#DIY :: Cute Confetti Poppers

Today we have a guest post from Katie at Personal Creations! These confetti poppers are so cute, and they can be personalized for any type of party or event! Not to mention, they're so completely simple to make!


Bring a little sparkle to your event with these fun DIY confetti poppers! Whether you’re asking a bridesmaid to join you on your special day or exiting your wedding with your new groom in hand, these confetti poppers are sure to add excitement and smiles. This tutorial from Personal Creations includes printable covers to dress up your poppers and the step by step guide uses simple household items.

Choose patterns and colored confetti (or flower petals) to match your theme and assemble the poppers. Hand the poppers out in a welcome box or party favor and then pull the balloon for a swirl of confetti.

Supplies Needed

For the popper:
  *   Scissors
  *   9” balloons
  *   Empty paper tubes (toilet paper rolls)
  *   Packing tape
  *   Printable labels

For the confetti:
  *   Metallic tissue paper
  *   Glitter, stickers, pretty paper, etc.
  *   Fringe scissors

For the step-by-step tutorial and printable covers, see the full post from Personal Creations.

These poppers are also great for bachelorette or engagement parties - just add confetti and POP for a surprise! Make sure to have the camera ready for magical memories.

Happy New Year!

Katie


Thanks for the fabulous guest post Katie! I absolutely LOVE these DIY confetti poppers and can't wait to make them soon!

Pick~A~Party Box :: Pink Parisian Party

We've recently launched our Pick~A~Party boxes and we couldn't be more excited! These boxes contain everything you need for a fabulous party...just add the food, beverages and flowers! Pick~A~Party boxes are available for delivery in DFW and available for shipping nationwide.

We have TWO Pink Parisian Pick~A~Party boxes available for $89 (for 8 guests) or $119 (for 16 guests)! These are great for any ladies get-together...bridal, bachelorette, brunch, birthday.... See the photos below see what's included, and contact us if you'd like to order!

 

  

#SignatureSaturday :: Whiskey Station + Pomegranate Whiskey Sour

Stations are all the rage these days for appetizers, dinners and desserts. Why not have your signature drink in the form of a station? We've used Whiskey as an example, but you could incorporate any of your favorite liquors or wines. Choose an open station with several choices, or keep it to one whiskey with one mixer.

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The Pomegranate Whiskey Sour below would be a great one to use for a station! Guests can mix their own from the pre-made syrup and lemon juice adders....

Pomegranate Whiskey Sour

INGREDIENTS

Simple Syrup:
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

Cocktail:
4 ounces bourbon whiskey
2 ounces lemon juice
2 ounces pomegranate simple syrup

INSTRUCTIONS

Make simple syrup by heating water and granulated sugar of medium heat until all sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, add pomegranate seeds, and allow to cool completely. Run through blender and then strain through fine mesh strainer. Discard seed solid and keep the pink syrup.
To make the cocktail, combine bourbon whiskey, lemon juice, and pomegranate simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Vigorously shake until well combined, about 20 seconds. Strain into a low ball ice with extra large ice cubes.

Drink recipe original post at Self Proclaimed Foodie.

Happy Birthday to Me!

The older you get, the faster these things come around every year! Today is my 38th birthday! Plans and goals to make this year the best one yet! Here's a #TBT to my 30th birthday! A black & white party on the lake...guests wore black & white, all decor was black & white, food & beverages were black & white....that party was such a blast! Planning some good times this weekend, so new pics coming soon! Happy Birthday to me!

Guestbook Idea :: Personalized Calendar

Looking for something different from the traditional guestbook? This is a wonderfully creative idea! Provide a calendar instead of a book and ask your guests to sign their names on their birthday. You'll never miss a birthday again! You could also ask married couples to note their own wedding anniversary on the calendar.

Make it a calendar that matches your theme and/or colors (nautical, spring time, birds, etc...). You could even take it one step farther and order a personalized calendar online. Use photos of you and your sweetie for each month; engagement photos, vacation photos, holiday photos, etc...  You can also put a special stamp or sticker on your wedding day/anniversary!