Party + Wedding Ideas

You've got a party to throw? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find our favorite party ideas. Showers, Birthday parties, Anniversaries, and Weddings all in one spot! Ideas we came up with and links to the best ones on the web.

A Housewarming Party Kit

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I had already started planning a little housewarming party when Glad approached me to participate in their one-bag challenge. I really loved the concept and agreed right away. The idea is to reduce the waste from your party down to one garbage bag or less. They asked me to put together a party kit of everything you would need to throw a party.

For our housewarming party I just wanted a chance for friends to stop by and see our apartment and chat. Since our house is so small I realized it might be tricky if I invited everyone we know over at the same time. So to prevent a crammed apartment I decided to have an open house for people to stop by throughout the day. I’ve thrown parties like that before and I love that no one feels rushed and you actually get a chance to visit with everyone. I also love that there isn’t the same kind of pressure when you entertain for an hour or two. The items I chose for my party are reusable pieces that you can invest in and some compostable and recyclable one-use items. I’m a big believer that a party doesn’t need to be complicated. You usually just need a few unexpected elements that make the party feel special and that your guests will remember. I am so excited to host a party in our small apartment. I’ll be sure to share pictures afterwards.

Inspiration photo from Kinfolk Magazine. A. Glass Beverage Dispenser B. Striped Tablecloth C. Single Use Veneerware Plates D. Compostable Cups E. Dipped Pitcher F. Slate Cheeseboard G. Blocked Dot Napkins H. Clear Globe Lights I. 3 Tiered Stand

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Brown Sack Easter Masks DIY

This week, we had a few extra shopping bags lying around our house. So in honor of the season, we decided to transform them into funny Easter Animal Masks. These are easy for kids to make, so it’s a great activity to do as a family. And they’re the perfect way to keep kids entertained during that Easter brunch.

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Painted Paper Flower Headbands DIY

I’ve made floral party hats before, but this week we made a whole paper flower tree in our studio (DIY coming soon!) and it made me want to do a refresh of one of my favorite crafts ever. These fascinators have a crepe paper base, but we added painted paper petals to give them an extra punch of color. We attached flowers in different sizes and added a few hanging ribbons to make them more interesting. I’m in love with the final product! They’ll definitely be making an appearance at our Easter party.

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Favorite Party Ideas This Week

1. The Cake Blog’s very festive Speckled Egg Cake.
2. Design Sponge’s perfect St. Patrick’s Day accessory.
3. Mr. Printable’s Rainbow Party Surprise Invites.
4. 100 Layer Cake’s Watercolor Paper Flower DIY.
5. Martha’s take on Easter baskets.

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Last Minute St. Paddy’s Day Ideas

If you’re looking for an adorable St. Patrick’s Day craft to work on this weekend, we’ve collected a few of our favorites ideas from around the web. Enjoy!

1. Leprechaun Trap Rainbow Cake 2. Rainbow Fringe Backdrop 3. Lucky Rainbow Jello 4. “Lucky” Cupcake Toppers 5. Rainbow Yarn Trail 6. Rainbow Table Runner

 

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