Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas & Inspiration!

Anyone having a Cinco de Mayo event?! Closest I might come is a bowl of chips and salsa ;o) but if you have more energy than I do...

...here is some inspiration to Frost your Cinco de Mayo night!

 I absolutely love this setup! Look close... that garland...yep! TACO SHELLS! Just stinkin genius if you ask me! Source

How fantastic is this cupcake presentation?! Served up in margarita glasses and a cut of festive fabric... even store bought cupcakes would look fantastic! Source

Send guests home with chips and homemade salsa - free sticker download Source

Have you seen these floating around the internet? Super fun pinata cookies! Triple stacked cookies with tummies full of candy! Source and tutorial

















 

New FB Page!

Hey everybody! Hope you had a great weekend! I decided to stop waiting for Facebook to let me change my FB name (from Frost Me to Party Frosting!)

 ... so I will be retiring the old one... so please stop over and "like" the new Party Frosting Facebook Page!

 www.facebook.com/PFrosting

 

Shopping Saturday!

I have been shopping mainly for mulch today lol... we are working on our backyard and I am BEAT! I was able to stop in a few stores, but with all the season changeover, I have to admit - I am a bit uninspired!

Here are a few items found at local stores (but National chains) that might help you stash for your next event!

 Love all the wood shapes they have out now! These would be perfect for a BBQ!  Glue them to boxes to create food stands, glue invite to back of one, glue a piece of wood to the back and use as placecards or buffet tags!

Found: JoAnn Fabrics
Section:Wood
Price: $.79/each

 I thought these glass lanterns looked a bit like honey pots! Stash them away for a Winnie the Pooh themed shower! Use for serving food or fill with honey candies for a favor!

Found: Target
Section: Dollar bins
Price: $1

Always surprises me what you can find at the Dollar store! Great signs for your Monkey, Jungle or Tiki parties!

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Seasonal
Price: $1

Have you ever seen someone do a backdrop just using paper plates? I thought these 2 would be perfect candidates for your Tiki party or Luau! 

Found: Dollar Tree
Section: Seasonal
Price: $1

Having a Tea Party? I thought it would be fun to pick these up and have the kids decorate them!

Found: Michael's Craft
Section:Discount bins
Price: $1.99

Ok, I think a carrier for a banana is quite silly! ...however... they would be great for a Monkey or Donkey Kong themed bash!!!

Found: Michael's Craft
Section: Discount bins
Price: $1.50

Having a Garden or Planting Party? These vintage looking recipe cards would make a great favor.  You could even use them as the invites!

Found: Michael's Craft
Section: Discount bins
Price: $1.50









 

Bowling Party Ideas/Inspiration

Took a vaca day today (WOOT!) and spent it with my DH in Annapolis MD - such a beautiful city! LOTS of great shopping! Trying to plan my next baked good experiment for the weekend... any suggestions?!?

Meanwhile... here is some ideas/inspiration for a Bowling Party! I remember when we got special permission sometimes as a little girl to watch my dad bowl on his league - we always thought it was the coolest thing!

 Love the color combo of this setup! The sign itself is so fantastic! I could totally picture that on tee-shirts for the guests! Source

Take soda bottles, add straight and rik-rak ribbon and a sticker to create "bowling pin" bottles! A vintage colored paper straw adds the perfect touch! Source

Fun bowling themed cookies would be the perfect treat - for those just starting out decorating cookies, just try the pin an ball - not too much detail and simple shapes.  Source

Great favor idea...$1 store trophy, gum balls & a fun little note! Source


















 

Monopoly Game Night Party Ideas/Inspiration

Still digging my hole for that big 'ol tree! WHEW! Gonna finally plant in the morning! WOOT! I'll be glad to be lazy tomorrow night and catch up on fellow party blogs! 

Here is some inspiration to Frost your next Monopoly Game night!

How cute is this setup?! Letters from the craft store decorated that spell "PLAY", treasure chests and tons of game related snacks and wall art! Source

Setup fun place settings with "property" place mats, money napkin rings, etc.  Source

 ...make you own chance cards! How fun?! Source & download

Perfect ending to the night - money bags for everyone! Source














 

Garden/Planting party ideas/inspiration

Whew! I have been out of it! Been fighting a bug, working on a secret project (wish I could tell you!!! maybe soon!) and digging a hole for a 20foot new cherry tree (HUGE HOLE!)!!! WOOT! I am so tired!

So since I am working on my garden here so I figured why not do a Garden party post!? Don't forget older, but still fresh!, Frosting for a Garden party - here.

Super cute take on a garden party! Love all the fake grass, bugs and garden items! Source

Go organic with the theme! Lots of kraft paper and paper leaves.  Leave pots for all the guests as placecards and favors.  Source

Use a grass paper punch to create these fun grass placemats for your guests! Source and tutorial

The perfect finishing touch... these garden veggie cookies! Source and tutorial

















 

Lorax Party Ideas/Inspiration

Sorry I got kidnapped by life this week! Hope everyone has a great weekend ahead!

Here are a few ways to inspire you to Frost your Lorax party!

One of the most fun parts of Dr. Seuss related parties is the fun colors and shapes!  Love the huge Truffula trees! Source

Setup a fun spot to showcase the Lorax and the book, like this "grassy" spot with fun cloud backdrop! Source

Such a simple touch... but how cute?! Turn your drink dispenser into Lorax! Source

 Have to have Lorax mustaches!!! Source

And for dessert... simple cupcakes topped with a paper straw and cotton candy make instant Truffula Trees! Source

















 

Life... be back Friday!

Life's in the way of party dreaming (grrr...) be back in the morning... hugs!



 

Princess/Ballerina Party Ideas/Inspiration

Hope everyone's weekend was as beautiful as it was here! All the trees are opening up (so lots of sneezing!) Love having the windows open, though! 

On to party dreaming! ...One of the most common, yet most appropriate themes for little girls is princess! You can make it as posh or as cartoon-like as you would like! Don't forget about older, but still fresh!, Frosting for a Princess party - HERE

How over-the-top is this set-up?! Who wouldn't love that super full tulle skirt!!! Love the different shades of pink, too! Source

Use items you might already have! A fancy princess dress can become a eye-catching centerpiece! Use fancy frames to put coordinating party quotes or pictures.  Source

Find ways to add a touch of bling throughout your event! Simple, inexpensive jewel trim can be added to items like milk bottles to ensure your princesses have something fancy to sip from! Source

Even a store bought cake can look fantastic sitting on a bed of tulle! Simple way to dress up even the simplest cake! Source