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National Candy Month

June 19, 2013 Leave a Comment

Did you know that June is National Candy Month? I didn’t know either, but I’m totally up for it! Check out the various ways YOU can celebrate National Candy Month!

Food.com has a great list of links to recipes made with or around the idea of candy. Milky Way shake? Yes, please!

From Quirkbooks, learn how to make Rock Candy!

OR, how to make gumdrops!

From Bubble and Sweet, learn how to make Marshmallow Ribbon Candy:

And be sure to check out our Candy Land centerpieces in the Diva Entertains shop!

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My only serious complaint about summer is that it goes TOO fast! (Well, that, and the 115 degree weather we sometimes get in Las Vegas). I just can’t believe how quickly the days go by, and the 4th of July will be here before we know it! SO, today… some 4th of July favor ideas!

From Martha Stewart, a tutorial on making Rocket Favors!

From the Hostess blog, a 4th of July photo album, FULL of red, white, and blue inspiration!

From Something Turquoise, super cute flag inspired favors!

And from Kara’s Party Ideas, check out the super fab POP Party favors! Great tutorial is included!

Filed Under: DIY Diva, Favors, Holidays Tagged With: 4th of july party favors

Homemade Father’s Day Gift Ideas

June 11, 2013 Leave a Comment

It’s almost here… June 16th this year is Father’s Day, and there is still time to make some fantastic gifts for Dad, Grandpa, and even the Uncles!

From Crafty Texas Girls, a FAB tutorial in using chalk art to create the perfect photo for a Father’s Day gift. Scroll through to the very end and they’ll explain how they framed it for $7!

From Lovely Indeed, an incredible apron sewing tutorial – for the Manly Man apron! I love this idea, although I’m not sure of my capabilities with the sewing machine. One thought to adapt this one – buy a plain white apron to decorate!

From Curated by Kelly, an easy canvas art Father’s Day craft you can do with the kids:

And this one is my favorite DIY Father’s Day gift idea, only because I KNOW my husband would LOVE, LOVE this gift from his kids. A custom “car play shirt” from The Blue Basket is a gift that keeps on giving, because every time he wears it, it’s fun AND he gets another “car” massage! Click through for the tutorial!

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Mason Jar Wedding Centerpieces

June 6, 2013 Leave a Comment

Mason Jars have been around for a very long time, most often used for canning jams and jellies (and they are really good for use as a mug when drinking sweet tea)… but they are also getting a HUGE comeback as a wedding favor decoration and wedding favor centerpieces. Some of my favorite finds are listed below!

From Quasi-Crafty – DIY Flower Centerpieces – she explains the very simple steps in creating floral centerpieces in mason jars for your event!

From 2 Crafty 4 My Skirt… a DIY tutorial on making Glitter Mason Jar centerpieces:

From Shanty Chic, a DIY mason jar project – candle holders with frosted vinyl! If you have a Silhouette Cameo or other cutting tool that cuts vinyl, well… these are lovely in every way!

From Kiss Wedding, some FAB inspiration for using mason jars as centerpieces. There are a couple of questions/answers in the post about how they created these:

Photo by Chelsea Nicole Photography | KISS Wedding

And from the Diva Entertains shop, brand NEW Mason Jars for your wedding!

Filed Under: Decor, Decorations, DIY Diva, Shabby Chic Tagged With: candles, crafts, glitter, idea, mason jar centerpieces, wedding

DIY Wedding Guest Books

June 5, 2013 Leave a Comment

There are a lot of ways to personalize a wedding reception, but one of the most unique ways is to create or design your own wedding guest book. In fact, these days, wedding guest books aren’t always “books”. I’ve found some great alternatives, as well as a some traditional ideas, for you today!

From the Creative Cubby, a Polaroid Wedding Guest Book… with great instructions! A fabulous memory maker!

From Something Turquoise, alternative wedding guest book idea…and FAB! A painted canvas guestbook that becomes a work of art for your new home!

From You, Me & House Makes Three, another amazing piece of “guest book” artwork… made from scrapbook paper hearts, and all the heartfelt notes from wedding guests:

From Confetti Day Dreams – a post full of Colorado gorgeousness… AND a fun “guest book” puzzle idea. They used puzzle pieces that the guests could write a note on, and the bride and groom could put the tree puzzle together later, reading all the sentiments as they went!

And for those of you who want a little “bling”, check out these photos on Project Wedding… just a little bling changes a guest book in a BIG way!

Filed Under: Decor, DIY Diva, Events, Weddings Tagged With: alternative, bling, DIY, guest book, how to make, ideas, unique

Campfire Party – inside and out!

May 30, 2013 Leave a Comment

Summer is going to be here in two blinks of an eye, and it’s time to start thinking about campfires and s’mores! Now, for the “delicate” among us, not all campfire events have to be OUTSIDE in the wild… some can be inside with A/C and s’mores can be made in more ways than one. (Click HERE to read our s’mores post!) I’ve got a variety of ideas for you to check out today!

From Juli Jacklin’s Cupcakes, a cute photo of campfire cupcakes – perfect for indoors or out:

From Frosted Events, a visual post with lots of campfire party ideas:

From Kara’s Party Ideas, a cute camping party:

From TSJ photography, check out the AMAZING camping party set-up!

And because I can’t post about campfires and camping parties without mentioning s’mores (again)… check out the recipe/ideas for two different kind of s’mores from Moore Minutes. The post if full of other dessert buffet goodness too… AND you need to check out her original post about the entire campfire/camping birthday party HERE.

Filed Under: Desserts, DIY Diva, Events, Kids Birthdays, Recipes Tagged With: birthday, campfire, camping, food, ideas

Teen Birthday Ideas

May 29, 2013 Leave a Comment

We talk a lot about adults… and little ones… but rarely do I post about the tweens/teens! Today… we’ll fix that with some great ideas and inspiration!

First up, from Kara’s Party Ideas… a teen girl birthday party, with a Bunco theme!

Another fabulous idea for this time of year… a teen pool party! Check out the gallery of awesome pics from the Hostess blog… with a Hawaiian theme:

For the fashionista party, how about edibleNail Polish Bites .. from luuux.com: You will not believe how easy it is to make these – marshmallows, frosting and tootsie rolls!

From Lollipops and Paper, check out the fab Glow in the Dark Sweet 16 party: In a bit of self-promotion, Diva Entertains is now offering Glow In The Dark Grippy Socks!

From Because Love is a Lifestyle, an entire DIY party… with homemade pizza, crafts and cake! A great party doesn’t have to be a LOT of work…. just lots of fun!

Filed Under: Decor, DIY Diva, Events, Kids Birthdays Tagged With: bunco party theme, cakes, edible nail polish, for teenage girls, ideas, nail polish marshmallows, party, teen birthdays, tween birthday

Frosting Cookies and Cakes

May 28, 2013 Leave a Comment

It’s time for a SWEET post, don’t you think? I’ve got some great DIY and inspiration for cookie making and cake decorating!

From whisk-kid, a great step-by-step cake frosting tutorial! (I need this post!!)

A very simple tutorial on decorating with two color frosting cupcakes with store-bought icing, from anna and blue paperie: And at the end of the post she provides a link for a very easy tutorial to frost a cake with roses!

One of my favorite fondant artists is Sugar High, Inc. You have to check out the online fondant art gallery… and prepared to be awestruck! Well, Sugar High offers a few tutorials (not free) on how to create fondant art. The price is TOTALLY reasonable for a tutorial of this kind… check out the adorable whales:

My favorite cookie artist, Sweet Sugarbelle has a great post on making icing colors match:

And I found this great photo tutorial on facebook, courtesy of SugarNosh Treats, for making leopard print cookies!

Filed Under: Cakes, Cookies, Cupcakes, DIY Diva, Recipes Tagged With: best way, best way to, cake, cookies, fondant art, frost cake, frosting tips, frosting tutorial, how to, two color frosting

DIY Summer Wreaths

May 22, 2013 2 Comments

We haven’t talked about DIY Wreaths lately… and I think it’s time, don’t you? Summer is almost upon us.. and it’s time for some fresh summery wreaths!

From Christina’s Adventures, a lovely nautical navy and yellow summer wreath:

From the Crafted Sparrow, a Chevron Summer Wreath:

From Fox Hollow Cottage, a totally unique, FAB Flip Flop Summer Pool Noodle Wreath (say that three times fast!): How fun is this! She walks you through the entire wreath craft!

And from Craft-o-Maniac, another very unique Summer wreath – love the fabric she used!!

Filed Under: Decor, DIY Diva Tagged With: chevron, crafts, DIY, door, flip flop wreath, how to make a, ideas, summer wreaths

Memorial Day DIY

May 21, 2013 Leave a Comment

Memorial Day is next weekend, and we are planning a simple backyard BBQ with family… but for those of you who have grander plans, I’ve got some fun Red, White, and Blue DIY ideas AND recipes for you!

From BHG, a very simple idea for turning a red, white and blue crepe paper streamer into a table trim. Love it!