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Hi Everyone! Happy Friday.  I am up to my eyebrows in 240 yards of tulle for my party this weekend.  I feel like I’m in a cottin candy factory!  HOWEVER,  I am sharing some adorable printables on I Heart Nap Time today.  Come on over and grab yours. Have a great weekend! Jenny

Link Party

Hi Everyone! Welcome to our link party.  I am working on the final of three birthdays in two weeks and have been thinking a lot about the dessert table.  For this party, I want the desserts to be petite and pretty.  Thanks for all the inspiration on our link party last week.  So many yummy ideas.  Last week’s favorite and most viewed links were… Toffee

Teacher Appreciation Mason Jars

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I have seen more and more inspiration for and projects using a mix of big and small gum balls lately.  My friend Lauren even used them in centerpieces at a birthday last week. The reason is obvious- they’re fun, fit any celebration and who doesn’t like a gum ball? I just love the look.  Here is a great way to thank a teacher using this

Make It Monday- Balloon Tassels

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I can’t get enough of the 36 inch balloons you have been seeing at a lot of parties.  I just used 12 of them at my son’s birthday this past weekend.  You can make an even greater impact with these balloons by tying a tassel to the bottom. You need: an 8 foot metallic foil door curtain found at most party stores lots of ribbon,

Weekend Reading

You will absolutely love these creative ideas from some of my favorite bloggers.  Lots of great party ideas and weekend projects. Spaceship and Laser beams is sharing amazing  nautical party  ideas.  It will make you excited for summer. Everything Mommyhood has a super simple Asian Coleslaw Recipe. The most creative candy dishes for a space party are on Hello My Sweet. A sunscreen station by This Little

Teacher Appreciation Kisses

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With teacher Appreciation Week and the End of the school year coming up, these printables make the cutest gift for all the educators in your life. Don’t keep your thank yous in the classroom though. As a former teacher, I have seen first hand how hard the school secretary, nurse, librarians and custodians work. The labeled kisses can be wrapped in clear plastic boxes available

Link Party

Busy busy week.  Got my game on and am almost ready for my son Luke’s birthday this weekend.  Thanks for all the inspirational links.  They really kept me moving.  Last weeks most viewed and favorite links were. Honey Bear Bottle Bubble Favors by Confetti Diaries Chocolate Chip Cookie Popcorn by Pint Sized Baker No Sew Bow Tie Favors by Lemon Drop Puzzle Heart Cookies by

Win It Wednesday!

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Congratulations to SHARON GULLIKSON for winning our Million Page Give away last week!  Check your inbox for an email. I am so excited to be hosting this week’s giveaway featuring Katarina’s Paperie and Made by a Princess Parties in Style. Both of these party stores offer amazing party printables and party supplies. You will love their shops and their blogs! This week’s prizes are $40 credit

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