Barbeques, fireworks and the smell of sunblock are all synonymous with 4th of July. And, depending on where you are in the USA, bike parades are a super fun tradition on our Nation’s birthday. You know what I’m talking about – our little kiddies peddling their hot pink princess bikes with training wheels, their red...
Category: Holiday
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Sadly, this year Cinco de Mayo falls on a Tuesday. Yes, it might be inconvenient and difficult to rally the energy to plan a party on a school night, but we we are here to help! You’ll kick yourself if you miss this opportunity to invite the gang over to eat some flavorful food and...
Printable Origami Valentine: Friday Freebie
There is nothing more heart-felt than receiving a hand written letter. Now, with that mushy sentiment in mind, we present to you a free printable origami Valentine! Make one for your mom, your dad your bestie or your dog! Just follow our easy instructions on how to print and fold it into a cute little origami...
Swedish Cream Cake Recipe: Guest Post from Missy Marie Photography
This past Christmas, I drew my dad’s name in our annual family gift exchange. I really wanted to do something thoughtful, so, I came up with the idea of making him a cake. Now, this wouldn’t be just any cake, I wanted to make him the cake that his mom used to make for him on...
centerpieces on a budget: my kid’s school
To celebrate the winter season and to showcase talents, the school my children attend has a great big event! We have dinner and silent auctions and enjoy performances from all the kids – kinder through 8th grade. Our tiny school does not have a place large enough to hold the guests comfortably, so we borrow...
funny holiday card = merry laughs
The Barnes family has a family tradition of taking their funny holiday cards very seriously. We feel a little chuckle is always the best medicine to alleviate the stress brought on by the holidays. This year was no different. So, without further ado, the 2014 Barnes family Christmas card… 2014 “Barnes’ Family Umbrella”
Happy New Years Eve photo booth props!
We here at Paper and Cake feel we have the winning formula for an awesome New Year’s Eve party. Adults + champagne + photo booth props = magic!!
holiday cake pops: gifts for your neighbors
Call me old fashioned, but I do bake for my neighbors at Christmastime. My neighbors are really more than any family could ask for – and if I can show them a little love once a year in the form of cake pops – you bet I’m gonna do it!
Cookie Exchange Recipe from Delovely Details
Have you been to a Holiday cookie exchange party? There can be a lot of pressure to show up with something home made. Something buttery and delicious. Something with a raspberry filling. Lucky for us, Nikki from Delovely Details has made up a batch of buttery, raspberry filled party cookies!
Cookie Exchange Recipe from Missy Marie Photography
Who’s up for another yummy recipe? Day two of our cookie exchange brings us a classic – the best classic in my opinion. Get out your butter and pre-heat the oven here is our next recipe from Missy Marie Photography.