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Check out these FREE Alice in Wonderland Tea Party we're giving away!

The collection includes everything you'd need for a party: An 8 x 10 “A Very Merry Un Birthday to You” sign, party circles, gift bag circles, gift tags, water bottle labels, mini candy bar labels, banner that says “A Very Merry Un Birthday To You," a mini banner that says "A Very Merry Un Birthday to You," invitations/stationary, treat bag toppers, tented cards, thank you cards, bookmarks, and an assortment of other small cards.

If you read my Facebook page you know I'm always showing off circle fan rosette backdrops. What I love about them is they're easy to make (you just fold paper like a fan and pinch in the middle, then attach a couple fans together) and they add dimension to a wall or dessert table. Here are some of my favorite circle fan rosettes from our site.

(Click on the photo to see what party they're from.)

Melissa Newell from My Party Passion knows her way around a budget party. She's added 42 fantastic parties to our site so far. Because of her expertise, I've invited her to be our new budget party contributor. Welcome, Melissa!

Melissa is a big fan of the dollar store. So below are her:

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.)

Ivona from Sugarsticks Parties created these adorable party printables with a little girls' tea party in mind.

But they're so pretty and versatile, they could be used so many types of celebrations -- a garden party, a birthday party, a Mother's Day brunch. I just love all the sweet flowers!

Long story short... My daughter loves piano, so my husband found a used keyboard on Craigslist. We picked it up in Manhattan Beach (about 40 minutes from our house) and there's a HomeGoods nearby. My husband, being the kind, generous, and patient man that he is, hung out with my four-year-old, while I got to shop.

It turns out that HomeGoods is owned by the same people as TJ Maxx, where I went a few weeks ago, so it was no surprise that they had many of the same items, but much much more. The store is heaven if you love parties, entertaining, and decorating. I felt infinitely creative just walking through the door.