Hostess Hero Secrets: Top 3 Easy Decorating Ideas

Grab the attention of your guests with these three easy decorating ideas PLUS give your party the pizazz you are looking for! Party decorations done right will wow everyone from the moment they arrive until the last piece of cake is off the table. Creative party decorations don’t have to be complicated or time-consuming, but… Continue reading Hostess Hero Secrets: Top 3 Easy Decorating Ideas

Big Dot Favorites – Fall Party Decorations

We have gathered our favorite ideas for fall party decorations into one fabulous list – just in time for you to start planning an impressive fall event. Which theme will you choose? How will you make your event YOU-niqe with these creative fall DIY party favors? Guess Whooooooo – Owl is perfect for celebrating fall… Continue reading Big Dot Favorites – Fall Party Decorations

Graduation Party Ideas: 3 Creative Uses for Garland Banners

Garland banners are such an easy way to decorate graduation party tables and candy buffets. With a little creativity, you can brighten up your party space even further by incorporating these 3 creative uses for garland banners! Keep reading to see how we used this personalized Chalkboard Cheers garland banner to accent a recent graduation… Continue reading Graduation Party Ideas: 3 Creative Uses for Garland Banners

Stamp Your Way to Stylish Presents with this Easy Gift Wrapping Idea!

Stamp your way to stylish presents with this easy gift wrapping idea! Wrap each gift just like you normally would, adding coordinating ribbon if you’d like. Instead of a traditional gift tag, however, stamp the recipient’s name on a piece of craft paper! You’ll be left with a personalized gift that is as stylishly labeled… Continue reading Stamp Your Way to Stylish Presents with this Easy Gift Wrapping Idea!

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!

Pretty and Practical: DIY Notebook Favors!

I have completely fallen in love with BigDotofHappinesss.com’s new DIY notebook favors! They are simple to decorate – just add a single sticker label and some colorful ribbon – and totally practical. After all, who wouldn’t want a convenient place to jot down notes and reminders on the go? Dress them up to match fall… Continue reading Pretty and Practical: DIY Notebook Favors!

Plan a Baby Shower in 3 Easy Steps!

If you’re planning a baby shower for the first time, don’t fret! BigDotofHappiness.com’s party planning experts have broken down the planning process into 3 easy steps, which can be tackled one at a time until the party is complete! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3… Step 1: Choose a baby shower theme. For some… Continue reading Plan a Baby Shower in 3 Easy Steps!

Sweeten Up Your Fall Baby Shower with Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds!

Sweeten up your fall baby shower with caramelized pumpkin seeds! Made by roasting pumpkin seeds in a delicious mixture of sugar and salt, this easy-to-make snack is a wonderful addition to any fall party. Once cooled, the seeds can even be packaged in favor bags and given away to guests! The only items you need… Continue reading Sweeten Up Your Fall Baby Shower with Caramelized Pumpkin Seeds!

5 Quick Tips to Make Your Baby Shower Photos Fantastic

Photos are an important part of any baby shower, so it’s worthwhile to spend a few minutes reading the following 5 tips on how to make your baby shower photos fantastic. Doing so will ensure that your loved ones are captured in the best possible way – and that the guest of honor is left… Continue reading 5 Quick Tips to Make Your Baby Shower Photos Fantastic

Expert Party Staple: Plastic Party Cups!

The expert party planners at BigDotofHappiness.com know that no matter what type of celebration you’re planning – a baby shower, a birthday party, a bridal shower or a baptism – plastic party cups are a definite party staple. These inexpensive items can be purchased in bulk from almost any grocery or department store, then decorated… Continue reading Expert Party Staple: Plastic Party Cups!