Under the Sea cupcake decorating ideas

Just feelin’ beachy today! Here are some easy DIY cupcake decorating ideas for Under the Sea theme and pool parties: 1. Sea turtle cupcakes via Disney Family – decorated with gummy candies and mini chocolate chips for eyes 2. “By the beach” cupcakes via Harvard Common Press – the sand is made from graham cracker crumbs 3. Frosting crab tutorial via MyCakeSchool – the eyes are sixlets, and the crab ...
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Bowling cake and cookies

I’m such a huge fan of Kiss Me Kate Events‘ custom-made cakes and cookies! Owners Kate and Yolanda recently made the best bowling cake and cookies. I just have to share! The favor tags on these cookies are from my shop, and they are not small (they measure 3-3/4″ tall). That means these are really large bowling pin cookies, which is fabulous! More cookie, more impact, right? : ) You ...
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Little Monsters party: Shaylee is 3!

When you choose a unique party theme, it’s so much fun to really go all out with it! That’s what Amy of Ambrini Events did for her daughter Shaylee’s third birthday. She decided on my little monsters theme in hot pink, bright aqua, and bright orange, and she paid attention to every last detail to turn her house into a monster mash! It’s definitely time to party! : ) The ...
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Happy Mother’s Day!

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” –Elizabeth Stone I woke up this morning with this quote on my mind and just wanted to share it with you. To me, it says it all. Happy Mother’s Day!

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DIY party decor: Antiqued silver numbers

It’s always nice to add a little WOW factor in your party decor, and here’s a DIY idea that’s has a lot of impact: large zinc numbers! This idea is courtesy of Mary Beth at Annapolis Online, who made these numbers for her son Keller’s book-themed first birthday. Aren’t they good-lookin’? They’re inspired by Anthropologie! Besides being super-chic, they’re also versatile – you can use them as party decor or ...
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Alligator party ideas

Planning an alligator party? Here are some fun finds, plus a whole lot of ideas that will make planning the menu a breeze! 1. These felt alligator clothespins (sold by bakkal on Etsy) could be part of the decor or given as favors. Or, you could have older kids make their own as a party activity. 2. Dorothy at Crazy for Crust has an adorable idea for alligator pie, and ...
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Free printable last day of school signs

It seems like only moments ago everyone was celebrating the first day of school, doesn’t it? I was so happy that so many people used the first day of school printable signs that I designed for HowDoesShe, and since then I’ve had lots of requests for last day of school signs. Y’all know I can’t resist a good photo op – I just had to make some signs for you! ...
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