Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Tissue Paper Pom Poms & Napkin Rings

These are by far my favorite party decorations!!! They bring color and beauty to every party!
Martha Stewart does a great how-to!

Shopping List-

1) Tissue paper-(8-10 sheets works best)
2) Pipe Cleaners, they work best and I like to loop the end to make a hanger!
3) Sharp pair of scissors, this might be a project to do after the kiddos go to bed:)

1. Stack eight 20-by-30-inch sheets of tissue. Make 1 1/2-inchwide accordion folds, creasing with each fold.
2. Fold the end of a piece of wire around the folded tissue and secure by twisting. With scissors, trim ends of tissue into rounded or pointy shapes. Don't try and do all the folds at once, to get a clean edge, cut one to two folds at a time.

3. Separate layers, pulling away from center one at a time.
Gorgeous!!! Now try the napkin rings over at Martha's, it's fun to do different sizes! Let your imagination run wild! Oh and total cost is just over $1 for each one!!!

XOXO
Tiffany

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Sweet Shop

Love this party I created for my daughters 1st Birthday. Isn't it SWEET!!!



Lollipop, Lollipop...
I created these out of paper plates, tissue paper and clear wrapping paper!



 just LOVE her...

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

DIY-Dazzling Cake Stands



Okay, so we all want something GORGEOUS to display our yummy treats or tea sandwiches on at parties! Look at these beauties I made all for under $10.  

It's as EASY as 1.2.3.


All you need is E-6000(Walmart or JoAnn's), 4-inch glass candle stick($1 at Dollar Tree or Hobby Lobby), plate( I found all these beauties on clearance at TJ Maxx-$1)

Step 1- Apply glue to the rim.

Step 2- Secure to plate. Um...Easy! Wipe off any excess glue with a paper towel.


Step 3: Allow to dry overnight in the garage(the fumes are killer).

Isn't it GORGEOUS...not to mention EASY. I probably did all these cake plates in 20 minutes! Talk about instant gratification!!! Now go do it! Wouldn't this be so cute to take to a friend on their Birthday with a GIANT cupcake on it!!! Oh the possibilities:-)

3- Tiered Stand
Dinner Plate, Salad Plate, Tea Cup Saucer
Turn the candle stick upside down for this project(allows more room for your goodies:)
Allow each section to dry for 30 minutes before attaching them all together.
Sect. 1-Saucer and candle stick, Sect. 2- Salad Plate and candle stick
Then glue Salad Section and Dinner plate together.
Finally secure Saucer Section.



So cute! I might just have to throw myself a party just so I can show it off!!!

XOXO 
Tiffany