Creative Uses for Candy Kits

Impress party guests of all ages with these creative uses for candy kits. Our newest addition to the Big Dot Bake Shop will help you create an impressive candy buffet, personalized candy favors or candy party decorations that perfectly coordinate with your party theme! Fill push pop containers with Sixlets candies or Sticklettes, then add… Continue reading Creative Uses for Candy Kits

Little Lady Photo Contest | Win a $200 Big Dot Gift Card!

Spring it on! Win $200 in our photo contest. Flutter on by for a chance to win by sending us the cutest photo of your little girl dressed in flowers or butterfly attire. To have your photo included in our contest, you must email it to [email protected]. Photos that are posted to our Facebook wall… Continue reading Little Lady Photo Contest | Win a $200 Big Dot Gift Card!

Spring into the party season with easy push pop party favors!

Spring into the party season with easy push pop party favors! For this spring-themed Playful Butterfly & Flowers baby shower, we filled push pop containers with bright yellow candy, then secured a personalized favor tag to each container with striped twine. No complicated mixing or baking was required – simply fill, decorate and display each… Continue reading Spring into the party season with easy push pop party favors!

Turn paper napkins into bow ties for little man or mustache parties!

DIY paper bow ties are such an adorable way to accent centerpieces, favors and even place settings at little man or mustache parties – and they are so easy to make! All you need are a few standard paper napkins and string, and the following tutorial will show you just what to do. Gather your… Continue reading Turn paper napkins into bow ties for little man or mustache parties!

Decorate Paper Letters for an Alphabet Baby Shower!

Decorate paper letters for an alphabet baby shower – or just for fun! Kraft paper letters are available at most local craft stores for only a few dollars each, and almost anything can be used to decorate them. A few of BigDotofHappiness.com‘s own team members recently proved this when they sat down to decorate their own… Continue reading Decorate Paper Letters for an Alphabet Baby Shower!

Dress Up Buffet Tables with Stylish DIY Labels

Dress up buffet tables with stylish DIY labels! Simply adhere themed name tags to squares of coordinating craft paper, then add a loop of matching ribbon. In just minues you’ll have a stylish food and beverage label that can be hung from drink containers and serving dishes of all kinds.  How cute would these labels… Continue reading Dress Up Buffet Tables with Stylish DIY Labels

Use Tulle to Make Your Own Pom Pom Gift Topper!

Use tulle to make your own pom pom gift topper! With just a few wrapping days left until Christmas, spending tons of time on pretty but complicated gift wrapping ideas may not be realistic. Fortunately, it’s a cinch to turn tulle into a festive pom pom gift topper – just follow the below instructions, and… Continue reading Use Tulle to Make Your Own Pom Pom Gift Topper!

“Snow” Much Fun: DIY Snowflake Gift Decorations

You’ll have “snow” much fun making your own snowflake Christmas gift decorations using this simple method. Even the kids can help! First, gather some wrapping paper, craft paper, scissors and ribbon. Wrap each gift using paper of your choice, then place a homemade paper snowflake on top. Secure the snowflake with a coordinating bow and… Continue reading “Snow” Much Fun: DIY Snowflake Gift Decorations

DIY Tutorial: Make Your Own Curled Ribbon Out of Wrapping Paper!

Did you know that wrapping paper curls just as well as regular ribbon? I did not, and was amazed how well it worked! In this step-by-step DIY tutorial, I’ll show you how easy it is to make your own curled ribbon out of wrapping paper. It’s a great way to use that extra piece of paper… Continue reading DIY Tutorial: Make Your Own Curled Ribbon Out of Wrapping Paper!