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Four Festive Ideas for a Halloween Treat Table!

October 17
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A Halloween treat table is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the holiday with my family or friends!  And can you believe that the countdown to all those frightful festivities is getting shorter already?  Tricks & Treats are just around the corner!  So today I’d love to share some really easy ways to whip up some darling goodies and decorations that will make all your favorite ghouls & goblins grin!  Even if you don’t have a  boo-bash planned, these ideas are so simple that you could make an after school snack feel like a party.  Let’s get started…

decorate a halloween treat table…four ways!

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Halloween DIY Decorations!

October 5
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DIY decorations are so much fun to create at any time of the year…but there’s something about Halloween that makes them extra fun!  I think that this holiday is so whimsical and lighthearted that even a novice DIY-er (like myself) can let their creativity shine with easy projects that have plenty of wiggle-room where perfection is concerned!  Recently my husband and I joined a supper club and I’m dying to host a small soiree this month…so holiday touches will be mandatory for my table!  Let me share some of the decorations I’ll be using…and I’ll show you how to make them too!

set a halloween table in diy style!

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How to Make DIY Doormats!

September 20
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Fall is the perfect season for having guests in…and when they show up at your door you can set the mood with a DIY doormat you can stencil with a fun design!  The entryway of your home is the first thing anyone sees when approaching or entering into your abode, so why not make it shine with your personality, whimsy and welcoming love!  My friends at Simply Self Storage have some really fun ideas for creating these useful mats and are offering some downloadable stencils to make it even easier!  I’m so happy to be able to share with you this DIY project that you could also make as gifts!  The holidays are approaching fast and a handcrafted doormat would be a wonderful offering that could be personalized to fit the recipient!  So check out the tutorial and be sure to look for the links to download the designs!  Let’s get crafting so we can…

welcome our guests!

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DIY Denim & Wood Utensil Box

September 6
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A fun utensil box can be a really helpful party decoration when you’re entertaining buffet style!  It looks cute and serves such a functional purpose by containing all the paper products and silverware so your guests can easily serve themselves!  And if you’re serving up some goodies outdoors, it can also keep the breezes from making a mess of the napkins or other lightweight tableware!  Today I’m really excited to share with you the simplest DIY to make one yourself…and if you have an old pair of jeans lying around you’ve got half of what you need!  I had access to plenty of raggedy old jeans when my oldest came home from college over the summer…a pair that was practically threadbare was just right for some recycling!  Let’s get crafting so we can enjoy plenty of fall entertaining!

recycled denim…rustic utensil box!

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Fun & Easy Pineapple Party Favors!

August 1
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Last week I shared my little pink pineapple party…and today I’d like to continue the theme with some really fun pineapple party favors and treats!  I don’t always hand out favors when I entertain but I do believe that they can be a sweet and thoughtful way to show your guests how much you appreciate them!  If you decide to offer some little goodies to your guests at your next gathering, I’m going to share some easy & budget-friendly ideas today that are just right for summer celebrations!  And since the pineapple is recognized as a symbol of hospitality, warmth, welcoming, & friendship…it not only makes a great decoration but is wonderful inspiration for party themes and gifts as well!  A little DIY project, a simple recipe, and some adorable prints designed by my friend at Press Print Party made it a cinch to create these little pineapple party favors and goodies!  Let’s get to it and print, craft, and give!

pineapple party favors!

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Easy Watermelon Treats!

June 4
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Watermelon treats can have me dreaming of summertime no matter the season!  And fortunately summer is here to stay for a while…and in my house that means having plenty of the refreshing fruit on hand!  Not only is the watermelon itself delicious…but the flavor can turn ordinary treats into something summer-fantastic and the adorable melon makes a cute party decoration too!  So today I’m really excited to share a yummy recipe AND some fun ideas to turn this summertime staple into a treat that will definitely give sweet summer feels!  So let’s make a splash into the new season and show your favorite peeps that they’re one in a “melon” to you!

watermelon treats for a summertime win!

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Cactus Cake Topper DIY

May 17
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Today I’m sharing a sweet cactus cake topper DIY…because if you haven’t noticed, the cactus trend has exploded in popularity!  I created this fun topper to add to the festivities when we hosted the baseball players for a Cinco De Mayo team dinner!  Since the meal was served up on this colorful holiday, I wanted to add a few extra decorations to the desserts.  Unfortunately, I didn’t have any time to do extra shopping…which can be a common problem when hosting ANY celebration.  My only alternative was to create something myself…so with the most simple supplies I gave it a try.  Let me tell you I was so thrilled to find how easy it was to make something really cute for very little money OR time!  I want to show you how incredibly simple it is because a cactus cake topper can be used for more than just a Cinco De Mayo celebration!  I’ll show you how I used it again for topping my family’s favorite sweet treat…lavender pound cake!  (and I’ll be sharing the recipe too!)  Let’s get crafting…and maybe a little baking too!

top your cake with a cactus!

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Cinco De Mayo Holiday Table

April 23
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The Cinco De Mayo holiday is coming up soon!  I happen to love this festive day, and while I’ve yet to host a huge fiesta, I still enjoy creating something colorful and fun for my family!  One of the many wonderful things about this holiday is the food…wouldn’t you agree?  Mexican favorites are so delicious and are usually very easy to prepare!  We happen to love tacos…so that’s the meal of choice for our simple Cinco De Mayo celebration!  Not only are tacos yummy and fun to make but you don’t need any utensils to eat them…which makes setting a table even easier!  With that in mind, I was playing around with some tabletop ideas for our upcoming family celebration…so when May 5th rolls around, I’ll be ready to set the table in fiesta style!  I’d love to share with you a preview of what our table will be like this year, including some DIY inspiration to get you thinking about Cinco De Mayo fun…big or small!

set the table…

for Cinco De Mayo holiday festivities!

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Easy & Festive Easter Favors

March 12
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Easter favors can be such fun to hand out at your holiday gatherings!  Whether your hosting an egg hunt, breakfast or brunch you just might offer up some take-home treats to your guests…so why not set up a sweet little table filled with tiny gifts to thank your favorite peeps for coming!  Favors never need to be elaborate, they’re just small gestures of appreciation…but that doesn’t mean they can’t be darling…or delicious!  Today I’ve partnered with Grand Rapids Popcorn Company to share with you some Easter fun that includes a simple DIY that will surely bring extra happiness to your holiday celebrations!  See how easy it can be to share bunnies and baskets with your family and friends!

hop on up for Easter favors!

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How to Make Shamrock Biscuits!

March 8
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Shamrock biscuits just might make your family smile when they sit down for breakfast on St. Patrick’s Day!  I love to serve up something fun during the holidays…and St. Paddy’s Day is no exception.  But with everyone being so busy it can seem overwhelming to try and create an entire party setup for one little breakfast or snack!  Something special never needs to be over-the-top…the simple little things are equally appreciated AND equally cute!  So today I want to share a really easy treat you can add to the breakfast or dinner table…and you might have everything you need in your fridge & pantry!  So let’s get right to it today and bake up some Leprechaun love…

easy, shamrock biscuits!

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