Stacey's Birthday Ribbon and Rhinestones Blog Hop Last Day

Stacey's Birthday Ribbon and Rhinestones Blog Hop

Last Day

I want to thank EVERYONE for all the wonderful comments you have left for me along this hop...I smile HUGE when I read them and I really really appreciate it =D Today is the last day of this hop and I have in store for you a really fun tutorial for making your own party blowers...these are just adorable and you have to give one a whirl =D Here we go!!!

1. Stacey ~  http://CreatingACraftyLife.blogspot.com/

2. Kim ~ http://rickettscricuts.blogspot.com/

3. Gina ~ http://californiascrappin-gcinderella21.blogspot.com/

4. Janet ~ http://createatdreamscrapbooks.blogspot.com/

5. Tanya ~  http://ScrappyScavenger.blogspot.com/

6. Brie~ http://vintage53.blogspot.com/

7. Cathie~ http://cathiescafe-scraphappy.blogspot.com/

8. Nicole ~ http://creationsbymommy.com/

9. Kristy ~ http://www.scraptasticalkreations.blogspot.com/

10. Martha~ http://pattisscrapingtime.blogspot.com/

11. Haidee~ http://created2bunique.blogspot.com/

12. Zoe ~ http://www.CraftyX.blogspot.com/

13. Kristal~ http://www.gettingcricky.com/

14. Raven~ http://www.love4stamps.blogspot.com/

15. Jess~ http://www.kinderstampo.com/

16.Deb~ http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/

17. Esmeralda ~ http://noahsarktwobytwo.blogspot.com/

18. Karle ~ http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1890631198460&set=a.1890626638346.104027.1621905895&type=1&theater

Here is the party blower I created...are these cute or what??

Let's walk through the steps =D

Step one:

Cut a piece of DSP to 2 1/2 x 12 inches.Score lengthwise at 1″ and 2″,  leaving an 1/2 inch flap.

Step two:

Apply sticky strip or thin double sided tape to length of 1/2 inch flap and along bottom edge. It is important to not have any gaps. Fold closed as shown 

Step three:

Roll blower around pencil starting from bottom edge.  Tie rubber band or string around the blower and leave for 24 hours so that the shape holds.

Step Four:

Cut a piece of cardstock 2 1/2 inch by 1 1/2 inch.  Roll into a cylinder and apply sticky tape. Insert the cylinder into the blower opening and wrap seal with tape. It needs to be a tight fit. You can also put ribbon around the tape to conceal it if it shows. 

YAY!! We made party blowers =D and now to show you some blog candy I have in store for you...tomorrow I will be selecting a random winner through Random.org for a lucky follower who left comments to win these stickles! Winner will receive THREE bottles of Crystal Stickles

Happy Creating!!

 Your next stop on the hop is Tanya go over and see her amazing project she has in store for you along the way! 

My Son Jayden's Valentine's Class Party

FINALLY got these done after several hours! These are

goodie bags that have a friendship candy necklace that I gave  each child to make and eat. The scallop tag says"Friendship warms the heart" I purchased the cutting file from Silhouette.com My wishblade didn't cut the phrases well enough so I hand to hand cut the outlines **sigh** The red-polka dot scallop circle was punched  with a 3" punch. The blue inner circle cut from a 2.5 circle off of George Basic Shapes cartridge and I used my 2" hand punch for the white inner circle. The polka dot ribbon was purchased from Michael's. The friendship necklace kits I actually found on clearance at Target in a box that contained enough to do 10 necklaces for only 5 dollars!!! =D

Done with the class goodie bags on the right...these are the bingo prizes that each child will get as their prize. I bought the polka dot bags at target for only a dollar for all of them and inside is a small box of cards (Tinkerbell for girls...cars movie for boys) and a lolli pop. I bought the 24 boxes of cards all for only 4.99 at Target =D I made the bag topper on them with red with white stitched ribbon purchased at Michael's, Blue lace heart that is a punch by Martha Stewart purchased again at Michaels and cut the little hearts from the George Basic shape Cricut cartridge. The scallop circle on the front is a 3" scallop circle hand punch. I made the cutting file for the scallop trim candy

bag topper.

This is what I was up late last night doing lol! I couldn't believe 

I talked myself into printing out and then cutting and then pasting 22 Valentine Mobile craft projects for the class party but

they turned out so cute!!! I found this free printable

for the mobiles on the canon.com website =D

Jayden is doing his very first Valentine's card list =D

Jayden's Valentines cards for his class...after I had already made like 11 lady bug handmade cards Jayden pouted and said "but mommy I want to give them a treat and also the girls really like hello kitty not ladybugs" sooo...found these hello kitty candy box cards at Target for. Dollar each =D then to make it even more exciting was finding the toy story ones for the boys and the saying is "best friends" rather than "be mine" lol! Jayden signed each one himself =D

Here is the class pictures...we had a blast!

Me and my son Jayden

The Friendship Candy Necklaces were a hit!

Here is how the heart mobiles turned out

Pirate Theme Boys Party Invitation

So here it is! This is the card I made for my boy's birthday party! The front picture was actually one I found of Tom Sawyer's Island on Google lol! Thanks Google =D then I used my photoshop program to change the name to Ian and Jayden's Island. For the striped red and white paper I found a digital paper pack that was free on line and printed it out. The adhesive ribbon strip on the inside of the card is from K and Company. 

My previous post has the wording that I used for the invitation if you would like to take a peak =D

Pirate Party Decoration Ideas for Boys Birthday Party!

The past few months have been BUSY!!!!! I apologize for not keeping up with my blog. This past May my boys turned 3 and 5 and we had the cutest Pirate birthday party...I have to share =D because it was sooo much fun to plan for. Thinking about planning this theme for your little buccaneer? Here are ideas that I found for inspiration:

INVITATION:

The map on the front is of Tom Sawyer's Island found on 

Google maps =D In photoshop I edited it a little and put Pirate's Lair on Jayden and Ian's Island.

Here is the wording used in the invites that I made for my boys:

Ye be invited fer some fun at a Pirate Theme Party!

Captain ****child's name***

The Captain needs a crew to discover a bounty of hidden treasure

It’s a scavenger hunt! We’d be eatin good, delicious treats, and playing some fun games. See ye there! Arr!

Grub and grog will be served at: 1:00pm

Sunday, May 23^nd

Chart yer course for:

****your address info**

Yo ho ho let us know ***phone number and or email****

to confirm your

desire to exercise your sea legs and search

for mighty treasures

PIRATE PARTY DECORATIONS

The favorite for the kids was the cupcake kit. It's a 48 piece set that has 24 cases (or liners) and 24 assorted toothpick toppers. Kids just love cupcake toppers! Me, I have this thing for streamers and banners. They makes it an official party, so the pirate garland got an Arrr ("I agree or I'm happy") from me.

Shown above: 1. Pirate Party Bags - set of 8 ($9.95); 2. Pirate Ship Table Centerpiece ($15); 3.Pirate Hat Party Set - 12 party invites and 12 thank you notes ($20).

Shown above: 4. Pirate Bunting ($7.50); 5. Pirate Cupcake Kit - 24 cases & toppers ($11.95); 6.Pirate Plate - 7" set of 12 7" diameter ($4.50); Pirate Napkin - pack of 16 ($4.50)

You'll have to remind your guests to bring their invitations because they double as a cute little wearable pirate hats! This set (#3 above) comes with thank you cards and envelopes as well. And of course no pirate party is complete with out a fabulous pirate centerpiece with piratey embellishments and pop outs that you can spread around the table! Staring at $4.50 @ MeriMeri.Com

Pirate Hat with Eye Patch Make your own swashbuckling pirate hat and eye patch  with this paper craft printable ! Add a mustache get printable here  to complete the look of a Pirate of the Caribbean. Print full size  sheet on photo paper or card stock, or print on regular paper then  glue to cardboard, cut out and assemble. Full instructions printed  on the Adobe PDF craft sheet.  Click here to print a full size pirate hat and eye patch craft sheet.

TREASURE BOX FOR YOUR TREASURE HUNT

use this site to print out the wooden planks and the key hole:

http://www.fun-pinata-party-ideas.com/treasure-chest-pinata.html

The red trim is just tissue paper and the key hole part Velcros shut. Inside I put the kids loot bags for them to find later on. The black bags were purchased at the local craft store and printed off stickers to seal them.

COOL BIRTHDAY BANNER YOU CAN MAKE YOURSELF...VERY EASY IF YOU OWN A CRICUT MACHINE =D

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36237075

use Mindy Terasawa's Little Treasures digital scrapbook elements.

 

This boat can be purchased here

 Go to your local appliance store and ask for a large appliance box. Cut it into the shape of a pirate ship and paint. Place blue plastic in front of it to represent water, so that the kids have to “walk the plank” to board the ship. String black balloons with crossbones above the table for a more festive feel. Here is what we did since I ran out of time getting the appliance boxes to make one...I found a self-inflated pirate ship ring toss game and added blue gossamer to look like water. I made this game as part of the scavenger hunt...which I will go into detail shortly =D 

PIRATE PARTY FOOD IDEAS

These are so quick and easy for a pirate party. The kids or the adults will love them and you will love how quickly you can prepare them. Print and cut out the template HERE  on cream parchment paper. Poke toothpicks through the top and the bottom like the sail of a boat. I used them for my deviled eggs:

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CHOCOLATE MOUSTACHES



These chocolate moustaches are a lot of fun for a pirate party 

How to make chocolate moustaches on sticks
You will need:

• chocolate buds or pieces
• zip-lock bag
• baking paper
• skewers (cut in half) or lollipop sticks

Print out the chocolate moustache template and place a sheet of baking paper over it (or laminate it so you can re-use it). You can check on-line for a mustache chocolate mold. I happened to find one on Ebay.


Put the chocolate in a zip lock bag and melt it in the microwave in 30 second intervals. Cut a small corner off the bag and pipe over the moustache outline with the chocolate, then fill it in with more chocolate. Place the skewer or lollipop stick in the middle of the moustache and pipe a little more chocolate over the stick. To make the appearance of whiskers, use a fork to “brush” the chocolate. Store them in an airtight container.
They also make great party favours - simply place in a cellophane bag and tie with a nice ribbon.

The Ship (aka food table)

Deviled Eggs – Simply add a sail to your egg halves.

Watermelon Boat – Cut the watermelon to resemble a boat. Fill with Cannon balls – melon balls.


Here is mine and it was my first try at watermelon carving lol!

Sword kabobs – Use plastic sword skewers for strawberries, grapes and cheese.

Fishy Sandwiches – Make tuna salad sandwiches and use a cookie cutter to cut them into a fish shape. Add a raisin for the eye.

Underwater Snacks – Spread cream cheese on crackers. Then add fish crackers on the cream cheese

Fish Sticks – These could also double as swords
Macaroni- (golden treasures)

Chicken nuggets with ketsup renamed (“Gold Nuggets with ruby sauce”)

Hot dog octopus: Cut the hot dogs in half lengthwise, keeping an inch intact at the top. Continue cutting lengthwise to create 8 hot dog tentacles.

Grog

Crocodile Blood –

In a large bowl, mix a 32-oz can of pineapple juice, one 12-oz can of orange juice concentrate, one 6-oz can of lemonade concentrate, five cups of cold water, one quart of 7-Up, and a quart of rainbow sherbet. Chill until ready and serve to the gang. Add slices of orange, banana, kiwi, or float cherries in the bowl for an added twist.


Water Labels: 

Other Treasures

Fish Crackers

THE CAKE

The pirate ship cake (above) is the one I finally picked out and got it at Albertson's grocery store of all places....they did an awesome job on it and it cost me 40 bucks!

Pirate Face Cupcakes

I made these Pirate cupcakes for Jayden's classmates =D I used cream cheese frosting (recipe below) and the eyes are candies from a candy kit at Target also in that kit was these little bone candies pictured on the cap....the kit was purchased during Halloween. The mouth was made from pez candies. I used a light peach food coloring for the cream cheese frosting. The cap and eye patch is frosting from the tube at Safeway lol!

Here is the cream cheese frosting:
Ingredients
1 pound cream cheese, softened
4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar
1 cup unsalted butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)

Instructions

Mix cream cheese with butter until smooth. Add extracts. Slowly add sugar and blend until light and fluffy! Fill and Ice cake as desired. Pecans can be added to top of cake for decoration. Use a piping bag with a round #8 tip to create fluffy cupcake tops!




The Games


check out this really cool bingo game I found...I used this game as another stop on the map for the treasure hunt it talks!! $16.99

check it out here