I LOVE making lists and ticking them off, and it's no different when getting organized with my two little ones at home, ready to embrace the start of a new school year!! This printable Back to School checklist contains all the essentials you need to get organized, and I tried to make it really cute so the kids can get involved too!
Beyond excited to announce Bird's Party Magazine Fall 2012, Issue 6 is out now! :) Couldn't have done it without our amazing sponsors, talented vendors and EXCEPTIONAL editorial team who have dedicated countless hours, party sweat and tears to make this issue possible - so a HUGE thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to help bring this issue to life - Check out their sites and stunning work inside the magazine!!
This giveaway is now closed! Deliciously Darling Events is celebrating their 1000 Facebook fans with a mammoth GIVEAWAY - Not only there are over $700 worth of deliciously darling prizes, but we'll also be picking 19 winners who each will get a slice of this party 'cake'! :)
A 1st Birthday Nautical Party
Today's Nautical themed Birthday Party was sent in by our cool (and totally adorable) customers all the way from Sydney, Australia! We were asked to customize some of the Nautical Party Printables to make photo favor tags (how cute is that?!), dinky chocolate candy bar wrappers and personalized bottle wrappers to match the maritime theme!
This giveaway is now closed! Following from my Darcy Miller interview last week, it's with great pleasure and excitement that I discovered another amazing store on OpenSky - Lulu Power's Al Fresco Entertaining Collection! Full of stunning items for the hostess with the mostess , Lulu's inspired product choices and styling of the collection oozes rustic, effortless chic! Lulu Powers is one of US's most sought-after caterers, thrilling clients like Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, Arianna Huffington and Bill Clinton with her inspired take on entertaining. And I couldn't be more thrilled for the opportunity to "pick her brains" in an exclusive interview for Bird's Party Blog! Check out all of Lulu's amazing styling tips below + your chance to win a $50 Shopping Spree at Lulu's OpenSky store!
DIY Under The Sea Party | Paper Garland Backdrop
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! ;)