All Things For All Parties

Poolside Printable Party

 
 
Summer is officially under way and it's time to throw your first pool party (if you haven't already).  The pool party is a summer staple and if you have kids it's a MUST! There are many party planning tips and other things to keep in mind when throwing a pool party! For example, you'll want to consider pool party decorations and of course you don't want to forget swimming pool safety. You will want to have everything possible to make the best time for you and your friends and family. 

We can help you with everything you need from original invitations to putting together memorable party activities for any occasion.

 
 
 

A bright party for any occasion with stripes and iconic pool illustrations in primary colors.

"Print • Cut • PARTY!®

Looking for a fun and stylish way to celebrate your summer? Paper & Cake to the rescue! Just in time for your celebration, we bring you our Poolside Party Collection.

Invitation (fits A7 envelope) +
Pennant Banner +
Straw Markers +
Cone Party Hats
Cupcake Wrappers +
Cupcake Picks
Pin Wheel Craft
Snack Box or Hamburger Sleeve +
Napkin Rings, Vase Wraps or Candle Wraps
Paper Lantern
Party Food Labels +
Placemats
Front Door Banner +
Full Sheet Patterned Paper

+ Customizable item: Those items with a + sign can be easily personalized using Acrobat Reader, a free download from Adobe.com. Each collection has detailed instructions and recommendations. Please note, font style, size and color can not be changed. Collection colors vary slightly from monitor to monitor; please take this into consideration when ordering.

All items featured in this collection, are formatted to print on 8.5x11 paper.

Once your payment is processed, you will be emailed a link to your printable party collection within 24 hours. Just print out as many as you need...and voila…it's a party! We recommend printing on heavy cardstock, unless otherwise noted.

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T.G.I.F. THE BLUEBERRY BUCK

 
Today's Memorial Day Cocktail for the weekend comes to us from food blogger, Danielle at Beyond the Plate and this one will definitely make you feel like celebrating.  Thanks, Danielle for this incredible recipe. 

Blueberry Buck (courtesy of the good folks at Hendrick’s Gin)
Makes one strong cocktail

12 blueberries (defrosted if using frozen berries)
4 tablespoons good quality gin
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
6 tablespoons ginger beer
Ice cubes
1-2 mint sprigs

Place the blueberries, gin and lemon juice in a measuring cup or shallow bowl. Muddle everything together (I like to use an immersion blender for this), until every single blueberry is crushed beyond recognition.

Fill a chilled glass with ice cubes. Strain the blueberry-gin mixture over the ice.

Pour over the ginger beer, give everything a good stir, and garnish with mint to serve.

Be sure to check-out Beyond the Plate for other delictable ideas!

It's a Patriotic Picnic

 
I love these ideas for a Patriotic Picnic that I found on BHG.  What a simple idea...stars and stripes plastic banners laid in perpendicular rows across the table.  BHG suggests laying out the banners in order to create a "place mat" at each seat. 

 

Fill red, white and blue patriotic flatware and napkins into patriotic baskets or white buckets tied with red, white and blue grosgrain ribbon to keep the tableware organized and standing at attention.

 
How fun is this festive tablescape...simply mix and match assorted patterns of paper goods to create a patriotic table setting. Don't worry about being overly be matchy-matchy just have fun with the colors and the colors will go along way to create a cohesive look suitable for any Memorial day picnic.

 

Food is a great way to decorate any table and these colorful berries are the perfect way to decorate your Memorial Day table. Fill white snow cone cups with blueberries and strawberries to create a sweet dazzling display all in one and how yummy does these look?!

Happy Memorial Day!

More Memorial Day Decoration Ideas

 
I am sure you know by now that we are HUGE fans of Anders Ruff...they always manage to pull through with such amazing decor ideas.  Pair their Patriotic - 4th of July Pinwheels Printable Party with our Patriotic party supplies than just fire up the grill and you have a fabulous Memorial Day Celebration... instantaneously!! 

Memorial Day Party Ideas

 
I am always looking for new ideas for parties and with the upcoming Memorial Day weekend celebrations just around the corner I have been combing the internet looking for fun, unique ideas to share with you...I am excited to report that I think you will love some of the ideas I found on Her Royal Heinous, Queen Bee by Alm Chandler and Emily from Magnolia Creative.  So adorable and very patriotic!!

 
Colorful tin buckets can double and triple as place settings, place card holders and party favors.  So easy to make something so simple look so festive just by adding some colorful ribbon, tags and American Flags.

 
Wrap good ole fashioned coco-cola in patriotic wrappers!  Nothing says America more than Coca-Cola.

 
I love that they kept the food traditional....hotdogs, potato chips, cookies, cupcakes and a Cherry Pie!  Salute...so American!!!  How cute and festive are these hot dogs wrapped in colorful bands and tied with twine...every detail was so well thought out.

 
 
 
To make this adorable and oh so creative apple garland they bought apples (not real) at the local Hobby shop then threaded twine through and added ribbon accents to the end. I LOVE this idea. 

Thanks for the great Memorial Day inspiration!!!  If you are not having a Memorial Day party...keep this party in mind for the 4th of July or other patriotic events.

All Patriotic Party Printables are available at the Magnolia Creative Co!

T.G.I.F. PISCO SOUR SANGRIA

 
How about making a pitcher of Pisco Sour Sangria for the weekend?  Sangria always reminds me of my BFF and old roomie, she always loved to make a big batch of Sangria and invite friends over...this recipe definitely calls for an occasion or at least an excuse to make one up.  You know me always looking for an excuse to throw a party!!

Ingredients:

• 1 bottle fruity dry white wine (try a suavignon blanc)
• 1 1/2 cups Pisco Brandy (Campo de Encanto Pisco...you can get this at Bevmo)
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup lemon-lime simple syrup (see recipe below)
• 1 Granny Smith apple, cored, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 lime, thinly sliced
• small bunch of mint

Directions:

Mix together all ingredients in a pitcher, cover, and refrigerate for 4 to 24 hours.

Lemon Lime Syrup

1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup water, 2 thin slices lime, 2 thin slices lemon

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan.  Boil and cook until sugar completely dissolves.  Add lime and lemon.  Let Cool.  Chill for 1 hour and remove fruit.  Keep refrigerated up to 1 month.

 

Host a Pirates of Caribbean Party

 
 
 
Shiver me Timbers...critics haven't been too kind to the Pirates franchise but I have a feeling it's going to make a huge splash when it opens tomorrow. People still love the original concept and who can resist Johnny as Jack Sparrow? Let's face it: The movie is a worldwide phenomenon. (Plus, there are mermaids in this movie!!)  So, why not host a swashbuckling soiree before or after you head to the theater!!

Start by setting the mood with your invitations.

When guests walk in greet them with a cheery, "Ahoy, matey!"  and keep a bowl of pirate accessories at the door that they can choose from...items like eye patches, beards, clip-on earrings and hats.  You can either buy them at Social Couture or make your own.

  
 

 Make skull and bones pirate cupcakes topped pirate flags.  Serve drinks and food out of coconut cups.  Fill glass jars with different flavored Pirate's Booty. Yum!

 

Don't forget the Treasure Hunt...what would a Pirate Party be without a hunt for the Pirate's booty!  Make a map with fun clues from the movie and hide treaures all around the area...like a strand of pearls (fake of course), gold coins, compass, skulls and for the big find, fill a small treasure chest with gold coin chocolates and all sorts of other pirate themed novelties.  The kids will go crazy and it will keep them busy for a while. 

 

For a fun craft, you can also get small cardboard treasure chests and have the kids decorate them with colorful beads and jewels...these also make great party favors.

 
Entice all of your senses and play music from the movie...you can always find the older movie soundtracks on iTunes abd Amazon.  You should also be able to get the new soundtrack, Stranger Tides which should be out Now!

 

Bachelorette Printable Party

 
Forget Vegas and NYC! Celebrate your last days of singlehood with your best gal pals closer to home!  Our Printable Bachelorette party is perfect for that sophisticated bride-to-be designsed in pink and chocolate brown animal prints. So Wild!!

"Print • Cut • PARTY!®

 

Printable Party Supplies

Looking for classy bachelorette party goods but aren't having any luck getting beyond all the anatomical parts? We searched and searched online, but failed to find ANYthing with a funky attitude but still appropriate for any bride.

 

And so, we bring you the Wild Bachelorette Party Collection. In this set you will find:

Cake Pops are All the Rage!!!

 
What could be better than a cupcake?  A cake pop...of course!   Cooking blogger Bakerella, Angie Dudley has turned cake pops into a party extravaganza!!  Moms and women everywhere are going crazy for cute little cakes on a stick.  Starting from just simple decorated balls to more exciting designs such as bumblebees, clowns, farm animals, ice cream cones, and so many more!  

These adorable creations are the perfect bite-sized alternative to cake at any party or get-together. 

Angie appeared on Martha Stewart's show to demonstrate how to make these delicious little treats and now with a little help from her new book you can recreate these amazing treats right at home with her simple, step-by-step instructions and photos of more than 40 featured projects, as well as clever tips for presentation, decorating, dipping, coloring and melting chocolate, and much more!  So if you like to entertain as much as I do...go get a a copy of this adorable book, Cake Pops: Tips, Tricks, and Recipes for More Than 40 Irresistible Mini Treats. 

They are perfect for any occasion - birthday, wedding, bridal and baby showers, Halloween, Christmas...you name it!

Below are a few fun ideas you may find in the book...

 

 
 
 

Throw a Retro Hawaiian Luau

 
This tropical Hawaiian luau party is infused with all the elements that will be sure to get you in the mood for summer just [magine a tropical paradise...Hawaiian music, mai tais by the pool, and great big bowl of poi. This will be sure to be a luau to remember.

 
 
This Retro Hawaiian Printable Party comes complete with...