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Rainbows and Butterflies….with a Side of Chocolate – Soiree Party Ideas

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How perfect would you consider your birthday if you had pretty butterfly decorations, colorful fruit to nibble on, and decadent chocolate brownies to savor? I know I’d be thrilled.

You really can’t go wrong with these three elements being the center of attention at your next bash. Be it a bridal, birthday, baby, or just a get together with the girls, rainbows and butterflies…..with a side of chocolate, how can you go wrong? Here’s what I had in mind for this upbeat, sweets filled soiree:

Rainbows and Butterflies….With a Side of Chocolate - Soiree Party Ideas

Here are the individual images that I found and the fantastic sites I found each of them on:

Rainbow Butterfly Birthday Invitation – created and sold by CharlesAlexDesign on Etsy

Fruit Heart Kebobs – shared on a roundup on 100 Days of Real Food

Colorful Berry Spring Tart – recipe shared on My Little Expat Kitchen

Raspberry and White Chocolate Bites – shared on New Nostalgia

Blue and White Chocolate Butterflies – shared via How To Cook That on YouTube

Summer Berry Cones – shared on The Cottage Mama

Bite Size Rainbow Brownie Kabobs – recipe shared Cake Whiz

Stacked Chocolate Brownies with Flowers and Butterflies – shared Louise’s Kitchen …. & Other Rooms

If you could add ONE more thing to this party, what would it be?

Birthday Bear Picnic Ideas for National Teddy Bear Day

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I just love it when I discover unusual holidays I never knew existed. In fact, today’s party idea board was inspired by “Teddy Bear Day”, which is apparently celebrated today, September 9. I took it one step further and turned this into a picnic party. Originally I wanted to go for a sleep over theme, but after reading about how there is actually a Teddy Bear Picnic Day (in July) I just had to create something marvelous around that.

Just about all of these elements could easily be translated indoors or outdoors. A few white sheets and some kid friendly snacks can make for quite the play party out in a local park, or even in your back yard. This is a classic, year round party theme you can’t go wrong with.

Here’s what I had in mind, and be warned….cuteness incoming!

Birthday Bear Picnic Ideas for National Teddy Bear Day

Birthday Bear Picnic Ideas for National Teddy Bear Day

See where I found all of these inspirational images from:

Cuddly Teddy First Birthday Teddy Bear Cake – created by Tricia at Something Sweet Cakery

Cuddly Teddy First Birthday Teddy Bear Cake – created by Tricia at Something Sweet Cakery

Cuddly Teddy First Birthday Teddy Bear Cake – created by Tricia at Something Sweet Cakery

Wool Felt Bear Ears Headband – created and sold by TheThreadHouse on Etsy

Wool Felt Bear Ears Headband – created and sold by TheThreadHouse on Etsy

Wool Felt Bear Ears Headband – created and sold by TheThreadHouse on Etsy

Teddy Bear Cookie Tutorial and Recipe – shared on DIY & Crafts

Teddy Bear Cookie Tutorial and Recipe – shared on DIY & Crafts

Teddy Bear Cookie Tutorial and Recipe – shared on DIY & Crafts

Set of Party Favor Teddy Bear Favor Bags – created and sold by whitetulipboutique on Etsy

Set of Party Favor Teddy Bear Favor Bags – created and sold by whitetulipboutique on Etsy

Set of Party Favor Teddy Bear Favor Bags – created and sold by whitetulipboutique on Etsy

Vintage Teddy Bear Party Printable Kit – created and sold by worldwideparty on Etsy

Vintage Teddy Bear Party Printable Kit – created and sold by worldwideparty on Etsy

Vintage Teddy Bear Party Printable Kit – created and sold by worldwideparty on Etsy

Handmade “Honey” Teddy Bear – created and sold by thistllebarbears on Etsy

Handmade “Honey” Teddy Bear – created and sold by thistllebarbears on Etsy

Handmade “Honey” Teddy Bear – created and sold by thistllebarbears on Etsy

Printable Teddy Bear Party Invitation – created and sold by DaysignsbyDay on Etsy

Printable Teddy Bear Party Invitation – created and sold by DaysignsbyDay on Etsy

Printable Teddy Bear Party Invitation – created and sold by DaysignsbyDay on Etsy

 

What type of cute party would you throw themed out with teddy bears? A birthday party, a sleep over? How about a baby shower?

Puppy Party Ideas for Mutt’s Day 2015

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Hello and happy Wednesday! The inspiration board for this week is inspired by Mutt’s Day. Apparently, July 31 is the official day to celebrate your mutt! When I read about this unusual but fun holiday, I knew there was going to be an idea board put together inspired by the holiday.

This week’s idea board could really go a few ways: as a party for welcoming a new mutt to your home, an adoption party (for stuffed animals of course!), or a puppy party – with the kids getting to wear cute puppy ear headbands, play puppy games, etc.

Here’s what I had in mind:

Puppy Party Ideas for Mutt’s Day 2015

Puppy Party Ideas for Mutt’s Day 2015

See where all of these inspirational images were found:

Puppy Party Invitation – shared on the Patten Family Blog

Puppy Party Invitation – shared on the Patten Family Blog

Puppy Party Invitation – shared on the Patten Family Blog

Puppy Piñata – shared by Kara of Kara’s Party Ideas

Puppy Piñata – shared by Kara of Kara’s Party Ideas

Puppy Piñata – shared by Kara of Kara’s Party Ideas

Dog Bone Rice Crispy Treats – shared on Spaceships and Laser Beams

Dog Bone Rice Crispy Treats – shared on Spaceships and Laser Beams

Dog Bone Rice Crispy Treats – shared on Spaceships and Laser Beams

Paw Print Walkway Tracks – shared by Swish Printable Parties

Paw Print Walkway Tracks – shared by Swish Printable Parties

Paw Print Walkway Tracks – shared by Swish Printable Parties

Dog Shaped Cake Tutorial – tutorial shared by The Experimental Home

Dog Shaped Cake Tutorial – tutorial shared by The Experimental Home

Dog Shaped Cake Tutorial – tutorial shared by The Experimental Home

Paw Print Cupcakes – recipe shared by Manu’s Menu

Paw Print Cupcakes – recipe shared by Manu’s Menu

Paw Print Cupcakes – recipe shared by Manu’s Menu

Need more ideas for your puppy party? I’ve got you covered! Check out my puppy party board on Pinterest where I’ll keep adding more cute ideas as I find them!

My question to you is: are you a dog person or a cat person?

Family Easter Egg Hunt Party

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I know it’s not even April yet but I feel like it is close enough to start sharing some Easter themed inspiration boards. This week I’ve put together a bright and colorful family Easter egg hunt party. You can never go wrong with cute bunnies!

Here’s what I had in mind:

Family Easter Egg Hunt Party

Family Easter Egg Hunt Party

Check out where all of this week’s inspirational images were found:

Easter Egg Hunt Invitation – made by CrowningDetails on Etsy

Easter Egg Hunt Invitation – made by CrowningDetails on Etsy

Easter Egg Hunt Invitation – made by CrowningDetails on Etsy

Decorated Easter Bunny Cookies – shared on La Tana del Coniglio

Decorated Easter Bunny Cookies – shared on La Tana del Coniglio

Decorated Easter Bunny Cookies – shared on La Tana del Coniglio

Printable Easter Egg Hunt Kit – made by pipersplacel on Etsy

Printable Easter Egg Hunt Kit – made by pipersplacel on Etsy

Printable Easter Egg Hunt Kit – made by pipersplacel on Etsy

Pin the Tail on the Easter Bunny Printable – shared on Sugar and Charm

Pin the Tail on the Easter Bunny Printable – shared on Sugar and Charm

Pin the Tail on the Easter Bunny Printable – shared on Sugar and Charm

Easter Egg Cake Recipe – shared by Marabous

Easter Egg Cake Recipe – shared by Marabous

Easter Egg Cake Recipe – shared by Marabous

Bunny Cucumber Sandwiches – shared by Cherished Bliss

Bunny Cucumber Sandwiches – shared by Cherished Bliss

Bunny Cucumber Sandwiches – shared by Cherished Bliss

Personalized Monogrammed Easter Baskets – made by eugenie2 on Etsy

Personalized Monogrammed Easter Baskets – made by eugenie2 on Etsy

Personalized Monogrammed Easter Baskets – made by eugenie2 on Etsy

Easter Bunny Front Door – shared by Dave Lowe

Easter Bunny Front Door – shared by Dave Lowe

Easter Bunny Front Door – shared by Dave Lowe

Easter Carrot Cheese Ball - shared on Yummy Healthy Easy

Easter Carrot Cheese Ball – shared on Yummy Healthy Easy

Easter Carrot Cheese Ball – shared on Yummy Healthy Easy

Do you have any fun Easter traditions in your house?

Pumpkin Patch Birthday Party

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Happy Wednesday!

Today I’ve got a fun party idea board to share with you. I originally envisioned a fall birthday party for kids, but I think a lot of these elements would be great at a school carnival or neighborhood block party. Between the cute pumpkin cupcakes to the pumpkin bowl games, kids could have a lot of fun just running around and enjoying the beautiful weather outside! If you wanted to take this event to the next level, I’ve shared this post with tons of ideas for hosting a pumpkin decorating party. Here’s what I was thinking:

Pumpkin Patch Birthday PartyPumpkin Patch Birthday Party

Pumpkin Patch Birthday Party

 

See where these fantastic images were found:

Pumpkin Patch Party Customized Cupcake Toppers – made by CutiePuttiPaperie on Etsy

Pumpkin Patch Party Customized Cupcake Toppers – made by CutiePuttiPaperie on Etsy

Pumpkin Patch Party Customized Cupcake Toppers – made by CutiePuttiPaperie on Etsy

Pumpkin Patch Printable Birthday Party Invitation – made by GraceandGuy on Etsy

Pumpkin Patch Printable Birthday Party Invitation – made by GraceandGuy on Etsy

Pumpkin Patch Printable Birthday Party Invitation – made by GraceandGuy on Etsy

Pumpkin Bowling – shared in a fantastic round up from My Life and Kids

Pumpkin Bowling – shared in a fantastic round up from My Life and Kids

Pumpkin Bowling – shared in a fantastic round up from My Life and Kids

Welcoming Haystack Front Door – shared by Mix and Match Family

Welcoming Haystack Front Door – shared by Mix and Match Family

Welcoming Haystack Front Door – shared by Mix and Match Family

Custom Pumpkin Patch Sign – made by HenwithaHammer on Etsy

Custom Pumpkin Patch Sign – made by HenwithaHammer on Etsy

Custom Pumpkin Patch Sign – made by HenwithaHammer on Etsy

 

What was your favorite autumn activity as a kid?

Comic Book Party Ideas

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So it turns out tomorrow, September 25th, is National Comic Book Day! Who knew? I didn’t know they had this holiday, but apparently it’s been around for a while. Did you know it was an official day?

I thought I would put together an inspiration board to help get your creative juices flowing if you were throwing a little get together to celebrate. This could also be a helpful resource if you were having a super hero party, a hero party, a villains party….or really a lot of kid party ideas. Here’s what I’m thinking:

Comic Book Party Ideas

Comic Book Party Ideas

 

See where these fantastic images were found:

Superhero POW! Comic Book Piñata – made and sold by LaLasParty on Etsy

Superhero POW! Comic Book Piñata – made and sold by LaLasParty on Etsy

Superhero POW! Comic Book Piñata – made and sold by LaLasParty on Etsy

Comic Book Favor Tags – made and sold by cakeadoodledoo on Etsy

Comic Book Favor Tags – made and sold by cakeadoodledoo on Etsy

Comic Book Favor Tags – made and sold by cakeadoodledoo on Etsy

Superhero Photo Invitation Printable – made and sold by DigiGoose on Etsy

Superhero Photo Invitation Printable – made and sold by DigiGoose on Etsy

Superhero Photo Invitation Printable – made and sold by DigiGoose on Etsy

DIY City Skyline Photo Backdrop – shared on the Evite blog

DIY City Skyline Photo Backdrop – shared on the Evite blog

DIY City Skyline Photo Backdrop – shared on the Evite blog

 

Super Hero Comic Book Food Labels – my and sold by DizzyDesignStudio on Etsy

Super Hero Comic Book Food Labels – my and sold by DizzyDesignStudio on Etsy

Super Hero Comic Book Food Labels – my and sold by DizzyDesignStudio on Etsy

 Want even MORE ideas for a super hero or villain party? Check out my Pinterest board dedicated to this theme HERE.

You’re Invited: Easter Peeps Birthday Party for Kids

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Do you know any kids with birthdays near Easter?

I always wondered if the kids who had birthdays on or around Easter got the short end of the presents-stick, like the kids with Christmas birthdays. But then I got to thinking, the kids with birthdays on or around Easter and Halloween probably have it MADE.

Think about it. During that time, there is literally TONS of yummy candy lining every available store shelf. Those kids can have one heck of an awesome candy party!

That got me thinking about if MY birthday was near Easter, and I was a kid, what kind of party would I want to have? And I immediately thought “PEEPS PARTY”. Naturally I just had to make a party inspiration board for something that cute. Here’s what I came up with:

peeps kids easter birthday party ideas unique pastiche events

Easter Peeps Birthday Party for Kids

 

Make sure to check out where all of this fabulous inspiration came from:

Birthday Invitation with Peeps – made by graciegirldesigns77 on Etsy

Birthday Invitation with Peeps – made by graciegirldesigns77 on Etsy

Birthday Invitation with Peeps – made by graciegirldesigns77 on Etsy

Peeps Party Favor Bag Labels – made by ItsWritenOnTheWall on Etsy

Peeps Party Favor Bag Labels – made by ItsWritenOnTheWall on Etsy

Peeps Party Favor Bag Labels – made by ItsWritenOnTheWall on Etsy

Peeps Pudding Cups – spotted on Love From The Oven

Peeps Pudding Cups – spotted on Love From The Oven

Peeps Pudding Cups – spotted on Love From The Oven

Bunny Peeps Pastel Garland – made by KandKPartCo on Etsy

Bunny Peeps Pastel Garland – made by KandKPartCo on Etsy

Bunny Peeps Pastel Garland – made by KandKPartCo on Etsy

Large Yard Art Peeps

Large Yard Art Peeps

Large Yard Art Peeps – spotted on this pin

Peeps Cupcakes – shared by Ally Cake Designs on Flickr

Peeps Cupcakes – shared by Ally Cake Designs on Flickr

Peeps Cupcakes – shared by Ally Cake Designs on Flickr

Peeps Birthday Cake – shared by Kirsche Brown on Pinterest

Peeps Birthday Cake – shared by Kirsche Brown on Pinterest

Peeps Birthday Cake – shared by Kirsche Brown on Pinterest

Keep Calm and PEEP On - Free Printable – shared on The Sparkle Queen

Keep Calm and PEEP On – Free Printable – shared on The Sparkle Queen

Keep Calm and PEEP On – Free Printable – shared on The Sparkle Queen

What is your FAVORITE Peep shape to enjoy?

Kids Gardening Birthday Party Ideas

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Spring is in the air! It’s warming up, the snow is melting and the flowers are starting to bloom!

What better time is there then now to host a gardening party for kids? This party is perfect for kids of all ages, girls and boys, and gets everyone outside and off their gadgets (for a bit- till they all want to take pictures of the cuteness!).

This week’s inspiration board is full of ideas for you to when hosting your own gardening party:

Kids Gardening Birthday Party Ideas

Kids Gardening Birthday Party Ideas

Get all the details on these awesome inspiration images at their sources:

Garden Party Invitation found on Pinterest

Garden Party Invitation found on Pinterest

Garden Party Invitation found on Pinterest (not able to be found on site linked).

Veggies and Dips shared on Cool Mom Picks

Veggies and Dips shared on Cool Mom Picks

Veggies and Dips shared on Cool Mom Picks.

We Know Stuff shared this post about hosting a kids garden party, including activates

We Know Stuff shared this post about hosting a kids garden party, including activates

We Know Stuff shared this post about hosting a kids garden party, including activates.

The Garden Cake was spotted on Pinterest

The Garden Cake was spotted on Pinterest

The Garden Cake was spotted on Pinterest.

Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas shared this beautiful Garden Party spread on their blog

Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas shared this beautiful Garden Party spread on their blog

Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas shared this beautiful Garden Party spread on their blog.

Carrot shaped cutlery sets were spotted on Pinterest

Carrot shaped cutlery sets were spotted on Pinterest

Carrot shaped cutlery sets were spotted on Pinterest .

The Stir shared these adorable garden party cupcakes

The Stir shared these adorable garden party cupcakes

The Stir shared these adorable garden party cupcakes.

BuzzFeed shared these adorable flower shaped sandwiches

BuzzFeed shared these adorable flower shaped sandwiches

BuzzFeed shared these adorable flower shaped sandwiches.

 

What is your favorite springtime plant?

Little Monster Bash Ideas

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Boo!

Happy October! I’m so excited it’s October aren’t you? Not so much because I’m a Halloween fan or anything, but more because my holiday decorating whims are a little more justified. The stores near me have already had their fully set up and decorated CHRISTMAS TREES on display for several weeks now….WHY?! I have no idea why, but whatever, they are up.

Today’s inspiration board is for those of you with little monsters of your own. I thought hosting a “monster bash” for the little ones would be soo adorable! I could just imagine a room full of cute little monsters running around….Anyways, staying focused!

I think this would be a wonderful theme for a birthday celebration, or just a traditional Halloween party. But honestly, as a grown adult I would totally go to a cute-sy monster bash! Wouldn’t you?

To get you in the mood, make sure to have this video playing in the background:

Ok, now you are ready:

Little Monster Bash Ideas

Little Monster Bash Ideas

 

Make sure to go see where all of these cute ideas came from:

Mini Monsters Felted Soap Party Favors – made by Saplingnaturals on Etsy

Monster Party Cupcake Toppers – made by ClaudiaCupcakeLady on Etsy

Creepy Eyeball Cookies – shared on The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle

Green Monster Cake – shared on Modern Parents Messy Kids

Monster Bash Party Invitation – made by PrintSmitten on Etsy

Monster Cookie Sandwiches – shared on Barns & Noodles

Ooey Gooey Monster Eye Cookies – shared on Lil’ Luna

Cute Monster Piñata – shared by Heather B on Catch My Party

Monster Party Hats – made by Mrae on Etsy

What would your monster alter-ego look like?

Ninja Birthday Party Ideas (DIY Friendly)

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Hiiiii-yyaaa!

That’s right. You’ve just been ninja chopped. I bet you didn’t see me coming with my stealth like ninja skills!

In case you haven’t guessed yet, ninjas are the theme of the week! This week’s inspiration board is focused on a boy’s birthday party – ninja style!

Ninja Birthday Party Ideas

Ninja Birthday Party Ideas

Make sure to check out my Ninja Party board on Pinterest. I’ve got tons of ideas and activities there as well.

All of the images I’ve used in this inspiration board have a home! See where they were originally shared at:

Ninja Party Bags – Shared by Haven’t You Always Wanted A Monkey?

DIY Ninja Piñata – Shared by Roe and Lee

Ninja Cookies and Sushi – Shared by Anders Ruff

Ninja Training Cards – Shared by Blonde Designs

Chocolate Dipped Fortune Cookies – Shared by I Should Be Mopping the Floor

Martial Arts Twister Game – Shared by Party Planning Now

Ninja Birthday Invitation – by Sprout My Party on Etsy

If you were a ninja, what would your enemies know you as?