tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-57634476783482466472024-02-19T04:41:57.040-08:00Frog princeYour event will have a happily ever after ending...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger208125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763447678348246647.post-76618251256796200922017-06-25T17:41:00.000-07:002017-06-26T03:53:20.768-07:00S'mores Kits- 4th of July Deliveries<div><br></div><div>Happy Summer!! I don't know about you, but I absolutely live for the 15 hours of daylight this time of year. Sure, we do have more time to relax and hang out with friends, but sometimes it seems we're all headed in different directions. Wouldn't it be fun to remind our friends and family that we're thinking of them?</div><div>I thought so, and with the 4th of July just around the corner, I decided to make s'mores kits to deliver as a little surprise. {Yay!}</div><div><br></div><div>The bags included everything they'll need to make s'mores ...</div><div>The fun, patriotic cups, twine, bags and mini flags can be found at Oriental Trading. (While shopping on their site I also added the cool lantern). </div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSl8CkGqBNBz0rEKBRipbOKy0WCNPVRQZGfZOIkg7JM9yznqPY9vvNg1_8KVuYQWBpAu2C6bu9LKEuCeAgA8Ym7ENDi2-em-_T4lELoWMX_Kp6NBJ_sGIP9OxhVx7XW2U48FbVmvEU3i8/I/photo_629320.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>A big thanks to my daughter, Amanda for helping me package the s'mores and not snacking along the way. The struggle was real, people. ;))</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjePZsae3Wl_PnB1zbWSKME5noRFxl4Yss-y-EdtkwD_3Fqrs3T8I8-r6aWkhTsLxLvyGmbKi5mmNowB7y6N8NLNm-5LiiSh8Dpupcd3KD06aUvKSd4ddur_K2aL-WC4nyZEmCT1L7_XlQ/I/photo_623713.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>Here they are all ready to go. Complete with personalized name tags. (Link below). Seriously these are such a quick, inexpensive way to spread a little cheer.</div><div><br></div><div>Happy 4th of July to you!!🎉</div><div><br></div><div><div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8oOPYUhsxQ2HTlkfMOBbWUnImtlDsuJg53Jdd7Ux0zuyDOpaCrxjJtcq5PmfdIP2ZxpweKlKkNKCe59jH2f98TiynfOWLBVE9R3AF_xkX9PwEk19i7_V_Y2-ZxG5zBpYkkuKXFA6Qoo4/I/photo_194454.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>You can find all of the patriotic items I used, and SO many more <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/party-supplies/party-themes/patriotic-a1-554606.fltr">HERE!</a></div><div><br></div><div>The cute, free, printable hang tags can be found on The <a href="http://mountainmodernlife.com/diy-smore-kits/">Mountain modern life </a>blog. xo</div> <br></div><br><br> <font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I received items from Oriental Trading. The review is based strictly on my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the products listed above. I was provided the samples free of charge by the company or PR agency and I provided my honest opinion. No other type of compensation was received for this review.</span></font></div><br><br> <br><br> Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763447678348246647.post-89222787325890714452017-01-28T07:09:00.000-08:002017-01-28T10:04:43.651-08:00I Love U...nicorns!!<div>Have you been seeing the adorable unicorn cakes popping up online? They're everywhere!! So when I was trying to come up with a simple Valentine's Day treat for my girls, I knew just what I wanted to do... unicorn cupcakes!!</div><div><br></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dpdnVlq63gtXAaQl6RTjobIRePzraTp2bRqYVZgzn1Wbmf2ewgzKloEoeLmblreXWS9bxeiqrFoT2ZOQVKD-GcY_MRjye1TUOnlIOyKy9DQxTgcet8ZcitlHarb9zr3qOIDBS-YfYeM/I/photo_775708.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>These were so easy, guys! If you don't have mason jars, just put the eyelashes on the icing. You can make lashes out of fondant, by carefully cutting them out with a sharp knife, use black licorice, or simply paint them onto the jar with some black food coloring.<div><br></div><div>I mixed in some candy hearts with the icing (yum!) but the unicorn horns are my most favorite part. They're lolipops from <a href="http://m.orientaltrading.com/party-supplies/candy/valentines-day-a1-551289+1229.fltr">Oriental Trading </a>. I painted them with a little bit of edible gold dust.</div><div>These are such a great idea if you're making lots of treats for a large group, you can even skip the baking and pick up the cupcakes from the store.</div><div><br></div><div>Everything you need for your Valentine's celebrations can be found <a href="http://m.orientaltrading.com/holidays/valentines-day-a1-550626.fltr">HERE</a>.</div><div><br></div><div>I'd love to see your pictures if you make these, or something similar. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I received items from Oriental Trading. The review is based strictly on my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the products listed above. I was provided the samples free of charge by the company or PR agency and I provided my honest opinion. No other type of compensation was received for this review.</span></font><br> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763447678348246647.post-7075453248814105712016-12-11T16:18:00.000-08:002016-12-13T03:05:17.495-08:00Graham Cracker Gingerbread House-<div><br></div><div> <br> <font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRdXWTCFjhqISZiaGlcINB8alqUWOL2oi3gXZHdF8xF-sOKpWT-UcXnexxUSr_E4aMXPCbvohhNkh2xrb7v-QH2g4FfaKJz7pXUPxg9p0SyKxshCdoij2g9v8frTSLqvO7iEtHGa_kPMw/I/photo_642823.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></span></font><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">If you're looking for a way to make cute gingerbread houses QUICK, this is your lucky day!</span></font><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">These guys can take less than 10 minutes if you're in a hurry, and are a great alternative to your standard gingerbread houses when you need to make several in a pinch.</span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I came across the idea for these easy gingerbread houses when my 14 year old, Kati asked if all 7 of her friends could make gingerbread houses at her birthday party- 5 days away!!</span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">My first thought was, "oh my gosh, I should've started baking like a week ago!!"</span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">My second thought was, "how much will 8 gingerbread houses cost?"</span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Fast forward-</span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">These graham cracker houses were a hit at the party, so I decided to let Kati show you guys how incredibly easy it is... </span></font><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard;">Have fun!!</span></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Set up your supplies:</span></font></div><div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Graham Crackers- they even make Gingerbread flavored grams now, so-score!</span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Store bought icing- I'd usually make a batch of royal icing for my gingerbread houses, but in a pinch this store bought icing in a can works great too.</span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Candy- keep in mind that these houses are on the smaller size, so you might want to scale down the size of your candy as well.</span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A cake plate, or something flat to use as a base for your house.</span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A spatula, or dull knife to apply the icing</span></font></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard;"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: -webkit-standard;">a serrated knife for cutting the grahams.</span></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGUAbcrjCpaXDlxp4cUH8WhrT2nBBky9jwODgtYPc32ByPVkdBY3JcRToiGBTwY2L63maO5Ts1Q02a-a0JzzfA1nlKRImQW5DSsx00Qs7iMszNAVL0CqA2hu8l0FA9swpWlIpexQAfPMg/I/photo_176067.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></span></font></div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div> Cut 2 of your grahams into a point with your serrated knife. These will be the front and the back of the house. You'll need 4 full sized grahams for the 2 sides of the house and the roof.<br> </span></font><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8lXxUKWQowd5kafyNwSPELXagkPwJAMX39jUPhyJwN69rz-ddA6JSQccQwIUMHalsOGrumZHTmlI02D-cAHCv33ECIdCbBhI1btdJm9T7_FrCKJkg1tbaxR2KrqZdJfriFOyA-lUjod0/I/photo_553841.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></span></font></div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2x-pFp7Z7CIBdjPmYAPANaqi1xbN-LtWsAbAoPYX8nhoUR7sgLF4fDYKa1VoqFVx99PG11iDAt426lBi4eVkVL9RsnUQNSyEcLiAznKW6J-tx13qoQZjYSg2otAvJp8fpLQkyWzkk5fs/I/photo_271811.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Once you cut the first graham you can place it on the other graham you need to cut, as a guide. You want them to have the same angled cuts, so the roof sits evenly on top.</span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Z-g2qAMKhiC28KEayp8rq83neQtJD4VNJucXBZl06ch3wWw49dyW4C2Avulz7K8upOD6FH2MTaKYwTV8XaK4GwYycv38GNIKeRa3kJf4IIpETlYC1my81Ut80wLuquptYiY_E90GJDo/I/photo_52195.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This is the icing we used. It doesn't get rock hard, like royal icing does, but does firm up after an hour or so.</span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9AYxOl9nSCbe22IePojsN6kAcHi1gX46sfv3pW7lrrYkTW9_6OW1q5kJptKQyI-PtqZkeIa0A1M6FJ9Ra97VEeSkoqONOJCP0O9R_lMjNtqoEM7iask3IvPQFFVp78wEDtlwPoS8S748/I/photo_750138.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></span></font></div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>Spread a good amount of icing onto your base. This will act as the "glue" that will stick your house to the base.<br> </span></font><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhey-6tyXesfuLVvDyJiVlPAgu2J5BCPFY9hQy2AeGqCA2CGKE_RDPLja2dOcqQzTrDhoqOm8rqGBf_eg2t35ZGt0CX_eLR0znqGEEsXNo9tYDefj1f2Ie6pnWeKOC6oSM0gMDiD6GP5bg/I/photo_769055.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></span></font></div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>I like to start with one of the sides and the back, so they can balance on each other. Kind of like building a house of cards. Continue spreading a thin amount of icing on everything you want to stick together. Once the base is built spread icing to the backs of your roof pieces, add them on top.</span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrJs1sI6b4LbsETucx-0GhR1H2ZY-5AAP-NlYpKlEoDl2OI2e56hqQYV3dYK5Cn_YAE3s77R32xoTqBZEEEqQDdgqmHL_ebaiUAdnnmDV7J3eB-UCroKO-gx-9oHDNIYc8Uo6h7tZJZa8/I/photo_324491.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Time to decorate.</span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX286HCJfiQuKq4AOj-ouHJBqsd3XRNLZt50hqrwCRbgTU6_6ywipRibqy81IbzG3_X0hpNt1NJs8rFUMm9VjMJbhoPG1pU3pmTnmaGFYuUeX8ltsbFBIz4M_bh4vPQUshyphenhyphenEQPu9Q4BWM/I/photo_434784.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></span></font></div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>And here's our finished house. We're keeping this one as a decoration, so we added a couple of cute, inedible touches.<br> </span></font><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4xLDebpy1-wSyJHL8fSkMqwolwKWP9qkj6AB8Ap2Rv6RHe1TwMIUeMTcRgKlmG8Q1xfv7DEssWZzpByTv1XOqGwPtVJjvpGChAp7_we2q-v3BmRPYpzH4fiCRshSQaUgGyIq1aVlb99s/I/photo_257470.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></span></font></div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br>The decorations, including the adorable sisal trees and wreath, as well as the candy found in this post are from Oriental Trading. </span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">You can find these items here-</span></font></div><div><a href="http://m.orientaltrading.com/party-supplies/candy/christmas-a1-551289+1240-1.fltr">http://m.orientaltrading.com/party-supplies/candy/christmas-a1-551289+1240-1.fltr</a></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></font></div><div><div><div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I received items from Oriental Trading. The review is based strictly on my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the products listed above. I was provided the samples free of charge by the company or PR agency and I provided my honest opinion. No other type of compensation was received for this review.<br><br></span></font></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Happy Decorating xo<br></span></font></div><span style="font-family: -webkit-standard; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> </span></div></div><div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibXb2a8KDPgZ_DOhYdbco5vBE9mx5WO2E2lH7yqK9KIhd0B7PyYkK4cLk_aGe5RGbp42uV7n9i8LGRTKqF4fqSbI-7ZlKdCL3nTtClueaj_06jTORxzELfPvQ1KnHRU10anwf-5Xbm-88/I/photo_343223.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></span></font></div><font face="-webkit-standard"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> </span></font></div> <br> <br> </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763447678348246647.post-80494678225296342222016-10-06T05:05:00.000-07:002016-10-07T07:23:31.179-07:00Halloween Decorating- A picnic with my BOO<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>It's a crisp, Autumn day here in Pennsylvania. The leaves are just starting to change, the local orchards are full of apples ready to be picked, nearby farms have their corn mazes open, and pumpkins as far as the eyes can see, and Halloween is just around the corner...</div><div>We love Halloween in my family, my younger daughter, Kati actually has a Halloween birthday! </div><div>We're not so much into the gory stuff, so these skeletons are about as scary as we like to get. </div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" class="bloggoimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgruJG7bThi0FO4O0p61j-dvVChZ36C7GyQ8fyaVX8IJ7to0OdKbi91fK7B5QNnC-JvtsJvfwUsMcyxh9_oV_PbNH13jyKy4oUFK3sSJMFmi6uPyEG5MA8CnEx1HrYn-DaFBXkyTXVc10s/I/photo_394516.jpg"></div><div><br></div><div>When I saw these "adorable" skeletons from Oriental Trading, I decided to set up a skeleton picnic, including bat cookies and eyeball punch. (Of course on Halloween the cookies will be wrapped for our favorite little neighborhood ghouls, and the punch will be for the grown ups only!) ;)</div><div><br></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" class="bloggoimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJjg1eicGz2Ud6IF71AzRZnCiUpn7PxpaNKxpmE2IUtm59m7WzJIfeEUQ_GfUXixmE7iJAXTeauS7XGXFLaQg8WMH9pqdlmH3jSXLYnNZoY6P3Lzy9y6wwWkMfBgLhs7CBeTjzFnH1ivo/I/photo_21337.jpg"></div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" class="bloggoimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2w4Ydbq6qscwu3Eb6cueLmeczrDrEfDCyI_L5XCRwgUFnywKkfKAW4odn7TYoTgu_8Jh9A-XHb9k9JhKHtqdAvvEGQXtI3Grnl0rL87lbHOzOgC0kH0gV8uguwm9SMkYSMAL-Z3co4Q/I/photo_409622.jpg"></div><div><br></div><div>Awwww... 'Til death do us part xo</div><div><br></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" class="bloggoimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcalz-yLncgArsQz2xba66bhGqF2YBXAnktdbBPHCD86fFzSFReXvbS_wv6oukRQH_OSo8uzMn-wQlkCZBw9ilVbxDQHcJVZgMrwhxUgn8pEj8qlhn7FMqMtQrYBrnkrTK8V3zIUw9ag/I/photo_124973.jpg"></div><div><br></div><div>I used a bat cookie cutter from local cookie cutter company R&M Intl. to make these easy sugar cookies. (Their cookie cutters are the best!)</div><div><br></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" class="bloggoimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGzoPUEAgLSIyqNk-Yvse3IU-OdAUjPbPJmXP1CcdDJIOaZpWA47rS8uyELSSvD5h86o1Sy5G-crVsorXHCdzv-7I53QMrd1SAEE7a44gXbxc9rH5af8vVrg5u81iRg_QDrqP6u6wranQ/I/photo_205730.jpg"></div><br>I picked up the pitcher and floating eyeballs from our local dollar store. The punch is glowing thanks to the glow in the dark necklaces from Oriental Trading. I have also seen people use Super B Complex to make their punch glow, but haven't tried that one out yet.<br></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" class="bloggoimg" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFpg7NmrFrGxHUa-xDN7sYjs53k2tD3HWd32aSEMb66C5EncvakAHk7LBE5IfQUwVNh9032N2TpM3kXsnIbtEbDHu-n6F5LOxC5KM6ZREnfabg7oEf-Zn8LVtgY0evz7u21lEwy80UXQ/I/photo_306999.jpg"></div><br>The skeletons, BOO balloons, black gauze, glow in the dark necklaces, and burlap bunting can be found here:</div><div><a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/holidays/halloween-a1-550760.fltr">http://www.orientaltrading.com/holidays/halloween-a1-550760.fltr</a></div><div><br></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15.84000015258789px;">I received items from Oriental Trading. The review is based strictly on my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the products listed above. I was provided the samples free of charge by the company or PR agency and I provided my honest opinion. No other type of compensation was received for this review.</span><br><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 15.84000015258789px;"><br></span></div><div>Happy Fall xo<br></div><br><br></div><br><br><br><br></div><br><div><br></div><br><br><br><br><br></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763447678348246647.post-70578897864618647822016-07-02T19:02:00.001-07:002016-07-03T07:50:58.532-07:00Luau Party- Oriental Trading Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw60m6I61OU38FNMuKfwRKhT9CWz2KUZsaYfckZKp9yB_htfMkqMEyp2yMyfDk6UMDNhUL-EmBfPbtlJ3pdyH4gxeww9oNQp8hzu4T61OKyQElhOuCBs6740jsr4LlvxGJJSAWsEOyGaI/s640/blogger-image--474367861.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div> I can hardly believe it's been 5 years since my adorable God-daughter, Reagan turned one! I helped her mom and dad throw a fun luau party back then, and I'm starting to get the luau itch again...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw60m6I61OU38FNMuKfwRKhT9CWz2KUZsaYfckZKp9yB_htfMkqMEyp2yMyfDk6UMDNhUL-EmBfPbtlJ3pdyH4gxeww9oNQp8hzu4T61OKyQElhOuCBs6740jsr4LlvxGJJSAWsEOyGaI/s640/blogger-image--474367861.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLn9PKk9CdCLFUK5VZzDxmGvkYRdegLyPWM2g-6ON1apJcr-1wg8g6vv0sQZjND5hKK71Ljt9UcdN-ZbGYVXEGOP-pCrdGkqW0O6d1Aa8b59sxNTCMqZk4kSr-1cZpHJK98F6cZuZbnHw/s640/blogger-image--1535894709.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLn9PKk9CdCLFUK5VZzDxmGvkYRdegLyPWM2g-6ON1apJcr-1wg8g6vv0sQZjND5hKK71Ljt9UcdN-ZbGYVXEGOP-pCrdGkqW0O6d1Aa8b59sxNTCMqZk4kSr-1cZpHJK98F6cZuZbnHw/s640/blogger-image--1535894709.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmhJWh67xZouXdYe1LMG2r35yuK6wXiPwqXht4YvD0eurH25mn3T8RvxOZ02u-I0dQ_JLHzqdR1JqsdsFts9zrHv4mNStmxw_Jj_l7x-5xdlYks1D6t1EAd7ZmOrsHxeLOFkaNF_Rn3s/s640/blogger-image-2019215342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmhJWh67xZouXdYe1LMG2r35yuK6wXiPwqXht4YvD0eurH25mn3T8RvxOZ02u-I0dQ_JLHzqdR1JqsdsFts9zrHv4mNStmxw_Jj_l7x-5xdlYks1D6t1EAd7ZmOrsHxeLOFkaNF_Rn3s/s640/blogger-image-2019215342.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioouK2yJc4SrbLEHnX3NcG1dTp054ToXnlTlmg2tY_W5areKjv3viYlQNUseTkKEF0nq1FgiSYj2KEHXG44LidAV6ciCVX_JXQUme4U3Aau2mi1038W_eKat6-NevZzqQDfX9DZ4lypMI/s640/blogger-image-608016841.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioouK2yJc4SrbLEHnX3NcG1dTp054ToXnlTlmg2tY_W5areKjv3viYlQNUseTkKEF0nq1FgiSYj2KEHXG44LidAV6ciCVX_JXQUme4U3Aau2mi1038W_eKat6-NevZzqQDfX9DZ4lypMI/s640/blogger-image-608016841.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">A luau is a classic summer party theme, and really easy to throw together, even last minute... However <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">it can be a little time consuming picking out what you really need and trying to stay in- budget. Well, </span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">I'm a serious bargain shopper, but I don't skimp when it comes to pulling together a party theme...So I've done the work and picked out some awesome supplies for your next party that no luau should be without. And good news, it's all under $50 with FREE shipping on orders of $49 and up!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Let me know how you think I've done...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8kKQZWt6H-EQtJh_YiRvGEkTjbdlTKuN154Vvqtqs7aDcXxmjQYOSwkDSg7oRpLHUpUOP725hbhTdX87_Sw9UIA-DqHuAwU83MDaE5GBHLOG9hSwaTwIWPTLdf7Jqz-wjN3Y4S7TWTg/s640/blogger-image-1764681715.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG8kKQZWt6H-EQtJh_YiRvGEkTjbdlTKuN154Vvqtqs7aDcXxmjQYOSwkDSg7oRpLHUpUOP725hbhTdX87_Sw9UIA-DqHuAwU83MDaE5GBHLOG9hSwaTwIWPTLdf7Jqz-wjN3Y4S7TWTg/s640/blogger-image-1764681715.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh99Kyfaw_JquFPtRAHFzZe3qUkTRAeMlsbsZwnpLHc6HAaZxHPKe1LZXBX8Iv6KnAnN5qrZndeJrEw0BA4MbJuu1EiZQ1KolzZlXpkBt_BsWk24rTDelTv5temtybodPJe7Ei9ld0Xn00/s640/blogger-image--1814980725.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGmr7bGk_xRkKhfkb_DYT1QwNc1n_TpHCIPe9EDbXiAg9M0BsL35AzM2R9Tu6UeQiDUIGxsKjZqwfySxxTc_32pvfmkK0To7mTH__CTPoEr3zWg4EXaHDrTP05xeJhYUMdbNi9UQiaqcI/s640/blogger-image-836020048.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">And they even have this... ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKC7MxevT2OMnOR8PCEObyHeCleYYs_Mj-wxLw2m7fsm-QqkkOkcaY6pQTCZxIT_X8svd4l4U3uYf1Vr383wVLj3UvC5Bnc8aZRpMt5rDn1H5LWvaThDsJsyT03kfX7WBQzE4p4SE-lS0/s640/blogger-image-603239791.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKC7MxevT2OMnOR8PCEObyHeCleYYs_Mj-wxLw2m7fsm-QqkkOkcaY6pQTCZxIT_X8svd4l4U3uYf1Vr383wVLj3UvC5Bnc8aZRpMt5rDn1H5LWvaThDsJsyT03kfX7WBQzE4p4SE-lS0/s640/blogger-image-603239791.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>The Oriental Trading Blog is sharing some extras (FREE printables and a pineapple drink recipe) by Jessica Wicox that will make your party look like you blew your budget, check them out here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJnycqg95-8oSrb9imr4bUZA84wdxZedpIyv6tbj7hjwuJxroPcCoaNBiaZfEgiEmoLAYcYgE1NZo3_HClLkdBm7au7pH7_OTwESehh-7GrKtlp6EUrbxc2vL-8pxAFQI_5U3EbZM0io/s640/blogger-image-1526425361.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmJnycqg95-8oSrb9imr4bUZA84wdxZedpIyv6tbj7hjwuJxroPcCoaNBiaZfEgiEmoLAYcYgE1NZo3_HClLkdBm7au7pH7_OTwESehh-7GrKtlp6EUrbxc2vL-8pxAFQI_5U3EbZM0io/s640/blogger-image-1526425361.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">PINEAPPLE THANK YOU TAGS-</div><a href="http://m.orientaltrading.com/pdf/pineapple-thank-you-tags-yellow-printable.pdf">http://m.orientaltrading.com/pdf/pineapple-thank-you-tags-yellow-printable.pdf</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">PINEAPPLE "BAR" BANNER-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://m.orientaltrading.com/pdf/pineapple-bar-bunting-printable.pdf">http://m.orientaltrading.com/pdf/pineapple-bar-bunting-printable.pdf</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">GOLDEN PINEAPPLE DRINK RECIPE-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">'<a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/blog/recipes/golden-pineapple-recipe/" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">http://www.orientaltrading.com/blog/recipes/golden-pineapple-recipe/</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Find more luau items and ideas here-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="http://m.orientaltrading.com/occasions-and-events/luau-a1-550298.fltr">http://m.orientaltrading.com/occasions-and-events/luau-a1-550298.fltr</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I received items from Oriental Trading. The review is based strictly on my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the products listed above. I was provided the samples free of charge by the company or PR agency and I provided my honest opinion. 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R&M International (my favorite cookie cutter company) gave each guest a set of cookie cutters, so they can create these beauties again at home!! Thanks, R&M!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>Thank you, Denise from The Painted Home, for the invite to teach this workshop. Also thanks to my bestest friend, Linda Griffin for taking theses awesome photos. And to my awesome assistants, Kati and Julia. xo</div><div><br></div><div>What a fun day with a great group of people!! </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">I received items from Wilton, and R&M International. The review is based strictly on my opinion. Others may have a different opinion or experience with the products listed above. 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With Christmas only a few weeks away, you might be wondering how you can thank the many special people in your life without blowing your budget... Personally, I love baking for my daughters' teachers and coaches. I mean, who doesn't like Christmas cookies? So, I came up with this unique way to present my cookies. If you wanted, you could add a gift card to a favorite coffee shop or book store...</div>
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These cute, wooden trays can be left plain or painted any way you'd like. I'm a lover of everything chalkboard, so the choice was easy for me. </div>
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While the paint was drying, I started my baking. I've made cookies similar to these in the past using a gingerbread boy cutter turned upside down. That works fine, but I spotted this letter A cutter and knew it would be even better. I hand cut the antlers out of rolled fondant, but you can get creative if you're short on time...food writers would work great if you wanted to draw on some antlers, broken pretzels would work, licorice strings...you get the idea! </div>
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*The trays, chalkboard paint, mason jars, red chocolate candies, red striped straws, gift bags, twine, and candy jar (that I turned into a snow globe of sorts) can all be found at Oriental Trading. <br>
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I had the opportunity to help make napkin rings for a local charity banquet this past weekend, and it got me thinking...these would be adorable on a Thanksgiving table! Well, lucky for me, my sister is hosting Thanksgiving this year, but I figured I'd put together a simple tutorial just in case anybody else wants to make them.</div>
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That's it!! They're so quick and easy, and will add a stylish flair to your table.<br>
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I've recently started working with a local cookie cutter company, <a href="http://www.randm.us/shop/christmas/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">R & M International Corp.</a><br />
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They supply me with the cutters, and I get down to business. In this case it's prepping for Christmas and the fun holiday season...<br />
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My cookies even appear on the box of their new cookie press! If you've never used a cookie press before, I'd highly recommend it. This one was so simple, no rolling or cutters involved. When you're baking for large crowds, and don't have a lot of time, this thing will be your best friend. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0JWbJrTZiwdFujwdoBy4y7d6MyZCiKmf-VL-D7nMxN2oE4u8gsVv8C2CoxpiWIjskFNGp0FKc5Etcw23XNEUmzlGkpIa8cBfGEB24YZ9xP1KHzmq99uFAxQzDjzcCdaIEzPZJuzIjCE/s640/blogger-image-584021335.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF0JWbJrTZiwdFujwdoBy4y7d6MyZCiKmf-VL-D7nMxN2oE4u8gsVv8C2CoxpiWIjskFNGp0FKc5Etcw23XNEUmzlGkpIa8cBfGEB24YZ9xP1KHzmq99uFAxQzDjzcCdaIEzPZJuzIjCE/s640/blogger-image-584021335.jpg" /></a></div>
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Maybe it was the adorable group of ladies, or my awesome hostess, Jess, but we all had a blast!!<br />
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The class was held at The<a href="http://www.thecrafterypa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Craftery</a>; local friends- crafty or not, if you like fun times...or even if you're super boring and need something to get you off the sofa at night, The Craftery is it!!!<br />
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My cookie-loving students learned 3 different techniques to decorate their one dozen heart-shaped cookies...</div>
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Some were made to look like chalkboards:</div>
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Keep your eyes peeled for more Frog prince cake &; cookie design workshops coming up this summer...follow me on Instagram at frprince for updates and my latest creations. xo<br />
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(that's Jess's adorable daughter).<br />
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It's a beautiful, crisp, snowy day here in Doylestown. Perfect for a recap of this sweet party I helped out with last month... this wasn't just ANY party, this was the best type of party; we celebrated my nephew, Jackson being cancer-free (WOOHOOO!!!!)<br />
Here's a photo of the much-tougher-than-his-cute-face-lets-on super kid (far right). <br />
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The mantra my sister in law, Kristen has lived with for the past 3 years is,"Believe"; a word with so much meaning behind it for their family. It lent itself perfectly to a Polar Express theme.</div>
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I made a sheet cake with a winter scene; butter cream icing sprinkled with powdered sugar, fondant pine trees with royal icing "snow" on them, and a fondant train to mimic the one from the book/movie. The beautiful gold, glittered cake topper and labels below were made by my crafty friend, Andrea of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaperandPop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paper and Pop</a>.<br />
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The pretty, Believe labels were tied onto these large jingle bells from<a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Oriental Trading</a>. They had ornament hooks and red ribbons attached and were given out to the adults as favors.<br />
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The movie, Polar Express played on a big movie screen, while guests enjoyed popcorn and a hot chocolate bar- yum!!</div>
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These pepermint spoons (Oriental Trading) were the hit of the hot chocolate bar, certain adults (cough- me) loved them just as much as the kids!! Come on, it's a spoon....made from peppermint!!!<br />
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{she says, hoping nobody realizes how much of a slacker-blogger she was in 2014}<br />
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Well it IS a new year so I'm going to forgive myself and move forward... I had a good reason for the drop off in posts; I ran my first half marathon this past fall and the training schedule was TOUGH! Not so tough that you should be discouraged if you're contemplating running one yourself though (DO IT!) Okay, enough about that...<br />
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2014 was so good to me, in way too many ways to list, but I'd love to show you some highlights:<br />
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Winning this local contest meant everything to me. I was up against some amazing, long-time-established bakeries and cake decorators, which made the victory that much SWEETER!!</div>
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This cake was made for my friend and local party planner, Missy of Sweetly Chic Events. Gold was huge this year, as you'll notice in some of the following photos.<br />
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fondant toppers for an Operation Shower event. (more on that later)</div>
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I had so much fun monkeying around with this cake.<br />
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I think I already shared this with you guys, but it deserves another mention~ "Hi Tori Spelling!!"<br />
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This grooms cake...I pretty much had free range over the design of this one, and had way too much fun sculpting this military man's hobbies and passions out of fondant. <br />
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Oh, hello!! That's me, volunteering at my first Operation Shower event. A great charity that throws beautiful baby showers for military families whose husbands are deployed during mama's pregnancy.<br />
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Operation Shower has so many supporters and is always happy to accept donations. Here I am with the crew from last summer's Jersey City shower, and the celebrity hosts...yes, that's the Kardashian sisters!! </div>
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A small peek at the table I designed for another shower, with a "cute as a button" theme.<br />
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A relaxing dinner after a long, fun day of setting up the baby shower space.</div>
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A few of the guys from Carlo's Bakery (and me!!)</div>
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Okay, back to baking... Dinosaur cookies for my creative friends at Anders Ruff</div>
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Cupcake toppers for my photographer's sweet little mermaid's birthday party.<br />
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How fun are these cookies I made to coordinate with Little Hip Squeeks summer line...cutest baby clothes ever!!</div>
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Awww, one of my favorites from last year~ I made these to celebrate THE cutest couple, my niece, Christie and her fiance, Cem! xo</div>
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These fondant flowers and succulants went on the engagement cake. I wish I could make fondant flowers all day long {sigh}.</div>
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One of my proudest moment last year; being featured in Cake Masters Magazine... I'm still thinking they made a mistake and put my photo in by accident (shhh, I won't tell them if you don't).</div>
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I worked with the sweetest photographer on this shoot. If you're anywhere near the Phila. area (she travels) look up Rebekah Pillmore at<a href="http://www.pillphotography.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Pill Photography</a>~ you will LOVE her!!!</div>
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I made these swan cookies for my sweet friend, Dorangela of Two Prince Bakery Theater. she planned the sweetest baby shower for her sister, and it was featured on <a href="http://www.popsugar.com/moms/Swan-Themed-Baby-Shower-36452498#photo-36452594" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pop Sugar</a>!!</div>
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By far my largest and shiniest cake of the year, this photo doesn't do it justice. ;)</div>
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One of my most favorite shops for party supplies- <a href="http://shopsweetlulu.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shop Sweet Lulu</a></div>
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These cookies were made for Cristy of <a href="http://www.prettymyparty.com/holly-jolly-christmas-party/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pretty My Party</a>. Head over and see how she used them in the cutest little Christmas party shoot for another one of my favorites, The Land of Nod!!</div>
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calligraphy*Photography by: <a href="http://www.expressionsbynicolemarie.com/site/#/home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expressions by Nicole Marie</a><br />
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Last month I shared a snippet of my daughter, Amanda's Sweet 16 party. It was featured in the Spring/Summer issue of Bird's Party Magazine. I'm excited to share every little detail with you today!<br />
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What fun is a party without confetti? <br />
We figured a party as special as a Sweet Sixteen needed it's own Confetti Bar!! <br />
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The idea was for Amanda's friends to neatly fill their adorable, gold polka-dotted bags with confetti and playfully toss a few pinches into the air, taking the rest home...what actually happened was more like a confetti war!! It was flying EVERYWHERE, nobody was spared...even the grandparents went home that night picking confetti from their hair, but it was certainly the most beautiful mess I've ever seen!!!<br />
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These trendy, glittered ponytail holders were one of the parting gifts for the girls, these actually made it into their bags...<br />
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After dinner everyone helped themselves to some snacks, then headed out to the main room to watch Frozen {it had just come out on dvd, so not everybody had seen it yet... and nobody was tired of hearing the songs yet either!!}<br />
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There were so many sweets to choose from: vanilla cupcakes with Swiss meringue butter cream, decorated sugar cookies, French macaroons, pretty chocolate covered Oreos, custom lollipops, white chocolate-dipped marshmallows, and chocolate cake pops... and of course, cake!<br />
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* Styling, Cakes and Cookies: <a href="http://creativecakesncookies.blogspot.fr/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Frog Prince Cake and Cookie Design</span></a></center>
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* Sweet 16 Chalkboard Party Printables: <a href="http://www.birdsparty.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Bird's Party</span></a></center>
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* Custom and Personalized Lollipops: <a href="http://www.vintageconfections.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Vintage Confections</span></a></center>
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* Sequin tablecloths: <a href="http://www.candycrushshop.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Candy Crush Event/Shop</span></a> </center>
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* Confetti wands: <a href="http://www.ohgoodiedesigns.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Oh Goodie Designs</span></a></center>
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* Marshmallow Candy: <a href="http://www.sweetservings.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Sweet Servings </span></a></center>
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* Candy, gumball machine, vinyl tablecloths, decorations: <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Oriental Trading </span></a></center>
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* Glitter hair ties: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/turniptots" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Turnip Creations</span></a></center>
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* Gold polka dot favor bags: <a href="http://www.prettymyparty.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Pretty My Party </span></a></center>
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* Floral crowns, confetti bar sign: <a href="http://www.peckled.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Peckled</span></a></center>
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* Hand lettered envelopes, chalkboard calligraphy signs: <a href="http://www.deborahnadel.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Deborah Nadel Design</span></a></center>
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* Pillows: <a href="http://www.cupcakewithcharacter.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Cupcake with Character</span></a></center>
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* Gold, vinyl hearts on pillows and wall fringe: <a href="http://www.nikkiinstitches.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Nikki in Stitches </span></a></center>
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* Confetti/tassel balloons, sweet 16 banner: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/onestylishparty" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">One Stylish Party</span></a></center>
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* Chalkboard decal on backdrop: <a href="http://www.ten23designs.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Ten23 Designs</span></a></center>
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* Mini Oreos: B<a href="https://m.facebook.com/BellasBakeryandBowtique?id=160262837387850&_rd" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">ella's Bakery and Bowtique</span></a></center>
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* Pink tulle poms: <a href="http://www.fizzyparty.com/?m=1" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Fizzy Party</span></a></center>
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Hi! Just stopping by to share this article on fun ways to celebrate Earth Day with your kids. It's written by my friend, Jenny from<a href="http://craftthatparty.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Craft That Party</a>, I made these Earth cookies for her son's <a href="http://bugger-dixonline.blogspot.com/2012/06/wall-e-inspired-birthday-party.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wall-E</a> birthday party...<br />
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It's exciting enough having my cookies featured on Tori Spelling's blog, but I kinda almost fainted when I saw that sweet, Tori shared a photo of my Earth cookies on facebook!! Read the article <a href="http://torispelling.com/2014/04/entertain-earth-day-activities/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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That's right, today we're taking a break from baking to talk about crafting!!
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you saw my last post, you know that my daughter, Amanda just celebrated her 16th Birthday. One of the cool party favors the girls took home was a pillow, sewn by Shuana of Cupcakes with Character and adorned with a shiny, gold heart made by my close personal friend, Nikki McGonigal of Nikki, In Stitches.
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Aside from these awesome heart decals, you've seen Nikki's work featured in my parties many times in the past. She has now opened <em>The Nikki, In Stitches Craft Academy</em> where she teaches online craft classes, and her first program ,"<strong><em>Crafting With Your Silhouette</em></strong>" is a hit!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">According to Nikki, “The Silhouette CAMEO and Portrait have taken the 'home crafter' to places they could have only ever dreamed of going before. There is no limit to where you can go and what you can make! Personally, I’ve been crafting with my CAMEO for almost two years now, and have created more with it than I ever thought I would. I’ve also experienced first hand, the learning curve that goes along with getting to know your Silhouette cutting system. What did I do? I dove into the software with both feet and learned the hard way, over the course of months, and by lots of trial and some error. This program is specifically designed to help you avoid that, and get you right to the fun of successful crafting!"</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you already know you'd like to enroll, <a href="http://www.nikkiinstitchescraftacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><em><strong>click</strong></em> <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><em>here</em></span></a> to join in the fun! There are already over 15 lessons there waiting for you already! If you have a Silhouette cutting system and want more details on the program, keep reading!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">4 Reasons I Think you’ll Love <em>The Nikki, In Stitches Craft Academy</em>:</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The community at <em>The Craft Academy</em> is full of creative, talented, friendly and fun people who enjoy learning new techniques and sharing their experiences. As a bonus to the content provided in the lessons, membership in the <em>"Crafting With Your Silhouette"</em> program also comes with access to a members only forum, where you can feel free to post questions, help others work through their crafty mishaps, and get to know your fellow students.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Nikki personally replies to comments and questions posted in the forums. She personally respond to emails. She is there LIVE during monthly online events. Her number one goal is to answer your questions, and get you back to creating as quickly as possible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is amazing to see how each student takes one of Nikki's ideas and adds their personal touch to it, making it even better. These projects are then shared inside <em>The Craft Academy</em> and specifically posted to help motivate you to push your creative boundaries! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The lessons inside<em> The Craft Academy</em> are purposely designed to not just teach a method or technique. They’re specifically written to give you the skills required, but also the push you need to take them one step further. You’ll quickly find yourself thinking of ways to expand on each project taught! If you’re ready to check out the <em>"Crafting With Your Silhouette"</em> program available at <em>The Craft Academy</em>, <em><strong><a href="http://www.nikkiinstitchescraftacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">click here</a></strong></em>, and don't forget to use promo code <strong>FROGPRINCE </strong>to get your first month<span style="color: #f1c232;"> <strong>50% off</strong></span>!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">help using </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">your </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Silhouette CAMEO or Portrait, and create </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">awesome projects along</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> the way,</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> I think you'll love <em></em></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><em>The Nikki, In Stitches Craft Academy</em>! </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">If you’re ready to take</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> a peek at all that<em> “Crafting With Your Silhouette”</em> </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">has to offer,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">to get </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">your first month <strong><span style="color: #f1c232; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">50% off</span></strong>!</span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> Thank you so much!" – Katie</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">"This class was such a boost to my learning curve on the CAMEO.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> the start that I could use it! </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The day I got my machine I was off and</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"> running and </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">haven't stopped since. Thanks so much,</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">"Thank you again for class! What has taken me nearly 6 months to</span></div>
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Happy day!! I'm excited to tell you all that the Spring/Summer 2014 issue of Bird's Party Magazine is out! Featuring my daughter, Amanda's Sweet 16 party (pgs. 20-24).<br />
This issue is full of eye candy, lots of ideas for your next party & some fun tutorials too... you're going to love it!!<br />
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You can view the digital copy for free <a href="http://www.birdspartymagazine.com/BirdsPartyMag-Issue9/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
or buy your own paper copy <a href="http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/734689?__r=158522" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br />
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Here's a little peek at what you'll see in the magazine:<br />
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Happy Spring!!! xo<br />
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Photography by <a href="http://www.expressionsbynicolemarie.com/phone/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expressions by Nicole Marie.</a><br />
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Did you know the Lego Movie is coming out this week, on January 7th? I have two Lego-loving nephews who are probably chomping at the bit to see it. Maybe you remember this Lego <a href="http://creativecakesncookies.blogspot.com/2012/01/lego-star-wars-cake.html" target="_blank">Starwars</a> cake I made for my sweet nephew, Jackson a while back.
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This movie is sure to be hilarious, there are so many top notch actors involved and the list of lego characters goes on for days. Here are the two main characters, Emmet and Wyldestyle, who I've immortalized in fondant!!<br />
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After seeing the preview for the movie, the theme song "Everything is AWESOME!!" was stuck in my head for days... I thought it would be a sweet touch to add a chalkboard with the saying into the mix. This would be the perfect addition to your next Lego themed party and you can make your own fondant, chalkboard. It's easy!<br />
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First mix a small amount of fondant with black food coloring, Sprinkle your work surface with a little powdered sugar (or you can use corn starch), roll out your fondant and cut if with either a small, square cookie cutter, or a sharp knife. Smooth the edges.</div>
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Next mix your white petal dust with a few drops of lemon juice (you can also use vodka, the alcohol will evaporate). Carefully paint your phrase of choice onto the fondant. This will dry in a few minutes. While you're waiting, roll out a small strip of fondant to use on the back of your chalkboard. This will hold your toothpick in place.<br />
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Once your "chalk" phrase has dried, flip the fondant over. Attach a toothpick to the back with your small piece of fondant, brushing on a tiny bit of lemon juice as the "glue". Press and hold in place until it is secure.<br />
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All that's left is to wipe on a little bit of powdered sugar to give it that just erased look. Fun, right?!!<br />
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You can use these little, chalkboard signs for any occasion. If you don't have time to bake, or just don't feel like it, why not use store bought cupcakes? I'm betting that everyone will be so impressed with the way you've personalized the cupcakes that they wont ever realize you didn't bake!! <br />
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I've been invited by my favorite party blogging friend, Bird, of Bird's Party to participate in a Lego inspired Blog Hop... Below are some AWESOME!! ideas for your next Lego party! :)<br />
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Now it's time to hop over to these awesome blogs to see what they've come up with:<br />
<a href="http://www.hanielas.com/2014/01/lego-bricks-pinata-cookies-and-lego.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lego Brick Pinata Cookies by Haniela's</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.blog.birdsparty.com/2014/02/lego-inspired-how-to-make-lego-head.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lego Pinatas by Bird's Party</a> <br />
<a href="http://crissyscrafts.blogspot.fr/2014/02/lego-party-favor-ideas-blog-hop.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lego Favor Bags by Crissy's Crafts</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.playpartypin.com/2014/02/lego-party-games-and-ideas.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Lego 'Minute To Win It' Party Games by Play.Party.Pin</a>.<br />
<a href="http://blog.candygalaxy.com/lego-birthday-party-birds-party-blog-hop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lego Candy Buffet by CandyGalaxy.com</a> <br />
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Gorgeous photography by my friend, Nicole of <a href="http://www.expressionsbynicolemarie.com/site/#/home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Expressions by Nicole Marie</a>!!<br />
Styling and sweets by me Frog prince cake and cookie design (unless otherwise noted). xo<br />
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I'm excited to share my daughter, Kati's 11th Birthday party with you!! Kati wanted a carnival party, and once she picked out the colors she wanted (yes, I'm turning her into a little party planner) I thought they'd work great with a vintage theme!<br />
I contacted some of my very talented friends and put together, Kati's Vintage Carnival (and confetti, lots of confetti) Party...Enjoy!!!<br />
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These sweet invitations are by Valerie of <a href="http://www.theconfettibar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greyson Design</a>. She is so patient and really brought my vision to life. The custom confetti was supplied by The <a href="http://www.theconfettibar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Confetti Bar</a> who makes some of the coolest confetti you can imagine, she matched my color request perfectly.</div>
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Pinwheel Banner is by <a href="http://www.peckled.com/about-me/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Peckled,</a> after the party I decorated my house with them, yes I did!!</div>
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"Happy Birthday" mini bunting was made by Greyson Design and Peckled supplied the hand-dyed coffee filters that I used to create the ruffles behind my chalkboard...truth be told, this chalkboard was once a mirror on an old dresser. I paint anything that isn't glued down with chalkboard paint, sometimes it looks good, sometimes not so much but in this case I was SO happy with the result!<br />
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I am slightly obsessed with making marquees. They are SO time consuming but so easy, and definitely worth the time put into making them! To make this "Happy Birthday" Marquee, I printed out a template and tutorial found on<a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2012/11/mini-marquee-sign-with-lights/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Oh Happy Day</a>! I love that blog and it's apparent that she is WAY craftier than me because it only took her a few hours to finish her marquee, it took me SEVEN hours start to finish!! (don't judge me!!) ;)</div>
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The beautiful tassels were made by <a href="http://onestylishparty.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Stylish Party</a>, I (actually my sister, Carrie..."Thanks, Carrie") sewed them to the table cloth to hang them.</div>
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These are chocolate covered Oreos by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BellasBakeryandBowtique" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bella's Bakery and Bowtique</a>...it's the first time I've ever shared one of my sweet tables with another sweets vendor...but not the last!!</div>
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I'm sure the kids would've loved it if I set up an actual "throw the ball into the fishbowl and win a fish" game, but I had a feeling their parents wouldn't be loving me OR their new family pet so I came up with a fun alternative. I found these teeny tiny fish bowls at the Dollar General {SCORE!!} They are the perfect size for an individual serving of Jello. I found some blue Jello, popped in a swedish fish, put a ping pong ball on top, everyone was happy!!</div>
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No, I didn't put chalkboard paint on the cookies...they're edible, I promise!!<br />
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There was confetti everywhere and we were loving it!! I decided to add some edible confetti to these chocolate-dipped marshmallows~ YUM!! These cool, vintage looking wooden dowels are from The TomKat Studio, kindly provided by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/paperandpop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Paper and Pop</a>!!<br />
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I am always up for a challenge when it comes to designing a cake. This one was inspired by the hatband created just for Kati by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/skylarraine" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Skylar Raine</a>. (check out the hatband at the bottom of the post).<br />
I made the doiley to mimic the bunting I had hanging outside on the tent.<br />
Mini bunting by Greyson Design.<br />
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Pinwheel cookie pops...made by me :)<br />
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My label tents were made by using strips of gold and red with white stripes scrap book paper, chalkboard stickers, lollipop sticks, washi tape and little red puffs~ super easy project that I'll share at a later date (make sure you're following me on Instagram at frprince!!)</div>
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Ice cream scoops with rainbow jimmies (I'm from Philly, we call them jimmies). I always use these cute, wooden spoons for parties. It's fun to stamp words, names, really anything on. These are from The TomKat Studio, provided by Paper and Pop.<br />
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The girls had a beautiful day to clown around outside. They played charades, attempted to juggle and made balloon (I'd like to say animals but will go with balloon "shapes"). <br />
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I covered my coffee table with craft paper from the dollar store to protect it from the jugglers' shenanagins (not really, this was a great group of girls!!) and added the prettiest, custom ribbon garland by <a href="http://atozebracelebrations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">a to Zebra celebrations</a>. The colorful ribbon really dressed it up!<br />
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I was super excited when I found these confetti filled balls. After the party the girls took their bouncy balls home to continue practicing their new juggling skills.<br />
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this sweet sign that hung over the candy cart!! A birthday comes but once a year, I figure the more sweets the better... <br />
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How jealous are you of these vintage bowling pins?!! Yeah me too, they're not mine...they actually belong to Denise of <a href="http://www.paintedhomedesigns.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Painted Home</a>. She's a very cool, local blogger who sells some of her unique finds and creations in a local shop in town.<br />
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You can find these red paper tissue balls and popcorn containers at Oriental trading.<br />
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Here's the Birthday girl in her beautiful tutu handmade by<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/atutudes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Atutudes</a>. She loved this tutu so much that she planned her Halloween costume around it...(she and her friend were Thing 1 and Thing 2).<br />
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No, THIS cotton candy isn't real. I made it as an un-meltable prop using batting and pink spray paint (see, I am crafty!!)<br />
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THANK YOU for stopping by!!! Here's one of the party favors, cute roll-on perfume by <a href="http://moodyliciouschildrensspa.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moodylicious children's spa</a><br />
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It's hard to believe but Thanksgiving is just a couple of weeks away! Yes, it's the time of year when we all reflect on what we're thankful for but it also happens to be the biggest "eating holiday" of the year in my family. {YUM!!} If you're going to be hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year, you're in luck! Today I'm sharing my tutorial for Turkey Feather Placecards and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/birdparty/app_638065629546852" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FREE</a> printables from Bird's Party that you can use to spice up your tablescape. <br />
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I have a quick and easy tutorial for these Turkey Feather Place Card Cookies, and you can follow the links below to see how some other creative blogger friends are using these printables this Thanksgiving!<br />
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I made this simple feather cookie figuring that a lot of people have a circle cutter floating around in their kitchens. If not, no biggie...a cup turned upside down will do the trick!</div>
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If you are new to making decorated cookies, you can follow the full tutorial for decorating and hand stamping cookies <a href="http://creativecakesncookies.blogspot.com/2012/09/fondant-favor-cookies-tutorial.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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But if you have a basic knowledge of how to decorate, all you'll need to know is that I used the sides of the circle cutter to get my feather shape. Make your fondant feather a tad smaller than you think you will need it because once you start making the lines, it gets a little bigger. (I used a lollipop stick to make the lines on the fondant.) I recommend doing your stamping before you attach your fondant with the corn syrup, once the fondant is attached it's difficult to remove.</div>
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You can find more wonderfully creative uses for these Thanksgiving printables by hopping over to these blogs:<br />
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Salted Caramel Apple Favors - <a href="http://www.blog.birdsparty.com/2013/11/salted-caramel-apple-favors-and-recipe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bird's Party Blog</a><br />
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Pecan Pie Muffins - <span style="color: #d52a33;"><a href="http://www.getcreativejuice.com/2013/11/pecan-pie-muffin-recipe.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Creative Juice</a></span></center>
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Thanksgiving Cookie Favors - <a href="http://www.hanielas.com/2013/11/tablesetting-monogram-cookies.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Haniela's</span></a> </center>
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Colored Thanksgiving Popcorn Jar Favors - <a href="http://www.playpartypin.com/2013/11/thanksgiving-popcorn-jars-and-blog-hop.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">Play. Party. Pin.</span></a></center>
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Kid's Bread Basket Turkey - <a href="http://www.thepartywall.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #d52a33;">The Party Wall</span></a></center>
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Happy Halloween!! One of my favorite things about what I do is meeting and working with amazing, creative people. It's so much fun to plan out the details of a party or photo shoot and then see the stylist's vision come to life. Here are two recent parties I've collaborated on. Check out the cookies in this Young Frankenstein party and the fondant toppers I made for an Addams Family shoot. I hope you love them as much as I do...<br />
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This Frankenstein party by <a href="http://www.threelittlemonkeysstudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Three Little Monkeys Studio</a> is so beautiful it's hard to believe it's based on a <strong><em>monster</em></strong> movie! Take a look, Gretchen actually built a mini lab...talk about attention to detail!!<br />
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And what lab is complete without gross body parts in jars, right!?!</div>
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Here are the cookies that I made for the party. My favorite are the severed Frankenstein arms (never thought I'd use those words in a sentence)!! </div>
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Gretchen's party had so many amazing elements that she had to write several posts to cover it all! Start reading along <a href="http://www.threelittlemonkeysstudio.com/young-frankenstein-halloween-party/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE,</a> you'll be <em>SHOCKED </em>at the electrifying details... </div>
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Next is a spookingly charming engagement party styled by Dorangela of <a href="http://twoprince.com/2013/10/spooky-halloween-engagement-party.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Two Prince Bakery Theater</a>. The food and décor are inspired by the old TV show, <em>The Addams Family. </em><br />
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These beautiful invitations were designed by <a href="http://www.loraleelewis.com/store/pc/home.asp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loralee Lewis</a>.<br />
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There are so many clever, subtle ways that she incorporated the show's characters, including the "Thing" cupcake toppers that I made...<br />
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And those drinks...I just love the way she styled my fondant cigars!!! (Yes, they're actually Smoking!!)<br />
You can check out the rest of the party <a href="http://twoprince.com/2013/10/spooky-halloween-engagement-party.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a>. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5763447678348246647.post-82629848695437450232013-10-08T09:09:00.002-07:002013-10-08T09:24:08.623-07:0040th Beer-thday Party~<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> My husband turned 40 a little over a month ago...Happy Birthday, Matt!! (better late than never, right?!) 40 is a pretty big milestone, I'd know because I made the leap last year!! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I thought I'd help him ease into his new decade with a little celebration. With Matt, there was no other theme more appropriate than a "beer~thday party". I transformed our dining room into a bar and it was so easy, fun and inexpensive.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I covered the counter tops and tables with brown craft paper from the dollar store, which I use for almost every party because of it's versatility.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I found the beer-paddle with mini beer glasses at Target for $3. I've seen it used in beer tasting parties but thought it would be a cute way to display my plethora of mustards~ yum!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Beer cheese~ another YUM!! It's made with beer and Wispride cheese. The recipe is an ancient Chinese secret so I can't share, but google it...SO good!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Jack Daniel's pulled pork, right from the supermarket...heat and eat!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strangely enough, Matt doesn't like cake (I know, how could I marry him?!!) so we settled for chocolate dipped marshmallows, beer cap shaped sugar cookies, and ice cream.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Meet our (kids' drinks only!) bartender, Kati. She should have put out a tip jar because she can mix a mean Shirley Temple</span>!!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We put out paper stripey straws for the adults and Red Vine licorice straws for the kids but in all honesty, not one adult went for the paper straws, they all wanted licorice!! (sangria + licorice = soo good!!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The best is yet to come, CHEERS</span>!!! xo<br />
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Hey, guys! So do you remember the<a href="http://www.eastcoastcreativeblog.com/2013/07/colorful-kitchen-renovation-knock-it-off.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> kitchen/dining room makeover</a> that I told you we had done? It was televised and SO much fun... I can't think of anything I didn't love about the experience. One of the best parts, besides my awesome new work space, was meeting local bloggers and TV hosts, Monica and Jess. Their blog,<a href="http://www.eastcoastcreativeblog.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> East Coast Creative</a> is the inspiration for their new TV show, <a href="http://livewellnetwork.com/Knock-It-Off/episodes/Small-Galley-Kitchen-Gets-Big-Makeover/9177420" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Knock it Off!</a> On the show they take what seems like a hopeless cause-of-a-room (ie; my kitchen) and transform it using their amazing and affordable DIY techniques. <br />
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While filming my episode we were casually discussing the show's premiere party when I realized that they were planning the entire event themselves...between juggling a TV show, a blog and their families?!! That's when I stepped in...<br />
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Welcome to The Knock it Off Premiere Party!<br />
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Up until this point I had only styled small, family parties. This party had over 200 guests!!! It was a collaborative effort by so many amazing businesses. Check it out...<br />
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Monica and Jess greeted their guests at the door. It was a great way to make sure they could meet everyone who came to their party without missing anyone. These amazing, huge tassel balloons by Tara from <a href="http://onestylishparty.com/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">One Stylish Party</a> adorned the entrance. The tassels reflect the color scheme that ran throughout the party... orange, turquoise, and lime green are the colors from the show's logo. I threw in the tan/craft paper to represent the DIY aspect of the show.<br />
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See the red carpet and backdrop in the background? Guests felt like VIP's as they posed for photos...<br />
Lauren, the amazing talent behind <a href="http://www.ten23designs.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ten23Designs</a> created the vinyl logos for this step and repeat backdrop. So glam...<br />
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even Monica and Jess got in on the action!! (How cute is Jess's baby bump!!) <br />
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And what's a premiere without a marquee sign? (I made this sign for less than $30!!)</div>
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Here's a great<a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2012/06/vintage-marquee-diy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> tutorial</a>.</div>
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Don't you love this pinwheel banner by Jaclyn of<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/peckled" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Peckled</a>? You can make a big statement with a banner, and pinwheels like these are really popular party decorations right now.<br />
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We had a huge space to decorate so I used pinwheels several different ways. These sparkly, logo pinwheels made by Valerie of Greyson Design were hanging from the ceiling. They added such a fun pop of color.<br />
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How SWEET is this custom chalkboard sign?!! Nikki from <a href="http://www.nikkiinstitches.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nikki, In Stitches</a> is the most creative person I've ever met! (she's even been on Craft Wars on TLC!!) She made all of the chalkboard signs for the party: food, drinks, and sweets.<br />
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We went through LOTS of cupcakes! I made vanilla, chocolate, and oreo mini cupcake bites, sugar cookies, and chocolate-dipped marshmallows. The signs were so much fun to make and practically free to do. I just hand stamped paint stirrers from the paint store...<br />
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I made the table runner using a roll of dollar store craft paper and this beautiful, ruffle garland made by Jenny from <a href="http://craftthatparty.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Craft That Party</a>. Jenny also made these precious peg dolls of Monica and Jess...</div>
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After the guests had a chance to mingle and eat it was time to watch the premiere!! Everyone grabbed some kettle corn and settled in for the show...which is amazing by the way!! </div>
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I found these cute, scalloped popcorn containers at Oriental trading.</div>
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Another inexpensive...well...free way to decorate is to cut up paint samples in coordinating colors and string them on twine to use as bunting. </div>
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The popcorn "table" is actually a door that I painted to mimic the one in the show's logo...</div>
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These lollies and mini tool key chains (that actually work!) were take home favors for the guests. To make the centerpieces, I filled these little, clear paint buckets from <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/ui/browse/processRequest.do?requestURI=getHomePageCR&BP=11590&source=msn&ms=brand&cm_mmc=msn-_-%5BADL%5D+%5BBrand%5D+%5BUS%5D+%5BComputers%5D+General+%5BExact%5D-_-Oriental+Trading-_-ac39a499a2c343c394ed479e7b7592f5e&kwid=ac39a499a2c343c394ed479e7b7592f5e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oriental Trading</a> with floral foam, crepe paper, and glow lights, so they would glow in the dark. Then I popped in delicious, custom lollipops with the show's logo on them. They were made by Cheryl of <a href="http://www.vintageconfections.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vintage Confections</a>. She creates edible works of art and has been featured in Brides Magazine as well as Martha Stewart Living. I used double stick tape to add these adorable, glittery logo flowers by Valerie of <a href="http://greysondesign.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Greyson Design</a> to tie it all together.<br />
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Knock it off!!! These are so cute!!!<br />
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Hope you liked it!! We did!! xo<br />
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I thought it would be fun to post an easy tutorial for the root beer float cookies I made earlier this summer (in honor of National Root Beer Float Day~ yep, that's tomorrow). These were made for a graduation party styled by my friend, Christy from Itsy Belle.<br />
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I colored my fondant brown & rolled it so it wasn't too thin, since I'd be using stamps on it.<br />
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I measured my cookie so I knew what size to make my fondant, then used a pizza cutter to cut it down to size. Next, I stamped out the words I wanted...this may take some practice so maybe try a word or two on a scrap piece of fondant first to get a hang of stamping straight. I actually like the imperfect look that stamping brings to a project, it gives it character!<br />
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Once your words are on, take a toothpick and make the lines for your mug, make sure you space these evenly.<br />
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Brush corn syrup onto your cookies, staying away from the edges of the cookie because this stuff is super sticky and will sneak out from under the fondant if you add too much. Once the corn syrup is on you can gently press your mug onto the cookie.<br />
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I used the top of this purse cutter to make my fondant, ice cream scoop but a circle cutter would work too. Add this to the top of the cookie.<br />
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Now is a good time to start mixing your royal icing. While that's mixing up you can make your straws...I LOVE stripey straws but you can make them a single color if you'd like, it would definitely save you some time. If you want the 2 tone affect just roll out 2 different colors of fondant into long, thin ropes. lay them next to one another and start twisting, gently pressing as you roll it back and forth on your surface so it sticks together. I always use a little powdered sugar on my work surface to keep the fondant from getting too sticky. You could also use corn starch.<br />
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Cut your straws evenly by finding a size you like then laying your cut straw next to the fondant rope and cutting the next straw the same size. Continue this until all of your straws are cut.<br />
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By now your royal icing should be ready. Put it in a pastry bag with a pretty small tip, I used a #2. First I outlined the mug and added a handle on the side. Next I added the "over flow" so it looks like the foam is running down the side of the glass. Add more royal icing where you plan on placing your straw and immediately add the straw (the royal icing will start to set up pretty quickly).<br />
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Add a few swirls of royal icing to hide the seam between the mug and the ice cream and your finished... SO cute, right!! Let them set up for a few hours before serving them and give them a good 12-24 hours to harden before you place them in bags.<br />
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These were used at a graduation party, such a cute idea! I also made these bottle cap cookies to go with the root beer theme...<br />
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