Pinata Garland

How fun would it be to have a line of children pull their own personal pinata at the same time?  If you've got the time to put this together, I think the smiles would bring big rewards! Or use this as a favor idea, where each guest pulls his own parting goodies before leaving.

Originally spotted on Studio DIY, you can find the full tutorial at Love + Cupcakes.

Fortune Cupcakes

I'm sure you've each enjoyed a fortune cookie–but how about a fortune cupcake??  A fun little surprise for guests to find after they've enjoyed a sweet treat!  Lovely Indeed created this cute idea for Oh, Hello Friend.  She even provided free fortune printables.

Find the full tutorial and downloads here.

This Week's Takeaway: Illustration Flower Art

I totally love the combination of the illustrated vase with real flowers made for this placecard table, shown on WeddingWire.  I was thrown into a brainstorm when I saw this!  How cute would it be to have a drawing of a big clown face with a real big red nose?! Or an illustration of a princess face (like Rapunzel from Tangled) with "real" long yellow yarn hair. Or an illustration in a real frame.  It's such a great concept and can be executed in so many different ways.  How would you use it??

Fairy Tale Tangled Party

This was certainly a fairy tale come true for birthday girl Isabella!  Her super DIY mom summoned everyone to 'Let down their hair' as she transformed their home into Rapunzel's Tangled wonderland. With the help of her siser and the birthday girl's aunt, Isabella's mom created and styled each amazing detail. From sunshine cookies to pretzel rod paintbrushes, the sweet treats were fit for a princess! The incredible donut and cupcake tower was the perfect centerpiece that ended in a 6 foot trail of "golden locks!" The party guests each arrived in princess attire and were entertained by Rapunzel herself who led them in story telling, singing and face painting. Guests were given their own special paint sets packaged in handmade bags with separate designs for boys and girls.  Delight in the details as captured by Renee Marie Photography.

 

 

 

 

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Handcrafted Favor Bags: Etsy Designer, Bellisima Sofia

Fall Wreaths

Hello!  I hope you all had a wonderful Labor Day weekend--especially if you had Monday off. Labor Day weekend is always so bittersweet. It pretty much marks the end of Summer, but yet there is SO much to look forward to in the Fall: apple picking, all the rustic colors, Halloween, Fall entertaining...  One thing I look forward to is seeing all the new Fall wreath ideas.  Last year I posted a Fall wreath each day in September on Facebook, not sure if I can manage that again this year, but here are three favorites I've recently seen.  Each offers something a little different than what I've seen done in the past.

Celebrate the colorful Fall leaves with this wreath from Nest of Posies

How cute are these houndstooth pumpkins in this wreath from Tatertots and Jello?

And I love all the different rosette variations in this wreath from Quiver Full of Blessings

Are you planning on making a Fall wreath this year?  Do you make a new one every year?  I'd love for you to share!