Everyday Celebrating

New to the shop: Printable Happy Birthday envelope wraps

I love mail.  Well, I love mail that isn't junk or bills.  So what does THAT leave?  Not a whole lot most of the time.  I think everyone gets at least a small bit of happiness in finding a card or letter in the middle of the junk, right?

I love to SEND mail.  Not only do I like a colorful envelope, but I like a punch of a little something on the envelope if I can.  Like a cute stamp, colored ink or one of my fave things, an envelope wrap.

Since posting the damask envelope wrap a while back, some of you have contacted me about other types of envelope wraps that you can use for various occasions.

Enter the Happy Birthday wrap!  It's colorful and matches most any envelope!

The front:

and the back which says "make a wish"

This wrap is now available in my etsy shop.  You receive one file which includes two wraps per page.  You have the choice of receiving a pdf or a Microsoft Publisher file (if you'd like to type the addresses).

Purchase the file and print them out as many times as you like!

Stay tuned... holiday wraps coming up soon including a red damask! 

P.S. Let me know if you need something in particular to go with your holiday cards/invitations. I just matched a holiday card in a beautiful olive and tan damask. Beautiful!

DIY: Halloween filler decor

Do you have a Halloween display but need something with height or need something to fill in the end spaces?  Make this easy urn with only 4 items.

The urn:  Originally beige.  Bought at Goodwill.  As you know, I buy these whenever I see them at Goodwill. Just add spray paint!  They are perfect for floral arrangements.

The sticks:  I bought these at Goodwill as well.  They were in a large bundle.  They've been in my garage for a LONG time and I wasn't sure what I wanted to do with them (until now.)  They were originally brown.  You don't even have to buy any - just use sticks you find in your area.

The Spanish Moss:  Dollar Tree!  Only used 1 package for 2 urns.

The Helper:  My son, Keaton.  

You can see where the sticks were brown.  Just drop some floral foam into the urns.  My son had a ball poking in each stick. Then I spray painted the whole thing black.  When dry, fill in the urn with spanish moss and you're done!

These would make perfect Thanksgiving pieces too.  Just paint GOLD or maybe cover the sticks or urn in gold leaf!  

FREE for my readers! Paperless Post invitations!

Ok. I'll admit.  I love invitations.  Well, who am I kidding, anything paper really.  And while I spend a ridiculous amount of time looking at, choosing and putting together the perfect paper invitation, I realize there are plenty that love to use electronic invitations.  And for quick, beautiful electronic invitations, I fell in love with the products of Paperless Post.

What is it?  It's an electronic card store!  They feature everything from wedding save the dates to party invitations to birth announcements to formal invitations and even thank you cards.

What makes them different?  Here are the top two and MOST important reasons:

1.  Their designs.  Hands down gorgeous.  They have something for everyone!  And each piece can be customized from the texture of the "paper" to the color of the "ink".  

2.  Their presentation and delivery.  When you receive a Paperless Post card, it comes to you in a virtual envelope with your name on the outside.  You click the envelope to open and the invitation unfolds beautifully.  It's my favorite feature!  The drama of the opening!

With Paperless Post... you're not sacrificing style!  The designs are sharp and modern and the color schemes are gorgeous.  

Just in time for your fall gatherings, Paperless Post is offering readers of Everyday Celebrating the gift of 35 free "stamps". Use them for your next gathering - whatever that may be.. Halloween, baby shower, dinner party, bunco or try them out for thank you notes.

Just click on this link exclusively for Everyday Celebrating readers and enjoy 35 free stamps! 

Also, don't forget to connect with them on Facebook and Twitter to see more designs and updates.

 

Easy and beautiful day into night centerpiece

A simple large glass fishbowl filled with coffee beans and several large white flowers...

add in an LED tea light ...

and it turns into this at night.  Beautiful.

photo credit: life in the thrifty lane

New cupcake fabulousness in the Nashville area!

 If you're in the Nashville area, you're in luck. If you're not, you're in for some inspiration!

 It's my pleasure to introduce you to Lesley of Biddy Bear Cupcakes.  Lesley creates amazing cupcakes and is based in Mt. Juliet.   Check out these!

And how about the cupcake bouquet?

And... I've saved my favorite for last.  The string monster cupcake! I love these!!!

If you live in the Nashville area, contact Lesley for all your cupcake needs.  You won't be disappointed!

Adding a balloon drop

Let's face it, children LOVE balloons! And a balloon drop is easy to do and creates a large impact with children.

The drop above was part of a first birthday party over at Dukes and Duchesses.  The how to is easy!

Simply tape up yards of tulle to a wall.  This can be from a ledge or a door jam or from a ceiling fan or light fixture. (Use putty or command hooks or some types of painters tape to ensure no damage is done to the walls.  Use ornament hooks to hang the tulle from light fixtures.)

Fill it with balloons you've blown up yourself.  Remember that no helium is used in a balloon drop. Balloons can be blown up a couple days ahead of time.

Release one or both sides and let the balloons rain down on the little ones!  Smiles all around!

 
Visit Dukes and Duchesses to see the rest of this cute party include these pinwheel centerpieces!

 

 

Cupcake in a jar!

I love this cute presentation!  Want to cheer up a friend?  Want a fun favor?   Want to send someone home with a smile?

Ta DA!

Cupcake in a jar!  Add a nice label and a fork and it's a party in a jar!  A nice addition to this would be a wooden fork from Garnish.  Isn't it cute?

Perfect for any occasion!  Change the color of sprinkles, labels and forks to match the occasion.
How cute would these be for tailgating?

  
Thanks to Brandy at Gluesticks for the great idea!

 

Felted flowers

Yes, please.

DIY: Cookie Cone

How fun is this cookie cone?????

A cone filled with handmade, beautifully decorated sugar cookies!

Fabulous!

Yes, it's a bit time consuming, but has a real "wow" factor!
Check out the full tutorial on Prudent Baby. 

 

Kandy Kones - on a stick!

What a great idea!
I've done cones for a long time.  Everyone LOVES them.  They are just easy for quick treats without a plate.

Celebrate Today.. the superchick way has come up with adorable cones on a stick!  She calls them Kandy Kones.  See more on her site and buy them in her etsy shop.