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How to make over your folding chairs with spray paint

It’s funny – it’s always on special occasions when you find out just how few extra chairs you actually have. Or if you’re like me, the trouble is that you have a few extra folding chairs lying around,...

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How to make a gum paste jack o’lantern

Making gum paste cupcake toppers is not so difficult once you learn a few basic techniques. Marcella of Just Sugar Coat It is here today to teach us how to make these cute jack o’lantern cupcake...

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How to make paper rosettes

I’m sure you’ve seen pretty paper rosettes like these popping up all over party blogs, and if you’re like me, you’re wondering about the best way to make them! Turns out, it doesn’t take much besides...

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How to reuse your Christmas decorations for New Year’s Eve (plus an...

Lots of your Christmas decorations can be reused and repurposed to decorate for a New Year’s Eve party, whether large or small! Not only is it budget-friendly to reuse your decorations, but it’s...

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How to take labels off of Frappuccino bottles

Starbucks Frappuccino bottles make the most adorable little drink containers for parties! When you take all the labels and markings off, they look like miniature retro milk bottles. And of course it’s...

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How to make a treasure chest birthday cake for a pirate party

If you’re planning a pirate theme birthday party, just get a load of this homemade treasure chest cake! Chrissy of The Outlaw Mom designed and made it for her son Sam’s first birthday party. The lid...

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How to make sugar hearts

Tiny sugar hearts are oh-so-sweet for Valentine’s Day! They would make adorable cupcake toppers or party favors. They’d also be special little gifts for your sweetie – or for yourself. It would be so...

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How to make shamrock chips

This has to be the cutest snack for St. Patrick’s Day! Homemade shamrock chips, made from spinach tortillas. (I just love a semi-homemade recipe where you can take credit for cooking without using any...

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How to stage a birthday photo

It can be a really nice touch for a birthday invitation to include a staged photo of the birthday boy or girl! And, given my line of work, I see a lot of birthday photos. A LOT. So, I’ve noticed...

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How to make crayon utensil holders

These crayon utensil holders are such a great idea for an art party, rainbow party, back-to-school, or just to make your kids’ craft area cute! They’re made using empty soup cans (upcycle alert!) and...

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How to make cake flowers from fruit leather

Can you believe it? These pretty cake flowers are made from fruit leather – a.k.a. fruit roll-ups! They’re really pretty on this two-tier cake, but you could also keep it more simple and use them as...

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How to make mini piñata cupcake toppers

I just love a piñata. I never met a piñata I didn’t like! So this idea – a mini piñata filled with candy and perched on top of a cupcake – just makes me giddy! ; ) The idea is by Dácil of Little Cook,...

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How to make fondant bowling ball and pin cupcake toppers

Photo by: Mini Baker These bowling cupcakes are just the most precious thing! The teeny-tiny fondant bowling pins and bowling balls are made from fondant, but no special tools are needed – you can...

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How to make fabulous glittered lanterns

There are lots of ways to dress up plain paper lanterns, but this is a really fun and easy idea – glitter! These would be pretty for birthday parties, the 4th of July (think sparklers), Christmas...

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How to make a diaper cake

I’m happy to welcome a special guest poster – the wonderfully talented Carrie of Four Eyed Girlie! Carrie is a graphic designer (like me!) and one very crafty gal. Today she’s going to show us how to...

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How to make pom-pom balloons

Pom-pom balloons! Who knew?! Hot glue and balloons actually can work together! These are so fun and festive – everybody loves pom-poms! And you can make them in any color scheme. The clear balloons...

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How to make DIY gumball monogram centerpieces

Here’s a sweet and easy idea for DIY party decor, courtesy of Joyful Scribblings: gumball monogram topiaries! Made of just a few simple materials, they come together in a snap, and the candy makes them...

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How to make paper lanterns

Paper lanterns are so festive and fun for a summertime party, and you can easily make them on your own! It only takes a few basic supplies, and with all of the pretty paper choices in stores like...

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How to make a chalkboard artist’s canvas

If you’re looking for an easy, inexpensive, yet impressive party favor for an art or rainbow party – or a DIY project for back-to-school, or a cute gift for any kid – I have such a great idea for...

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How to make edible watermelon bowls

When it comes to watermelon party food, I thought I’d seen (and pinned) it all – so I was delighted to find these amazing edible watermelon bowls! I think they’re just the coolest thing. Filled with...

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