Materials:

1. Paper punch I used a heart for valentines, but with the number of punches on the market, the possibilites are endless!!
2. You can use any papers ou have on hand for this craft. Vintage sheet music looks really cool for a more elegant versin. You can find it at flea markets, thrift stores, yard sales or etsy.com.
3. Ribbon
4. Glitter
5. Scissors (if you have pinking shears those would add a fun look too)
6. Clothespin or binder clip
7. White Glue (I use aleene’s tacky glue, elmer’s would work fine too I’m sure)
8. Hole Punch
9. any fun embellishments to hang from the ribbon

Directions:

1. Roll one sheet of paper into a cone shape, gradually working with it to get it to taper off to a point. Glue with a thin layer of tacky glue, using a clothespin, binder clip or paperclip to hold in place until dry.
2. Punch or cut heart shapes from coordinating paper and glue around rim or down the front seam of the paper cone. To create three dimensional look, I folded my hearts slightly in the middle so that they stuck out from the cone,   Apply a thin line of glue along edge and hold in place for a few seconds until the glue begins to dry.
3. When completely dry, apply white glue to desired areas and dust with glitter.    4.   Punch a hole on each side of the cone and thread ribbon through holes to hang.    5.   Fill with goodies and enjoy!

Obviously you can make many different variations of this.  Just think of the posibilities.  How cute would these be made in the theme of your choice, hanging from the backs of chairs as place card holders.  So fun!!

enjoy!!

-t

I originally did it as a twist on an orange bowl party, and since the Orange Bowl is tomorrow…if you’re a football fan and having a little get together (or if you just want to have a party to get rid of the post Christmas winter blues) here’s an idea for you it’s certain to brighten your day…it doesn’t have to be ALL about the football.

You can find all of these goodies pretty cheaply around town.  Orange take out boxes are from Michaels, fill them with clementines that are in season right ow for a fun favor, the orange chargers are from Party City…I believe they were under $2 a piece, white napkins in a 12 count package from Homegoods for under $10, I mixed in some of my silver mercury glass Christmas ornaments and candle holders for fun, white pillar candles from IKEA for like $1 each, you can find the paper lanterns at most party stores for a reasonable price, Izze at Costco, World Market or BevMo, and you’re all set for some last minute fun tomorrow!

Have a great day!

-t

Hope that brings a

My grandpa, always the joker, took Andy out for a spin on the golf cart…his new favorite activity whenever we visit Aunt Kathy’s!

or should I say Andy took HIM for a spin?

Grandma took them for a swing under the giant oak trees…

I LOVE those trees…so picturesque!  I am dying to do this there someday…

I asked Kathy if they would mind building a barn…she said it’s definitely on the to-do list.   This horse trough with an old door covering the top is seriously killing me…i NEED this in my backyard as a table.

Just a few more ideas to inspire you for fall…which is JUST around the corner by the way!

Yes, there really is always a party going on in this head of mine.  You should come some time…it’s kind of fun!

Have a great monday!

-t

I thought I’d do a regular feature where I share some of my favorite blogs for inspiration.  If you’re looking for a few good ones to add to your blog roll…here’s one to gt you started!

A Creative Mint  I LOVE her color boards for inspiration.  She takes a photo or something and creates these elaborate and amazing inspiration boards. 

Want some homework?  Take a look at what she creates and see if you can create one of your own!  I’d love to see what you come up with!

For a little inspiration…

Aren’t those images stunning??

Have a great weekend!

-t

Yup, you guessed it. He must have our street mapped out for between 4:30 and 6pm everyday…knowing that the entire neighborhood is out enjoying the cooler afternoon air. Mom’s worst nightmare!!

decisions, decisions….



such a big girl!

Did you know that you can actually RENT a good humor truck and ice cream man with the bow tie and everything for your next event???  Would your kidbe the talk of the town if they had an ice cream truck instead of a bounce house next year??? How cool would that be??  On the east coast??  Check out Gold Coast Ice Cream Truck Co.   west coaster’s have a look at Ice Cream Truck Rental 

Have a great summer afternoon!

-t

I was looking around a few of my favorite blogs last night and stumbled upon this little gem of an idea over at Project Wedding. Didn’t I tell you I love wedding sites???   

If you’ve ever been to a little party of mine you know that I LOVE retro soda.  It’s way expensive a lot of times and totally frivilous but I LOVE the glass bottles, bright colors, and vintage labels.  YUM!!!  I definitely consider it a decoration.  Around the holidays many of my favorite soda and juice makers (Jones, Boyer and Izze) create special flavors and colors just for that particular holiday.  Jones make a candy corn for halloween and gingerbread for Christmas, Izze has special blackberry just for hallowen.  So fun!!!  So you can imagine my pure delight when I saw these images….

Yes, my heart did just skip a beat.   lol!

Imagine pairing them with these beauties…

you can find them here.

A couple of my favorite places to find sodas are Costco (cases of Izze bottles for reasonble prices), Cost Plus World Market (their selection varies by store), Target (great selection of Jones) and BevMo.  They have a GREAT selection of TONS of sodas by the bottle or case in the back along one ofthe walls.  It’s great if you want a large variety because you can by them by the bottle.  If you’re looking for even more you can find a bunch at Beverages Direct This one is my favorite at BevMo:

  It’s hard to find, but if you love all things pineapple like I do, it is a MUST try.  Waialua Soda Works  definitely knows what they’re doing when it comes to soda!!  I just wish they were closer and I could try them all!   Good news though, you can order them directly through their site linked above! 

I think I feel a photo shoot coming with these fun colored sodas…hmmm…

Hope you’re feeling inspired!!

Have a great day!
-t

I am feeling inspired.  It’s been a while since I threw a little shindig and I’m kind of getting the hankering for one now…especially after seeing this over at Amorology Weddings.  I secretly want to be a wedding/party planner when I grow up.   I LOVE looking at wedding blogs for inspiration.  So many of the ideas can be transformed to everyday use– it’s great!  Check out the photos from this turquoise and lemon drop inspired wedding and tell me you aren’t in the mood to host a little garden party…

The color pallette was AMAZING!!!!

Love, love love the idea of the lemon drops holding up the place cards…SO cute!!!

Remember when I found these yummy vintage blue glasses at HG a few months ago???  Well, I’m thinking those combined with the millions of lemons from my parents backyard and we’ve got a party!!

Thanks for the inspiration Heather!  If you’re looking for some more great paty ideas check out Amorology Weddings.

Have a great day!

-t 

have a great day!
-t

I LOVE this site and look at it all the time, but I had never seen this tutorial until I was searching specifically for craft ideas….can you imagine these hanging from the trees at a party???  SO COOL!!!

Instructions over on Once Wed.  

have a great day!
-t