Hello, there! This is Christine from Pure Joy Events, here to share a vellum paper garland tutorial that was inspired by an Anthropologie window display - Great for an Under The Sea Party!
Last Minute Olympic Party Ideas
I love Pinterest as many of you I'm sure, and it's now a go to place for me when finding inspiration for my parties! So if you need any last minute ideas, head over to our Olympic Party Board on Pinterest for lots of fun, easy and sporty ideas!! From recipes to decor and kid's crafts - All you need to throw a fun an fabulous Olympics Viewing Party!
Olympic Torch & Gold Olympic Medals DIY Tutorial
The Olympic Games officially begin later this week. The whole world will be watching and cheering for their favorite teams and events. What better way for the kids to celebrate the magic of the moment than having their own Olympic torch and gold medals? Today's tutorials is courtesy of my mega talented friend Cheryl from Sew Can Do ! Cheryl and I have worked together on several occasion, you might have spotted the gorgeous, golden plush torch and medals she created for the Olympic Party I styled?! Well, today she's sharing her fabulous tutorials here, just in time for the Olympics! :)
This giveaway is now closed! Wish I could enter my own giveaways sometimes! ;) Yes my freinds, if yesterday's post wasn't enough excitement, today we're hosting a fabulous Darcy Miller giveaway where one lucky winner will get their hands on the gorgeous DIY Cupcake Stand Kit from Darcy Miller's Summer Daisy Party Collection on OpenSky.com!! The kit includes a Martha Stewart Cupcake Stand and a Martha Stewart Double Edge Daisy Punch!
I'm trying so hard not to sound like a goofy fan...but alas, I'm gonna fail miserably!! Yes my friends, I am still swooning after speaking with the one and only Darcy Miller on the phone last Thursday! Perhaps best known as Martha Stewart's Celebration Expert and for her editorial work on Martha Stewart Weddings magazine and site, Darcy Miller is also a talented illustrator, author and mom to three gorgeous little girls. Needless to say, she loves to create meaningful and memorable events; through attention to detail and exquisite personal touches! So it's with great pleasure and excitement that we discover her fabulous tips and tricks in an exclusive, hand-picked Summer Daisy Party collection for OpenSky.com!
I (Crissy) love that this is an expensive gift idea, and you don't even have to be crafty to make it! And of course, using the super cute Halloween printables from Bird's Party helps a LOT! :) Here's are the easy steps to making your witch's brew party drinks or favors - great as teacher gifts or for neighbors too!
Giveaway | Party Supplies Shopping Spree
This giveaway is now closed! We're delighted and swooning over this week's giveaway sponsored by Beau-coup - Not only you'll have the chance of winning a fabulous $100 Shopping Spree to spend as you like on Beau-coup.com , but it's open WORLDWIDE!! Now, don't say we don't spoil you! ;)
This is such a cool and easy idea by The Decorated Cookie - You don't need to be an expert baker nor an accomplished artist to create these stunning cupcake topper decorations - All you need is a little imagination and creativity! You could even get the kids can get involved!! ;)
DIY Crepe Paper Flower Pomanders Party Decorations
I created this tutorial a while back for the Get Married website, but forgot to post it here - Tissue Paper Flower Pomanders ! These pomanders make for really nice centerpieces displayed under a glass cloche like I did here or you can glue a piece of ribbon to each pomander and make stunning hanging decorations!
DIY No-Sew Tutu Skirt Tutorial
If you have a little princess, ballerina or pixie at home, then tutus are bound to be an integral part of her wardrobe. For parties, play dates, birthdays, Halloween...or just because! So here's my super easy and quick DIY to making your own tutu . From scratch. But not to worry! Not a sewing needle or machine in sight ;)
If you read yesterday's post , then you'll know why I'm so excited to bring you this sugarlicious giveaway!! ;) Sugarlicious is a fabulous book packed with over 200 pages of sweet edible crafting and "Cute and Clever Treats for Every Occasion" - And its author is none other than my talented friend Meaghan Mountford from The Decorated Cookie!! :)
These scrumptious Olympic Ring Cookies are the creation of none other than the cookie queen herself, Meaghan from The Decorated Cookie ! I have always been a HUGE fan of Meaghan's work, and was so incredibly delighted and honored when she accepted to be part of Bird's Party Magazine last issue and contribute two amazing recipes, one of which is today's Olympic Cookie Recipe!