Last Minute Birthday Party

Have you ever had to plan a birthday party at the last minute? In a perfect world, I like to have a few weeks to plan out a theme. But sometimes life gets in the way and it just doesn’t work out like that. So if I need to plan something in a rush, here are 9 things I know I can pick up for an awesome party. All of these items can be found at local stores (Party City, Target, etc.) If you hurry, you could probably do all your shopping and set up in less than 3 hours!

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My New Cards + How to Edge Paint Stripes

I’m a little embarrassed every time somebody asks me for a business card. Even though I have a letterpress I haven’t made myself business cards in 4 years! Last week I realized I have several conferences and meetings coming up in the next few months (like Alt Summit and Maker’s Summit) and decided to just make some really basic cards. Just a logo on the front and name and email on the back. After they were printed I felt like they needed a little something-something and got an idea for edge-painting stripes on the sides. I loved that when you separate the cards they look like they have little colored confetti around the edges. It was just an idea and I wasn’t sure if it would work but I was really happy with how it turned out. The one disclaimer is that it is really time consuming. Don’t commit to this project unless you need to start a new TV series on DVD.

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Valentine’s Day Party Supplies

Valentine’s Day is will be here so soon! Have you stocked up supplies yet? Here are a few that I can’t wait to add to my party closet!

1. Honeycomb Heart Pix | 2. Heart Straws | 3. Golden Heart Sparkler | 4. Rugby Stripe Paper Cups | 5. Red Heart Stickers | 6. Pink Confetti | 7. Red Paper Heart Garland

Year in Review 2013 | October – December

Here’s the last post in our 2013 review. This last quarter was super busy – I did a lot of traveling, attended so many fun events, and moved into our new house!  I’m so thankful for all of the contributors who helped keep our content so strong. Also, I’d like to give a huge thank you to all of our readers for continuing to visit Oh Happy Day! You guys are the best. Happy 2014!!!

1. Apple Pie Toppers | 2. Yarn Spiderwebs | 3. Little Fashion Icons Halloween Costumes (Part 1 & Part 2)

4. Mini Ghost Pinatas | 5. Photobooth Strip Halloween Costume | 6. Mr. Rogers Halloween Costume

7. Wrapped Drink Bottles | 8. Free Printable Cloud Greetings | 9. Confetti Triangle Party Invitations

10. Wrapping Money | 11. Australia Trip | 12. West Elm Blogger Party

13. Cone Party Decor | 14. Nautical Favor Boxes | 15. DIY Wrapping Paper

16. Metallic Leaves Table Decor | 17. New House Photos | 18. Hexagon Candy Boxes

19. Our Inspiration Wall | 20. Sofa Makeover | 21. Bonbon Advent Wreath

22. Paper Scrap Flowers | 23. Christmas Forest Cake Toppers | 24. Our Bedroom Makeover

25. Reindeer Games Night Invitations | 26. My New Blog | 27. Paper Flower Bouquet

28. Honeycomb Wreath | 29. Printable Holiday Tags and Wrap | 30. Snowscape-Wrapped Gifts

Year In Review 2013 | April – June

Here are my favorite posts from this past April – June. Each year in the spring, I get so much inspiration. Spring and Summer is my favorite! It’s so fun to look back at all of these!

1. Our 500 Ft. Apartment | 2. Giant Paper Flower Party Hats | 3. Number Shaped Letter Surprise

4. Mini Balloon Placecards | 5. Mini Paper Flower Party Hats | 6. Paper Pom Pom Party Hats

7. Clip On Picnic Utensils | 8. Hand Painted Flower Tree | 9. Confetti Party Hats

10. Ice Cream Cone Pinatas | 11. Our Housewarming Party | 12. Paper Fan Garland

13. Housewarming Jar | 14. Polka Dot Tablecloth | 15. Giant Popsicle Pinata

16. Geometric Party Installation | 17. Painted Floral Tablecloth | 18. Kite Party (Including Invitations, Cake Toppers & A Craft)

19. Homemade Paper Lanterns | 20. Father’s Day Sampler Boxes | 21. Shrinky Dink Father’s Day Gift

22. How To Throw A Fancy Donut Party (and Make A Donut Hole Croquembouche) | 23. Striped Tablecloth | 24. Paper Mobile

25. Watercolor Floral Crown | 26. 3 Urban Hikes in San Francisco | 27. We Bought A Photobooth

28. Mix and Match Popsicles | 29. Flavored Lemonade: 3 Ways | 30. Dip Dyed Firework Bags

31. Watercolor Straw Flags | 32. Happy Summer Printables | 33. Watermelon Pinata