The Birthday Library

I am sharing over on Piggy Bank Parties today. See how we've turned BOOKS into a family birthday tradition. 

Birthday Library Book for the

He's Fast, He's Funny, He's FIVE party!!!

DIY: How to Make a Holder for Party Cups

Looking for a way to display paper cups for your party?

Drink coffee? Then you might have some coffee cans hanging around

Photo by TeaRose Photography

Materials Needed:

• 11.5 oz coffee can
• scrapbook paper
• scissors
• tape
• paper cups
• paper straws (optional, but oh so cute)

Directions: Cut scrapbook paper to fit the can, tape, and add cups. 

Wasn't that easy?


Linking to: Thirty Handmade Days

The Great Pumpkin Round Up

Some Pumpkin Inspiration...

Chevron Pumpkin from Wit and Whistle

Cinnamon Carmel Apple "Pumpkins" from Bakingdom

Spray Paint Pumpkins with Doilies

Glam Pumpkin

Paint pumpkins with tape

Pumpkin bowls

Pumpkin Cooler

Painted Pumpkins

Lace Pumpkins

DIY Sequined Pumpkins and tutorial over at Making Lemonade

Doesn't this make you want to run out and buy some pumpkins?

{Vintage Find} Coach Clutch

I'm not one to splurge on {unpractical} things, 
but this one spoke to me...

While visiting a vintage shop in Newport with my sister-in-law
we saw this gold beauty, 
a vintage Coach clutch

with cute little coin purse and fold over top. 
Not so practical for everyday with 2 boys, but oh so pretty. 

I walked out of the store without it. 
Sad, no?
Oh the regret. 
My sister-in-law checked a few days later, it was still there. 

This time, no regrets. 
It's now in my closet begging for an adult evening out : )
Have you splurged on anything recently?

Meet the Vendors {Little Monsters Birthday Party}

Meet the FABULOUS vendors who collaborated with me on the Little Monsters Party for Bird's e-magazine! They are a truly talented bunch. Remember to check out their sites for products and inspiration when  planning your next party!

Fondant Toppers 

by Two Sugar Babies

Chocolate Covered Oreos

by Sweet Temptations

Monster Cookies 

by Dandy Delights

Favors, Cupcake Wrappers, Napkins & Straws 

by Polka Dot Market

Birthday Monster Cake Topper 

by Bunny with a Toolbelt

Kylie Cake Plate 

by Delightfully Lovely

Ribbon Garland 

by A to Zebra Celebrations

Good Cheer Pom Notes 

by Potter and Butler

Little Monster Birthday Printables
by Bird's Party Shop

And a Special Thank you for ALL the Photography

by TeaRose Photography 

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!