Contest & Dr. Seuss Party Ideas & Inspiration

Contest Announcement: Did you know I am guest judging over at Maddycakes Muse?!? (love her!) She's hosting an Easter or Spring party contest - You can submit any Easter or Spring theme inspired party (flowers, bees, bugs, birds, butterflies, frogs, ladybugs, chicks, tea parties, etc...you get it right??) for a chance at 3 prizes totally over $400!!! Head over there now!


...on to parties! Dr. Seuss's bday is March 2 so here is some inspiration you can use to party with or even just add a little frosting to your family's meal!

How stinkin' clever is this sign?!? I'm loving it! Can't draw? find an image on the internet and print! Source
















Green eggs and ham is such a fun theme - the kids always love to eat green eggs! A great tip from this pic is to use books on a cookbook stand as decoration! Source

Use pics from the book as toppers for your food! I am so craving deviled eggs now! Take one book and rip out the pages, put in $1 frames and place around, too! Source

 Use pre-made sugar cookie dough - push into shapes of these eggs, bake, then add royal icing and a green peanut M&M or rolled fondant for these "green egg" cookies! Source

Make these fun Seuss hat cupcakes! use red frosting and marshmallows to create! Source found via gordon gossip blog

I'm BACK!!! ...with Shopping Saturday!

Missed all of you guys!!! if you didn't see the posts yesterday - me and Pam from Party Starters are launching an online party magazine in March! WOOT! If you would like to promote your products or blog we have $10 & $5 options - just email me! (kim.partyfrosting@gmail.com)

Back to party posting!!! Here are my local finds at national stores to help you stock up for your next event!

Superman stuff is everywhere now!

Found: Target
Section: Dollar bins
Price: $1

Stock up on Sport's themed stuff - use throw carpets on the table under dishes - no rules people!

Found: Target
Section: Near $ bins
Price: $1-$2.50

Having a bug, garden, ladybug or bee themed event? Grab up these!

Found: Target
Section: Dollar bins
Price: $1

Stand these mini birdhouses in styrofoam in a box for instant dramatic backdrop to your bird or garden themed tablescape!

Found: Target
Section: Dollar bins
Price: $1

Pack these away for your little lamb themed baby shower...

Found: Pier 1
Section: Easter
Price: $6.95

mini birdies! Add to your baby bird baby shower decorations...

Found: Pier 1
Section: Easter
Price: $1.95

Planning an ice cream social? This adorable setup would be perfect for toppings or single servings!

Found: Boscov's
Section: Dinnerware
Price: $25.19

Weird time of year... but pumpkin soup server or 4 soup bowls - stash them for Thanksgiving!

Found: Boscov's
Section: Servingware
Price: $12.99

Use these ceramic planters at your next Tiki party or Luau. Perfect for decorations, serving containers or ice buckets!

Found: Big Lots
Section: Garden
Price: $10.99-15.99

Promote your blog for only 5 bucks!

So glad I was able to break the secret yesterday!!! I'll be back tomorrow with regular Party Frosting! - starting with Shopping Saturday, of course!

Do you have a blog you & would love to get more followers? 

Why not put an ad in our magazine for only $5!!!  
no need to be a party blog... we love to follow all kinds of blogs! 
 

email me at kim.partyfrosting@gmail.com for more information!

Secret project...

Letting you in on a BIG secret!!! Me & my bloggy bff, Pam from Party Starters have been working on the first issue of an online party magazine! Launching in mid March, our DIY online party magazine that will share pics, tutorials, recipes and free templates to help you plan your Spring celebrations!

We have a few sponsor spots available for just a few bucks (will fit any "no budget"!)- so contact us if you are interested in promoting your products or blog.

We aren't yet Martha... but we hope to be one day! ....

Few days off...back by Saturday - Promise!

So... I am working on a top secret project and trying to make a few changes to Party Frosting based on your feedback... so for the FIRST time I am asking for a few days off this week! I'll be back later this week -  I promise by at least Shopping Saturday!

Thanks for your continued support!!!

Shopping Saturday!

We spent the day antiquing... didn't uncover anything good this time, but it's always a great time! Had a lovely lunch right on the water and besides the wind, the weather was quite nice!

Here are my weekly finds at local (but National) stores to help you plan for your events this year...

Easter eggs can be stashed for a girl take on a Dinosaur theme or try painting them to look more like "natural" dino eggs (especially once on clearance!)

Found: Micheal's Crafts
Section: Easter
Price: varies

Planning a Picnic party when it turns warm? These gingham lunchboxes would be perfect!


Found: Micheal's Crafts
Section: Easter
Price: $2.99

LOVE these little egg trays! use them for more than just eggs - individual topping trays (for icecream, cookie decorating, etc) or mini cupcake holder, etc...


Found: AC Moore
Section: Easter
Price: $2.99

Don't forget to include activities at your parties! These coloring flip-flops would be a great idea for Pool parties!

Found: AC Moore
Section: Seasonal
Price: $7.99

If you aren't crafty, top your Snow White party cake with these pez! Or tape a buffet card under each "body" to give each food a theme name!

Found: AC Moore
Section: Seasonal
Price: $24.99

Planning a Bowling party? These are on clearance!

Found: Target
Section: Toys
Price: $1.25

Planning a Garden or Cupcake themed party? Then pick up these fun ones!

Found: Pier 1
Section: Easter
Price: $3.99

This is what I bought! appetizer spoons with a hole - perfect for ribbon or twine!

Found: Pier 1
Section:Tableware
Price: $.75

Happy National Wine Day!

HELLO?!? best holiday EVA! heehee...

Few dabs of frosting to commemorate such a fantastic national day!...

Paint chalkboard paint (that now comes in EVERY color) on to the bottom of your wine glasses (just wrap stem with painters tape first).  Perfect for guests to keep track of their glasses and fun too! Source

Love the idea of the broken pot with stamped cheese names! tuck this one away for a garden party this summer! Source

Turn cake balls into vineyard bites by piping on a "bunch of grapes" Source

Ladies Poker Night Ideas/Inspiration

A little known secret... we love to play board games and sometimes even poker - I always forget the rules and always need a cheat sheet lol!

Here are a few ways to add a little "frosting" to your next ladies poker night!

Go crazy with pattern on this theme! Draw inspiration from a deck of cards (either side of the card!) String cards as a banner - cheap and easy! Source

Hot glue cards together for a fun way to display little treats! Source

Don't forget to add a little sass! Serve up fun drinks in a matching color for all the girls! Source

 

A fun addition to your wine glasses would be a poker chip - I know it's scary, but you can use a drill bit and a drill on low speed and it's super easy to make these yourself! You can do it! Source

Every party needs cupcakes! Buy pre-made fondant from the craft store and form into a square - use edible markers to add the dots - and ta-da! Source

Carnival/Circus Party Ideas/Inspiration!

Valentine's Day is over! ... and we get a break before St. Patty's Day (whew!)... so on to more parties!

A carnival/circus themed party is always such a great idea for gender and/or age neutral or even when you need to double up on the bday celebrations!

These invites would be perfect! ...use mini clothespins to attach a ticket to a homemade invite! Source

This theme allows you such freedom with COLOR! I love the pendants and all the bold colors! What you can draw from this is make some things symmetrical, and some things at different heights - this gives the viewer an EYE FULL! Source

This theme can also help on the food budget! Love this setup of hot dogs & chips! Source

You have to have carnival games! And don't worry about being too fancy with the games, just make them fun! Source

You can't miss out on an opportunity for a fun photo booth! Source

Winner!!!

First, THANK YOU all for such luv and support! You guys are the best! Thank you all for the suggestions! I will be implementing a lot of them over the next few weeks!

...also, I can't tell you much.... but there is a secret project I have been working on with one of my favorite people... can't wait to tell you guys!!! Hold on a little while longer!

Anyway - on to the winner! (chosen using random.org)

HiLLjO said...

Woo hoo! Kim! You have 2,000 followers and you're as sweet and personable as you are?! I'm proud to be one of your readers! I want more food and food display info! I loved your heart cinnamon roll find and all the stands you put up on Saturday Shopping. 2,000 hugs!

... If you guys still have suggestions on categories of stuff that you would love me to add to the blog, please leave me a comment! 

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

I am taking the night off to spend with my love :o)  In case you didn't know, we are getting married this year! If you want to peek in... we are blogging our DIY wedding journey (here)