Well. I did it. After all the research, cleaning, shopping, borrowing, building and baking, it’s finally over. What’s over, you ask? The big 0h – four. Captain Jack’s Pirate themed 4th birthday party. It was SO much fun. I am still recovering. For this party especially, you’ll probably notice a reoccurring theme: as much [...]
Kids Party Crafts
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kid craft: gingerbread pillowThis isn’t an obsession, it’s more like a focused interest – on anything gingerbread! So while you’re getting into the Holiday swing with decorations, parties, and shopping- like we are- we’ve come up with this darling Gingerbread Pillow kid craft to add to the festivities! Using the same supplies as the Gingerbread Man Tote, here’s [...] |
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Kid Craft: Gingerbread Man ToteWith the Holidays right around the corner, and the smell of Gingerbread Lattes in the air (or is that just me?), what better way to start the season than with Gingerbread, 3 ways? To kick it off, we’ve created a Gingerbread Man Tote that’s easy as cake!- Or Cookies? This DIY decoration can be used [...] |
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P&C Real Life Party: Art Birthday PartyMy sweet daughter turned 9 last month. Nine. Years. Old. It seems like just yesterday I was planning her first birthday party – my first real party planning adventure. But, that’s another story for another day. Anyway, Autumn has been an artist since birth – I’m pretty sure it’s in the genes. My mother is [...] |
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Guest {Cousin} Krista: Dinosaur PartyHappy Birthday Boy with his crown As soon as I saw Paper & Cake’s dinosaur party, I knew I had to have it for my son’s 5th birthday party. I love the colors, and the dinosaurs are perfect! The Invitation: Here’s the invitation (totally customizable so you don’t even have to write in the information…just [...] |
How To: Painted CookiesEasy and artistic, “painted cookies” are a big hit in our house (even if the Christmas cookie cutters are still in the attic). For this batch, the kids chose their favorite animal shaped cutters, and even mixed up a batch of black frosting for a realistic touch. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups [...] |
Paper Gingerbread HouseI couldn’t help myself. My daughter asked me if we could make one – and once I started I couldn’t stop! Even my mom worked on it, see the smoke coming out of the chimney? All her idea. Can you even stand it? Even if you are thinking, “what if it’s too complicated?” it’s not. [...] |
Guest {Cousin} Krista: Birthday in the ParkFor my son’s second birthday we decided to hold his party at a local park – there are two play structures (one geared toward smaller kids and one for the bigger ones), lots of grass to run in, and a nice covered area with picnic tables. I also love that a park party is easy [...] |
Halloween Craft: Kid’s Spooky Spinning Wheel (Free Download!)Here’s a fun little take on Spin-the-Wheel for kids that you can download for FREE. Why not add it to the activities for your Halloween Party this year. Do you speak zombie? |
Halloween Recipe: Troll’s EarsIts always fun to figure out how to make everyday foods fun for Halloween. This year, my kids and I came up with these silly Troll’s Ears for a goofy Kid’s Halloween Party treat. Ingredients petite palmiers (available at Trader Joe’s) spray food coloring in green (I love the ColorMist from Wilton) green gel icing [...] |
