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~ Party Decor ~ Table Backdrops- New in the Shop!

2013-04-17T11:05:00.003-04:00

I've been asked several times to sell the hand-painted murals I use as table backdrops for my parties.. Well, I'm really excited to be able to offer these to you now!

For a limited time we will be taking orders for custom murals, any theme you like for boys and girls parties: Under the Sea, Super Heroes, Princesses, Pirates...

The murals are hand painted in fabric, and they measure about 2m x 1.75 m {6.5 ft. x 5.75 ft.}

We can't take so many orders, so it will be first come first served..

They will be ready for delivery around mid May so You can have them ready for any June parties and later..

Available in the shop HERE!

Discounts will be offered for multiple orders.

~ GIVEAWAY ~ KITCHENAID SHOPPING SPREE!

2013-04-03T06:00:00.000-04:00

Giveaways keep coming to Party-Tales! Last month I teamed up with a group of amazing bloggers to bring you the Great Apple-Licious Giveaway and 3 IPads were given away to 3 lucky winners. This month we are doing it again, and this time we are offering you another awesome prize: A KITCHENAID SHOPPING SPREE or CASH!

The winner can select up to $700 in Kitchenaid brand products (not including sales taxes), which will be delivered to the single destination of their choosing. The winner has the option of receiving $800 USD in PayPal funds in lieu of receiving their prize.

To help hold this contest, I am proud to be partnering with an awesome group of bloggers and business owners including Spaceships and Laser Beams, Michelle's Party Plan-It, This Little Mama, Flaired Affairs, Inkberry Cards + Design, Mimi's Dollhouse,DimplePrints, BellaGrey Designs, A Wife A Mom A Life, Party-Tales, Paper and Style Co., My Garden Party, PaperCandee, Miss Party Mom, Sweet Eats Cakes, Toadally Cute, Calamity Kate's Kitchen, Kyonda's Korner, Karo's Fun Land, Life Revolves Around Them, Go Against the Grain and Saving By Design.

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The ICE CREAM PARLOR!

2013-03-04T00:01:00.000-05:00

I finally get to post these pictures! They were actually taken last year but then the winter came and it just didn't feel right to post these pictures of this gorgeous sunny day!

Since Spring is almost here and a lot of us can't wait, I just thought it would be a good idea to share these with you!

My daughters have always asked me if they could have a lemonade stand in our front yard... they kept asking and asking, and finally one day I said OK! We started looking in the garage for a box or something we could use to make a stand... and that's when my husband got involved.. he said we couldn't use a box to make a stand and that he would make one for us using old scraps of wood he had laying around... and that's how we got a Fabulous Stand.. My daughters and I painted it pink and white with also left over paint.. After it was done.. we decided to make an Ice Cream Stand instead..

I just couldn't help it and started designing the labels for all the ice cream toppings.

My husband says I'm getting carried away as I also started to make water bottle labels, decorations for the spoons, cupcake toppers, signs, banner... Next thing I know, our pretend-play lemonade stand became a full Ice cream Stand production!

The stand looked so dreamy full of tasty colourful treats...We had brownie and ice cream, waffle cones, sugar cones, cupcakes, cookies, chocolates and lots of ice cream toppings: cherries, marshmallows, Oreo chocolate cookies, rainbow cookies, chocolate covered raisins, sugar sprinkles, whipped cream, hazelnut rolled wafers, caramel and chocolate sauce..

I got inspired by the top from the Gymboree Ice Cream Sweetie collection, that my little one is wearing in the pictures. Her skirt was from the Children's Place. I believe it was supposed to be a Halloween tutu. I got it on clearance one day and it was just sitting there in the closet, she had never used it and now look how cute they looked together.. they were perfect for the occasion.

{If you want a shirt with the ice cream cones like the one my daughter was wearing you can always check on Ebay as this is now from past collection they don't carry these anymore at the store. I did the search for you, so just click on the ebay link}

Somewhere in my kitchen I found a cone shaped cookie cutter {I like buying cookie cutters when I think they're cute, hoping one day I'll use them.} Although I'm not really much of a baker, I made the effort this time, and the cookies turned out pretty good for a first timer!

To keep the ice cream cold, I just got a Metal bucket and filled it up with Ice. I got it at Michaels. I've seen these metal buckets everywhere, they are great for keeping drinks cold for outdoor parties.

I had everything else I used to display the treats, I just purchased the green plastic cones that I filled with chocolate.. Those will be great as favors for an Ice Cream themed birthday party...

We went and gave little notes to the neighbours letting them know, we were setting up the parlor. It was a hit with the customers! Kids and Adults! Before it was even ready we had a huge line waiting.

It was a fun day for all. We enjoyed ice cream with friends on a beautiful day, and the money we collected was donated to the Hospital for Sick Kids. My daughters got a thank you diploma from the hospital and even appeared in the local newspaper.. We'll do it again this year for sure!

The Ice Cream Parlor Printable Designs Non-personalized are available at my ETSY store HERE.

I also have the full printable collection but now customized for a Birthday Party. These are personalized and they are for sale in my Etsy store..

Ice Cream Party Supplies

If you want to have an Ice cream themed birthday party also check BIRTHDAY EXPRESS They carry the most adorable Ice Cream party supplies, plates, favors.. and they will go perfectly with our printable designs.

Don't forget to enter in the APPLE-LICIOUS giveaway.. I have partnered with a group of party and mom bloggers to bring you fabulous prizes! An Ipad and 2 Ipad minis are ready to be given away to 3 lucky winners. Enter now!

~ GIVEAWAY ~ Great APPLE-Licious GIVEAWAY!

2013-03-01T00:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the Great Apple-licious Giveaway!

I'm so excited to share with you this fabulous giveaway! I have teamed up with a group of Party peeps and mom bloggers to bring you these awesome prizes!

3 WINNERS!!! 3 AWESOME PRIZES!!!

First Place - 34GB iPad

Second Place - 16GB iPad Mini

Third Place - 16GB iPad Mini

Open Worldwide

ELIGIBILITY:
Contest is open worldwide from March 1 to 24, 2013. All entrants must be at least 18 years of age. Winners will be selected randomly via Rafflecopter. The odds of winning are dependent on the number of people entering. Should the winning entrant(s) not respond within 48 hours of being emailed, another winner(s) will be selected. Please ensure spaceshipsandlaserbeams@gmail.com is on your safe email list. We would hate to have to redraw another winner!
The winner(s) have the option of selecting an Apple giftcard or PayPal funds in lieu of receiving their prize. This option will be awarded as follows: first place $603.43 USD, second and third place: $340.22 USD

DISCLOSURE:
This blog was not compensated for being part of the giveaway and all opinions are our own. The prizes will be shipped by Spaceships and Laser Beams, we are not responsible. This event is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or any other social media network. If you have any questions about the giveaway you can contact Stephanie from Spaceships and Laser Beams at spaceshipsandlaserbeams [at] gmail [dot] com. Good Luck!

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~ HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY~

2013-02-14T11:58:00.000-05:00

HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY to you all!

And we are celebrating with a Two Day Sale to Thank you for your support!

Get 50% off all printable party designs in the SHOP with code FANSLOVE

Thanks to all who entered our Valentine's Giveaway. The winner has been notified and announced in the contest page.

Stay tuned, there are more great giveaways coming and

next time you could be the lucky winner!

~ Birthday Party ~ The Avengers

2013-02-06T11:05:00.000-05:00

Here I have one party for boys to show you! The AVENGERS Birthday Party.

I created these designs for a talented Party Planner from Colombia...My mom.

Yes, she styled this party for her friend's grandson 5th birthday.

I really like the cake and the Captain American Shield cookies.

I got the task to create the printable designs for the party: I designed water bottle labels, Thank you tags and food labels.

My mom made a balloon wall backdrop. Covering the walls can really add a festive touch to any party – you can use balloons, fabric, murals..

Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man and the Handsome Thor, they were all at the party!

The AVENGERS printable party collection is now available in the shop!

The Avengers party supplies can be purchased online at Birthday Express

~ Party Recipes ~ Easy Guacamole

2013-02-05T17:02:00.003-05:00

I got an email today from a lovely reader Laura, who asked me to post the recipe for the Guacamole I made for the Super Bowl Party and what tips I have to prevent the Guacamole turning brown.

Well I answered to Laura the secret is just to leave the seed of one Avocado inside. Add lots of lime juice and if made in advance, cover it with clear Saran wrap without leaving any air in between. Cover as close as you can to the Guacamole, and keep it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

My recipe is very simple: I just blended 3 Ripe Avocados, 1/2 white onion, and the juice of 2 big limes in the food processor and that's all.

I use ripe Avocados, when they are soft to the touch but not so much, otherwise they will be brown inside.

You can also serve the Guacamole with some "Pico de Gallo" on top, which is just a mix of finely chopped tomatoes, red onion, cilantro and lime juice.

I just leave it plain and I think it's really delicious. this guacamole never stays long on the table. Served with Tortilla chips is always a favorite! ...and It tastes even better if you have a Margarita with it!

Do you have any favorite party recipes? Please share with us. Submit your recipe at party-tales{at}rogers{dot}com

~ Sunday Super Bowl XLVII 2013!

2013-02-03T18:13:00.000-05:00

I just finished setting up the room for the Super Bowl Party, and got kicked out of the basement ~ No girls allowed in this party.

I honestly know nothing about football but I really enjoyed doing the set up.

This is my husband's party, he is so excited finally the basement is ready and he can have the guys over to watch the game. And I'm so excited as well, finally after 4 years, I also have my Craft room! I've been dreaming about it for so long... I can't wait to finish organizing the room to show you all the pictures. Finally all my crafts are going to be in one same place and not all over the house..

So I had to put my finishing touches to the party..

These are some of the appetizers: I made a Cheese tray, delicious guacamole, Salsa, Nachos and dips, of course there will Spicy WINGS and meatballs in the oven.

Drinks Ready...And more Food...

Bar full. Too bad I can't drink :) For you who don't know, I'm expecting my 3rd baby!

There are like 15 guys now and there is food here like for a 100 hundred people, I guess I will be eating shawarma for a week. I have no problem with that..

Just before the game..Rachel Ray showing how to make easy chili and party food..

Ok I got to go check on the wings...they might be getting burned now.. Talk to you soon.

Make sure to enter our fabulous giveaway with TUTUMOI.com If you haven't entered yet click here.

~ GIVEAWAY ~ Valentines Giveaway with TUTUMOI.com

2013-02-01T11:49:00.003-05:00

This giveaway has now ended. CONGRATS to the winner, Kathy R.

Thanks to everyone who entered!

I'm very excited to share our first giveaway of 2013 with you! We have teamed up with TUTUMOI.com to bring this fabulous giveaway to you!

Carolina Nisimblat is the owner of TUTUMOI.com. Tutu moi was inspired by Carolina's 2 year old daughter, Valentina, who at the age of 1 was simply in love with tutus.

As a mom, who loves fashion, Carolina decided to design unique tutus that are for everyday wear. Each tutu is tailor-made designed to detail at tutu moi, just for your little one!

Not only there are tutus and dresses at tutumoi. They also offer Mom and daughter matching tops, gorgeous head-pieces, diaper covers and Onesies for babies.

Now! Are you Ready for the giveaway details?

One lucky reader will win any tutu set, dress, or a mom and me matching tops set from Tutumoi.com chosen by the winner

AND...a Printed Party Package from the Shop.

There are 7 chances to enter. Please follow the instructions in the widget below. Comments should be left below this post when requested for entry to be valid. Share on Facebook entry, Share button should be clicked under the picture on facebook to be valid, just follow the link. Thanks!

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~Printable Party~ Wednesday What's New in the Shop?

2013-01-23T17:45:00.001-05:00

First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR to all! I haven't been around since the Holidays. I hope you had a nice time with your families and wish you the best for this new year!

I've been really busy with the shop, lots of orders and creating new designs... I have lots to show you... Let's start today with the new printable designs for Valentine's day...

VALENTINE HEARTS COLLECTION

The Valentine Hearts printable collection includes 2" circles {2 different designs for cupcake toppers, favor tags, straw tags..}, 3" Round Circles to make a banner, Water Bottle Lables and Blank Tent Cards.

VALENTINE BIRTHDAY COLLECTION

Are you celebrating a birthday party near Valentine's Day? This printable banner with Pink and Red Chevron print background will add the perfect to complement your decor.

It can also be customized to spell BE MINE or XOXO just for Valentine's day.

Click here for a tutorial on how to make a banner using your printable files.

Cupcake toppers, Water Bottle Labels, Table Labels, Straw tags..

Full collection will be available soon.

Personalized I DIG YOU! Favor Tags

Available in 3 different colors. Just print on white letter size cardstock paper and cut with a 2" circle, scalloped or Flourish punch.

Perfect for Valentine's day favors.

Click here for more tutorials on how to use your printable designs

And if you missed it last year I leave you now with a freebie:

Valentine's Tags

Please let me know if you are having trouble downloading the link. I've been receiving emails from readers telling me that Scribd is charging for the download. It should be FREE. If you have trouble email me directly at party-tales{at} rogers.com and I will email it to you.

Please keep your party pictures coming...we love seeing your creations!

~ Lovely Customer Parties ~ Neon Doodle Party

2012-11-01T12:40:00.000-04:00

My lovely customer Rita sent me these pictures of the party she threw to celebrate her daughter's 10th birthday Party.

She used the Neon Doodle Party Supplies and our Printable water bottle labels and Hershey Chocolate wrappers for a perfect match!

Neon Doodle Party Supplies can be found at Birthday Express.

All the 'Neon Doodle' made to match personalized party printable files are
available at my Etsy shop.

Click here to see more Neon Doodle Party Ideas

Click here for Neon Cupcakes

~ Free Printables ~ HALLOWEEN favors TAGS Pumpkins and Bats

2012-10-30T00:09:00.000-04:00

I just made these for my daughters' Halloween Favors for their classmates. If you need some last minute printable tags, Feel Free to use these!

The tags Read 'Happy Halloween' From your Friend ___________. I left the blank Space on both files so you can write your kid's name.

Just print on white letter size 8.5"x 11" Cardstock Paper {I use 65 lb} and cut out using a 2" Scalloped or Round Punch.

CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO DOWNLOAD- Bats Happy Halloween Tags

CLICK ON THE PICTURE TO DOWNLOAD- Pumpkins Happy Halloween Tags

Bats or Pumpkin feel free to use your favorite one! Customized files available in the shop. Just contact me!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

~ Lovely customer Parties ~ Strawberry Shortcake Parties

2012-09-13T12:54:00.000-04:00

I get so excited when my customers send me pictures of their parties.

It's so gratifying to know my designs were part of their meaningful celebrations.

Take a look at these lovely customer
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE THEMED parties!

Christine sent me these pictures of her daughter's Strawberry Shortcake Birthday Party.

I specially love how Christine used our strawberry shortcake printable designs to adorn the mason jars to serve the strawberry juice and they also served to differentiate each other's jar. Christie had a marker at hand so everyone could write their name in the back of the tags. That is a really clever idea!

The Picnic basket filled with strawberry candy is another cute idea!

She kept the pink and light green palette through out the decor. Christine and her daughter are so pretty and they were even wearing colors to match the party theme.
Thanks Christine for submitting these pictures, you did a fabulous job!

Nicole also sent me these pictures of her daughter birthday Party. She made the gorgeous cake and Cupcakes. She is soon starting her new Cake business.

Thanks Nicole for sharing these pictures and wishing you success in your new venture!

And lastly here is a gorgeous cake, cupcakes and cake pops display arranged by Cathy for her niece's birthday! Cathy ordered the cake, her aunt made the cupcakes, she made the cake pops and I made the cupcake toppers. Talk about a collaboration! And I love the end result. Congrats Cathy on the arrival of your new baby!

Check more of Cathy's stunning and delicious cake pops creations at the www.TheCakeBomb.blogspot.ca

Strawberry Shortcake Printable Party Collection

~ DIY Tutorial ~ How to assemble a Banner using Printable files

2012-07-13T09:56:00.000-04:00

Happy Friday! I've been asked several times how to put together the pennant banners using the printable files, so today I just wanted to show you how I put together the Happy Birthday banner shown in Nikky's Parisian Birthday Brunch with the printables from the shop.

Putting your banner together it's very Simple!

1. Print your files on regular 8.5"x11" white cardstock paper.

2. Cut out using a paper cutter or scissors

3. Punch small holes on each side of each pennant

4. String a small ribbon through {Either from the back or the front if you want to show more ribbon}.

You can also attach one pennant with the next one individually with little bows, which looks very cute too.

Check all the details of Nikky's Parisian Brunch birthday party here!

Check here for more DIY tutorials!

~ Birthday Party ~ A parisian Birthday Brunch

2012-07-12T07:45:00.000-04:00

I wanted to show you these pictures for a while. Last month my dear friend Claudia enlisted my help to plan a Parisian Brunch to celebrate her daughters 8th Birthday.

Eiffel Tower and Pink Poodles everywhere. Pink, white and black was the color scheme.

For kids parties I always use plastic disposable tableware. It is not only practical but economical.

I designed the printables to go with the Parisian theme.

I made the cupcakes and toppers.

This gorgeous Cake was made by Maylen Palma

Water Bottle Labels

The Party Favors were wrapped in pink tissue paper and clear with white polka dots cello. Merci! tags from the shop.

This fab Pinata was made by my friend Laura from Pinatas Mexikolor

Brittany 'the Chipette' came to visit the Birthday Girl!

She sang and danced with the kids..They loved her!

Click here for a Tutorial! How to make Pennant banners

using printable designs from the shop.

Bonjour Paris Printable collection {Water bottle labels, Cupcake Toppers, Thank you tags, Favor tags, Happy Birthday Banner} now available in the Shop.

Boarding Pass to Paris Invitations

More Parisian Inspired Parties on the blog:

Ooh La La! A Pink Poodle in Paris Glam Party

Lovely customer Party: A Pink Poodle in Party 1st birthday!

~ Birthday Party ~ Zebra Print and Hot Pink DIVA SPA Party

2012-06-26T11:25:00.001-04:00

I finally get to show you the pictures of the party I styled last month for my friend's daughter birthday. Ariana, the birthday girl, invited a few friends over her house for a SPA party to celebrate her 11th birthday.

She wanted the decor to be Hot Pink and Zebra Print. We used the Zebra Print Party supplies from Birthday Express.

My friend ordered the Cake from a local bakery and I made the cupcakes and cupcake toppers. I used my flourish punch to made the toppers.

The Super Talented Cathy from The Cake Bomb made the cute and delicious 'Nail Polish' Cake Pops.

I also designed the Water Bottle labels to go with the theme.

The girls got their Facial and Nails done, chat and cheer with champagne {...Just Sprite} in Hot Pink Martini Glasses.

The complete Diva Spa Printable Collectionis now in the Shop.
{ Personalized Water Bottle Labels, Cupcake toppers, Thank you tags,
Food/Sweet Table Labels and Chocolate Wrappers}

~Free Printables ~ Father's Day 'Super Dad' Cupcake Toppers

2012-06-15T18:47:00.002-04:00

Anyone needs some Father's day Printables?

Feel free to download these. Just print in regular 8.5x11 white card stock paper and cut out with a 2" punch. Add some 4" lollipop sticks for cupcake toppers.

Check here for more instructions on how to use your printable designs.

Just Click on the Picture to download.

I hope you use them and if you please share some pictures with us!

~ Birthday Party ~ 50's Diner Sock Hop PART 2

2012-06-14T22:02:00.001-04:00

Continuation from Part 1 : If you missed Part 1 of this Party, Click HERE!

AS SEEN in Hostess with The Mostess ...

THE FOOD TABLE...

This is the other side of the room. We decorated all the room with balloons. I specially loved the balloon wall that my mom made as a background for the food table. The shinny table skirt and all the Sock Hop 50's Party Supplies { Plates, cups, napkins...} are from Birthday Express

I had so much fun planning the food table: Hamburgers, mini hot-dogs, fries, pizza, chicken nuggets..Just food that is usually served at a dinner...I also had fruits, strawberry dip {this is one is always a hit...recipe coming soon}, jello cups...

I was so excited when I found the vintage Coca-Cola glass bottles in my local supermarket and I used them as part of the decor as well.

I made Water Bottle Labels and Straw tags using the printable designs from my shop.

In the picture above birthday girl's Lil sister! I went to Johnny Rockets and they were so nice and gave me a few their hats for the kids to wear.

THE PARTY FAVORS...

I came across with the pretty bags at Michaels and they matched perfectly with the Sock Hop 50's Party Supplies and I filled them with girly stuff for favors: Hair bands, hair clips, lipsticks...

PINATA AND WELCOME SIGN...

I also made a Pinata and a Welcome Sign in the shape Jukeboxes.

We had disco lights and music from the 50's and the girls had a blast dancing with Tiffany from BounceDJ She was Excellent!

Credits and Vendors:
Cake Pops: Cathy The CakeBomb
Entertainment: BounceDj
Sock Hop 50's Party Supplies can be purchased online at Birthday Express
Decor, Styling, Sweets and Party Printable Designs: Party-Tales

~ Birthday Party ~ 50's Diner Sock Hop Party Part 1

2012-06-08T15:45:00.001-04:00

Happy Friday! I am working on posting all the details of all the parties I did last month.

May was a busy month. First I had my daughter's 3rd Under The Sea Birthday party, then my oldest daughter birthday party, then a few customer parties: Ariana's 11th diva Party, Nicole's 8th Paris inspired party and Emily's 5th Princess party!

Today I am going to start with my daughter's 8th Birthday Bash! Again lots of pictures so I had to divide the post in 2 parts...

Julianna's favourite restaurant is Johnny Rockets and when I saw the Sock Hop 50's party supplies, I thought it was the perfect theme for her 8th birthday party and she loved the idea! From there we went all out with the 50's theme.

THE INVITATIONS...

These were the invites I made for her party! It was held at our home or 'Julianna Rockets' Diner for that day...

THE DECOR...

I had so much fun planning all the decor for this party: Jukeboxes, Cadillac, Records, musical note, Poodle skirt and milkshakes everywhere. We decorated with lots of balloons in Black, white, pink and teal.

I had a hand painted mural for the Sweet table background.

THE SWEET TABLE...

The cupcakes were like little milkshakes, a gum ball for a cherry and I cut some waffer cookies as straws. The Cake Pops are from Cathy from The Cake Bomb.

I covered the cake with small fondant/gum paste black squares to recreate a 50's diner floor and I tried to make the sugar doll to look like my daughter with the brown hair and the big eyes...I wanted to share with you a little trick about the candles...I got the number 8 and the stars candles but the colors really didn't match the decor, so I painted them with regular craft paint and sprinkled glitter on them right away before the paint dried.

Cathy also made these pretty milkshake pops.

My daughter and her friends!

I hope you enjoy these pictures!
Click here to view PART 2 of this Party!

All the printable designs used in this party are now available at my Etsy shop.

Credits:
Cake Pops- Cathy The CakeBomb
Decor and Party Printable Designs: Party-Tales

Sock Hop 50's Party Supplies can be purchased online at Birthday Express

~ Birthday Party ~ Under the Sea Birthday Bash! Part 2

2012-05-29T14:40:00.001-04:00

... Continuation from Part 1 {Check it out here}

THE FOOD TABLE...

We served hot dogs, Caesar salad, veal sandwiches, pizza, octopus {mini hot dog sausages that I boiled but before I did, I cut a small + shape in one end of the sausages, when they boil they flare up and look like little octopus} and I served them with pink sauce {ketchup and mayo together}

We also served fruit and strawberry cream cheese dip {This one is always a favorite...Recipe coming soon} I used my Wilton cupcake stand to serve all the fruits.

I made all the food and water bottle labels. I used this turquoise container for all the cold drinks. These containers are really nice to display all the cold drinks, this one is plastic and really inexpensive and I found mine at Party Packagers

By the way these are the new waterproof water labels perfect for the summer and now they are available in my shop.

THE PINATA...

I made the pinata as well, using cardboard and with my scallop punch I cut tissue paper to cover it all.

SPECIAL GUEST...

Ariel came to the party to visit birthday girl. In the Picture above my 2 daughters and Ariel. She was fabulous and she is from Fantasy Fables.

Pictures by: My friend Angela Zardoni..Thanks Angela :)

Cake pops: Cathy Alfano The Cake Bomb

Party Styling, Cake, Cupcake toppers, Party printable designs, Favors, Invitations: Yours truly :) Party-Tales

Balloons Specialist: My mom. Gracias Mami!

Birthday Girl: My pretty 3 year old daughter!

You can find these beautiful Mermaid Party Supplies at Birthday Express.

~ Birthday Party ~ Under the Sea Birthday Bash! Part 1

2012-05-28T10:43:00.000-04:00

As seen on Hostess With The Mostess!!

I'm back! I know... I said I was going to be away for 2 weeks and have been now more than a month.

I've been planning party after party this whole month... but at least I have lots of party pictures to show you!

Today I will start with my daughter's 3rd Under the Sea birthday Bash! And this one comes with pictures overload! That is why I will show you some today and some tomorrow...

I loved how everything turned out!

THE DECOR...

My daughter loves Ariel so we went with the Under the Sea Theme to celebrate her 3rd birthday.

My mom and I did all the decorations: We made blue tulle table skirts, we had a Hand painted mural we used as the main table background and made a blue balloons wall around the room and twisting balloons to simulate the seaweeds under the sea.

THE SWEET TABLE...

I made the cake and cupcakes. I was so happy with how the mermaid fondant cake topper turned out, as it was the first time I have tried to make something like that. I made the cupcake toppers as well with glittery turquoise card stock and I used my new favorite Flourish punch. The cupcake-Cake stand is from Wilton.

These gorgeous Cake pops, were from Cathy Alfano from The Cake Bomb, who recently won the Canada Sweets and baking competition and one of the judges was Buddy from Cake boss.

Aren't these adorable? Crab Cake Pops and Fish bowl Cake pops! Cathy did an excellent work. Not only the were pretty but delicious too!

I made some sea shells cookies by filling them with butter cream icing and using a white gum ball as the pearls.

sea creatures gummy skewers

THE PARTY FAVORS...

The party favors were some canvas totes filled with filled with headbands, coral bracelets, lip balms and lots of other goodies. I found the white totes at Michaels and I stamped them with the same motive as the invitations and all the paper decor using iron transfer paper and sew the blue trim. Iron on transfer designs are now available at my etsy shop.

Under The Sea Printable Collection

Click here to see more pictures of this party- UNDER THE SEA BIRTHDAY Part 2:

http://party-tales.blogspot.ca/2012/05/birthday-party-under-sea-birthday-bash.html

The Food table.. Recipes and more.. and a very special guest came to oo

You can find these beautiful Mermaid Party Supplies at Birthday Express.

Pictures by: My friend Angela Zardoni..Thanks Angela :)

Cake pops: Cathy Alfano The Cake Bomb

Party Styling, Cake, Cupcake toppers, Party printable designs, Favors, Invitations: Yours truly :) Party-Tales

Balloons Specialist: My mom. Gracias Mami!

Birthday Girl: My pretty 3 year old daughter!

HAPPY EASTER!

2012-04-01T22:01:00.000-04:00

Hi all, I'm going to be away for 2 weeks due to the Holidays and Major Party Planning going on.

I hope to have a lot of pretty things to show you when I come back..

I WANT TO WISH YOU ALL FROM NOW A HAPPY EASTER!!

~Party Printable ~ What's new in the Shop: Tangled Printable Collection

2012-03-21T11:32:00.001-04:00

'Let's Get Tangled in the Fun! Today I just wanted to show you some pretty printable party designs I made inspired on 'Princess Rapunzel'.

I designed these thinking of my little girl. I think she looks like Rapunzel with the big eyes, her personality and... she LOVES combing her Tangled Blond hair.

The Tangled Printable collection includes 2" Party Circles {to make cupcake toppers, straw tags...}, Water Bottle Labels, Custom Food/Sweet Labels, Treat Favours Bags tags and 2" Thank you Tags. Now available in the Shop.

What do you think? Do you like them?

New Designs coming soon!

~ Free Printables ~ Peter Rabbit Cupcake Toppers...

2012-03-19T22:28:00.003-04:00

Happy First Day of Spring!

It almost feels like Summer. Here in Toronto we're enjoying a beautiful sunny day!

And I thought I should share today these party printable designs I made,
inspired on the Tales of Peter Rabbit.

I adore how these turned out!

Have you seen these lovely Easter Plates from Pottery Barn Kids?

Well these printable designs match beautiful with them. They will look adorable on your Easter Table but I think these can be used for any birthday celebration or a baby shower as well.

I hope you use them and if you do please send me a pic, I'd love to see your creations!

Click here to Download

Just print on 8.5"x11" White Card stock paper, Cut with 2" Round or Flourish Punch

and attach to Lollipop Sticks for Cupcake Toppers

Click here for more instructions on how to use your printable party designs

Custom Personalized designs available at my etsy store

~ Giveaway Winner ~ Party Favors by POCA DOTZ on Etsy

2012-03-16T19:26:00.001-04:00

We have a winner!

Kristen Tiber Entry #59

Congratulations Kristen! Please contact me to claim your prize.

Thanks to all who participated in our giveaway!

I was supposed to post a new giveaway earlier today but it was a beautiful day outside so we went to the Zoo. Check later today a really fabulous giveaway, you don't want miss, will be posted soon!

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The ICE CREAM PARLOR!

~ GIVEAWAY ~ Great APPLE-Licious GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to the Great Apple-licious Giveaway!

I'm so excited to share with you this fabulous giveaway! I have teamed up with a group of Party peeps and mom bloggers to bring you these awesome prizes!

~ HAPPY VALENTINE's DAY~

~ Birthday Party ~ The Avengers

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~Printable Party~ Wednesday What's New in the Shop?

~ Lovely Customer Parties ~ Neon Doodle Party

~ Free Printables ~ HALLOWEEN favors TAGS Pumpkins and Bats

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~ DIY Tutorial ~ How to assemble a Banner using Printable files

~ Birthday Party ~ A parisian Birthday Brunch

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~Free Printables ~ Father's Day 'Super Dad' Cupcake Toppers

~ Birthday Party ~ 50's Diner Sock Hop PART 2

~ Birthday Party ~ 50's Diner Sock Hop Party Part 1

~ Birthday Party ~ Under the Sea Birthday Bash! Part 2

~ Birthday Party ~ Under the Sea Birthday Bash! Part 1

HAPPY EASTER!

~Party Printable ~ What's new in the Shop: Tangled Printable Collection

~ Free Printables ~ Peter Rabbit Cupcake Toppers...

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