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Color Muse: Neon Tapestry

April 11, 2014 ·

neon tapestry

 

Urban Outfitters medallion tapestry   Anthropologie teapot   neon pink party jars   Anthropologie soap

   

Posted by Machelle / Filed In: Color Inspiration, Party Inspiration

Happy Easter Print | Free Printable

April 10, 2014 ·

happy easter printable

I know most of you are already done decorating for Easter, right? However, if you are a procrastinator like me but still want to brighten your house with Easter decor before it is too late, download this print. Boom. Quick and easy, and almost no effort.

Happy Easter!

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Posted by Malissa / Filed In: Free Printables

DIY Handheld Easter Egg Piñatas

April 9, 2014 ·

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I’m so excited about these cute little piñatas! Every person can have their own and they even break open in your hands to reveal the treats inside!

    Materials

  • Tissue paper //
  • Empty cereal boxes //
  • Scissors //
  • Glue stick //
  • Tape //
  • Seam ripper //
  • Candy/small toys (pinata fillings!) //
  • Shredding/stuffing

Cut up a cereal box

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Here is an egg shape that you can print out and use:

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Basically you just want an egg shape that is about 3.75″ long and 2.5″ wide.

Cut that out and trace it on to the front and back of your cereal box.

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I used a standard size box and got 8 eggs to fit on the front but only did 6 on the back, you want to leave some space to use for the siding.

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Cut them all out

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Posted by Machelle / Filed In: Crafts, Party Crafts

DIY Custom Lollipop Sticks

April 8, 2014 ·

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Adding customization to your event is one way to make it memorable, and this quick, simple trick will do just that! With so many uses for lollipop sticks {ideas at the end of post} why not make yours a one-of-a-kind match for your party?!

    Materials

  • Lollipop sticks //
  • Tissue paper //
  • Scissors //
  • Glue //

Grab some sticks from the cake decorating section of any large retailer, craft or party store. I used these Wilton ones:

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Gather your tissue paper, choose one or more that match your event.

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Cut into squares/rectangles about 3″ wide. The length will depend on how many sticks you are covering.

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Cut each of these into 1″ increments.

cutting tissue

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Add glue to one edge of a tissue paper rectangle.

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Apply rectangle to a lollipop stick.

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Apply glue to the middle and opposite edge.

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Roll the tissue paper around the stick.

rolling

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Your sticks are ready to use! Just make sure you put the edible stuff on the white end :)

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Uses for custom lollipop sticks:

Cake pops
Polka dot pops
Chocolate lollipops
Chocolate covered cheesecake
Oreos on a stick
Pie pops
Pizza on a stick
Panini pops
Donut on a stick
Chocolate covered peeps
Macarons on a stick
Rice crispy popsicles
Mini cotton candy
Pancake pops

Really, anything can be put on a stick! Any more ideas? Leave in the comments!

   

Posted by Machelle / Filed In: Party Crafts

DIY Wrapping Paper

April 7, 2014 ·

wrapping paper

There’s a lot of cute wrapping paper out there, but making your own unique print with a handmade touch can make any gift extra special! Plus, the options are endless.

    Materials

  • Paint- I love Martha Stewart craft paint //
  • Felt //
  • Plate or plastic lid //
  • Foam sheets or foam stickers //
  • Stamp blocks (I used these or cardboard works too!) //
  • Paper- kraft paper or plain white paper rolls (both available at Target) //

You can use foam sheets to make stamps, but foam stickers are great to use as well and you can make tons of patterns with them.

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Look at all the fun shapes!

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For my first design, I used a triangle and square. Peel off the back sticking and place on the stamp block:

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Next, make your stamp pad. I briefly went over this in the DIY stamping fabric tutorial but I decided to include more detail here.

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Posted by Malissa / Filed In: Crafts, Gifts Ladies

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