A Very Magical 'Wish' Party

Spotted this 'wish' party on HWTM and about died of party-cuteness-overload!

Details, details. The details are perfect.
(and can anyone tell me where to find an armoire like that?! It's awesome)

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A peek into the doggy party

Chevron striped party hat

(Bare with me and let me gloat for a while-lol)

I'm working on my sons party decorations (for this Saturday!!) 

and couldn't help myself by posting this chevron striped hat I made

I know he is my son, but he is too cute... 

and with this hat on, he's the cutest thing EVER!

It is his birthday today..... so,
Happy 1st Birthday Makana!!!

DIY 4th of July decor

If you haven't already seen Lisa Storms' craft ideas for celebrating the 4th of July, then you must.

It's amazing what you can create with some paper and paper punches.

Make your own pixie sticks

This is just awesome!!!

Find out the how-to, here on instructables.

Push pops

The possibilities really are endless with these push pop containers with lids from Garnish. 

Fill it with cake, pudding, cake and pudding, frozen treats, fruit, candies...etc.

image 1, 2, 3

Rainbow gift wrapping

I like simple wrapping that makes a big statement. This is one of them, from Mini-eco:

Strawberry cupcakes

It's strawberry season!!! Top off a party with these adorable cupcakes from Design of the Month

 

Flags

Before the 4th of July, comes Flag day.
Get your flags out and represent!

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patriotic bike, flag swag, flag cakes stand, fruit flag, layered flag cookie, cake

Hot dogs

I love hot dogs. Any kind, and especially loaded with lots of toppings. 

Have you ever tried shredded potato chips and raisins

(along with the regular toppings)?? 

 It's the perfect salty-sweet combo and is surprisingly good. 

(I had them from a lunch wagon in Brazil, too many times)

I think our 4th of July celebration will be something like this:

more ideas/images and free downloads at hwtm

Hello Yellow

I couldn't help myself not to post about this yellow party. My favorite feature: a tent of ruffled crepe paper streamers cascading over a candy buffet.

via the sweetest occasion

Tissue Paper glass window collage

If you are like me and save up every piece of tissue paper from every gift you have ever received, then this craft is for you.

instructions and images via Filth Wizardry

Birthday Season (and balloons)

I only have two kids but they are born one month apart in July. So while my husband and I celebrate our birthday in April together, it seems like we have a month long celebration in those two months.

I am planning up both kids parties right now (my son's will be bigger, being that he is turning 1), but I can't help myself turning all my thoughts to my daughters' party theme: BALLOONS! (her preferred toy)

Maybe because balloons make everyone smile.
Some inspiration for the party (collected from my pins):

I love all the ideas of hanging balloons upside down. It cuts the costs of helium and you get to see the more rounder part of the balloon.

 

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