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Word Party Cups

July 24, 2014 ·

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This is so so easy! Customize plain paper cups for your next party with fun celebration words! I love this because you can customize it for any event. Ho-ho for Christmas, the age of the birthday girl or boy for birthday parties, baby for baby showers, love for bridal showers, and on!

    Materials

  • White Paper Cups //
  • Gold Sharpie

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1) Take the sharpie and write any word you want on the cup in a diagonal. I did celebrate, hooray, cheers and joy. Use the cups at your next party! Hooray!

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Posted by Malissa / Filed In: Party Crafts

Balloon Gift Tags

July 23, 2014 ·

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This super quick craft creates beautifully customized and fun presents! Use these gift tags for your next birthday party!

    Materials

  • Clay //
  • Awl //
  • Roller Pin //
  • Balloon Cookie Cutter

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1) Take about a fourth of the clay and roll it out using a roller pin.  DSC_1979 2) Once the clay is around a 1/4 inch thick, use the cookie cutter to cut out a balloon. DSC_1985 3) Use an awl to make a small hole at the top of the balloon. I also put a hole at the bottom so that I could put twine or ribbon to look like the string of ribbon on an actual balloon. DSC_1988 4) Bake the clay according to the instructions on the package. For me, this was 15 minutes at 275 degrees.

5) Put twine, string, or ribbon through the holes and attach to any gift or gift bag! DSC_2065DSC_2082-2DSC_2084These would be great on gift and favor bags as well! You could also paint the clay to add patterns and more color. How about polka dotted balloon gift tags?!

 

Posted by Malissa / Filed In: Party Crafts

Ladies Sunday Lunch Party

July 22, 2014 ·

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This sunday my sister-in-law put together the most lovely little ladies only party! We wore dresses and sun hats, ate some delicious food and enjoyed each other’s company. It was a perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

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The decor was simple and so lady-like. Fresh flowers and lots of vintage accents like candelabras, crochet tablecloths, and china dishes.

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The food was so summery and delicious while also being lady-light! It felt indulgent but was {mostly} healthy and non-waist inflating.

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I think this is something that should be done a lot more often. Like every Sunday maybe.

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Posted by Machelle / Filed In: Parties

Confetti Favor Bags

July 21, 2014 ·

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If you can’t tell already, around here we love us some confetti! Whip up these favor bags for your next get together!

    Materials

  • Favor bags (I used glassine bags) //
  • Sticker paper //
  • Scissors //
  • Confetti download

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1) Download the Confetti PDF file and print unto sticker paper.

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3) Peel off the backing and place the dots on the bags. It is easier to just place them in a random order in terms of location and colors, rather than being super specific about the placement. All three of my bags are different as well- feel free to experiment away!

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Posted by Malissa / Filed In: Crafts, Party Crafts

Congratulations Card | Free Printable Friday

July 18, 2014 ·

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Congrats cards are always nice to have on hand, no?

download3 Here are some things we love this week:

-This font is lovely
-Read what creative people have in common
-Check out these fun web layouts
-We’re loving this fabric
-All of these dresser do-overs are awesome
-When will robots take over the world?
-If you watch Game of Thrones, you have to watch this
-We love these balloons
–This cracks us up (bicycle face was a thing!)
-Make Dreamcatchers!

Posted by Malissa / Filed In: Free Printables

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