DIY: How to Create a Temporary Party Backdrop

The vision I had for my Little Monsters party required four frames to be hung above the dessert table. I wanted each monster's personality to shine through a color coordinated yarn frame. Here is how I created a temporary party backdrop without damaging my walls. 

Meet my secret weapon, Command. The 5 lbs command hooks were perfect for my frames. The directions said to press the hook to the wall for 30 seconds, then wait 1 hours before hanging anything from it. The hook will form a tight bond until you release it from the wall. 

The frames were hung from long pieces of blue ribbon so that the hooks would not be visible in the photographs. 

{View of dessert table with exposed hooks}

Little Monsters Party: DIY With YARN

TA-DA!!!!  Here is my Little Monsters Dessert Table featured in Bird's Party Magazine!

 It's been hard to keep this project quiet. I have been SO excited to share it with you. This week, I will be sharing more photos, insider party tips, and introducing you to my fabulous party vendors. 

DIY TIP #1: YARN !!!!

Yarn is an inexpensive craft supply that comes in all sorts of colors and textures. It is also a great alternative to paint. I bought old frames in various sizes from a thrift store and removed the backing and glass. The rest was easy, it just requires A LOT of wrapping of yarn around the frame. 

I added YARN accents throughout the dessert table...on the soda bottles

On the cake stand boxes

I even wrapped an entire box in brown yarn

Photocredits: TeaRose Photography

Tomorrow: Tips on creating a backdrop with frames without nails or damage to your walls

Wow Guests With Special Labor Day Drinks

I'm sharing drink ideas on Piggy Bank Parties today, head over to learn how to make 

your own flavored waters and {not your average} lemonade!

Bird's Party Magazine Feature!

Click here to read the magazine online

I am SO proud and excited to share with you the latest issue of Bird's Party Magazine

I have been working behind the scenes to create a styled party for the magazine 

using Bird's Little Monsters Collection

You can find my Little Monsters Party pictures

starting on PAGE 128

I will be featuring vendors, more photos and party tutorials next week!

Time to Party, Piggy Bank Style!

This has been a summer full of top secret projects,

September has finally come and I can start spilling a few beans. 

Piggy Bank Parties has officially re-launched their site. It is full of party saving ideas, free printables, tutorials, party inspiration, recipes, and so much more.  I am so excited to share that I will joining a fabulously talented group of ladies as a regular contributor! 

Do and J Driver (aka Team Driver)  are the creative duo behind Piggy Bank Parties. Here is a sampling of the unique and creative designs they have transformed into some seriously amazing celebrations!  Can you believe all were done ON A BUDGET? You must visit their site to find tips and tutorials to learn how they DID that!

All the party printables you see below are available in the Piggy Bank Market. 

Zebra Chic Party

Mad Hatter Party

I LOVE this one

Glow in the Dark Party!!!

I am looking for an excuse to throw a party based on this

Sugar Cookie Invitation

Look at the adorable customization options!!!

Doesn't this chart make your mouth water?

Look for my introduction and first guest post on Piggy Bank Parties tomorrow! I'm sharing some ideas to get you ready for your Labor Day weekend festivities!

Back to School Round Up

I am sure many of you have already started back to school,

I will have 2 in preschool starting next week {yipee!}

A little late, but here's my back to school round up

Back to School by Hank + Hunt on The Sweetest Occasion

My favorite of this set is the

I LOVE YOU MORE THAN PB+J

Simple Teacher Gift & tag download from One Charming Party

Signs for the first day by I Heart Naptime

Free School Bag Tag from Anders Ruff

I do like this idea from The Crafting Chicks to send in a gift of cleaning supplies

with this little note

Dream House Wish List

I have some {fun} news to share

We bought some land and plan to build a new home

Have noticed my Dream House board on Pinterest?

We bought the land around the time of this post,

It's such a therapeutic and peaceful place to be.

A perfect place for nature walks, baseball, exploring, & bike riding. 

I have a very long list of ideas and wishes, 

thought I would share a few of my favorites.

White Subway Tile in Kitchen

Barn Doors are a MUST

Hallway

Reading Nook

Entry

Can you tell that I love white? 

What's on your dream house wish list?

Vocal Point and Tailgate Parties

Have you heard of Vocal Point? It's one of my new favorite sites for women to share new products, tips, surveys, and coupons. They have invited me to host a Chiquita^® Avocados RSVParty. I  get to try out a few delicious dishes using Chiquita^® Avocados AND throw a tailgate party, um yes!

Speaking of Tailgate Parties... have you seen the Tailgate 2011 Throwdown? A challenge has been thrown down by the Florida Gator girls to create a spirited, fun, and CUTE tailgate party. 

There are some seriously great prizes for the winner. I have my eye on this ribbon wreath by She's {kinda} Crafty... only replace that orange with blue and white. 

Anyone have a good avocado recipe?

{Twine Pom} Cupcake Toppers

Here's what I am sharing over at Whisker Graphics today.
I have a thing for poms... fabric, yarn, felt, tissue paper.

I like them in all forms.

So why not try baker's twine. 

Better yet, let's add cupcakes.

Here's what you will need:

• Cherry Divine Twine
• Fork
• Scissors
• Lolly pop sticks
• Hot Glue

Wrap twine around fork until desired thickness (mine was about 50 wraps). For a bigger pom, use a spatula. 

Slide off fork and tie a knot tight in the middle

Cut loops, fluff, and give pom a haircut to even out pieces. 

Tie or hot glue pom to lolly pop stick and re-fluff. 

Add to cupcake and enjoy!

Book Swap Winner!

The winner of the Book Swap Decorations is #7

Jessica who said...

I love Pride and Prejudice. I read it at least once every year.

Congratulations Jessica, look for an email from me soon. Thank you to everyone who entered, I really enjoyed learning more about the books you all love! I've even added a few to my reading list.