Simple Girl

One of the great things about parties is that the simplest inspiration can create an entire theme! A while back, I came across this cute Craft Party by Amy at Living Locurto , which featured a Ric-Rac cake.  As I was thinking about what to do for Arielle's Art Party, I decided that a little Ric-Rac could create the perfect inspiration! I started by creating this Ric Rac Banner.  You can find the instructions HERE ! With the leftover felt scraps, I was able to make these cute, colorful set-ups.....   Decorative Water Bottles.... ... and fancy good bags which held their art aprons and pinata candy! Since they were such a hit, I made the same Artist Palette Cupcakes as I did for Anna's Art Party (Idea Courtesy of What's New, Cupcake? by Alan Richardson and Karen Tack ) This time, instead of making a single edible paint brush,  I made enough for everyone! (Who knew that a pretzel rod, a couple of Tootsie...

I'm planning an Art Party for Arielle with a Ric-Rac decorations theme.  Do you remember Ric-Rac?  That squiggly stuff that used to line the bottom of the gingham dress your aunt made you?  If you don't remember this, then you probably weren't born before 1975.  I tried to explain this concept to our baby-sitter and the Vanderbilt Honors Student gave me a vacuous look, bless her heart. (I'm learning - that's southern.)  She probably also never had a giant comb sticking out of her back pocket or licked her lips through an entire giant-sized Dr. Pepper Bonnie Bell Lip Smacker, either.  This younger generation is so deprived! This no-sew bunting was the inspiration for all my party decorations. To begin, I bought twelve 9x12 inch rectangles of felt.  I found mine at JoAnn Fabrics for 34 cents each.  I bought two each of six different colors. Cut each rectangle into a 9x12 inch isosceles triangle.  When you have 12 triangles, ...

Call me crazy, but when Ella told me she wanted a gymnastics party (Fun for the kids, Easy for the moms), I was a little disappointed. My mind began to race.  "Are you sure you don't want a Fancy Nancy Party or a Pink Princess Tea Party?  Something where mommy has to do a lot of work and get a little bit stressed out?" I asked my almost 7-year old.  OK, so I didn't say the last part, I only thought it. But I love cute theme parties, and since my baby is now 7, I'm holding on to those opportunities for dear life! But Ella would not be swayed.  She wanted a turn on the big swing which only the birthday girls with gymnastics parties get to do. I decided I could make us both happy by creating a cute and easy theme in the party room.  And since my little Pinkerella loves pink, I went with it! Here are a few ways I dressed up her otherwise themeless party: PARTY FAVORS:  Hello Kitty Lunch Boxes.  I snatched these up at Target and Ol...