Posts in the ‘Party Favors’ Category



What I've Been Up To With My Cricut

by Jillian Leslie on

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I was recently sent a Cricut Expression 2 by the nice folks at Cricut, and I've been busy.

I have to say, there is a learning curve to using your Cricut, so don't be surprised if it takes a little while to get the hang of it. That's what I discovered for myself, and is also why I recommend starting with some easy projects, like those found on the Tags, Bags, Boxes & More 2 cartridge. (Perfect cartridge for party people, btw.)


DIY: How to Make Crayon Hearts for Valentine's Day

by Jillian Leslie on

Melissa from The Joys of Home Educating made these fantastic crayon hearts to give to her kids' friends for Valentine's Day. I think this is a terrific idea and my silicone heart molds are on their way right now from Amazon so I can make some for my daughter and her friends.

The best part is they are simple to do. Put your broken crayon pieces in silcone cupcake trays and place in the oven at 250 degrees for about 15 minutes. That's it!



DIY TUTORIAL: Homemade Play Dough

by Jillian Leslie on

I think homemade play dough is a great favor idea. It's cheap to make and you can pick your own colors.

I found this gorgeous and simple tutorial on adelynSTONE and thought it would be perfect to share.  Kristan, the woman behind adelynSTONE, says the secret to her recipe is cream of tarter and not a lot of salt.




PARTY ON A BUDGET: Aly's "I Love Art" Party for $100

by Jillian Leslie on

Pamela S from Party Starters throws the most beautiful parties. I was super excited when she added her newest, Aly's "I Love Art" Party, to our site . Gorgeous, right?

Then yesterday, I'm browsing through the photos saying lots of "oohs" and "ahhs" (which I honestly do -- out loud -- when I see parties I love), and all of a sudden my eyes stumble upon the number "$100" next to the budget. What?! No way. Definitely a typo.


TRENDS: Dog Parties on Catch My Party

by Jillian Leslie on

I'm not talking dog-themed parties, I'm talking parties for your dog. We've been seeing a bunch of cute one on our main site, so of course I had to show them off.

My dog, Gertie (the most adorable black and white Tibetan Terrier you've ever seen), was once she was invited to a fancy dog party that had a doggy masseuse and doggy cartoonist, I kid you not. Remember, we live in LA.