Under the Stars Party- Part 3

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A few final details and photos from my under the star party. Activities- The girls had lots of fun with our star based games.  In shoot for the stars, they used marshmallow guns to shoot at stars hanging on a frame I made out of PVC. Each girl got 6 marshmallows and received points for hitting different sized stars. (This is the star I used

Make It Monday- Chalkboard Back Drop

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Large chalkboards are fun to use at parties but they can be very expensive if you buy one in the stores.  This backdrop was easy to make and didn’t cost a lot of money. You need A piece of 1/2 inch plywood (mine is 40 inches by 72 inches). The store should cut it for you. a quart of chalk board paint in any color

Weekend Reading

Have some free time this weekend?  Here’s what my favorite blogs and party  people are up to Party Spaceship and Laser Beams is sharing a roundup of 24  first birthday ideas for boy. Are you moving? Mirabelle Creations has a moving party that you will love. A Jaws inspired shark party by Hello My Sweet will kick of your summer the right way. Frog Prince

Under The Stars Party by Bloom- Part 2

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Whenever I am looking for a theme for my childrens’ birthdays, I really want it to reflect their personality. I styled this party for my Audrey’s 11th birthday. She brings so much sparkle to our lives and truly shines, so a star party was just the perfect theme. I wanted to keep the party as girly and sweet as possible (while she’ll still let me!),

Link Party

Remember to enter yesterday giveaway. My goodness- the links last week were the best to date so far in my opinion!  What amazing creativity.  It was so hard to narrow it down but the most viewed and favorite links were… Lemon Posset by That Cute Little Cake Mini Tissue Pom Straws by Lemon Drop Shop   Beverage Tub Gift by Our Pinteresting Family   Banana

Million Page Giveaway

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Hi All!  We reached a huge milestone at Bloom last week.  We reached a million all time page views.  I am so delighted and want to spread some joy around.  One of the best things about blogging is all the great bloggers that I have met and shops that I have discovered.  A bunch of my cyber friends have put together a prize package to celebrate!

Under the Stars Party by Bloom- Part 1

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Hi all- I am so excited to share the first part of my daughter, Audrey’s star party from her eleventh birthday (which was now 5 months ago- yikes) The full feature will be posted on Friday but I thought I would share a peek at her favorite activity from the party- seeing stars.  We set up this movie on the grass are using the couch

Make It Monday- Spring Bake Sale

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I’m back!  Thanks for being patient with my posts last week.  I decided to take a last minute spring break.  I had a great time kickin it with my kids.  Check out what we did on my post today on Lil Luna.  I am also sharing a bunch of great printables there today. Hop over to Lil Luna by clicking here. Tomorrow I will be sharing

Link Party

Hi My Friends! Thanks for stopping by.  The weather at my home is amazing this week. I took a few days for spring break (My first days off in over a year) but had to come back for our link party.  Last week’s links were inspiring.  The most viewed and favorite link ups were… Barn Wood Sign by 2 Crafty 4 My Skirt Spring Pinwheel

Make It Monday- Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread

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Hi Everyone.  Hope you had a great weekend with family and friends. Guess what I served for Easter breakfast?  This is such a yummy and easy breakfast treat.  My family gobbled it up.  The pecans are optional but they do add such a nice crunch to the bread that I think you should try them. You need 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup butter 2