All Things For All Parties

How to Make a Bunny Napkin Fold by Better Homes and Gardens

 

DIY Egg Vase

 
Hippity Hoppity Easter's on it's way!  I am getting very excited about Easter and all the fun crafts that go along with this holidays so with that in mind I was thumbing through the pages of magazines (All You) looking for new Easter craft ideas when I came across these adorable Easter vases.  Pretty & Easy...the perfect combo for me. 

YOU'LL NEED (makes 1 egg vase):

Blown eggPaint or spray paint
Finely milled glitter (various colors)
Small scissors or tweezers
Hot-glue gun
1 daisy (or any other flower you prefer)
Eggcup
 

1.Paint a blown egg using paint or spray paint, then roll it in a bowl of finely milled glitter while paint is still slightly wet. Let dry completely.
2.Working from one of the holes you made for blowing, use tiny scissors or tweezers to gently break away bits of eggshell until the hole is big enough to fit a flower stem. Place a glue dot over other hole; let dry fully.
3.Fill egg with a small amount of water. Insert a flower. Place in an eggcup to display.

Craft and Photo by All You Magazine

T.G.I.F. Wine Spritzers

 
Recipe by Paula Deen and Photo by Food.com

How about something exhilarating this Friday?  Spring is in the air and I am in the mood for something light and breezy like these refreshing wine spritzers; they are perfect for this weekend's entertaining enjoyment. 

Ingredients:
Ice
1/4 to 1/2 cup wine
1/4 to 1/2 cup sparkling water
Lemon slices, for garnish

Directions:
Pour wine into ice filled glass, top off with sparkling water and garnish with lemon slice.

 

Create Your Own Dazzling Centerpiece

 
I spotted this dazzling DIY wedding favor and was instantly struck by how easy and chic this project is. All you need are some tin cans and beads.

Wrap tin cans with gold, black and copper bronze bead strands than fill with cut flowers.  How much easier could a DIY project be.

Use them as centerpieces for your tables or as vases around the house. The cans will look stunning lined up on the table.
 

Delicious Fondant Cupcake Toppers

 

 
 
If you are looking for a little extra something to make a big impression and add a little something something to your cupcakes...check these great fondant toppers.  They are very decadent especially when mounted on a scrumptious swirl of frosting. If you opt to make your own treats for your next kidde bash, baby shower or bridal shower whatever the occasion these are great way to keep party costs down and add a personal touch to the affair, wow your guests by icing your little cakes with edible cupcake and cookie cover embellishments. These designs by Etsy seller Cookie Covers, range in cost from $11 to $12 for a dozen, so you can fake fantastic fondant skills for less than a dollar a pop.

 

T.G.I.F. Raspberry Cheesecake Martini

 
I don't know about you but I absolutely L-O-V-E cheesecake!  A few years back my husband went through a cheesecake phase he was determined to become an expert at making cheesecakes and I definitely think he mastered it with his oreo cookie crust cheesecake...Yikes!  It was  a little piece of heaven so I think I am going to make-up a batch of these this weekend in honor of his cheesecake making days!  They would also be perfect for my friend, Sara's bridal shower. 

Ingredients:

1 part Finlandia®Vodka
1 part Chambord®Liqueur
1 part heavy cream
½ part sour mix

Directions:
Shake ingredients over ice, strain and serve into a martini glass.

 

Fondant Cupcake Toppers

 

Perfect for your next birthday party, baby shower, bridal shower, holiday table or girl's night out! 

Whatever the occasion...Don't settle for cookie cutter toppers, when you can get detailed, hand cut and drawn fondant cupcake toppers to make your party the talk of the town!

 
 
 

DIY Paper Centerpieces

 
I think this is such a great idea for a bride that is looking for some inexpensive, stylish table centerpieces.  These well shred centerpieces are very chic and perfect for a wedding, bridal shower, baby shower or dinner party.  You can make these whimsical rumpled-chic topiaries with basic printing paper (or colored paper). 

Shred a hefty amount of paper in colors you like, or pick-up some preshedded paper from a craft store.  Drizzle glue on one side of a styrofoam ball and roll it in a pile of the cuttings, pressing lightly to adhere (this is one project that the kids can even help with). Fill in any bare spots and repeat on the other sides. Cover as many foam balls as you will need for your table.  Let them dry then pile them on top of one another with dowels (or chopsticks) and place in flowerpots or cluster in the center of the table.  So cute and so easy to make. 

Any day, any party, any centerpiece...these DIY tabletoppers really will dress up your get-together, no matter what the occassion.

Idea comes from star stylist and interior designer Robert Verdi featured in Everyday with Rachael Ray.

T.G.I.F. Tickled Pink Bubbly

This drink recipe can be made with or without alcohol.  The bubbles can come from either Ginger Ale or Champagne so it is the perfect signature drink for your next baby shower, bridal shower or graduation party.

T.G.I.F. Jelly Bean Cocktail

In honor of Easter our signature cocktail this week is the Jelly Bean cocktail so shake up some Easter fun with this festive springtime drink.

Ingredients:

• 1 shot grape juice
• 1 shot Chambord raspberry liquer
• 1 shot vanilla flavored vodka
• jelly beans

Directions:

Combine the liquid ingredients in a martini shaker filled with ice; shake vigorously. Strain into martini glasses. Garnish with 3 jelly beans.