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Party DiY: Simple Chair Slipcover

I saw this chair cover  awhile back & absolutely loved the concept but didn’t really have a specific occasion in mind. Then, as I was wandering around Walmart one Sunday evening I came across some...

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Burlap Wreath {DiY}

I can’t wait to start sharing all my projects from Trouble’s Beachy Mermaid Party!  It was such a fun party to throw, and now that it is over I am thrilled to have some great home decor left over to...

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How to Make a Sandcastle Cake {Tutorial}

Oh, the cake! I knew as soon as we decided on a mermaid theme for Trouble’s 4th birthday that a sand castle cake would be perfect.  I had seen a few really photos on Pinterest, I just couldn’t find...

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Beachy Upcycled Pallet Art {DiY}

I have been drooling over all sorts of awesome repurposed pallet projects on Pinterest for a while now.  In fact, I even started my own Pinterest board dedicated solely to my love of pallets.  There...

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Oyster “Pearl” Cookies

Sometimes the best party projects are the simplest, and these little Oyster “Pearl” Cookies are the perfect example!  They were so easy to put together, using just a few ingredients and taking less...

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Message in a Bottle Party Favors {DiY}

Today’s quick & easy DiY project from our recent mermaid party is also the perfect little trinket to give away at beach or pirate-themed party.  You could even use these as wedding favors!  They...

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Goldfish Marshmallow Pops {Tutorial}

I knew when I spotted this picture on Pinterest (from Vanessa of SeeVanessaCraft.com’s absolutely adorable goldfish-themed birthday party–seriously, check it out!  I die.) that I would somehow have to...

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DiY Beach Glass Bottles

When it came to our beachy mermaid party, I really wanted to include some decorative beach as part of our table centerpiece, but I just couldn’t bring myself to pay the prices I was seeing on Etsy or...

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Simple Iron-On Vinyl Coasters {DiY}

I have a really bad habit of  leaving my cold drinks on our wood surfaces, a habit that drives my nit-picky engineer husband absolutely insane.  After countless lectures–and more than a few silly...

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How to Make a Paper Plate Banner

I love making party banners out of scrapbook paper, and I have made lots of them over the years.  (Like the ones here and here and here and here!)  For Princess’ explorer party I really wanted to make...

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DIY Linoleum Stamps

This is a guest post from Gabby of Essentially Eclectic I would say (though I’m certainly biased) that I was a pretty decent student in high school. I did my homework, I got pretty good grades, I...

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Party DiY: Flower Centerpieces

Have you ever felt like your creativity was just tapped out?  I am still having the hardest time mustering up any Princess Tea Party enthusiasm and frankly it is making me feel like a very bad mommy....

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Party DiY: Simple Chair Slipcover

I saw this chair cover  awhile back & absolutely loved the concept but didn’t really have a specific occasion in mind. Then, as I was wandering around Walmart one Sunday evening I came across some...

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How to Make a Paper Party Hat

I think I might be addicted to scrapbook paper. I’ve never made a single scrapbook but that pretty paper is just so darn useful.  I want to use it for everything.  I don’t think I could throw a party...

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How to Make Hand Stamped Invitations

I’m going to start this post with fair warning: stamping is strangely addictive. I first discovered the joy of stamping from my friend Crystal, and I have been eager for an excuse to order something...

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How to Make Ruffled Crepe Paper

Last week my daughter Maggie wanted to create an under-the-sea-world, which in her 4-year-old mind involved making a bunch of jellyfish out of disposable bowls and crepe paper streamers. She is one of...

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Giant Glitter Lollipops

For my daughter Annie’s Sweet Shop Party, I wanted something to line the sidewalk leading up to the house.  I found some foam discs and cellophane at the dollar store a few weeks ago, which gave me...

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