Fascinators for An Afternoon Tea Party

I've always wanted to have the opportunity to wear a fascinator to an event.  Luckily my friend, Tina, wanted to have "an afternoon tea party" themed bridal shower.  Since I was one of her bridesmaids, I quickly came up with the idea of giving away fascinators as party favors for her guests.  

Coffee Ornaments and...Poo

Last year, I made Christmas ornaments as party favours for my friends.  This year, I decided to carry on the tradition and create something as well.  I came across this article, "10 DIY Holiday Gifts for Literally Everybody in your Life" and the one project that caught my eye was the Starbucks figurines. If you look up "Starbucks clay mini figurines" on YouTube, you'll find lots of other tutorials that demonstrate how to make them.

Making a Magnetic Board

Until this project, I never really thought that crafting can be dangerous if you don't have the right tools and if you are not careful (more about this later). Back in December, I purchased a magnetic board at Make It Vancouver Craft Fair for my Secret Santa gift exchange with my friends. My friend, Amy, ended up selecting my gift, but a couple of my other friends also liked the magnetic board.  Since I was curious to learn how the board was made and the friends that liked my gift had their birthdays coming up, I was determined to make one.

Cookie Mix in a Mason Jar

Mason jars are all the rage these days.  If you go on Pinterest, you'll find lots of cool and creative ideas on how make use of a mason jar.  This project was inspired after visiting a craft fair that I attended recently.

Cowboy Cookie Mix Ingredients and Materials
- Ingredients from Cowboy Cookie Mix Recipe from allrecipes.com
- 1 quart mason jar
- Ribbon
- A strand of fake flowers (you can find some nice ones at your local Dollar store)
- Instructions on how to bake the cookies
- Ingredients list

Personalized Christmas Glass Ornaments

Merry Christmas!  Some of my favourite ornaments on my Christmas tree are the glass ornaments that my sister made a number of years ago for the family.  The ornaments were personalized with each of our names covered with sparkles.  Since I am hosting a glitter and glam themed Christmas party for my friends this year, I decided to make some personalized ornaments as party favours.

Mapping "I Do"

My friend, Abby, asked me to create her invitations for her upcoming nuptials that's taking place this summer. Part of her invitation package is a Directions Card that consists of a map.

Party It Up Bollywood Style!

My sister got married this summer. For her bridal shower, we hosted a Bollywood theme party in my basement.  So of course, it wouldn't be much of a Bollywood party without some fun and flashy decorations!

Both pillow sizes were $1.99 from IKEA.

One of the bridesmaids and I made some colourful throw pillows for everyone to sit on. I also drew some elephants to decorate the walls.

Elephants made with poster paper, glitter glue, and sequins

My Ugly Christmas Sweater

A couple of years ago, my workplace had an ugly Christmas sweater theme party.  After rummaging my closet and coming up with nothing, I decided to make my own!  To make good use of my sweater, I am hosting an ugly Christmas sweater party this year.  I am dedicating this post to all my good friends who will be coming to my party in a few weeks.  Happy early Christmas!