Everyday Celebrating

Styrofoam centerpiece

photo credit:  Green Submarine

I love this centerpiece idea!  
 Those white blocks?  Styrofoam with decorative tape attached.  Those "vases"?  

Empty glass Christmas ornaments!   Very creative!  

Spotted drinks!

The easy how to on creating a polka dot drink over at my party file! 

Corrugated recyclable children's party table/chairs

One of the coolest things I've seen in party ware in a long time!

 Modern Lola offers this adorable table and chairs set for children.  Comes with 1 table and 6 chairs, all of which are prime for coloring.  Made out of corrugated cardboard, it's super strong and totally recyclable.  

They have 3 different types, the one above, one called Fish Life and this adorable set:

 These are great for parties, play dates, etc.  Would make a great kid's table at Thanksgiving or a wedding! That last one?  Perfect for a super cute tea party!

Frisbee invitations

School's out... summer is here... invite your guests over for summer fun by attaching your invitation to a frisbee!

And yes, they are mailable.  These mini frisbees from Oriental Trading costs 64 cents to mail.

photo credit:  Graceful Creative  

Serving cold treats on hot summer days

Another cute idea from Better Homes and Gardens that's perfect for this weekend!  Use an ice bucket to display popsicles!  Fill it up with ice, turn the popsicles upside down and done!  They even sprinkled blueberries in the ice for more color.

I'm not sure how quickly the pops would melt (especially outdoors), but this sure is a cute serving presentation.  Especially if they would be eaten right away.

Get'em while you can!

Some Dollar Tree stores are featuring small aluminum bottles for $1.  Trendy and colorful, these make great giveaways or favors.  Having an outdoor gathering?  These are a perfect gift for guests. Having a Memorial Day BBQ?  Serve your beverages in these! 

Have a Cricut machine?  These are prime items to personalize! Think ahead for gifts you may need in the future.

DIY: Candy Poppers

Got toilet paper rolls, tissue paper, candy, ribbon and paper?   You've got easy candy poppers!
So cute for a shower or a pretty princess birthday party!

A great photo tutorial provided by Style Me Pretty

Vellum mobile

  

Great tutorial on making these vellum mobiles on Project Wedding.

Great for birthday parties, showers, etc. These would be a great addition for a Cinco de Mayo party in reds, oranges and yellows!  Vellum lets the light shine through!

Don't sew?... no big deal... just use a dab of hot glue or even tape to string.

Cake in a Can

Anne over at A Party Style showed this great idea of celebrating a friend's birthday by sending them a cake that YOU MADE.  By baking the cake in a tin itself and then decorating, it's able to be shipped securely.

This would work for any occasion, not just birthday.  Graduation, Christmas, wedding or just thinking about someone and they love cake!

I LOVE this one she sent to a friend in New York representing the F train she'd take to go visit if she could. 

Visit Anne on her blog for this and more fabulous celebration ideas!

Strawberry Shortcake - To Go!

Martha Stewart does it again with this TO GO strawberry shortcake.  You shows it as a wedding favor, but it would be such a great gesture at many a summertime get together.  A great take home for Memorial Day or July 4th.  Maybe make a red, white and blue sticker for the top, etc?