DIY Party Blowers

When you have that perfect party theme & decor, just any old party blowers will never do! So, make them yourself! :)

Find the instructions HERE from Utterly Engaged

Curly Ribbon Wreath

Because wreaths and curly ribbon are FUN......

A wreath form and some dollar store curly ribbons makes for a fun & festive decoration.

Embellished Bayou has the tutorial HERE

Homemade Microwave Popcorn

Since everything IS better when it's homemade... try making your own microwave popcorn. Great idea for party favors... or just because

 

Find the tutorial HERE

Oreo Pops

These are a FAB idea for ANY celebration or holiday! Think outside the box.... you dont have to use plain 'ol Oreos either, remember that they usually have special Holiday versions, with festive colored cremes, and dont forget the mint..... yummy! And dont forget all of the festive sprinkles that you can get through out the year too.... keep an eye out in the Dollar Spot @ Target, that is the most reasonably priced way to get sprinkles that I have seen.

Find the tutorial HERE from howdoesshe.com

Birthday Balloon Wreath

What a great idea.... A wreath that you can use multiple times through out the year! A Birthday wreath! And there is no more festive of a way to accomplish this than with BALLOONS! :)

Check out the Tutorial HERE @ howdoesshe.com

Owl S'mores

These have to be the cutest s'mores that I have ever seen! Perfect for fall parties!

Livinglocurto.com has the directions for you HERE

Mini Chalkboards

I really love a lot of random things.... and chalkboards are one of them!

HERE is a tutorial to create your own mini chalkboards, courtesy of the craftzine.com blog

In the article they used them as party favors... CUTE idea!

Photo from craftzine.com

Cotton Candy Cupcakes

Did you just read that right?
YES you did..... Cotton Candy Cupcakes, sounds like it's time for a PaRtY!

Sweet much?

You KNOW you love it..... OR you need something to do with the left over Cotton Candy from the long weekend. Today is Recipe Wednesday over at Oh, Goodie! Designs, and this is what they are cookin' up for ya'. 

Its Fair time in some parts, so bring home a bag of fresh cotton candy while you are there..... or you can get some pre-packaged stuff at the store too. Hey, its just fluffy sugar, the bags at the store will be just fine!

Find the recipe HERE

PaRtY idea!

Oh, the theme of a baby shower... the possibilities are endless!! But this I thought was funny. The theme; Pickles and Ice Cream :)
At the bottom of the balloons, they added craft paper to make cones.... I LOVE it!!!! These balloons could be used for birthdays too with no problem.
Source: The crafts Dept @ Martha Stewart Living

http://thecraftsdept.marthastewart.com/2010/08/lauras-baby-shower.html

Upcycle: Paper scraps

You KNOW you have them..... all those paper scraps lying around that you just cant bear to part with.... (or is that only me?)

 

Anwho..... here are some great ways to use them up... CREATIVELY of course! 

You could use the garland for parties or every day.... just because!

http://wrenhandmade.typepad.com/wren_handmade/2010/05/sneak-peek-for-renegade.html

All photos from: Wrenhandmade