Party sweets, drinks and decor
We have a family tradition that my teens have loved since they were little kids… Easter egg coupons! They’ve changed as the kids have grown up, and I think this teenage version is just the best one yet. The twins look forward to these every year. You can print the Easter egg coupons for teens […]
Cheesecake is my favorite! And just to be clear… I would enjoy it, no matter what the cake looks like. Having one that is bright, festive, and pretty is just extra sweet. This rainbow cheesecake is a fun way to dress up a favorite treat, making it instantly ready for spring parties, Easter, and showers. […]
I made this festive Starburst cocktail with pink candy melted bows this year. I’ve always loved Starburst candy, and how this festive drink setup came out made me a forever fan! Let me show you how… Make the starburst cocktail first by making the Starburst simple syrup, then add it to my favorite version of […]
Advent is here! Every year, I make a colorful paper Advent calendar to count down the days with little treats and fun surprises. Here is this year’s free printable Advent calendar, along with easy instructions for using it. Advent calendars are one of my favorite parts of the season. I fill the pouches with tiny […]
With Thanksgiving week here and December coming fast, I’m in full Christmas party-planning mode, so I made this free printable Christmas invitation to invite all our friends to a bright Christmas Lights party. Grab the instructions and free download below. This fun, bright light garland invite is perfect for sending out invitations when you do […]
It is cookie-making time, and I get so excited for it every year. I love baking, and made the prettiest gummy bear cookies. The gummy bears melt into bright “stained glass” dough centers, and they look like little jewel ornaments when they cool. These cookies are great for gifting, sharing at parties, or even hanging […]
This fall, I wanted something bright for our mantel, so I made a wheat wreath dyed in bright colors. It is fun and a great way to welcome guests all season long. The bright wheat works for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and to adorn your door all fall long. The colorful wheat also looks cute tied onto […]
I made this painted pinecone table runner for our November Thanksgiving & Friendsgiving tablescape because I love bringing bright colors into our more subtly hued fall holidays. Lined down the center of the table, they bring just the right mix of fall and holiday color. It feels like the perfect bridge between the seasons. And […]
I made this simple Christmas cookie stack tower tree as a fun way to share cookies at next week’s Christmas decorating party. Inspired by this cute donut reel, I had to try my own holiday cookie version. I made mine using a simple donut display stand. The bases come in multiples so that you can […]
This year, I want our Thanksgiving kids’ table to feel extra fun, so I am making these cute paper bag popcorn stuffed turkeys. They look just like little paper turkeys on the table, and when the kids open them, they find popcorn inside! An easy snack while waiting for the real turkey to be done. […]
I started the holidays a little early this year, and crafted these bright reindeer piñatas for our upcoming reindeer party. I love how magical they look. Pink and gold reindeer feel way more fun to me than plain brown ones, especially with a bit of glitter detail and a cute pom-pom nose. These little piñatas […]
I love adding color to Christmas, and this popsicle stick wreath is a fun way I did this for the season. The wreath made in a color-block fashion from simple craft popsicle sticks is easy to make and works on doors, windows or even above a mantle for colorful holiday decorating. I was inspired by […]