Thursday, August 30, 2012

(Let's Party) Party Lights, Owl Cake, Pinatas, Crepe Paper Banners, Movie Night, Plus a 10 Foot Banana Split

Have a party and need some new inspirational ideas. Well, we've found some fun things that would be perfect for your next celebration. All you can do yourself and are very inexpensive but would add a lot to the party.


These Fringy streamers are just the perfect look for a party. So easy and so cheap. Crepe paper is only about $1 a roll. The largest rolls are at Hobby Lobby for 99 cents.  See more photos and get the tutorial HERE  There is a trick to it.



Here's a different version of a crepe paper banner. It's a GIANT fringe banner. I like it even as much as the fringy one above.  Get all the details HERE



Paper Dots Garland....Another cute version of a crepe banner for party decor.  I've never seen this one before. Very Cute. Make it as your watching tv....See more photos/details and get the tutorial HERE


Add in some crepe paper balls to go along with your crepe paper banners and you've got something fun.  Get the Details HERE   No, that's not a styrofoam ball either.



Here's another idea using tissue paper. Cute little umbrellas for drinks.  See more photos and get the tutorial HERE


How to make a giant 10 foot banana split for your next party or family reunion. When I saw this I immediately thought about using a rain gutter (A new one of course--can be cut to size at Home Depot)   Find out how she prepared in advance so she could get the banana splits made before they all melted and what she used to hold the banana splits.....People would definitely be talking about this party and the amazing dessert!  See more photos and get the tutorial HERE



These lollipop cupcakes are super simple to make but they make such a cute flower.  See the tutorial HERE



Using an owl theme for a party is very popular right now. Here's a owl cake using cupcakes. Isn't it Cute!  Apparently the link for this cake have been deleted as of 12/28/2014,  but click HERE for a look at soooo many different Owl cakes on Pinterest. I'm sure you will find one you love!



Wooden Spoon Flags: Wooden utensils are very popular now. Here's a fun way to add something special to them.  Get the Details HERE


Love these cute cupcake flower lights. Use them inside or outside.  Easy to make and I bet you've already got some cupcake papers you could use..... Get all the details HERE




These cute lights are made using plastic cups and cute scrapbook paper. You can see these as you go down the stairs to get to the  Pebbles store in Orem. Just use white lights. Pebbles is the place for the cutest scrapbook paper.  Order on line or go into their store. 



Darling idea for a party.....Candy lights. (she used them at Christmas for her front door)  I can see these draped around the room or outside. The sky's the limit on the color scheme for these lights.  Get all the Details HERE



Photo Booth Prop Set: Take some fun photos at your party using these photo props. It's a FREE download.  Make photos more fun!  Get the download link for these HERE   To see another free Photo Booth Prop set Click HERE and HERE  and for Photo Booth Cutouts Click HERE


Mini ice cream cones for dessert (see the tips) AND a tutorial for making this acrylic stand. Boy will you save a bunch of money making it yourself. Gotta see!  See both these things HERE  and for Photo Booth Cutouts (full size) Click HERE


Make this movie marquee for your backyard movie night party. The complete tutorial is available.   HERE


See more fun ideas here for your outdoor movie night. What kind of treats would be fun  for the night? Click HERE to see all

 
How about a number pinata for your next party? It's a decoration, a party activity and a unique pinata...and best of all you made it yourself.  Get all the details HERE



So you don't want to make your own pinata....have I got good news for you. You can now have a unique one without the work.  Head on over to  Pinata Queen to see some really fun designs. She takes special orders too.  


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Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Fabulous Tips on Storing Your Fruits & Vegetables (so they don't spoil so quickly)

It's that time of the year when we can get delicious peaches, pears apples and other yummy fruits from our own gardens or farmers markets. Let's not forget tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, peppers and other vegetables that are  available this time of year. But, how do we avoid the problem of them spoiling before we can get to them?  I've found a site that will tell you how to store ALL  your favorite fruits and vegetables so you don't waste your precious grocery money.  You're definitely going to want to check this out!  Get all this great information HERE   

(Side Note)  After reading this article I found that I was storing my cucumbers, tomatoes, lemons and apples incorrectly.....Are you? You can find out quickly by reading this article.



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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

OREO Halloween Treats-Fun Recipes-Easy to Make---Spooky Good!

It's getting to that time of the year when you make "special" treats for your little trick-or-treaters and if they are fans of the Oreo cookie then these are the treats for you. Each one has a recipe and tutorial so you will be able to breeze through putting them together.  Enjoy!


Oreo Spider                                                Oreo Witch


     Oreo Pumpkins                                             Oreo Mummies
                




        Oreo Pumpkins



Oreo Cakester Bat                                        Cookie Spider


Haunted House                                         Leggy Spider


Googly Eyes                                              Spooky Cat

Happy Treats!  


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Friday, August 24, 2012

25 Halloween Treat/Dessert Ideas for School & Home Parties

The month of October is definitely a month of treats and we've found some treats that look yummy. You could even get the kids involved with some, if not all of these recipes. They would be perfect for your family and school parties or any day in October. We like to celebrate Halloween during whole month of October (not just on the day) and so for our Sunday family dinners we have  Halloween themed menus. There's just so many fun ideas out there....we hope you like some of what we've gathered below. Start a new Halloween tradition in your family this year.






Mummy Mouths      Mummy Cups     




     
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012

More Teacher Appreciation Gifts-Gumball Apples, Clay Apples & More

Still haven't found a great gift for the teacher yet? Well, we've found more fun ideas. One of these might be what you've been looking for. Click on the source link to go directly to the tutorial where you will see more photos and all the details.

What a darling idea that can sit on the teacher's desk....and best of all it hides the goodies inside.  Looks easy to make. Get the instructions over at  Crafty Moods



I like the way these cookies look inside this pasta canister. Attach a cute note ribbon and you've given teacher a treat and a storage cannister (and who couldn't need more of those)  SOURCE    We have a darling "cookie" themed gift tag to put on this canister. You can download it from our blog    www.itswrittenonthewall.com  These canisters can be found at IKEA for cheap!


So CUTE!  are these gumball "apples" for the teacher. You'll want to read all about it and see how it's done.  Everything is edible too.  The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle


Put together a box of "Apple-themed" things for the teacher.  Things she will be sure to use either at home or at school.  (Let's face it....all gifts for the teacher don't need to be something she would use at school.....after all, she does have a life outside of school)  Head on over to Darling Doodle to see what they included in this cute gift box for teacher.

A full jar of Smarties!  Enough for the whole class, that is if the teacher wants to share. Uncommon has the details for this fun project. I picked up a bag of 25 Smarties from the dollar store for, you guessed it, $1.


Such cute clipboards....and you know all Teachers use clipboards.  You can find these already made up and waiting for you in the Etsy Shop  Slimdigm


How about a Back to School Party for the teacher and the class? All of the printables, labels, banners etc, that you see here are free. It's an amazing collection.  Head on over to Amanda's Parties to Go to get the free stuff and all the great ideas for styling your party.

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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Amazing Halloween Costumes for Girls-Favorite Disney Characters and More

(Posting this a little early....so you can gather your thoughts/ideas and shop for materials and supplies--What a great feeling to get the Halloween Costumes done early!)  

It can be a difficult decision...deciding what to be for Halloween. We've found some darling costumes below that all have the same thing in common---The base of each costume is a tutu. Most of these can be purchased on Etsy if you prefer to purchase your costume. If not, we've given you some great ideas for a precious costume for your little girls.


 Little Red Riding Hood-Sparkle Box                           Pirate

Tinkerbell                                 Pirate


   Dorothy                             ScareCrow    
                                
Witch                                    Candy Corn

Queen of Hearts-Sparkle Box                     Audrey Hepburn,


 Black Cat                          Snow White-Sparkle Box


Pocahontas,                      Angel



Alice in Wonderland-Sparkle Box                   Rapunzel-Sparkle Box

   Autumn Glory Faerie               Toddler Witch Costume


   Witch Tutu Costume                     Cat Tutu Costume


    Glitter Witch                    Storybook Witch



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To see Ideas for 101 Halloween Costumes CLICK HERE  and to see some darling Halloween Costumes for Toddlers CLICK HERE

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