Here’s an easy gift wrapping idea that won’t break the bank: use paint chips to decorate wrapped gifts! Simply grab a few free paint samples from your local hardware or paint store, then use a circle cutter to cut circles out of each color. Tape or glue a few circles back-to-back over coordinating ribbon, then… Continue reading Easy Gift Wrapping Idea: Use Paint Chips to Decorate Wrapped Gifts!
Category: DIY Party Ideas
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!
Decorate Wrapped Boxes with DIY Rosette Tags!
Decorate wrapped boxes with DIY rosette tags! Rosettes are an easy way to personalize holiday gifts, and require only craft paper and glue to make. You can customize them even further as we did here, with a personalized sticker from BigDotofHappiness.com that says “Merry Christmas” and “The Smith Family.” What a cute way to make your… Continue reading Decorate Wrapped Boxes with DIY Rosette Tags!
Holiday Party Favor Idea: DIY Gingerbread Cookie Sugar Scrub
Few things represent the holiday season better than the warm smell of gingerbread cookies, gingerbread houses and… gingerbread sugar scrub? An easy holiday party favor idea, DIY gingerbread cookie sugar scrub is good for your skin, smells delicious and calorie-free! I package my gingerbread sugar scrub in glass candy jars, then added colorful ribbon and a… Continue reading Holiday Party Favor Idea: DIY Gingerbread Cookie Sugar Scrub
Easy Baptism Favor Idea: “Kisses” From the Guest of Honor!
This easy baptism favor idea is as sweet as it is simple! Just package chocolate kisses into individual favor bags, then add a personalized favor tag from BigDotofHappiness.com. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a pretty favor that will please guests of all ages! (Tip: Personalize the tags to read “Kisses from” followed by… Continue reading Easy Baptism Favor Idea: “Kisses” From the Guest of Honor!
Truly “Sweet” DIY Anniversary Party Favors
Make your own DIY anniversary party favors! Perfect for any couple who wants the world to know that their love is still “sweet,” this simple favor idea requires only ribbon, cookies and a personalized anniversary tag from BigDotofHappiness.com. Bake a few batches of the couple’s favorite cookies, wrap individual stacks in coordinating ribbon and add… Continue reading Truly “Sweet” DIY Anniversary Party Favors
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!
Festive Fall Favor Idea: DIY Mulled Cider Kits!
A festive fall favor idea that’s easy to make and can be packaged in a variety of pretty ways, DIY mulled cider kits combine cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and other delicious ingredients in a small satchel or container that can be mixed into apple cider. The result is a classic cold-weather drink mix that’s perfect for… Continue reading Festive Fall Favor Idea: DIY Mulled Cider Kits!
A Truly Unique Party Idea: DIY Thumbprint Guest Books!
A memorable alternative to the traditional guest book, DIY thumbprint guest books are easy to make and even easier to display – and enjoy – after the celebration is over! These “interactive” guest books can be used at a variety of parties, from weddings and birthday parties to baby showers and baptisms! Simply display a… Continue reading A Truly Unique Party Idea: DIY Thumbprint Guest Books!
Sweeten Up a Teddy Bear Baby Shower with Blue-“bear”-y Muffins!
Sweeten up a teddy bear baby shower with blue-“bear”-y muffins! As easy to make as they are to decorate, blueberry muffins – especially in miniature form – are a delightfully simple snack idea for teddy bear-themed baby showers. Just add a themed teddy bear “flag” to each one (which we created using non-personalized teddy bear… Continue reading Sweeten Up a Teddy Bear Baby Shower with Blue-“bear”-y Muffins!