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Sunflower Wedding and Party Themes

May 16, 2013 Leave a Comment

I love sunflowers as a wedding or party them. They are so bright and cheerful and fun… check out some fab ideas and inspiration for incorporating a sunflower theme into your next event.

From CakeCentral.com, an amazing sunflower wedding cake:

Want to find more sunflower inspiration? Simply go to Google.com/Images and type in “sunflower wedding cakes”.

Check out the simple, yet lovely silk sunflower centerpiece from bridecraft.com. She provides a terrific step by step photo tutorial.

Craftionary has a great tutorial for making handmade nylon flowers – love these!

From Sweet Sugarbelle, a DIY tutorial on making sunflower cookies – these would be great for party favors or a reception!

And of course, we have an entire section devoted to Sunflowers in the Diva Entertains shop… check out some of our favorites:

Sunflower Lottery Ticket Holders | Sunflower Favor Boxes | Sunflower Wedding Fans

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Martha Stewart Wedding DIY

May 15, 2013 Leave a Comment

I have so, SO many links to fab DIY projects from Martha Stewart and Martha Stewart Weddings, that I decided to dedicate an entire post to them! Here are some of the most recent DIY wedding project finds, all from Martha Stewart!

Super easy, incredibly elegant Rosette Chandelier decorations: Make sure that you scroll through the pics – their are actually 32 FAB DIY wedding projects.

How about more Martha Stewart DIY decorations? This tissue paper project is both favor and decoration! Tissue paper flower template – perfect for place settings or centerpieces:

Check out these fab doily decorations! What a fun and pretty way to create a garland!

Another super easy project, that adds such a special touch to your tables – ruffly crepe paper table runners:

And look at these Fabulous Fringe Martha Stewart Favor boxes... she includes a great tutorial and photos for making them yourself!

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Thanks to Janissa for sharing pics from her FAB party using our shoe cake topper:

Filed Under: Decor, Decorations, DIY Diva, Events, Favors, Weddings Tagged With: bridal shower, cheap, crepe paper, decorations, DIY, doily, favor boxes, ideas, martha stewart, table runners, wedding

Lemon and Lime Wedding Inspiration

May 14, 2013 Leave a Comment

I collect links to all kinds of wedding (and party) inspiration, and often I realize that themes are emerging among all my collected links. Today is a post based on one of those themes – lemons and limes! The golden yellow and lovely green of lemon and lime make a perfect accents for summer weddings, I think… and I’m not alone!

Check out the GORGEOUS wedding cake gallery of Dream Day Cakes… lots of colors and amazing designs, and I especially love this lime green wedding cake – there are several more in the gallery:

From Bower Power, a beautiful post about a Lemon Lime Wedding… there are some fabulous photos and inspiration, but my favorite are the candy buffet jars. Beautiful fruit filled centerpieces too!

From the Knot, a beautiful lime and floral centerpiece idea:

From a Good Affair, a fabulous yellow and gray theme wedding, with amazing lemon centerpieces:

And Emmaline Bride shares how to make some beautiful lemon centerpieces:

And from The Frosted Petticoat, an INCREDIBLE Italian Lime wedding post… full of lime goodness in every way!

Filed Under: Decor, Decorations, Events, Flower Arrangement, Weddings Tagged With: centerpieces, fruit centerpieces, lemon, lime, lime green wedding cakes, theme, wedding

When Life Hands You Lemons….

May 9, 2013 Leave a Comment

You make Lemonade, right? I’ve got some SUPER fab lemon and lemon-related ideas for you today… just in time for Summer!

Check out the adorable Lemonade Stand Party, from The Frosted Petticoat:

Ok, this is really a Pinkalicious party post from vixenMade, but oh my goodness… check out the lemonade stand, based on one of the Pinkalicious books. From a recent posts – here’s how to make Pink Popcorn.

An absolutely FAB lemon/lime cake… from a gallery on Catch My Party:

And a recipe for Strawberry Lemonade popsicals, from Willow Bird Baking… because… yum!

Filed Under: Decor, Decorations, Events, Recipes Tagged With: birthday, food, ideas, lemon, lemonade, party, pinkalicious

Boy Baby Shower – Mustaches and Ties, Oh My!

April 24, 2013 Leave a Comment

I don’t know if you are aware… but mustaches and neck ties are the new “IT” thing when it comes to baby boy baby showers. I have found some super cute ideas for you with mustaches and neck ties… and blue, blue, blue!

Check out the super sweet pics in the “Little Man Baby Shower” photo album on the Hostess blog: There are 16 pics to scroll through.

I found cute printable mustaches from PaperSeed – she has them for cute novelty pics with baby, but you COULD use them as party favors or party “wearables” for your baby shower guests too! She has lots of fun mustache styles

Here’s another great round of pics and ideas for a Mustache Baby Shower, from the Frosted Petticoat:

And we can’t forget the ties, man! Look at the bow-tie pics from this “little man” baby shower, from Gabriela and Belle. They did some adorable necktie favors too!!

And a super cute photo album for a little gentleman baby shower, from the Hostess blog: 9 fun pics to scroll through!

Lastly, check out this Baby Shower Checklist from Parents.com – so helpful!

Filed Under: Baby Showers, Decor, Decorations, Events, Favors Tagged With: baby shower, boy, checklist, little man, mustaches, neckties, printable, ties

Theme Thursday – Boys’ Birthday Ideas – BIG trucks!

March 14, 2013 Leave a Comment

I’ve shared some great ideas recently for GIRLS birthdays… it’s time the boys had a chance! There are lots of great party ideas out there, but I thought I’d stick with the construction, big machines, bright colors ideas for today.

From Kara’s Party Ideas, a Construction Truck Themed 1st Birthday. There are some SERIOUSLY awesome ideas and inspiration in this post!!

From the Hostess blog, a great gallery of ideas with Trucks as the birthday party theme. Make sure your scroll to see all 13 pictures!

From I.D. Mommy, a DIY Monster Truck party… with great ideas for invitations, activities, and decor! Her tutorial for the cake, is FAB… AND easy!

And we can’t forget FIRE Trucks as a great party theme. Check out this Fire Truck Birthday post on the Hostess blog:

Planning on having a truck birthday cake? Turn to Google.com/Images for inspiration. Simply type “truck birthday cake” in the search box. Or you can be very specific such as “fire truck birthday cake” or “monster truck birthday cake”.

Filed Under: Decor, Decorations, DIY Diva, Events, Kids Birthdays Tagged With: big, birthday, cakes, construction, fire, ideas, monster, party, theme thursday, trucks

Theme Thursday: Rainbows

March 7, 2013 Leave a Comment

I did a post a couple of weeks ago about My Little Pony, and it include a couple of rainbow ideas… but I found so many more great rainbow projects, I just had to devote an entire post to the subject!

First up, from the Purple Pug, an post full of Rainbow goodness. I love how many different ways they used rainbows – a true theme party!

From Icing Designs, a super sweet tutorial on how to make a Rainbow Birthday Hat complete with ruffles! I will be making some of these… no doubt!

We’ve linked to rainbow cakes and cupcakes before, I know.. but I love this very easy to follow tutorial from The Blushing Bride – DIY Rainbow Cake:

Looking to add a rainbow touch to your table? Check out this DIY Rainbow Felt Table Runner from Say Yes to Hoboken:

And finally, I just loved the inspiration from this Rainbow themed wedding, from rock n roll bride:

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Easy & Fun Chalkboard Projects for Parties

March 5, 2013 1 Comment

One of my favorites trends right now is using chalkboard for favors and decorations. I’m not sure why I like it so much, or why it’s so popular, but I’m guessing nostalgia. We have electronics and gadgets and white boards in school… and we miss the feel (and smell?) of chalkboards of our youth. Ok, maybe that’s over-reaching, but I bet it has something to do with it!

Regardless, I have some great chalkboard projects and ideas to share today!

From Emmaline Bride, DIY Chalkboard Flower Pots – such a great idea for spring showers and birthday parties whether as table numbers, centerpieces or favors!

From With a Dash of Color – wooden DIY chalkboard tags! These could be used as favors, place settings, candy buffet signs… and oh, so much more!

How about a DIY tutorial for Chalkboard wrapping paper? I love the idea of being able to personalize a gift this way. From Make the Best of Everything, a quick and easy tutorial:

From bell’alimento, a DIY tutorial on making Chalkboard Painted Wine Bottles – perfect for decor and table numbers!

And finally, from Cottage in the Oaks, a unique idea… chalkboard chargers. Another great way to personalize each place setting, or a fun way to give your guests a doodle pad?

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Theme Thursday: Lalaloopsy Parties

February 28, 2013 1 Comment

I mentioned HERE that my daughter is enamored with My Little Pony… and we were thinking about a MLP birthday party this year. BUT, she is ALSO enamored with Lalaloopsy, and now we can’t decide! It doesn’t help that I found a ton of adorable ideas for decorating and throwing a Lalaloopsy party. Check ‘em out!

A super cute gallery of Lalaloopsy birthday party photos on Catch My Party. The “button” cakes look very simple, but add the PERFECT touch for a Lalaloopsy party! There are 24 great pictures (lots of inspiration) to scroll through

And another adorable round-up of Lalaloopsy photos on Catch My Party. I LOVE, LOVE the favor bags… and these adorable (well, what other word can I use??) cake pops. One again, 19 pictures to scroll through!

Check out Carosello, and her Lalaloopsy party photos, and comments. The button backdrop was a genius idea – so simple, but perfection for the theme:

And speaking of button backdrops, check out the Lalaloopsy Party post on the Hostess blog. This is a great DIY post, with the end result – only $20 for a fab party backdrop!

And finally (although I COULD keep posting links because there are some FAB posts out there… lots and lots of Lalaloopsy this year)… but, finally, a LalaLoopsy post on Very Rosenberry, featuring Whimsical Printables… this party is over the top, and I love everything about it:

Filed Under: Birthdays, Decor, Decorations, DIY Diva, Events, Favors, Kids Birthdays Tagged With: backdrop, birthday, cake, decorations, favors, ideas, lalaloopsy, party

Spring Baby Shower Ideas

February 26, 2013 Leave a Comment

We have another post with Spring Baby Shower ideas HERE, but you can never have enough inspiration, so it’s time for another spring time post, don’t you think?

First, from the Hostess blog, a lovely “Happy Trails” Spring Baby Shower… love the pastel desserts buffet! I just LOVE that ruffled cake, don’t you? Want to try to make one? Here’s a link to a pretty pink pastel ruffle cake. It’s a bit of work but the result is gorgeous (it’s pastels on the inside too)!

It doesn’t get more “spring-like” than Peeps, and you have to check out these peeps spring-time bouquets from Simply Living and Loving – perfect for a baby shower centerpiece:

The Hally Household has some lovely ideas for a spring baby shower, and she shows off a fabulous diaper cake, here. You’ll want to read through her post because she shares some great ideas! Also, want instruction on how to make a diaper cake? This link provides 15 diaper cake tutorials – just click into each one to see how it is done. GREAT instructions and photos, all step by step.