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!
Category: Birthday Parties
Birthday party ideas and do-it-yourself birthday party favors
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!
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!
Hoilday Party Tip: Coordinate Food Stands with Decorative Signs!
Coordinate holiday party food stands with decorative signs! Although individual food labels are easy to make, creating enough for a large holiday party can be pretty time-consuming. Save time (and sanity) by displaying sweets and other holiday foods on tiered stands that are topped with coordinating signs! Here we displayed plastic party cups filled with individual servings… Continue reading Hoilday Party Tip: Coordinate Food Stands with Decorative Signs!
Printable Tips for Holiday Party Planning!
With only 27 days until Christmas – yes, 27 – holiday party planning is in full swing! Although some of you may be seasoned hostesses who are so used to planning parties that organizing the details comes as naturally as breathing, many may not be quite so comfortable preparing not only a holiday party for friends,… Continue reading Printable Tips for Holiday Party Planning!
3 Unique Holiday Gift Ideas Picked by Big Dot Staffers
With the coming of the holiday season, many of you have probably started thinking about unique holiday gift ideas… some of you may already be done with your Christmas shopping! For those of you who still need a few fun gift suggestions (or who haven’t even begun shopping yet), the following list of 3 unique holiday… Continue reading 3 Unique Holiday Gift Ideas Picked by Big Dot Staffers
5 Reasons Why Personalized Candy Bars are the Perfect Party Favor!
Totally adorable, customized for free, perfect for last-minute party planners… there are probably more than 5 reasons why personalized candy bars are the perfect party favor, but I’m going to limit this list to avoid a never-ending blog post. If you’re contemplating these awesome party favors but aren’t quite convinced yet, check out the following… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why Personalized Candy Bars are the Perfect Party Favor!
Fall Party Recipe Idea: Classic Carrot Cake… With a Twist!
A classic dessert any time of the year, carrot cake is a particularly popular recipe for fall parties… and as one Big Dotter demonstrates here, it can be easily dressed up to match fall party décor! Big Dot of Happiness Design Expert Dorthea submitted this eye-catching fall dessert in a recent bake-off, and as you can… Continue reading Fall Party Recipe Idea: Classic Carrot Cake… With a Twist!
Celebrate Your Party Colors with DIY Painted Frames!
Celebrate your party colors with DIY painted frames! Every Hostess Hero knows that little more color never hurts, and BigDotofHappiness.com’s white frames are an easy to way to incorporate your party colors into table decorations and buffet tables. You can even use them to make party signs! By adding a single coat of colorful spray paint,… Continue reading Celebrate Your Party Colors with DIY Painted Frames!