Showing posts with label party. Show all posts
Showing posts with label party. Show all posts

Monday, August 29, 2011

Guest Blogger - The Letter 4 - Muppets Puppet Theater


Oh ya! Let me just bask in the spotlight for a second, I can't believe I get to guest post on Someday Crafts! A huge thank you to Michelle for letting me take over her blog today! I feel so honored.


I am Jamie from The Letter 4. This little sister blog started 2 months ago and it has been a rush ever since. I decided it wasn't enough to brag about my sister's genius to all my friends, I convinced my sisters to start a blog with me so we could share all of our ideas with anyone who decided to stop by! I am not exaggerating when I say that there is literally something for everybody in this blog, and we're just getting started!
Janae is our amazing photographer and hairstyle guru. Her tutorial on a modern way of wearing a scarf in your hair was a huge hit!!




Jade is our chef. She is AMAZING! She did a whole white fight series on what you could use instead of white flour, white rice, ect. And these Quinoa Stuffed Peppers were a favorite!

 



I am our printables gal. I recently gave out an organized grocery list printable and even show you how to make your own notepad with them! Hello organization!




Julianna is our writer, she gives out some fun random facts and is just starting some great book reviews!
Now on to the tutorial of the day...


My family is kind of insanely obsessed with the Muppets. Maybe it's their witty comedy or maybe it's the fact that every family member correlates with one of the personalities of the Muppet's. Either way, they are the funniest things ever. My daughter has had a plush Kermit doll since she was born and is turning 1 in October and the theme was just too obvious. Muppets, of course!

 
I searched for hours for good ideas on a (girly) Muppet themed party. Really... there is nothing, so I have collaborated with Michelle from Our Wonderfilled Life (she does amazing idea boards for parties!) and we are putting together the best Muppet bash you could think of! Check out my daughters Muppet Theater!




I'm positive this is the most awesome thing I have ever made in my life. It's awesome for several reasons:

 
1. It goes perfectly for decor for her birthday theme.
2. It will also be one of her birthday gifts. I'm sure she will have fun with till she is 5+.
3. It's a perfect photo opp...I mean just look at this...




When I first got the idea, I thought, "there is no way I have time to make that." 3 days people. And all together it really only took me maybe 2 hours. If that. This is super simple.





1. Get yourself a cardboard box. Whatever size you think you can handle. Get the kiddos involved!
2. Slap on the paint. It will take a few layers.
3. Cut out a square in the middle for your stage area.
4. I took the cardboard cut out from step 3 and glued it right above the cut out area. Then I projected the words "Sabrina's Muppet theater" onto the box and painted it with metallic gold paint. I also painted just a few simple details like the gold pillars and the theater seats.
5. Add some cute details! I glued scrapbooking paper that looked like wood to the inside and hung some paper clouds from the top with thread.
6. Cut out a strip at the bottom to put your hands through to maneuver the puppets. I also cut a hole in the top so I could see what I was doing.
7. Break out some sock or felt puppets and put on a show!




OR! I have made these hilarious Muppet printables that you can cut out and tape to popsicle sticks that will be available to download on our blog in the next week or so! You will be able to download Kermit, Animal, Fozzie, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Beaker! If that doesn't convince you that you need to have a Muppet themed birthday party, I don't know what will! But if you still need convincing, I already have a Muppet invitation I have shared on our blog and I have many more Muppet themed ideas to come that I will share before my daughters birthday in October!

 
Hope you enjoyed our tutorial and thank you again to Michelle, you are so so sweet!





Thanks, The Letter 4 ladies.  Y'all are very talented.  I noticed your blog link-ups when you first started and thought, "This group is going to make it BIG."  And I still believe that The Letter 4 will be a blog in everyone's reader in the next few months.   This Muppet show idea is darling and that birthday party will be so fun!
Visit The Letter 4 ladies and leave them some love today!
 

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Redneck Wine Glass (SO funny!)

I saw this "redneck wine glass" at White Water Crafting and started laughing so hard! Everybody needs a little bit of redneck in them. When our family hosts our next neighborhood"redneck" party, I will be making a few of these to show off. A mason jar and a dollarstore candleholder! Perfect!!!!!


Sunday, June 19, 2011

Carved Fruit


Happy Father's Day! If you are looking for last minute gifts or ideas, head over to the Father's Day linky party!


If your going to hosting a BBQ, party of shower this summer, keep those awesome looking carved fruits in mind as a centerpiece! They will be a big hit. Suzy's Artsy Sitcom shows you how to carve a canteloupe! Love it!


Thursday, June 2, 2011

Guest Blogger - A to Zebra Celebrations - Rose Ball Tutorial!




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This is the tutorial for the rose balls A to Zebra Celebrations used in her daughter's birthday party.




A little story about these. I was in Los Angeles, CA this past March. I went shopping with my aunt. We walked into this little store downtown and they had some gorgeous rose balls hanging from the ceiling. I asked the clerk if they were for sale and she said "yes". I told her I wanted 3 of the pink ones. She told me "we are sold out, and we won't get any for another month". I was devastated, because my party was in like 3 weeks! I knew these would be perfect for the party. I had no choice, but to try and make them myself.....ha! Here's what I came up with and it's super easy, but you need to know that it took me over 7 hours to make these 3 balls... sooooooo much time!!!


Materials: Roses, foam ball and glue gun.
(You can also spray paint the foam ball, but I did not)







Take the roses apart and get rid of all the greenery.




Take your glue gun and add some to the stem.




Stick it in the ball right away before your glue dries. You will need to press hard and hold for a minute or two.




Your rose will look like this when you let go.



I added some hot glue inside the petals to make them look tighter.





Then add another rose, and another, and another....until your ball is full




You want to stick them pretty close together so you have no white spots showing .







And here's what your rose ball will look like!!



Here's where I used them for my daughter's party!







I also used one of them for this zebra photo shoot and just put it on a candle holder.






The possibilities for these gorgeous rose balls are endless! I'd love to hang these in a nursery room, or use them for a wedding, you could also hang them above a desserts table, etc..etc... Let your imagination come up with new ideas for these!!

Send me an email with pictures if you decide to make these and use them on your upcoming party! I'd love to see them :)

Feel free to ask any questions. My email: atozebracelebrations@hotmail.com


Thanks!!!!

Visit A to Zebra Celebrations to see more fantastic ideas!




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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Paper Punch Table Runner

This table runner made out of colorful paper is beautiful and perfect for a rainbow party or other colorful event! Simple and inexpensive, this is a great craft to involve kids in! Thanks to Ramblings From The Sunshine State for finding something similar on pinterest and remaking it!


Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Rice Krispy Easter Edibles!

I love ideas like this table full of rice krispy edibles that pass for themed decor and treats. The topiary, easter basket, chicks, flowers and decorative balls in the apothecary jar are all edible. (Click on the image above to see them in greater detail.)

How fun would that be for a party or to do with your kids?!?! You can read more about this display and get the recipe over at Cute As A Fox.



Remember to enter the CanOrganizer.com giveaway for 4 FREE can organizers HERE.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

5 St. Patrick's Day Ideas

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I had an emergency last Wednesday and didn't get to highlight any links from the Whatever Goes Wednesday party. There are a few from that party and a few from the St. Patrick's Day party. I hope you can find some fun last minute ideas.
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This crepe paper flower wreath is gorgeous for St. Patty's Day. (It would be gorgeous in a different color for another occasion too!!!)
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See it at FabuLESSly Crafty.

Read about this awesome St. Patrick's Day party for kids (or families) at Gluesticks! Hurry and pull a party together for the kiddos in your life! I'm going to do some of these activities for my kids!

See the St. Patty's Kids Party.
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Greenbean's Crafterole has so many cute and fun ideas to do with soap. I love this St. Patty's soap!
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See how to make Leperchaun lather.
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Adorn your little ladies with shamrock hair clips for the upcoming holiday! See how to make them at Ten Cow Chick.

. Any little kid would love to make a leperchaun village for those sneaky little guys! This idea from Little Wonders' Days is a fun St. Patrick's activity for old or new birdhouses.
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Check out more ideas from the St. Patrick's Day Party or the Whatever Goes Wednesday Party.
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