WRITTEN ON February 1st, 2010 BY andywilde AND STORED IN Birthday Ideas, Party Tableware Ideas, Theme Party Ideas
Tags: birthday party, Birthday theme, party theme, Princess and the Frog
A New Favorite
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The Presentation
Check out this picture and let me know what you think! Sticking with the purple theme, and obviously decorating with Princess and the Frog tableware, we’ve tried to create a setting that a birthday child would love. I really enjoy the doubled up table cloth, and I think it really gives the entire presentation a nicer feel. |
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Game IdeaEvery good birthday party is filled with games, and I’d like to share an idea that have come to me. Sticking with the Princess and the Frog theme, you could purchase a bunch of small, plastic or rubber frogs and write “Prince” on the stomach of one of them. You then set them out in a line and have your princesses choose one of them. Then, one by one, they kiss the frog and then check to see if they got the prince. If so, then they’re the winner! Some of the girls will probably shout out “gross!” when they realize they didn’t get the prince, so it’ll spark some laughter. There are plenty Princess and the Frog items out there, so use your imagination and see what you can come up with! |
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Princess and the Frog Items
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Zurchers has Everything you Need!So if you’re looking for any of these items, Zurchers has them all. We also have many other themes as well, so feel free to check them out! Hopefully this gave you some ideas. Please, leave a comment about what you think! |
The Princess and the Frog has really stolen the imaginations of young children everywhere, and has been a common theme for their birthday parties. I’m going to share some ideas I’ve had for a Princess and the Frog party and would love if you shared your ideas as well.
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WRITTEN ON January 29th, 2010 BY molly AND STORED IN Uncategorized
Tags: super bowl party, Valentines Day
Time to celebrate BIG with your sweethearts for the Superbowl!
With a favorite holiday for the ladies and the men, just one week apart, why not combine them for one huge celebration?! Now, I’m not saying don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day with your one and only when it comes around, but as far as your party’s concerned, you might as well make it a good one. The Superbowl is coming up on Sunday, February 7th, a perfect art and the Superbowl. There are plenty of women who like to watch the Superbowl, but some do not, so how ’bout planning some fun Valentine activities for the non-sports fans and/or children to do during the big game!
Make it a Super Sweetheart Sunday!
Superbowl decorations are always super fun, but can be even better with a few hearts scattered here and there. Confetti, heart cutouts, cupid cutouts, banners, there’s no end to the Valentine’s Day fun!
Some ideas for your football decorating…
- Use a festive green tablecover to resemble the grass on the football field or any solid colored tableware to show your team spirit.
- Make a football cake or cupcakes using Wilton cake supplies.
- Use a football shaped pinata as a centerpiece and for the kids to break to keep them entertained.
- Pick up some mylar balloons for your favorite team or latex balloons in your team colors.
- Use crepe paper streamers in your team colors.
- Don’t forget the bead necklaces in your favorite team colors and pom-poms to cheer them on!
For your Valentine Favors
Here’s a simple little Valentine you can use for a party favor or to give out to the people you love.
I like to use cello bags for my Valentines, but any organza or gift bag will do. Just choose some cute pink, red or Valentine candy to put inside! I used strawberry shortcake jelly bellies and pink cinnamon taffy. I placed some of each in my bag and tied it with a cute matching ribbon. Easy peasy, tasty and too cute for words!
Super Sweetheart Sunday
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WRITTEN ON January 22nd, 2010 BY molly AND STORED IN Uncategorized
Tags: cardboard cutout, edward lifesize standups, lifesize standups
zurchers now offers lifesize standups online!
Invite some special friends to “hang out” at your next party. These realistic photo props will add excitement and charm to your next gathering. Make your next dinner party a red carpet event by adding lifesize celebrity cutouts. Zurchers has an abundance of lifesize characters from your favorite cartoons, sports figures, political figures, animals, celebrities, and superheros to name a few, all in lifesize.
These standups aren’t just for decorating. Use them as props in a play, stand by one in a photo, a great way to get Edward Cullen in lifesize to pose as your new boyfriend or Marilyn Monroe as your new girlfriend.
Is someone you love going to miss the next family gathering?… Blow a picture of their face up to fit on a standup, stick it to the standup, and they can be there in lifesize. This idea is perfect solution for soldiers, missionaries, anyone who might miss a reunion, wedding or any family picture.
Realistic, photo lifesize standups are a great way to enhance any social gathering.
Cardboard cutouts not only add to the decor, but they add to the guest list as well! What teenage girl wouldn’t want the Jonas Brothers at her next birthday party for conversation topic and great photos!?
Lifesize standups are great for any party theme
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You can even place a cardboard cutout of a policeman as a security guard. Oh, the fun and exciting ways to use cardboard cutouts. Their possibilities are endless!
Zurchers has the lowest prices on lifesize standups.
Zurchers always offers you the lowest price on your party ware and these realistic photo cardboard cutouts are no exception. A huge supply of lifesize standup figures are in stock and all ready decorate your next party at a low price. Check them out on our website or call us for more information.
With these exciting celebrity figures adorning your next party, it’s sure to be a“stand-up” occassion!
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WRITTEN ON November 23rd, 2009 BY molly AND STORED IN Party Tableware Ideas, Theme Party Ideas, Uncategorized
Zurchers is the place to get your holiday season off to a good start with elegant, festive or fun Thanksgiving tableware.
After all of the planning and preparing for your Thanksgiving feast, relax, and use these simple ideas for your tableware. Here’s a little checklist for your table’s “needs”.
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If you’ve already got the your china polished and already to place on the table, try adding printed napkins and a solid gold tablecover or any color that matches your dishes. Gold is a great fall color. I also like the chocolate brown, berry, or vanilla creme .
There are so many ways to make your table look extra special and after all of the time spent planning and preparing your Thanksgiving feast, why not show it off with great tableware.
Make the “kiddie” table extra fun!
Kids will love sitting at a place with their name on a placecard. Turkey centerpieces are also a cute addition to any Thanksgiving table. Kids will love having their own table to with their cousins, friends or siblings. It’s also nice to use paper plates, cups and silverware at the kiddie table so that nothing gets broken.
Here’s a cute little holiday favor idea for your guests to take home.
You will need:
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Make a small hole in your nut cup to stick a 2″ pipecleaner thru. The pipecleaner is the turkey’s neck and head so bend it at the top to look like the head.
Next, cut some 3″ feathers out of your colored paper to glue to the back of the nut cup -about 4 or 5 depending how wide you make them. Place your candy or nuts inside and Voila! Place them at each place setting for a little pre-dinner treat.
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WRITTEN ON November 3rd, 2009 BY molly AND STORED IN Theme Party Ideas, Uncategorized
Tags: christmas cards, greeting cards, holiday cards
Personalized Holiday Greeting Cards
Wish your friends and loved ones the very best this season by sending them a personalized Christmas or Happy New Year card!
Personalized cards are a great way to let all of your favorite people know what you and your family have been up to this past year. You can even add a family picture of a vacation or any fun time!
Holiday Snail Mail Greetings Cards
I just love getting good ol’ snail mail from the people I love, especially at this holiday season! I also love a chance to inform friends of recent happenings in my little family. So I’m always sure to personalize it with a recent family photo and good wishes for the year to come!
You can also order personalized holiday invitations. Carlson Craft has many beautiful styles to choose from. Now, the hard part is choosing one.
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WRITTEN ON October 24th, 2009 BY molly AND STORED IN Party Tableware Ideas, Theme Party Ideas, Uncategorized
It can be such fun to decorate a table for a Halloween party or get together!
With some solid color tableware to accent your Halloween print, you can make an ordinary table look extra spooky!
The black spider web table cover below, was placed over a solid orange tablecover and orange placemats were used to make the plates stand out against the printed tablecover. Black cutlery really shows up nicely on top of the orange placemats.
Good luck with all of your Halloween party plans. Hope you have a safe and Happy Halloween!
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WRITTEN ON October 15th, 2009 BY molly AND STORED IN Uncategorized
Tags: theme party, under the sea
Here’s how to throw the best Under The Sea Party Ever!
I’ve put together some ideas for your Under The Sea Party Theme. With winter approaching and a chill in the air, it’s fun to feel a little warmth by throwing a luau or deep sea party. The Under the Sea theme is great for birthday and theme parties alike and is a great theme for any time of year!!!
Here are some helpful ideas for throwing an unforgettable Under the Sea Party…
The first step to throwing a great Under the Sea Party is to choose your location. A room with a lot of wall space is a great place to start. Scene Setters are a great way to cover a bare wall. They look great and are so easy to use. Just unroll and evenly apply to the bare wall using heavy tape or staples.
Blue cellophane is a great way to create a water-like ceiling. Just drape it along the ceiling using tape or staples. A cellophane ceiling can look even better when you first drape a solid blue table cover along the ceiling to really create a deep blue sea effect. 3-D Fish and danglers look great hanging from the ceiling as well.
Netting will give your Deep Sea Party the authentic feel of the ocean. Drape it over walls or a door then entwine plastic lobsters, crabs and starfish throughout the netting.
Don’t forget your Under the Sea tableware and invitations to complete your party and continue your theme from start to finish.
With these simple tips your next Under The Sea party will be unforgettable!!
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WRITTEN ON October 10th, 2009 BY molly AND STORED IN Uncategorized
Here are some ideas for a different and exciting girl 1st Birthday Party! I used the Hello Kitty theme with mostly pink and black as accent colors-so girly and so much fun!!!
Pictured below are the homemade cakes that I made to match the Hello Kitty theme. I used Wilton cake making supplies and fondant. It was so easy and fun!
Pink cotton candy makes a great favor for children and adults alike!
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WRITTEN ON October 2nd, 2009 BY molly AND STORED IN Birthday Ideas, Wedding, birthday castle cake, bridal showers, cakes, princess party
When it comes to cake decorating, I am a beginner. In fact, these are the very first cakes I’ve ever decorated. There are definitely some imperfections, but I’d say they turned out pretty cute for being my first try. Trust me, if I can decorate a cake, you can too! Here’s how…
This was such a fun project, I just kinda made up my design to match the theme of the first birthday party I was throwing. I started with the Wilton Cake supplies to the left.
For the round, polka dot layered cake I used…
1-6″ round cake pan
1-8″ round cake pan
1-10″ round cake pan (not shown)
For the square, striped cake I used…
1-6″ sqare pan
Tip: If you have the time, make and decorate your cakes a few days before the party, then freeze them. This allows you to enjoy yourself while you prepare for the party because the cake is already taken care of! It also helps to relieve some stress as the party approaches. Now, just relax and follow these simple steps…
First Step: Bake the cakes. Just follow the instructions on the cake box. Be sure to grease and put flour in the bottom of you pans so the cakes will easily come out of the pans after cooling for 5-10 minutes. I placed my cakes on Wilton cake boards after cooling for easy decorating.
Step Two: Frosting the cakes. I used a Wilton Buttercream mix that was so easy. The Wilton spatula was a must- have for smoother frosting.
I first put a thin layer of frosting on the cakes, then put them in the fridge while I got the fondant ready (this step makes the second layer of frosting go on a lot smoother and crumb-less when it’s time). When the fondant was ready (see next step for fondant) to lay over the top of the cakes, I took my cakes out of the refrigerator and frosted them for the second time so the fondant would stick properly. Remember that any imperfections in your cake will show through the fondant, so make it as smooth as possible.
Step 3: Rolling the fondant. I used the Wilton ready to use white fondant to cover the cakes and I’m glad I did. It was so simple. Cut off the amount you will need for the first layer and roll it out. (you will need enough to cover your whole 10″ bottom layer cake, I cut about 4-5 ” off of the chunk of fondant). Roll it out until it is about 1/8-1/4 of and inch thick. Then, lay it over the bottom cake.
Next, form the fondant around the cake so it is the shape of the cake. Then, using a sharp knife, cut the extra fondant around the bottom edge of the cake. You can either reuse the extra fondant or discard. Repeat this step for each layer of cake. Then, stack the cakes evenly. Biggest size on the bottom to smallest on top.
For the polka dots and stripes, I used a ready made fondant kit that had browns and black colors. When I ran out of black fondant, I just added black food coloring to the dark brown fondant. Then, kneaded it until it matched the already made black fondant.
If you are starting with lighter fondant color you will just keep adding black food coloring until it matches. It will take quite a bit of color to create black. That’s why I started with a color (drk brown) that was already dark.
Step Four: Roll out the black fondant and cut out your shapes. I couldn’t find the size of round cookie cutter that I was looking for, so I used a lid from a jar at home. Tip: If you use a lid from home, make sure it is smooth.
For the stripes, I just used a straight edge and a pizza cutter. To attach your shapes to your cakes, just put a little bit of water on your finger to adhere the shapes to your cake. It’s a good idea to map your design out first. After you’ve added water to your black fondant and adhered it to your cake, it will leave a mark on your white cake, making it impossible to move your shapes after you’ve applied them. Place your fondant shapes while they are still dry, then add the drop of water to make them stick permanently after you are sure of the your placing of the shapes.
Step Five: Add the frosting trim. I used buttercream frosting, but whipped frosting can be a little stiffer and easier to use. I used tip #304, and a disposable 12″ decorating bag to make my border. For the color, I used fuschia, but only added a few drops of color so it came out the right color of hot pink I was looking for. Tip: Always add food coloring a few drops at a time to prevent a finished color that is too dark.
I first practiced on a plate to get the ruffle I was looking for. I chose to put the border around each layer of my round cake and around the bottom of the square cake, but the best thing about decorating your own cake is that you can make it however you want! ;) !!!!
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My cakes didn’t turn out absolutely perfect, but I got my party theme, color scheme, and point across and had a ton of fun in the process. I will definitely continue to decorate my own cakes!!!
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WRITTEN ON September 28th, 2009 BY molly AND STORED IN Baby Shower, Party Tableware Ideas, Wedding, bridal showers, bridal sowers
Here are some elegant ideas to create a beautiful wedding on a budget. Let’s start with the decorations. ..
These tissue flower balls look absolutely breathtaking when hung at a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower, reception, or any other celebration. They can be used indoors or even outdoors as long as the weather is nice. They come in a variety of colors.
… And are so easy to put together. Simply fold the already-cut tissue squares back and forth accordian-like. Then fold the tissue around the wire with the wire wrapped around the center or the folded tissue, this will be the center of the flower and is where you will attach your ribbon to hang the flower. Next, gently pull each separate sheet of tissue out, away from the center, being careful not the rip the tissue. When each sheet is pulled apart from the center, you can fluff the flower and separate any sheets of tissue that are stuck together.
