Birthdays: Cakes and Decorations

  • DIY Organza Flowers: The Perfect Birthday Party Project!

    Last week my sweet daughter turned ten (how did that happen?) and instead of playing party games like we did last year, we decided to do a craft project—organza flowers! Truthfully, it went over quite well, with only one out of the ten girls giving up mid project…..and the rest went home with a nice…

  • Butterfly Kite Kid’s Craft With Straws

    Here's a great butterfly kite craft for kids, that you might not be able to resist yourself, since the results are just so much fun! Last week I shared with you the kites we made from straws and tissue paper, and we just couldn't stop with classic kite shapes, since there are so many possibilities…

  • Kid’s Kite Craft With Drinking Straws

    Want to make some adorable kites for your next birthday party, or involve the kids in a fun summer craft? How about making some kites using drinking straws and tissue paper? It's so much fun, and we can't wait to make more! I was invited by Marie over at Make and Takes to participate in…

  • Decoupaged Tissue Paper Candle Jars

    Recycle glass jars and make some festive decoupaged candle holders for your holiday table! This decoupage with tissue paper is a great project for all ages with gorgeous results, and if you have the supplies on hand, well, you're in luck, since there's still time to grace your table with these for the upcoming holiday!…

  • Chinese Jewelry Pouch Bunting Banner!

    A Chinese jewelry pouch bunting banner, for decoration or even as a fun way to keep your jewelry safe but at hand. I came across these little pouches that I'd collected as a girl in a bag of goodies from my mother, and they just shouted out to me bunting banner! And dear readers, you…

  • Trifle Bowl Candle Centerpiece

    If you happen to have a glass footed trifle bowl, you can make an elegant centerpiece with just a few simple supplies! I was recently in New York for my nephew's Bar Mitzvah, and while I had offered to bring a suitcase full of paper flowers all ready to go, my sister in law figured…

  • Price Tag Sticker Candle Jars

    Aren't these neon price tag sticker candle jars fun? When I bought some rolls of these stickers I thought I was buying them for my kids. Of course my kids don't have any idea that neon is "back" or that their mom really bought the stickers to satisfy that personal desire of hers for just…

  • Pom Pom Yarn For Last Minute Decorating

    Pom pom yarn is fantastic for crafting just about any time! I can't say that I would have thought to buy some, but saw a skein for 1 Euro at a discount store in Amsterdam and so I snatched it up. Yup, the last skein waiting for me, which seems to have been a theme…

  • Braids Look Great….Use Them In Your Holiday Crafting!

    This isn't a specific project exactly, rather just a little post to give you some crafty inspiration. A few weeks ago when I made a bunch of yarn wrapped vases for a community get together, I actually completed the look by wrapping a braid around each vase. I can't say that my idea was entirely…

  • Chanukah Centerpiece: Yarn Wrapped Hurricanes

    Here's a really simple idea for your Chanukah table this year, yarn wrapped vases! You can use this idea to make a stunning Chanukah centerpiece, or make a bunch to place individually. I'd go for a bunch together, as they look amazing in a group. And it's just a simple as wrapping some yarn around a glass vase or…

  • Giant Paper Flowers For Your Fall Table

    Guess what? You're in luck, I do think that giant paper flowers made in cremes and neutral tones look great right about now. Imagine a little candle light, some glitter, a little something rustic, like maybe some burlap or a table runner made out of pieces of aged wood, and you've got yourself a really…

  • Chair Back Fabric Flower Garlands Look Gorgeous Any Time

    I love chair back garlands, don't you? I was in need of some quick decorations for my daughter's birthday, and I was thrilled to discover that I could make a really pretty garland by simply tying together some of the floral napkin rings that I posted about here. And voila, a beautiful and festive chair back garland…