My family does not suffer a shortage of creative minds. My mother is ceramic artist, my sister is a photographer, and then there is me– the one that chose to make paper her passion. When my adorable niece, Lily, announced to her mom (my sister) that she wanted an art party, I have to admit...
Category: Parties
Centerpieces on a Budget: Nurses Day
Some of you might remember, that about this time last year my hardworking cousin asked me to help out with a Nurse’s Day celebration she was organizing? Well, I guess I left an impression because she asked me to help again this year! This year’s theme, Italian Ristorante!
Science Lab Birthday Party: NEW!
Science is serious business. Except when its a party! A party simultaneously satisfying the curious brain of my ten year old son, Jack, and his friends, and allowing them to blow stuff up. If you have never witnessed the miracle of a group of kids completely engaged and entertained WHILE they are learning, I suggest...
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...
Cinco de Mayo Cocktail: Palomamosa
Time for a quick history lesson. Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is celebrated because of the heroic victory of the Mexican Army over the French army in the Battle of Puebla? See where I’m going with this? So, because the French occupied the city of Puebla before their defeat, we now present to...
How To Make a Piñata
If you live in a state bordering Mexico, like I do here in California, you know that party piñatas are as common place as red solo cups. So, because my lovely assistant is Mexican American, and because Cinco de Mayo just around corner, we just had to figure out how to make a piñata!
DIY Video Tutorial: Embellish a Cupcake
I know what you are thinking: “Why make cupcakes when you can BUY cupcakes already made?” I totally get it. I am the queen of no-fuss hosting, but here is the deal…. don’t wear yourself out. The trick is to simulate that “from scratch” taste. Boxed cake mix and canned frosting are just as good...
Game Night party: NEW release
What is your favorite board game? Monopoly? Chess? Scrabble? Operation? Did you say all of the above? YES! That’s why our new Game Night party printable kit is just perfect for ya. Whether you want to plan a fun evening with your family, or a FUN evening with your friends and some wine, we’ll help...
DIY Video Tutorial: Assembling Our Snack Tray
Brace yourselves! Another Paper & Cake Video Production has been created and posted onto our YouTube Channel. Presenting (please hold your applause for the end) a DIY video tutorial on how to assemble our adorable snack tray!
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!!