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Have you heard of <b>Mingle Magazine</b>? It is simply beautiful!<br />
So gorgeous and inspiring with so many different types of parties and events! I have been a lover of Stampington & Company magazines for years! I'm a true crafter at heart and Stampington & Company publishes the best arts and crafts publications from paper-crafting, mixed-media art to home decorating. While in Barnes & Nobles one day I saw that they had launched a publication for creative ideas for unique gatherings called Mingle...I screamed....literally! I immediately grabbed it! I read it while I was at the SNAP conference in Utah! How perfect was that reading this awesome crafty, handmade, and unique party magazine while I'm a speaker at an awesome DIY and craft blogging conference! I was so inspired!<br />
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Then I saw this cool Halloween party! I always decorate for Halloween in traditional orange, black and white. I will not change my colors because I have years of buying these colors (during after Halloween clearance of course) and because I love the classic colors of Halloween! I thought maybe I should submit a party?<br />
I'm not one to submit my parties to other blogs. I figure that is why I have a blog so I can show my parties and work. However, this year I decided to submit my Princess and the Pea party (Madison's Easter party) to Hostess with the Mostess. If you missed my Princess and the Pea party look <a href="http://blog.hwtm.com/2012/04/princess-and-the-pea-birthday-party-ideas/">HERE</a>! So I thought why not.....I would try to submit another party.... this time to be published in a National paper magazine! I dream big don't I??? I decided to submit Madison's Owl-O-Ween party. Well guess what???<br />
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You guess it.....I got an email during my week at the beach with Maddy that my party will be featured in the upcoming Autumn publication coming out in stores near you October 1st! I could not be more ecstatic! The most amazing part is that I was able to keep this a secret for so long! LOL</div>
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I love Halloween...in fact I'm already decorating for it...crazy I know. I love summer but around this time of year I get so excited that we get to have autumn again! I need to get started on my holiday crafting, because in a flash, the holidays hit and I never feel quite prepared. </div>
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Don't forget to pick up your copy of Mingle October 1st in all major book stores and craft stores. </div>
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A few weeks ago was my 45th birthday! I know! I can't believe it myself! I really don't feel it....I hope I don't look it?? I celebrated with a few friends with their families and my nephew from Denver and his family. The fiesta weekend was at our condo in Rocky Point, Mexico. I thought it appropriate to have Fiesta 45 as my theme. Upon arriving, my friend Jen's hubby brought us the best pina colada's in a pineapple. Since our condo is obviously not large enough for 20 people~ we rented 2 additional condos for our guests. One being a huge penthouse.....can you guess what condo my family stayed in?? You better believe I stayed in the deluxe apartment in the sky!<br />
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We arrived on Friday and hung out by the pool. We had a casual dinner on the bottom large deck patio of one of the condos we had rented. I had brought down with me taco, burrito, and traditional lasagnas and Caesar salad. My husband went to the fish market and fried TONS of fresh seafood and fries! The kiddos had smores for dessert and my cake pop diva friend Jen made delicious homemade marshmallow and marshmallow pops. Sorry no pics of all of this but my focus was really on just being with my family and having fun. I "style"/plan parties for a living ~this weekend was about relaxation and quality time with my family and friends. We put on some tunes and danced. So fun!<br />
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My view on Saturday morning while everyone else was asleep. I woke up early on Saturday and cooked breakfast for the entire crew. (20 people) Breakfast consisted of bacon, sausage, pancakes, fresh fruit, and orange juice. I brought down so much stuff that I filled up my car and had stuff in 2 other cars! LOL<br />
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Saturday was a beach day. We put up a 10 X 10 white tent canopy and chairs. We rode jet skis, banana boats and had tons of fun in the water. I had coolers full of food and drinks but we also had service from the pool grill . The best day ever! I had such a wonderful day!!<br />
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My baby loves to wakeboard.<br />
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Even in the pool?? Saturday evening I had some major problems with the gate guards not allowing any of my vendors onto the property. I was unable to put up all my printables from the talented Bird's party and all of the decorations I brought to decorate for the party due to me trying to sort out this problem. I spent over an hour in the offices of my resort trying to sort out all of the logistics....which by the way I had already did upon my arrival and had checked on it the day of event. The event planner of the resort had not sent an email to the evening crew or security and of course she could not be reached! My friend Michele came along with me to help me understand what was going on because everyone was speaking Spanish and I was getting a little frustrated not understanding what was going on. They finally got a hold of the event planner and she sent them the email they needed with the documentations I had provided her. Now I was really ready to party!<br />
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Once we got back up to the penthouse, my friends Michele, Jen and I quickly put out a little decor on the buffet and tables. It took us all of 5 minutes! I had to have something! :)</div>
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Yes, my cake is leaning....let's just say someone put it on their car seat instead of a flat surface.<br />
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The catered food was awesome! So yummy!</div>
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We had an awesome bartender! He kept the margaritas coming! As soon as the mariachi band arrived my hubby and I started dancing! Great way to start a fiesta! There was plenty of food, drink and dancing! I was so lucky since I didn't know any of these vendors to get such great service! Even our DJ was amazing!!<br />
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Remember my muse for my centerpieces? Click <a href="http://maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com/2012/06/fiesta-week-mexican-decor.html">HERE</a>!<br />
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Sunday morning we had reservations at the resort's restaurant for brunch. I loved that the staff put up balloons...so sweet!</div>
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They also surprised me with a cake and told me that it was a Mexican tradition to take a little bite from the cake.<br />
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Then they pushed my face in it! Thanks Nancy for that one! Icing was very tasty though!<br />
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I just love this picture of my little family especially the expression on Madison's face. I'm so blessed. Thank you God for many blessings. Thanks for suffering through my gazillion photos and commentary!<br />
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Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-3777577668379118662012-09-04T11:17:00.000-07:002012-09-04T11:17:23.551-07:00Launching New Maddycakes Muse SiteAs you may know I am launching my new blog website. I am very excited but this is taking way longer than expected. Please bear with me during this transition time! I am excited to be working with some amazing party girls who will be contributing articles monthly. The new Maddycakes Muse will have weekly themes full with DIY party crafts, themed food, and complete parties to give you plenty of muses for your celebrations. I can't wait to get started....just have to figure out how to use the new format! Keep updated with progress, parties, and other cool stuff I love on Maddycakes Muse Facebook. Like me <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maddycakes-Muse/186602101443664">HERE</a></b>! Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-76978861031460309452012-08-30T12:37:00.000-07:002012-08-30T12:37:09.577-07:00DIY Bathroom Makeover<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You all know I'm a lover of DIY party crafts! Did you know I also love DIY home projects?? Yes, I've shared a few over the last 3 years with you. However, normally I do a home projects and don't think to share. Well, I am in love with so many blogs not just party blogs but home decor and craft blogs! One of my favorite blogs is <a href="http://www.theidearoom.net/">The Idea Room</a> by Amy Huntley. I've met Amy a few times at blog conferences and she is as sweet and genuine as she seems on her blog! LOVE HER! Anyway, a while back she did a couple of DIY bathroom projects on her girl's bathroom. I said to myself....Missy (that's my family nickname...don't ask)....you can do that too! It only took me over a year to finally get started!! Here was Madison's bathroom before. I didn't start taking IPhone pics until I was already into the process but her bathroom was a jungle theme.<br />
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Love that builder stock towel rack. NOT! Dark brown walls ~I had some cute pictures up and towels but didn't get a shot. However, I was so sick of the dark brown. It totally made the bathroom seem dark all the time. So the first thing I did was paint the bathroom a neutral beige.<br />
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I can't stand my huge long mirrors in my bathrooms. However to replace would cost way more than I'm willing to spend. Amy framed out her mirror with baseboard. I totally copied her whole bathroom makeover. I went to Home Improvement store and bought baseboards and silicone. I followed the directions per Amy's blog and painted halfway down the back of baseboard. The mirror does reflect the other side of the baseboard and that would be totally ugly to have the unpainted surface showing! It's really not hard to cut 45 degree angles. You just need the proper tools. Let's just say the main thing I learned is to measure and remeasure before cutting anything!!<br />
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I did this when my hubby was out of town and had no help holding up my moldings. So I used a shower curtain rod...it worked. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfuD3y9rvwd54RiZhWDW4cxR7SmclD4SHdC3UmYB0D22Pmlobyxfsrywp6VWLMzRdZnWoNreTrrgJtq9REL_-X7CH1orja07SDPHDb7vMx0NKQ4HmX9y1wqcvxdtpj0cvvFs-BphWMQny/s1600/photo-94.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfuD3y9rvwd54RiZhWDW4cxR7SmclD4SHdC3UmYB0D22Pmlobyxfsrywp6VWLMzRdZnWoNreTrrgJtq9REL_-X7CH1orja07SDPHDb7vMx0NKQ4HmX9y1wqcvxdtpj0cvvFs-BphWMQny/s640/photo-94.JPG" width="480" /></a><br />
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I also copied how to do <a href="http://www.theidearoom.net/2010/05/diy-faux-wainscotting.html"><b>DIY Faux Wainscotting</b></a> from The Idea Room as well....thanks AMY!! Click on the link for step by step directions.<br />
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My finished DIY framed mirror. I kept the paint neutral so I can add color with decor.<br />
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I'm thinking of painting the frame black. Your thoughts?<br />
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Sorry for the quality of pics...I need to work on my home improvement shots! I still have to cover nail holes and caulk around edges. It's been like this for 2 weeks now. It's time for me to add some color and decor to this bathroom. I will keep you update you on my progress.Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-68762684277370768042012-08-28T09:59:00.003-07:002012-08-28T10:00:09.201-07:00Current Party Trends~Vintage and Modern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Vintage AND Modern– a combination of vintage beauty and a modern flare is a huge trend this year. As seen on Bella Swan to Kate Middleton wearing long sleeves and lace has influenced this trend. I'm seeing elegant lace overlays on tables and chairs.<br />
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Lace wrapped around flower vases and mimicked in lace patterned fondant on cakes.<br />
The super romantic use of delicate lace paired with a contemporary accent is how to achieve this trend.<br />
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I really love this look. I really haven't used this style in any of my events so I think it's time I do!!Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-82606206899449758242012-08-25T09:02:00.000-07:002014-01-27T19:21:09.602-07:00Current Party Trends~Hollywood Glamour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Long tables are everywhere in parties and events right now.<br />
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These extra wide tables are easily created by putting two 8 foot tables parallel to each other. I love using this method. It gives your guests lots of space and it looks really dramatic. <br />
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Even a party out by the pool can be jazzed up with a long table and some beautiful linen and chairs.<br />
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<b>Smaller bite sized food</b> doesn't seem to be going anywhere! I love miniature food because this way your guests get to sample multiple items and not feel so stuffed! Food presentations are becoming increasingly so much more creative than just plating food on a platter!<br />
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If you are trying to achieve these awesome creations and beautiful miniature food displays MY FAVORITE book is by Peter Callahan called <b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0307718794/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=keeupwitkir-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0307718794">Bite by Bite</a></b>. This book is full of gorgeous, delicious party bites and beautiful ways to display your miniature creations by down-sizing your buffets.<br />
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Black and White cake done by <a href="http://www.clarasdesignercakes.com/">Clara's Designer Cakes</a>. </div>
Cakes for Hollywood glamour are all about the bling baby and sugar flowers. I'm not a huge sugar flower cake fan just because I can't imagine eating all of those sugar flowers. I would hate to waste those beautiful flowers however they really are gorgeous and take so much skill! I really love the look of the bling cake so sleek and elegant.<br />
I'm getting so excited for the new launch of Maddycakes Muse in the next couple of weeks! I've always shared with you my own party world...meaning my home parties but I will start to share more of my "event' party world. I will share with you event planner secrets and how to use them in your events and home parties.Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-15818985610558836682012-08-24T10:11:00.000-07:002012-08-24T10:11:23.976-07:00Current Party Trends~ Fairy Tale-Inspired<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: ff-meta-web-pro-1, ff-meta-web-pro-2, Helvetica-Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 23px;">Being in the event industry I attend many events and conferences to stay current with what is hot. Just like fashion, event design changes each year. The next couple of days I will share with you the current trends. </span><br />
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If you follow my Facebook page (and you really should ~ I update it daily with tons of stuff) then you already know that I did a video series for eHow. I was contacted by a talent agent and I thought it was a gimmick but luckily I answered the email and it was legit! The series was Children's Party Events and eHow chose the topics. It was a lot of hard work but I'm really glad for the opportunity. I have been asked by eHow to do another series. My schedule is so full right now that I had to decline for right now but will probably do another series this Fall. I see all sorts of mistakes but I was hot (We had to turn off my air conditioner because the motor unit was behind the wall where I am standing and it made too much noise. It was over 85 degrees in the house!) and delirious by the 7th straight hour of nonstop working. Next time...I will stop to eat and maybe change my outfit! LOL Let me know what you think???<br />
Can see all the videos <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.ehow.com/videos-on_12242741_childrens-party-events.html">HERE</a></span>.Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-3257983426304695062012-08-21T09:04:00.000-07:002012-08-21T09:04:05.964-07:00$100 Back To School Party Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I finished up my styled photo shoot for the $100 Back to School challenge against Tonya from <b><a href="http://soiree-eventdesign.com/blog/">Soiree Event Designs</a></b>! As you already know I chose Dollar Tree as my store of choice and Tonya chose Target. For the activity for my back to school party I made moon sand. Madison really enjoyed this one! This activity would be great for any space theme party or just to make for fun.<br />
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You need 2 cups of sand, 1 cup of corn starch and 1/2 cup of water. Add more water if too dry. I had blue sand on hand but any sand would work.<br />
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Madison loved pouring the ingredients in the tub and mixing with her hands! So easy to do and the kiddos will love!<br />
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If you follow me on <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maddycakes-Muse/186602101443664">Facebook</a></b> (and you should I update it DAILY) then you know I have been challenged by Tonya Coleman of <b><a href="http://soiree-eventdesign.com/blog/">Soiree Event Design</a></b> to style a party only using $100 and 1 store. The theme is Back to School. My store is Dollar Tree (of course) and she chose Target. I had no idea what direction I was going with this Back to School theme. When I get in a creative rut~I just go into the store and let whatever is there speak to me. Crazy I know but it works every time! The wall stickers was my "muse" and everything else is falling into place.<br />
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I found everything I needed at Dollar Tree!<br />
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I've had company all weekend so didn't get much crafting done but here is a couple of things I worked on.<br />
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Can you tell the direction I am going? I think I know the direction my designing friend Tonya is going!</div>
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I am loving this DIY Edible Garden Bridal Shower found on Kleinfeld blog. This bridal shower was done in a very small space (the whole apartment was less than 700 square feet) for 25 people. Just goes to show you that you can still have fab in small spaces. I love how they used the height of the flowers to add dimension and fullness of space. I am so into using desks for displays....no need for tablecloths and skirts!<br />
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Love the eclectic mix of desserts! Just like a real garden.<br />
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My absolute favorite is the use of the lattice and flowers!! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">These flowers were all hand made by taking 20 x 24 Bristol art paper and forming a rose shape by tearing sheets and folding them from the inside out, a glue gun comes in handy for this project. The leaves are just tissue paper folded in accordion folds and twisted under the flowers and the lattice pattern on the wall is made with white ribbon! An indoor garden in an NYC apartment, no dirt necessary. GENIUS!</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HMBMDkMiJ2OEbed526abGpTfXdvujrr8qZQz96PCt4iP7a4Rfa5n2h0uLU2fn4rmk7aTS5C-Z4-enFf3YajPs8LQDA6lj8drI5gQrKpXfcAZuE6keY62hEVSD-s9_KO7lHctRkIUAKPi/s1600/garden+mojito+marshmallows.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HMBMDkMiJ2OEbed526abGpTfXdvujrr8qZQz96PCt4iP7a4Rfa5n2h0uLU2fn4rmk7aTS5C-Z4-enFf3YajPs8LQDA6lj8drI5gQrKpXfcAZuE6keY62hEVSD-s9_KO7lHctRkIUAKPi/s640/garden+mojito+marshmallows.jpg" width="640" /></a>I am on a serious kick of homemade marshmallows!! So yummo!! Mojito marshmallows---yes, please!Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-77499367779748966752012-08-06T11:19:00.000-07:002012-08-10T09:28:54.541-07:00Peace Love Kindergarten ~ Back to School Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Madison's Welcome to Kindergarten play date was on Friday. If you read my <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maddycakes-Muse/186602101443664">Faceboo</a></b>k then you know I totally changed the theme and everything the day before. Here is the school wreath I made. In case you missed the post tutorial <b><a href="http://maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com/2012/07/back-to-school-wreath.html">here</a></b>.<br />
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Initially I was going with a vintage back to school theme but realized that I was going in the same direction that I've seen so much in blogland of apples, red and black so you know me ~ I totally changed everything (the day before....yikes)! I came up with Peace Love Kindergarten as my theme and wanted to use bright colors.<br />
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Here is the sweets table. I emailed my friend Abigail from Paper and Cake to get her awesome Peace, Love, and Party Printable set. I knew that it would work perfect and it did!! I love the banner I made from them!!<br />
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Simply pinned flowers and Peace, Love and Party Printables right onto tablecloth....easy!<br />
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Like my old school bulletin board as backdrop?<br />
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Here was the class schedule. During "art class" we made name bracelets and necklaces. For Show & Tell the kids were asked to bring in an item of a favorite summer memory. It was so cute watching the kids during Show and Tell! For Recess the kids swam in pool.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClcMe0_9Uu_HrUPtZQGEZSfWqrYMJCiQd6hWs1eoT7D8JSfdJpYiRH5SoOTfxgB2jRF7R7Mr4Tbn7wiKRUdSMAnlrdCt4eg1IT3tqgoMAyXWCp2IcTE6rEhf81eRt0tOWAPhXcv19MVHw/s1600/bts-crafts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhClcMe0_9Uu_HrUPtZQGEZSfWqrYMJCiQd6hWs1eoT7D8JSfdJpYiRH5SoOTfxgB2jRF7R7Mr4Tbn7wiKRUdSMAnlrdCt4eg1IT3tqgoMAyXWCp2IcTE6rEhf81eRt0tOWAPhXcv19MVHw/s640/bts-crafts.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
Art Class- making name bracelets and necklaces.<br />
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Composition Book favor bags I found at Dollar Tree. I posted this on <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maddycakes-Muse/186602101443664">Facebook</a></b>, remember?<br />
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Found these cool Peace and Love folders at Office Max to go inside favor bags...too cool, right? Favor bags had additional school supplies in them.<br />
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Packed kids lunches in old school paper bags....anyone remember using those???<br />
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Old school lunch boxes on display.<br />
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The Mom packs I made .... post <b><a href="http://maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com/2012/07/back-to-school-mom-pack.html">here</a></b>.<br />
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Chalkboard cookies with Peace, Love and Kindergarten.<br />
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They tasted as good as they looked!<br />
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Used a flash card as a label for cupcakes.<br />
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Found these groovy tied dyed containers on clearance at Hobby Lobby...unbelievable~ such great luck! Remember the pencil gumball tubes idea that I <strike>stole</strike> got from Petite Party Studio <b><a href="http://maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com/2012/07/back-to-school-with-petite-party-studio.html">here</a></b>?<br />
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Love these rubber band lollitpops I found at Office Max. Labels from Paper and Cake.<br />
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Put ice cream in cupcake wrappers prior to party. Put them on a cookie sheet and placed in freezer until time to make ice cream sandwiches.<br />
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I found this large notebook paper poster board and knew I had to have it....but didn't know what for? End up using it for a Class of 2025 and had the Kindergartners sign it. So cute!<br />
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Chalkboard cookies~ <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Lizzystreats">Lizzy's Sweets and Treats</a><br />
Peace, Love, and Party Printables~ <a href="http://www.paperandcake.com/">Paper & Cake</a><br />
Pencil Tubes, Notebook paper favor bag, and pencil printable~ <a href="http://petitepartystudio.com/">Petite Party Studio</a><br />
Photography~ <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Andrea-Crawley-Photography/334753086005">Andrea Crawley Photography</a>Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-53613553694599402982012-08-01T07:27:00.001-07:002012-08-01T07:27:11.495-07:00Coffee Filter Flower (Bridal Shower Decor)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
If you follow me on Facebook then you know why I've been MIA from the blog for 5 days! Yesterday I shot 15 videos for EHow on various How To party projects. I posted sneak peek pictures on Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maddycakes-Muse/186602101443664">here</a>. I am totally in the DIY party craft mode and I need to get hot on making party crafts for Madison's back to school play date on Friday!! However, when I ran across this Coffee Filter Flower by <a href="http://christinasadventures.com/2012/07/coffee-filter-flower-bridal-shower-dcor.html">Christina's Adventures </a>I had to post!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12DZGEeU5n3Xw_eTYkLqZmm0Euo7B0mHP4mEKw2FUzuhCH5EAtWzSYWVs-_fbRm7o4AjHXjBA_x-wIUZF0-yiHG5LgWG6pCHuWHMSAUr5f4xJq2WQHVZbpOW3bYnbK9TOzsMBF9ReuuVU/s1600/coffee+filter1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj12DZGEeU5n3Xw_eTYkLqZmm0Euo7B0mHP4mEKw2FUzuhCH5EAtWzSYWVs-_fbRm7o4AjHXjBA_x-wIUZF0-yiHG5LgWG6pCHuWHMSAUr5f4xJq2WQHVZbpOW3bYnbK9TOzsMBF9ReuuVU/s640/coffee+filter1.jpg" width="618" /></a></div>
She used a hula hoop for the base of flower and coffee filters! Genius!<br />
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Hot glued each coffee filter overlapping them slightly.<br />
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In the center Christina added a lace rosette.<br />
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Do you know what I love most about this Coffee Filter Flower beside how inexpensive it is to make? The SIZE!! LOVE how big it is!!! This would be great to fill a blank wall behind food/dessert buffet such a great backdrop! LOVE! If you wanted to have color then you know me....spray paint the coffee filters!<br />
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For Mom favors~ Just in case you can't see or read my handwriting it says:<br />
1. Napkins & Stickers~to write sweet notes and put in lunch box<br />
2. Envelope and paper~ write your kindergartner on 1st Day of School, seal and open on High School Graduation Day. (I'm very sentimental like that)<br />
I really want to capture the emotions I feel on the first day of school for Madison and write down all of my hopes and wishes for her. No day is promised to us so I want her to always know my love and wishes for her. I have a file box that has all her important papers in and I will put her letter in the file. My mother is gone and although I have no letters written to me, I have her Bible and it's filled with her handwriting and it is my most valuable possession in this world. In case of fire, I would grab Madison and her bible!<br />
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Very simply done...no bells and whistles but hopefully the mothers will write their children letters and will send at least one love note with stickers with their kiddos lunches to school.</div>Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-1193998593160861942012-07-26T11:06:00.000-07:002012-07-27T12:56:26.244-07:00Back to School with Petite Party Studio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting my "party girl" friends Rebecca and Shannon at Petite Party Studio (formerly know as Fresh Chick Design). I seriously love these 2 sweet and wonderful girls/mom entrepreneurs!<br />
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Love that cheery yellow door! Forgive my IPhone photos~ forgot my camera! However, I think my IPhone pics aren't too shabby!<br />
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This shop just makes you want to have a party!<br />
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I sat on this couch for so long...Madison fell asleep! LOL</div>
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You know I had to get the Back to School printables for Madison's Welcome to Kindergarten play date! I just can't help myself! Seriously cuteness! Here is a link to purchase complete set <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105184389/party-printable-back-to-school-printable?ga_search_query=back%2Bto%2Bschool">here</a></b>.<br />
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I would have never thought to use those vending capsules to make apples! I will be using this idea for sure!!! Even if you aren't having a back to school party/play date~ any kid would love getting this for a special back to school treat!<br />
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I picked up these notebook favor bags!<br />
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EEEEEEKKKKK! I love these pencil candy tubes! You know I picked these up too!<br />
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This is just pure genius~ they used white ice cream cups embellished with red washi tape turned upside down for base. Put bowl of gumballs topped with Mason Jar Lids wrapped with their tag from back to school printable collection! How clever! All of these products available in their shop!<br />
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My baby is starting Kindergarten in 12 days! That is so unbelievable to me! First, I don't like that school starts in the beginning of August and I can't believe my baby is going to start KINDERGARTEN! Please say a prayer for me the morning of August 6th because you know I will be crying! I can't let this monumental day go without doing something special, right?? I am having a few of her friends over for a Welcome to Kindergarten play date. She has grown up with these kids and I'm so glad to have such a wonderful group of friends! You know what that means...yes...PARTY CRAFTS!! <br />
First project ~ a Welcome to Kindergarten wreath.<br />
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I started with a some foam core board from Dollar Tree and used a paper bowl and plate to make my wreath form.<br />
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I hot glued 2 boxes of pencils that I got from Dollar Tree on the back.<br />
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Turned it over and glued crayons on the front. I have hundreds of crayons no need to purchase more!<br />
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I spray painted a wooden frame and printed out Welcome to Kindergarten and glued on.<br />
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Embellished with a apple, crayon, and ribbon.<br />
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Viola, easy back to school wreath using products on hand and $3 spent at Dollar Tree! A great way to welcome the new Kindergarteners to the play date! Since it gets over 100 degrees here in Phoenix, this wreath will not be going up until right before the play date! I don't know what temperature it takes to melt crayons but I don't want to find out!Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-44675794028680559502012-07-23T07:10:00.001-07:002012-07-23T07:10:10.887-07:00Darcy Miller's Daisy Theme Party Kits on Opensky.com<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm a huge fan of Daisies and Darcy Miller! (I've loved Darcy every since I saw her gorgeous wedding with ton of DIY details in Martha Stewart so many years ago) So when her peeps contacted me to share her new Daisy Theme Party Kits on Opensky.com ~ I was excited!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><a href="https://opensky.com/darcymiller/product/daisy-candy-pops---set-of-9?osky_origin=osm&osky_source=PRmaddycakes" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span>Darcy’s Daisy Lollipops</span></a> – “When I set out to find a lollipop, I knew I needed something special – so I had this specially created for me! These adorable lollipops have pure white petals with a sweet yellow center.

They come wrapped individually so you can put them on a place setting, send guests home with them, or fill a bucket or Mason jar for a pretty display.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">You can stack your cookie-topped cupcakes on our cupcake stand from Martha Stewart Crafts (included in this sale) or simply put out plates of these cute treats for your guests to nibble.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;"><a href="https://opensky.com/darcymiller/product/favor-bag-bundle?osky_origin=osm&osky_source=PRmaddycakes" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span>DIY Party Favor Bundle</span></a> – “With this kit, you’ll be ready to assemble some fantastic party favors of jelly beans, sour balls, gumballs -- and we even have the bags ready for you! Let the kids have a party-duty in filling these bags with their favorite combo of theme-colored candy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma;">Darcy's tip: stay away from melty chocolate if you’re having outdoor summer entertaining! These candies will hold up to the heat.”</span></div>
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<b>Here's a link to Darcy's entire Daisy Themed Collection - <a href="https://opensky.com/darcymiller?osky_origin=osm&osky_source=PRmaddycakes" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">https://opensky.com/<wbr></wbr>darcymiller?osky_origin=osm&<wbr></wbr>osky_source=PRmaddycakes</a></b></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #222222; font-family: Tahoma;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;">BTW, here is a picture of me and Darcy (and my niece) at The Special Event in New Orleans when I was a speaker. My class was titled Parties for Pennies. The class was over 250 people but I don't think Darcy attended. :( But we <strike>stalked he</strike>r caught up with her in the exhibition hall! Bad photo but you can see how excited we were! LOL</span></span></div>Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-2944096674614693432012-07-20T07:55:00.001-07:002012-07-20T07:55:56.081-07:00Vintage Lemonade Stand<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am in love with lemonade stands... remember I posted about having one <a href="http://maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com/2010/04/nostalgic-memories-lemonade-stand-for.html"><b>here</b></a> in April 2010 and another one <b><a href="http://maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com/2011/07/diy-lemonade-stand.html">here</a></b> in July 2011. Now I see them everywhere! I finally had a chance to make a lemonade stand a reality! Can you believe that lemonade stand was free? Well, almost...it came from a free palette of wood with a few free scraps of wood from Home Depot. (All you have to do is go to the wood section and ask if they have any wood scraps and they will give them to you! You will be amazed at the scraps you can get!) The cost was nails and paint for the word Lemonade! LOVE!<br />
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I actually had most of the props for the lemonade stand. I wanted a vintage lemonade stand so pulled out my vintage Coke and RC bottles for holding flowers.<br />
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I love my vintage scale. I found this one at a yard sale for only $5!<br />
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I took small Mason jars and filled with lemon heads. I didn't have any fabric on hand to match so just cut a red and white striped treat bag and tied with twine.<br />
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I love Coke so I have a lot of stuff associated with my addiction! I have this Coca-Cola crate that I use for so many things. Here I am using it to hold newspaper treat cones that I made with<a href="http://maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com/2012/07/treat-cones-and-huge-news.html"> <b>Dollar Tree party hats</b></a><b>. </b><br />
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I have a few of these chalkboard stands that I have left over from Madison's Art Party 2 years ago. You can see it <a href="http://maddycakesmuse.blogspot.com/2010/07/madisons-art-party.html">here</a>.<br />
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I have used this Radio Flyer wagon for so many things! I got it ...yep you guessed it at a yard sale!<br />
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I used yellow duct tape to make the flags for the straws. I love using what I have on hand!<br />
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Vintage Lemonade stand was ready for a little photo shoot with Madison and her friends! They are so adorable!<br />
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Photography by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Andrea-Crawley-Photography/334753086005">Andrea Crawley Photography</a>. If you are local Andrea is holding this Vintage Lemonade Photo Shoot July 27th & 28th. Leave me a comment here or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maddycakes-Muse/186602101443664">Maddycakes Muse Facebook</a> if you are interested. (great price and she does great work ~as you can see!) I love having these photos so I can cherish summer and my little girl.</div>Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-23366950612479553652012-07-18T09:33:00.000-07:002012-07-18T09:40:20.906-07:00Treat Cones and HUGE NEWS!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love the ever so popular treat cones. However, they can be tricky to make, right?? Want to know how I made these treat cones??? I used party hats from Dollar Tree...you get 8 for 1 buck! I just ripped strips of newspapers and glued on to the party hats. Easy Peasy treat cones!! You could also use scrapbook paper to coordinate them to your party colors!<br />
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These are a couple of pictures I snapped with my IPhone during the Vintage Lemonade Stand Photo Shoot I partnered with my photographer to do. I put a couple of pictures on my <b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Maddycakes-Muse/186602101443664">Facebook page</a> </b>of the shoot but will post more soon on the blog.<br />
<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; color: red; font-size: large;">BIG NEWS</span></b>~Thanks for being so patient with me during my sporadic blog posts! Things will be changing once we launch the new and improved Maddycakes Muse in late August! The blog will now be a daily blog with some AMAZING CONTRIBUTORS!! Yes, I will no longer be solo ~ I have some amazing party girls who I just love their work blogging with me!! SO we are teaming up to bring you more amazing daily party crafts and muses!! Currently Maddycakes Muse has between 80,000-100,000 page views a month (and that's is with me blogging about 2-3 times a week - I know it will tremendously grow once we launch our daily blog) Maddycakes Muse will start taking advertising on the new site so contact me at contact@maddycakes.com for rates. So much more is happening but I can't tell you everything just yet! I can't wait!! So excited!!Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-79275475350420866182012-07-14T18:32:00.001-07:002012-07-14T18:32:41.279-07:00Newspaper flowers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My hubby has decided that he is going to read the Wall Street Journal everyday. So now my house and recycle bins are overflowing with newspapers. I feel like I'm living in an episode of Hoarders. What is a girl supposed to do with all of these newspapers? Make newspaper flowers of course!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2s4WPNL8QpCnuDQ5gcdaBxkSjAqqZZyHsBU4biEKG0_jTFwZR7mMuN6cw0oQ0IEScqsOHj6X1rnFDFpxc5DyQxsLbmcmwLwlrAqXg7uvrX0Xvk0jb-By98dduKipUyWMnnuRp9KgiMa3/s1600/photo-51.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2s4WPNL8QpCnuDQ5gcdaBxkSjAqqZZyHsBU4biEKG0_jTFwZR7mMuN6cw0oQ0IEScqsOHj6X1rnFDFpxc5DyQxsLbmcmwLwlrAqXg7uvrX0Xvk0jb-By98dduKipUyWMnnuRp9KgiMa3/s640/photo-51.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>
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I wonder what else I can make with all of these newspapers?? Stay tuned and watch "As The Newspaper Turns". I hope somebody gets this title!</div>Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-32035039094933231712012-07-11T08:46:00.001-07:002012-07-11T08:46:11.845-07:00DIY Giant Fringe Garland<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am in love with festooning! It is a great way to give space color and texture. However, traditional festooning can seem small so when I saw the DIY Giant festooning by <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2012/06/diy-giant-fringe-garland/">Oh Happy Day</a>~it was love at first sight!<br />
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See the difference between the store bought and the DIY Giant festooning? Genius I say! Complete step by step how to <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2012/06/diy-giant-fringe-garland/">HERE</a>!</div>Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-69671704823354083982012-07-06T12:14:00.000-07:002012-07-06T13:56:47.722-07:00My Little Pony Birthday Party<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We had a wonderful time at Madison's My Little Pony birthday party. Even though her birthday is in June and we live in Arizona~ I still have an outside party every year at our home. So each year we have guests bring swimsuits. I had a rainbow balloon arch over our pool. It really added much needed color and such a wow factor. I'm sure you could build one yourself but it would take a lot of time and I prefer to leave it to the professionals. This was a splurge but I think it was worth it. Now when my husband sees the invoice he may not feel the same way!<br />
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Loved the over sized rainbow beach balls floating in the pool.<br />
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The girls food tables were under the pergola that I decorated with colorful organza fabric.<br />
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The craft tables were under a canopy decorated with colorful tissue poms and rainbow wind spirals that I got on clearance at JoAnn's.<br />
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The favors were all bought during after Easter sales from 50-75% off. I totally scored finding the purple unicorns (Easter baskets turned treat baskets) at Walmart! I needed 12 and found exactly 12! I'm such the lucky girl!</div>
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Since I had The Knot event 2 days before Madison's party, I had tons of popcorn, mix-ins and toppings left so I changed my plan for dessert table and added the popcorn. I hate to waste!! It was perfect since her party was all the colors of the rainbow!<br />
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Got the popcorn boxes from Oriental Trading Company. I love them!!<br />
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I also added some additional flavors of popcorn from my favorite popcorn company in the Valley~ <b><a href="http://poppamaize.com/">Poppa Maize Gourmet Popcorn</a></b>! SO YUMMY and yes they ship in case you don't live in Phoenix/Scottsdale area!<br />
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Lizzy's Sweets and Treats also made the push-up pops! They were so perfect that I didn't want to add anything on the push up pop container. Usually I add a tag or something but I just loved the colorful layers!<br />
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My wonderful photographer (<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Andrea-Crawley-Photography/334753086005?v=wall">Andrea Crawley Photography</a></span></b>) had to leave shortly after the party started so I got no professional photos of the sweet and salty table! Oh well....that is what happens in real life parties...it wasn't a photo shoot after all! However, here is my birthday girl posing in front of her half finished table. The kids really loved the Skittles dispensers filled with Skittles~another great after Easter find! Taste the Rainbow!!<br />
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Did you know that Scentsy has a new fondue machine?? It is called Velata! It is awesome! I will post more on this wonderful <b><a href="http://velata.com/">Velata fondue warmer</a></b> on the blog soon! Do you like my rainbow "flowers"? Yes, they are dusters from at the 99 Cents store!<br />
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I had 4 games/activites scheduled but due to the extreme heat and guests arriving late we cut it down to 2. Here is the pin the horn on the unicorn. The girls really loved this game! The handmade game and mask was created by Shawna from <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Shawna-Brockmeier-Styled-Events/181564898529666"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Shawna Brockmeier Styled Events</span></b></a>.<br />
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The girls went searching for unicorn jewels. You will never see a unicorn, they are mystical and magical but whenever they stop they leave jewels behind. The girls received colorful organza bags and went on the search for these magical jewels!<br />
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Madison loved the magician. If you watch My Little Pony then you know why I went with the magic show for entertainment. Friendship is Magic! <b><a href="http://www.comicmagician.com/">Jolly Roger</a></b> kept the kids totally entertained for 45 minutes! That is magic all right! Can you see my backdrop rainbow? Couldn't move my wall mounted television though! LOL<br />
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At least I got some shots of the girls wearing their unicorn horns from the talented Shawna from Shawna Brockmeier Styled Events custom made. This year we had a girl only party for the first time. After the girls ate and watched the magic show they all changed and hit the pool. After swimming for a while they came in to eat cake and treats from sweet and salty buffet. Also, freshly made cotton candy was a huge hit! The party was just magical and we are so blessed to have such wonderful friends in our lives!Maddycakes Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15591941545498196506noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8133113201052579438.post-79517361094073968122012-07-04T13:44:00.002-07:002012-07-04T13:44:17.266-07:00Happy 4th of July....Last Day for Largest Giveaway!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have posted this many times on my Facebook page but just realized that I didn't post on my blog! URGH my summer has been crazy but fun....sorry! Independence Day is the last day for this AMAZING giveaway brought to you by Heavenly Cake Pops and friends <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">(prizes worth <b>over $1500)</b></span>. If you haven't entered yet you have a few hours left! Better late than ever!<br />
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