Anyone else have a song stuck in their head? “Under the sea, Darling it’s better, Down where it’s wetter, Take it from me!” We are so excited to share with you our Mermaid Under the Sea printable birthday party! Last month, when Operation Shower asked me to design an Under the Sea set of decorations for a shower they were planning in Virginia, I was practically giddy! I just love the look of watercolor and it was so fitting for this theme. Shortly after the shower, my cousin asked if I had something we could use to decorate her daughters’...
Halloween Cake decorating
Raise your hand if you LOVE Halloween Cake decorating? Me! I do! Well, now that I know how to make this cake I do. And now I’m going to tell you how to do it. Let me start by saying that I am a baking amateur – so not a professional! I really like doing it, in like a semi-homemade way. So, start with a box of cake. You can absolutely make a scratch cake, but box of cake is a fabulous alternative. And you will want a least 2 layers of the cake in any size. We made a...
Halloween Entertaining
Halloween is not just for kids. I swear! You too can dress up like a Superhero or a Unicorn Piñata, have all your friends over, and party late into the night. Or at least 9:30. And for your evening of Halloween entertaining, you may consider serving kit kats and drumstick lollies, but what you should make instead are some slightly bloody Avocado Deviled Eggs. Slightly ghoulish but definitely delicious, this green take on a classic deviled egg will keep your party guests coming back for more. And what’s more? The fabulous decorations to go along with it! We are pairing...
baseball team hot dog bar
It’s playoff season! If you are a big fan of the game, I know you are on the edge of your seat right now. But no matter your favorite team, you gotta eat, am I right? And if you are gonna eat, then Hot Dogs should be on the menu. We came up with this Baseball Team hot dog bar so you can really show your team spirit! Because if you are a hard core Dodgers fan, why not flaunt it with guacamole and bean sprouts on your dog? Without adding in any wild card teams, we came up with...
s’mores whoppie pies
You heard me. S’mores whoppie pies. What more could you ask for, really. Picture this, you are camping out in the wilderness you are throwing a party and have decorated with our adorable (and printable I might add) camping themed kit. You are warm and cozy, snuggled up with some coffee and a giant plate of s’mores whoppie pies. You don’t share them. The end. Oh, first you have to make them, and boy are they worth it! This recipe was adapted from that a good friend of mine, AND she even made these! I love her, she is my...
kids party craft : Shark Birthday
If you are anything like me, you want the party activity your next event to be, 1. easy, 2. cheap and 3. clean. And for this sweet kids party craft idea, two out of three ain’t bad! We know how much kids love our Shark printable birthday party kit, so we want you to have yet another great kids party craft idea to go with it. “Edible Aquariums” is what we are calling it, and it is delish! Here is what you need: Shark Party Craft supplies: Rice Krispie Treats I can of white frosting blue food coloring small candies...
big batch cocktails for Summer
As the sun-soaked days of summer approach, there’s no better way to embrace the season’s vibes than by gathering with friends and indulging in refreshing cocktails. Say goodbye to the single-serve routine and elevate your summer soirées with the ease and charm of pitcher-perfect drinks. From fruity sangrias to zesty margaritas, let’s explore three irresistible summer cocktails that not only beat the heat but also ensure you spend more time enjoying the company and less time mixing at the bar. I am always looking for fun beverages to serve my guests, aren’t you. So how about a few recipes of...
paper & cake office design : the big reveal!
I am so excited to share with you our freshly painted, newly organized Paper & Cake office design! This is a makeover 10 years in the making, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with how it turned out. But first, yes. I am embarrassed. Well no, not really. I know this office-of-the-past was sad and pathetic to the naked eye, but what it lacked in style it MORE than made up for in creativity! We’ve churned out Paper & Cake partyware for nearly 8 years in the space. EIGHT! My absolute favorite family, friends, employees, interns and, of course, my kids have worked here in...
Summer Salad recipe
When it’s hot outside, all you want is something nice and cool and refreshing! And while I am thinking about a tall gold glass of chardonnay, I would like to share my new favorite fresh recipe, this summer salad with a New England twist! Our Summer salad recipe is chock full of shrimp and potatoes, avocados and mangoes, and reminds us how much we love those cool summer ocean breezes…. can’t you just picture it now? Now, can you picture it without any screaming children? New England Summer Salad YIELD: Makes 4 servings TIME: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS: * 1 1/2...
patriotic party decorations : red white and blue roundup
The countdown to Fourth of July is ON! Whether you celebrate in your backyard, or with the entire block, we’ve got some great patriotic party decorations and photo booth props to help you out. Starting off our roundup here, is a great complete set of patriotic party decorations with “Americana” flair! The whole block flocked to this front yard setup, everyone getting in that old-fashioned party mood. . . Photo booth props are ALWAYS a huge hit! Create an easy backdrop or go without – everyone will be smiles and giggles imitating Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty. . . Who...