to make the printables a bit more general for other occasion - And now you too can add a touch of  British flair to your own party and events! ;) Check out all the adorable details and home-made desserts below!

DIY Easter Chick Cupcakes

DIY Easter Chick Cupcakes

Happy Monday!! Today we have really cute, but oh-so simple  Easter Chick Cupcake Tutorial to share from Belle Cake Topper and Mould -  Ideal for Easter parties, desert tables or why not as  a cute party favor or gift?! :)

A Woodland Bambi Inspired 3rd Birthday Party

A Woodland Bambi Inspired 3rd Birthday Party

Today's stunning party is courtesy of one our sweet customer's Claire, all the way from Australia!  Claire loved our Red Riding Hood Party Collection but wanted a more woodland feel, so she asked me to design a little fawn instead! I must say, I think the party printables turned out really sweet, but Claire went above an beyond my wildest expectation with the styling of this party! Check it out...

DIY Easter Bunny Snack Cones Tutorial

DIY Easter Bunny Snack Cones Tutorial

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!

Link Your Party Ideas & Celebrations No. 7

Link Your Party Ideas & Celebrations No. 7

Happy Monday folks! Today we're hosting our monthly link party , so you can link up and share any party or celebration posts , party tutorials, party recipes, party crafts or even your party dress pics!! I love seeing how creative you guys are and I aim to visit each and every linked post to check out all the gorgeous eye candy!

Bird's Party Magazine | Issue 5 Accepting Sponsors

Bird's Party Magazine | Issue 5 Accepting Sponsors

Hi guys, hope you're having a great weekend! Just wanted to let you know that our Spring/ Summer Issue of Bird's Party Magazine will come out at the of April and it's gonna be bigger and better than ever - I know I always say this, but I can't help it, it's true!! With each new issue we have a bunch of new and mega-talented stylists, vendors and contributors, plus all our past favorites, so it's no wonder it keeps getting better and more exciting with each one - And you guys seem to think so too, by looking at our Holiday 2011 Issue  (launched on Nov 9th 2011) , we have over 380,000 readers and over 2.7 million unique page views -  WOWSER! :)

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