Freebie Friday - Printable Party From Fresh Linen

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Rounding up some more fun free printables for Freebie Friday! Here is a super sweet printable kit from Fresh Linen featuring coordinating invitations, tags, water bottle labels and a game. Perfect for that next baby shower. Grab your free printable party here.

Have  a great weekend!

DIY - Paper Projects

Scrapbook paper has to be one of the most fabulous craft supplies. Affordable and available in a variety of colors and patterns it is an easy way to incorporate your event theme into every aspect of your event.

 

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Create a wonderfully chic place mat and cut a "V" shape in the upper corner with a craft knife to make a pop up triangle for a place card.

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Wrap bottles for your event with scraps of your favorite pretty patterned scarpbook or wrapping paper.

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Wrap vases with paper in colors coordinating with the event theme for an elegant centerpiece or display.

 

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Cut 1" to 2" strips of paper and secure with glue or tape for inexpensive and coordinating napkin rings.

DIY - Little Pumpkin Baby Shower Projects

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Use pumpkins to spell out "it's a boy" (or girl) either by writing on them with a marker or carving them and placing a candle inside. Place them on the front steps to greet guests, as a centerpiece on a table or as a focal point of a room.

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Create unique and seasonal centerpieces by carving out pumpkins and using them as vases for floral arrangements. Also a great idea for fall weddings!

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Delicious pumpkin brownie pops would be the perfect treat for guests. The queen of cake pops, Bakerella has a tutorial here that could be used to create your own.

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These adorable pumpkin cheese balls would look fabulous on the table. Just serve with pretzels, crackers or veggies. Grab the tasty and easy recipe here.

DIY - Tissue Paper Carnation Monogram

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I just love this flirty, girly monogram covered in delicate tissue paper caranations. It simply fabulous and what a great way to welcome your guests to a special event. Created by Pam of Two Little Bells for her daughter's birthday this project took a bit of time, patience and only cost $5! Now that's a steal. Inspired to create your own for your next birthday or baby shower? Check out Pam's complete tutorial here complete with pictures and instructions.

DIY - Upcycled Cupcake Toppers

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Ever wonder what to do with all those old books laying around? While some are classics and keepsakes others just become dust collectors once your child outgrows them. Why not make some creative and fabulous cupcake toppers featuring your child's favorite characters? Simply punch the images or phrases out with a scallop scrapbook punch or cut with scissors, mount on coordinating scrapbook paper if you want, attach to toothpicks and jazz it up with a bit of ribbon if you like. Voila! 

Still too much work? Amy Bakes Cupcakes offers crafty cupcake toppers to go along with their delicious menu of cupcakes.

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New To The Shop - Something Blue Collection

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According to the Victorian saying, "Something old, Something new, Something Borrowed, Something Blue..." every bride should include blue in their wedding day for good luck. Well we have a modern twist on this old classic, The Something Blue Bridal Shower Collection.  This delicate blue, so often used in baby showers is a perfectly elegant choice for a party honoring the bride to be. After all it is the color of the the famous Tiffany box.

New To The Shop - The Little Outlaw Collection

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Calling all cowboys! We are rounding y'all up for a birthday showdown with our new collection "Little Outlaw" that has just recently been added to the shop. We had so much fun creating this new set of printables and were overwhelmed with all the great ideas and projects we found for a western party. The boy's set is already listed in the store, a vintage themed girl's set is coming soon!

DIY - Wild West Gold Rush

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What kind of outlaw party would it be without the gold? When I stumbled across the tutorial on Restless Risa's blog for making your own gold panning station, I couldn't believe what a simple and unique idea it was! Certainly a fun activity for any western themed party.

DIY - Sheriff Badge Rice Crispies

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What a great idea! Kim at The Celebration Shoppe created these sheriff badge rice crispie treats for one of the take home goodies at her son's birthday. Easily personalized and super yummy they would be a great addition to any take home treat buffet. You can get all the details on how to make your own with Kim's detailed tutorial.

Inspiration - Vintage Western Parties

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When I was browsing through some of my favorite blogs the other day I found this vintage western themed baby shower on Hostess With The Mostess and fell in love. It inspired me to sit down and start designing some vintage western themed invitations and coordinating printables. I love the use of the soft color palette and more sophisticated vintage imagery versus the cartoon style cowboy images you always see. I can't wait to play around with this idea a little more. Stay tuned for a sneak peek of the Little Outlaw collection as well as some fabulous western themed DIY projects I found.

Etsy Find - Little Retreats

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Don't have the time or feel like making your own photo booth props? Little Retreats has some fabulous collections available in the shop that they will gladly customize to the colors of your choice. 

DIY - Photo Booth

Photo booths have become a popular way to capture those special memories and your guests unique personalities at everything from weddings to birthdays. While professional photo booths can be costly, creating your own can be an easy and fun project that is sure to provide you with an album of amusing and memorable photos.

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• Choose a backdrop for your booth. Simple options include a sheet, tablecloth or curtain hung on a clothesline with clips. Another option is constructing a more elaborate free standing backdrop. 
• Use your own digital camera or rent one from a service like Camera Renter. Make sure to set the camera up on a tripod and test it to make sure it is centered. To make it easier for guests, set the camera up with a remote cord so no one gets left out.

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•  Get creative and have fun! Be sure to include a variety of amusing accessories to allow guests to express themselves. Ask your friends and family to go through their closets to find suitable props (ie. boas, funny hats, costume jewelry, etc.) A white board or chalk board is a great way to allow guests to add a personalized message and individualize their photos.
• As a thank you to guests, print off and send them their pictures after the wedding so they can share the memories of the big day!

 Here are some great tutorials I found for more inspiration. Enjoy!

 DIY Photo Booth Wall via Ruffled

DIY Photo Booth Prop Templates via Miss Fancy Pants 

New To The Shop - The Stache Bash

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Lip fuzz, soup strainer, flavor saver, lady magnet, what ever you want to call them moustaches are making a come back and becoming a popular party trend. Once a sign of distinction, these furry accessories have become a modern humorous fashion statement. Last year May was declared Moustache Month in the US and was celebrated across the country by men everywhere proudly owning their facial hair. Now Stache Bashes are cropping up everywhere and to celebrate everything from bachelor parties and birthdays to announcing the birth of a baby boy. Inspired by this new craze, I created and added new printables, including a DIY kit with score card, to the shop for your own Stache Bash. Whether your guests are sporting real or fake moustaches, a Stache Bash is guaranteed to be a unique party and a good laugh.

DIY - Perfect Party Pom Poms

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Pom poms are one of the hottest trends right now in party decorating and it's easy to see why. There is just something so delightfully delicious in the sweet simplicity of their shape and the way they magically seem to float in the air.  An easy way to add a festive touch to any occasion and so fun to make. As with all good things here are some fast and easy instructions courtesy of my friend, Martha.

Materials Needed 

• Tissue paper in desired colors (8 sheets per pom-pom)
• 24-gauge white cloth-covered floral wire
• Scissors
• Monofilament

Step 1)

Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inch-wide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.

Step 2) 

Fold an 18-inch piece of floral wire in half, and slip over center of folded tissue; twist. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes.

Step 3)

Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time. Fluff and shape as desired