Appetizers: Fancy Fancy!

Hey everyone!!! Thanks for being so supportive while I work on our wedding!!! ONE MONTH TO GO!!! AGH!!!

...as I scarf down some food before I go to the acupuncturist tonight, I leave you with some appetizers that look so darn fancy - definitely raise the eye candy value of any party buffet!

YUM! Look at this prosciutto wrapped asparagus! Count me in!!! though in fairness, I will each prosciutto wrapped anything heehee  Source

Stuffed grilled zucchini wraps! Can I get a heck yeah! Source

Look at these mashed potatoes! Now THAT is how you serve up something simple - pretty! Source

Sweet potatoes are a big trend right now and not just with brown sugar and marshmallows! Savory is in! Source 
(kabob sticks - link)

Be back on Thursday!

All wedding all the time! Be back Thursday!!!

Miscellaneous Monday!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I hope you guys got less mosquito bites than I did! I tried to get as much wedding stuff done between cleaning and spending my life on Pinterest lol!

How beautiful are these baby's breath flower balls?!? I am definitely doing a few for the wedding! These would be great for a baby shower or garden party or any girlie party for that matter! Source

Pick up clear ornaments and fill them for a party based on theme (glitter, candy, feathers, toys, etc) and hang over your space... then reuse them in house and change with the seasons/holidays! Source unknown

Antiquing paper would be a great idea for an antique/vintage or pirate/treasure hunt party! Source and tutorial

I had to throw something weird in the mix ;o) Eye ball making! These seem so dang simple! Make a big batch and store them for Monster parties, Halloween, etc. Source and tutorial

Shopping Saturday...errrr ummm posted Sunday ;o)

OMG Can I tell you how much time I have &#@*! spent at JoAnn Fabrics this weekend?! grrrr... don't you hate when you go to the same store in 2 locations AND have nothing but trouble?! Dang slow fabric cutters - chop chop people! Until the wedding is done (10/30) my posting is definitely gonna be impacted - sorry guys! Trying to juggle a lot! 

Here are the local finds (at National chains) that may help you stash for your next event!  Sorry I didn't get a lot of shopping in! Wedding is taking over our weekends!!!

How fun are these?! We totally picked up some from little D's stocking! Mad Scientist test tube candies!

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Seasonal
Price: $1

Silicon molds ROCK! Use for ice, chocolate, butter, crayons, etc... Halloween & Thanksgiving Skeleton, Fingers/bones and Pumpkins.

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Halloween
Price: $1

How fun would this neon sign be hung above your Halloween drink station?

Found: Big Lots
Section: Halloween
Price: $10 (sale)

Super cute tins with leaves, apples, polka dots and stripes! Stash the apple ones for your Snow White or School themed parties!

Found: Target

Section: Dollar Bins
Price: $1

Bird baby shower/party ideas/inspiration

It's been a while since I forced my love of birds on you guys ;o)  If you want to peek at some older, but still fresh!, Frosting for a bird theme - peek here

Love this little setup! Incorporate natural elements with your birds to really round out the theme.  If you use the natural tones of browns and greens, they lend a great palate to add another color for a pop! Source

LOVE this idea! Bendy tree branches to serve up mini cupcakes!!! Super fun! Source and tutorial

You could do this for any theme... stamped bird around a toothpick adds a little touch of Frosting for your theme... Source

Chocolate molds are fun... but displayed like this is GENIUS! Think of other themes you could use molds for! Use luster dust to give the chocolate a little extra Frosting! Source

Tips & Tricks Tuesday - Keychains!

If you don't follow our wedding planning journey, then you probably missed the wooden key chains I made for our Save-the-date item... I finally posted a tutorial!  Custom key chains would be great to remember any event!


Click HERE to see tutorial....

Miscellaneous Monday!

Hope everyone had a great weekend! I worked most of it :o( But we still had some great moments!

Here are some Miscellaneous items from my stash to kick off the week!

How neat would it be to print your menu on the napkins?!  Source (tutorial on printing on fabric here )

I so want to try these edible bubbles! You could make them for a Duckie themed shower, champagne bubbles, snow balls, etc. Source and tutorial

Fancy up your candied apples this season with a kraft paper flag and stickers! Source

Shopping Saturday! - Halloween's out!

Hope everyone is getting a great taste of Fall, I know we are! Chilly today and I LOVE it!!!  Can't wait to take a walk in the neighborhood tonight brrrr....  Not too much shopping going on this week, lots of day job work and wedding planning going on!!!

Here are my local finds (at National chains) that may help you stash for your next event! What did you guys find?

I love all the edibles that are out this year! Add a dab of red icing on a cupcake and add these for a creepy treat! But wait! Stash them away for a Cooking themed party too!

Found: ACMoore (& Michael's)
Section: Halloween
Price: $5.99

3-D Skull pan! Don't just use for baking... add water and freeze to add to a punch bowl!

Found: AC Moore
Section: Halloween
Price: $34.99
def use a coupon!

You can pick these up or make them yourself - set up a sprinkle station and serve up solid color cupcake and let the kids add their own.  Use these for a Mad Scientist party too!

Found: Michael's
Section: Halloween
Price: $5.99

How great all all the pans out this year?! These coffins are awesome! Why not set these up as an art activity? set out items and let the kids decorate!

Found: ACMoore
Section: Halloween
Price: $14.99

I want all of these pans people! Fingers and fangs! Stash the fang one away for a Twilight/Vampire themed party.

Found: Target
Section: Halloween
Price: $6.99

I love seeing wall decal used in parties - easy on, easy off! They had some really great ones at Target! Stash the spider web for a Spiderman or Charlotte's Web theme!

Found: Target
Section: Halloween
Price: $10/$5

Woodland - for girls! party ideas/inspiration

I don't know about you guys but WOOT! the weather has finally changed! It is feeling like Fall here tonight and I LOVE LOVE it! Can't wait to curl up with a book and a quilt!

Woodland theme is a great one for the turning weather... here are some ideas to Frost your next Woodland theme for a girl! Don't forget about these (here) older, but still fresh!, Frosting ideas...

Woodland can be girlie!... add pops of color and ribbons to make the theme more feminine.
Source

Collect pine cones to use for your party or make these fun, colorful ones!  Source and tutorial

How cute are these owl pillow boxes? Perfect for favors or use as a craft project! Source and tutorial

Serve theme food like these shortbread "snails" - yummy! Source

This is such a great idea... lots of gummies out lately - whip up some cupcakes and top with woodland themed gummy candies! (WalMart had (may still have) these) Source

Kraft paper details

I so was planning on baking tonight, but a late night at work, it's all about veggin now! ...there is always tomorrow ;o)

Here are a few ways to Frost your next event with Kraft paper/paper bags...

Stamp on craft paper tags and attach with bakers twine to create a kitschy touch! Source

Cut circle and write ingredients for a great dressed up homemade feel! Source

Use a punch and a tag to turn a simple paper bag into a fantastic gift bag! Source

Use a large frame and some ribbon to hang decorated paper bags for a favor center! Source

Shopping Saturday!

So Sat was filled with eye drama - D hurt his eye and we spent the day working through doctors, medicine and glasses shopping... here's my cute pirate ;o)

...he's on the mend now, though! So here's Shopping Saturday on Miscellaneous Monday ;o)

Look at these little baby sized apples! Not only perfect for dipping... use for Apple Picking Party, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, School theme and other parties too! Check your local produce place for inspiration!

Found: Local market
Section: Fruit
Price: $3.49

Super adorable animals perfect for decorating a Woodland party!

Found: Pier 1
Section: Seasonal
Price: Varies

Love a Bug theme! Lots of items to help you stash away...

Found: Michael's
Section: Bargain bins
Price: $2.00

I thought this on it's side would be an awesome cake pop stand for an Autumn, Halloween and Thanksgiving party!

Found: Michael's
Section: Unfinished
Price: ?

Love these spider cupcake holders! Use not only for Halloween, but Charlotte's Web or Spiderman parties too!

Found: Michael's
Section: Seasonal
Price: $4.99