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Tag: Party Ideas

Introducing…The Super-sized Cupcake!

Just as I promised, I am unveiling my tips for making a super-sized cupcake.
Making a super-sized cupcake is very easy! Obviously it will take quite a few chrysanthemums (‘Football’ mums), but it is a statement piece that will last for at least a week or maybe even two! The super-sized cupcake shown below was [...]

Hosting an Emmy Viewing Party

Watching the Emmy’s can be fun but watching it with your friends is even better. Not only do you get to dish immediately but you can feel so much more a part of all the excitement. Decide how much planning and preparing you feel like doing and take it from there. You can [...]

UGLY BETTY – Fun finger foods

A bright tray of Columbian and Mexican foods in a splashes of various colors:

Arepas
Electric Chimichurri Sauce
Empanadas Paisas
Tortilla chips

All of these are fun finger foods. Garnish with fresh cilantro, peppers and sliced limes. You can get all of these recipes from www.recipezaar.com or pick up from a local take out place.

GREY’S ANATOMY – “Make Your Own” drink station

Glasses, a pitcher of Bloody Mary mix, and syringes filled with vodka for a “make your own” drink station.

PUSHING DAISIES – Daisies and wheat grass centerpiece

What you’ll need:

A tray that is a least 1” in height.
A tray of fresh or faux (that’s what I used) wheat grass.
Oasis – if using faux wheat grass
Daisy poms

Step x Step:

I bought a wooden storage box at Michael’s Crafts that was the perfect size for my centerpiece and used just the top. To honor the [...]

THE OFFICE – Pencil and rubber band vases

What you’ll need:

A tall cylindrical beverage glass
25-20 pencils for each glass
5 rubber bands
flowers

Step x Step:

Put at least 1 rubber band around the middle of the glass.
Insert the unsharpened pencils between the rubber band and the glass until you have gone all the way around the glass.
Fill the glass about half way with warm water and [...]