Some parties call for plastic silverware-whether it's a kids party, a backyard baby shower, or a relaxed bbq, using plastic cutlery doesn't have to look cheap. Here are a few festive ways to dress up your silverware (plastic or not):
Friday, July 10, 2009
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Video: How to Make Tissue Paper Pomanders
Last year I posted a step by step tutorial on how to make tissue paper pomanders and I thought I would put together a quick video as well. Tissue paper pomanders are a great way to inexpensively add color and the wow factor to any party.
And in case you have no idea what I'm even talking about, here are some good examples:
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Side note: my husband is back from Africa!
So after giving you all the details of my husband's long trip to Africa, I am happy to share that he is back at home! I knew I would be a wreck when I met him at the gate with all the other wives and family members (and the news!). Just as I turned the corner to his terminal, I saw him talking to his parents and I think at that point I started running (yes, I know, so dramatic) to him crying the whole way there. I didn't care who he was talking to or who I was interrupting!
They are going to be on Channel 3 news today at 7:00 pm (I believe). Read all about their adventures on their blog.
Bulk Candy by Color
Candy buffets are yet another fun way to surprise your guest, add interesting decor, and thank your friends and family. Though it seems like you just buy some candy, throw it in a jar, and set it out, there is a lot more to it than that. Read on for some more tips on putting together the perfect candy buffet.
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First, come up with a color scheme or theme for your buffet. Do you want it to be modernly monochromatic or fun and vibrant? Is it for a fancy wedding or a laid back baby shower? Incorporate different elements into your candy buffet to fit your theme or style.
Second, how much do you need? This can be the trickiest part of all since it's more a matter of how the candy buffet looks once it's set out rather than how much actual candy there is. Oh Nuts online candy store recommends the following guidelines when purchasing candy:
- large events (over 100): 8-10 kinds of candy (10-15 lbs each)
- small events (under 100): 5-8 kinds of candy (5-10 lbs each)
A few online resources for buying bulk candy by color are Metro Candy and Oh Nuts.
Next, purchase your containers, scoops, favor bags, and labels.
When purchasing containers, I recommend using clear glass containers in various sizes. Using a colored container can take away from the colored candy you just spent a ton of time obsessing over. Find cheap clear vases at The Dollar Tree, Walmart, and don't forget to look under your friends' kitchen sinks. One friend's cabinet under the sink revealed 10+ various sized and shaped vases! Perfect for a candy buffet!
Make sure your vases are wide enough for your candy scoops!
Last, don't forget to do a trial run! Find a similar sized table to the one you will be using at your party and set out your vases and favor bags. Add the candy to make sure you have plenty and then put the candy back into labeled ziploc bags (coordinate the labeled ziploc bags with labeled vases). Map out your candy buffet so that your wedding coordinator knows exactly how you want it to look.
Here are a few more really cute candy buffets:
Do you have any tips for creating the perfect candy buffet?
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
How to Make Menu Blocks
I posted another how-to video over on She Just Got Married about how to make menu blocks. You might be asking, what are menu blocks? Well, they are just another way to display your dinner menus (or table numbers or place cards, etc).
These menu blocks are perfect for any type of event, but would tie in really well with a baby shower (think alphabet blocks). If you don't have any showers coming up, you could use these to display pictures, quotes, recipes, and more. The possibilities are endless.
Supplies Needed:
Cardstock
Pencil
Ruler
Glue dots/glue stick
Scissors
***optional: ribbon, buttons, jewels, other embellishments
Step One:
Figure out the size you want your block. I made mine 4x4. Measure out squares onto your cardstock-4 squares by 3 squares. Don't forget to add a little "lip" to each square so you can glue the sides together more easily.
Step Two:
Cut along the lines you just drew. This would be the best time to glue any pictures, menus, or embellishments to the cube.
Step Three:
Using glue dots or a glue stick, put glue on all the "lips" you cut. Push everything together to make your cube.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Easy Fourth of July Goodies
Growing up in the Midwest meant that most winter nights were spent trying to stay warm near the fireplace. My older sister always used to tease me because anytime a fire was going, I was right there with my marshmallow, my graham cracker, and my chocolate. You can imagine how excited I was when I first saw the S'mores favor idea! It's like the 100 calorie version of a s'more (well, maybe).
These would be SO easy to put together for this weekend. Grab some marshmallows, graham crackers, individually wrapped mini hershey's bars, and some clear goody bags and you are set.
Aren't these adorable?
What's your favorite 4th of July tradition?
Monday, June 29, 2009
The Roof of Africa
Good news for my husband and for the Foundation for Blind Children. I received a one a.m. call last night from my husband who said the entire group made it to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro! Wow! They broke two world records: 1-largest group of blind climbers to ever make it to the top and 2-youngest blind climber (13 years old) to ever make it to the top.
Read more about their incredible journey here. They have been blogging from the roof of Africa-crazy, huh?
A picture of part of the team just three weeks before their departure at a charity event.
A big congratulations to the entire team!
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