Just quickly stopping by to ask you guys to vote for my card over on Catch My Party?! It only takes a sec, and your vote would make me reeeeeally happy! :)
DIY Owl Cupcake Fondant Toppers
This cute little Owl Fondant would make a great embellishment to any cupcake or dessert, and would make a cute party addition or teacher cupcakes! Although Teacher's Appreciation has just gone, we can always Pin it for next year, right?! ;) Get the full tutorial below...
This is a really cool recipe that I (Crissy) got while living in Brazil. Made a few adjustments to work with the American ingredients. Very easy to make and it came out very yummy! I used the cute FREE Mother's Day Printables available to all of from Bird's Party FACEBOOK Fans!
This stunning and so sweet Mother Hen Party was styled by my dear friend Lynlee from Lynlee's Petite Cakes for Bird's Party Magazine Spring/Summer 2012 . Lynlee is so mega talented and I loved collaborating with her on this special shoot! her ideas are so inspiring and I LOVE how she used the buffet cards backed by burlap! GENIUS! :) As always, not I'm bringing you some extra (exclusive) photos from the shoot, in hope that you may find some inspiration for your own Mother's Day bash!
I definitely get my sense of adventure from my mom. We love to travel and explore new places together. One of our most memorable trips was to England. We now both share a love of all things British. For Mother's Day, I have planned a brunch fit for my own Queen Mum inspired by Bird's Party Rule Britannia Jubilee Collection . I thought that I would share my brunch menu and scone recipe with you today.
DIY Union Jack Fondant Cupcake Toppers
Hi, I am Virginie from That Cute Little Cake and today I am showing you how to make a Union Jack decoration using fondant. Whether you are planning a street party or getting ready to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee , these Union Jack fondant cupcake toppers will be sure to bring sparkle to your event !
This giveaway is now closed! You all probably know that I'm a HUGE Amy Atlas fan, right? Well, guess my double joy this week when I found out my Jubilee Rule Britannia Party was gonna be featured on Amy's blog ?!! Then, guess how much more excited I got when Lisa (Amy's right hand dessert doyenne), asked me if I wanted to host a giveaway for Amy's latest book " Sweet Designs "?! (Let's just say I did a little nerdy dance...).
DIY Pinata Dulce de Leche Fiesta Cupcakes
The Cinco de Mayo-inspired Pinata Birthday Party Printables I designed last year will always be one of my faves and mean a great deal to me, as my dear dad helped me to style it and create some of the decorations for it. And today I'm sharing a couple of really easy fiesta cupcake ideas you can create for your own Cinco de Mayo celebrations or a Pinata Birthday bash using Dulce de Leche and sugar paste fondant - How bad can that be?! :)
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
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! :)
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!
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!
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!
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!! ;)
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!!
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 !!
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!
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.
Taking a break from Magazine duties and gorging on some eye candy from our sweet and talented customers!! Today's Pop Diva Birthday Bash was sent to us by Joan who styled and photographed this party along with her friend Eleonoor, and she tells me that "little divas really rocked the catwalk and song all afternoon!" :)
Hi, I am Virginie from That Cute Little Cake and I am so excited to share this very sweet project with you today! Easter is just around the corner and these cute little ducks would make perfect Easter gifts or party favors for an Egg Hunt party - Read on and you will see how easy there are to make!
Happy Monday everyone!! With Easter right around the corner, I thought you guys might enjoy these cute Easter Bunny Cupcake Wrappers !
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
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!
Easy Easter Lamb Cake Recipe & White Easter Decor
Sounds weird, "lamb cake" , but this is exactly what it is. But don't be alarmed, it's really just short for "lamb-shaped chocolate chip cookies sponge cake with vanilla butter-cream" :) Yes, I baked on the weekend. In fact I've been baking like mad for the past few days in preparation for Bird's Party Magazine Spring/Summer issue coming out soon!!