tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85853618005418956672024-03-04T20:40:04.799-08:00Kerr KreationsParty Planning * Sewing * Crafts * Gift IdeasVivian Kerrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044540341387526574noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585361800541895667.post-45116804505843923332011-11-30T16:03:00.000-08:002011-11-30T16:03:00.954-08:00Cadoodle (Car & Doodle) Carrier Tutorial<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Last year I was trying to find different ways to keep my little two-year old son busy & quiet during church. I searched a lot of blogs and etsy shops looking for that one perfect idea! I stumbled across a couple of car carriers and also bags to carry paper & crayons. So I decided to get creative a make a two-in-one carrier, THE CADOODLE (car & doodle)! <em>This is an original name (I have not seen it anywhere), therefore, please make for personal use only - which means no selling/redistribution, entering contests, etc...</em></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Materials Needed</span></b><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">1 – 10” x 12.5” Main Fabric <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">2 - 4.5” x 10” Background Fabric<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">1 – 4.5” x 10” Black Fabric for Road<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">1 – 6” x 10” Car Pocket Fabric<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">1 – 6” x 10” Notepad Pocket<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">4 - .5” x 1.5” Yellow Felt for Road dividers<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">1 Steno Notepad<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">24pk Crayola Crayons (8 fit in Cadoodle)<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">4 Die Cast Cars<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Ruler, Rotary Blade & Mat <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Sewing Pins<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Fabric Marker<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Sewing Machine<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Iron & Ironing Board<span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Seam allowance:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>¼” <o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Directions:<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></b></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Step 1:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"></span>Cut your fabric with a rotary blade & ruler or you can use scissors.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Step 2:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"></span>Take your 6” x 10” Car Pocket Fabric, fold it in half, and press.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Repeat with Notepad & <o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Crayon Pocket piece.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Line up raw edges to background fabrics and pin in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sew along bottom edges to secure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Step 3:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -1in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"></span>Center Velcro piece onto car pocket fabric leaving 1 inch from bottom edge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sew around </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -1in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">e</span><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">dge of Velcro using zigzag stitching.<o:p></o:p></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -1in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">(Special Note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It works better to use two 1-inch velcro on corner edges. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> P</span>lace velcro 1-inch from bottom edge and from side edges)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -1in;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"> </span></div></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -1in;"><img border="0" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-mGsDDzGO0pFa7eEjf05Gsltjj9HhkHiFNCflIPmG2b4iqQYXJJsI0dM-uN5d4EmXuCnLk72xwfOQrBc7fT0EqHDQCMg9zU7N_CRuVZFcZ3SH1UWl1qKt0ajYvsmE_28cR6yux1dlrvxt/s640/Cadoodle+Image+7.png" width="640" /></div></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -1in;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Step 4:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"></span>Center opposite Velcro piece onto main fabric leaving 2-5/8” space from bottom edge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Sew around Velcro edge using zigzag stitching.</span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">(Note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>with using two velcro on side edges, velcro onto main fabric 1” from side edges and 2-5/8” from bottom edge instead.</span></div></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzjEqzPU-EZgwnaXgWsLxrETzp0C7TB-75cnxHxlKYc4uXXB_0Y1x5LFUnjR0F0nu6mjOO663ZlW_wg-EKtV8gQ2ahTqAMpZC1ptF5778pGl-v_kOyVxnuFHN7QKWxxQ1sZLTym6Vw7hJ/s1600/Cadoodle+Image+8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="331" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzjEqzPU-EZgwnaXgWsLxrETzp0C7TB-75cnxHxlKYc4uXXB_0Y1x5LFUnjR0F0nu6mjOO663ZlW_wg-EKtV8gQ2ahTqAMpZC1ptF5778pGl-v_kOyVxnuFHN7QKWxxQ1sZLTym6Vw7hJ/s400/Cadoodle+Image+8.png" width="400" /></a> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 1in; text-indent: -1in;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Step 5:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"></span>Sew vertical lines through all the fabric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be sure to backstitch at the top and bottom.<o:p></o:p></span></div><br />
<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Car pocket fabric:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>sewing lines from side are 1”, 3”, 5”, 7” and 9”.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Notepad & Crayon fabric:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>5-5/8” and 7-5/8”</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Step 6:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><o:p><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"></span>Pin yellow felt onto black road fabric, spacing dividers evenly onto fabric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sew around <o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">edges of felt using zigzag stitching.<o:p></o:p></span></o:p></span> <br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Step 8:<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Right sides together, sew main fabric piece & pocket-road pieces, leaving an opening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div><span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif";">Turn right side of fabric out, fold opening and press.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sew opening closed.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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A big thanks to <a href="http://www.andersruff.com/">Anders Ruff</a> for customizing the cute ‘Blessing Mix’ bag toppers and poem to coordinate with their <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83529085/thanksgiving-printables-package-happy"><span style="color: #557a64;">Happy Gobble Day printable package</span></a>, (still available in their Etsy shop for only $12). And a special thanks to Jen Carver of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Banner-Events/263581763671244">Banner Events</a> & guest blogger to Anders Ruff for posting the tutorial on their site.<br />
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<strong>Here’s what you’ll need:</strong><br />
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<ul><li>{FREE} Anders Ruff “Blessing Mix” printables that you can <a href="http://www.andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/andersruff-BlessingMixFreebie.pdf">DOWNLOAD HERE</a>.</li>
<li>Medium sized. cellophane bag (ours measured approx. 3.5″ x 6.5″ )</li>
<li>1 pkg. of Bugles snacks</li>
<li>1 pkg. of pretzels (not rods or sticks)</li>
<li>1 pkg. of candy corn</li>
<li>1 pkg. of orange candy slices (approx. $1 in candy aisle at Walmart)</li>
<li>peanuts (or substitute nuts of choice)</li>
<li>paper trimmer or scissors</li>
<li>hole punch</li>
<li>eyelets/grommets (optional)</li>
<li>twine, ribbon or raffia for embellishing</li>
<li>adhesive or glue</li>
</ul><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Project Steps:</strong></span><br />
1. Print the FREE Blessing Mix printables by <strong>{<a href="http://www.andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/andersruff-BlessingMixFreebie.pdf">downloading them here</a>}.</strong><br />
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3. Fold the bag topper in half.<br />
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4. Punch two holes on your topper for threading raffia through. (You can dress up your Blessing Mix bag by adding metal eyelets/grommets if you wish, or just leave holes plain.)<br />
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5. Adhere ‘Blessing Mix’ poem to the front of your cellophane bag with adhesive of choice.<br />
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6. Fill your cellophane bag with a mixture of bugles, pretzels, candy corn, peanuts and orange slices with a heavier concentration on the bugles and pretzels. (Remember to allow enough room to be able to fold over the top of your cellophane bag prior to adding the bag topper.)<br />
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7. Fold over the top of your cellophane bag 2-3 small turns.<br />
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8. Attach bag topper to the filled bag by taking your hole punch and punching through the previous punched holes on the topper bag to go through the cellophane.. (Optional: Add grommets or eyelets.)<br />
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Voilà! Blessing mix to share with your loved ones! Make one or twenty! They are that easy!Vivian Kerrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044540341387526574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585361800541895667.post-44432163287922326702011-11-25T21:27:00.000-08:002011-11-27T09:56:07.715-08:00Gobble Til You Wobble: Kid-friendly ThanksgivingIt was a thrill to work along-side Jen of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Banner-Events/263581763671244">Banner Events</a> on another Anders Ruff photo shoot. Using AR's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83529085/thanksgiving-printables-package-happy">Happy Gobble-Day Thanksgiving Printables</a>, we had a fun time coming up with a kid-friendly Thanksgiving. A lot of times when you think of Thanksgiving, we think of formal table setting and filling our tummies with a hearty feast. The children seem to get lost in this season of gratitude and so it was a breath of fresh air to know this year my three kids would be able to help prepare, plan and create a festive Thanksgiving for all ages.<br />
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To come up with ideas for our kid-centered Thanksgiving, we decided to go back in history to where it all begin - the first Thanksgiving feast, The Mayflower, and the Pilgrim & Indians. <br />
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(AR post write- up credited to Jen Carver of Banner Events)<br />
<strong><u>The Table:</u></strong><br />
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</div>Our Thanksgiving table was designed for kid-friendly fun. While we are frantically trying to put last minute touches on the meal, the last thing we need is a bunch of turkeys running wild. AR created the most adorable coloring/activity placemats and “I am Thankful” cards in their Gobble Day Collection which are perfect to use as mini activities to keep the kids entertained. With these activities in mind, we created a place setting for each child which included a turkey feathered vessel (mini trifle bowl)containing a crayon bundle tied with raffia, a few mini chocolate bars decorated with trimmed down party flags (to keep them from putting their hands in the food you are preparing), and a couple of pieces of ‘Gobble Gold” for the trading post. Adorable beverage labels dressed up clear glass mugs. We crafted mini Mayflower ships from felt and attached party circles to the sails to tie our Gobble Day theme together. An enlarged Mayflower was also hand sewn and provided a focal point for our table, with pilgrims and indians standing close by. We tied the colors from the printable package into our table decor with washable hand-sewn napkins, a handmade table runner and colorful plates and chargers.<br />
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<strong><u>Costumes:</u></strong><br />
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Children LOVE dressing up {<em>Hello</em>…Halloween?} Using Anders Ruff’s printable feather indian headbands and pilgrim hats to jumpstart the costume idea, we added indian costumes we purchased at after-Halloween sales for $2 each, and I used my love of sewing to create peter pan-collared dresses in coordinating fabrics and feminine bonnets for the girls. The children had so much fun being in character and playing with rustic fans, flutes and toys.<br />
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<strong><u>Indian Trading Post:</u></strong><br />
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In addition to designing a fun kid-centered tablescape together, we came up with the idea of an <strong>Indian Trading Post</strong> (in lieu of the traditional dessert table) where pilgrims and indians could trade ‘Gobble Day’ gold for edible after-dinner treasures.<br />
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Our hope was that the trading post would look rustic and authentic. We collected old chests, a wooden canoe top, crates, baskets, a fruit-filled cornucopia and wooden boxes, over-filling them with pumpkins, gourds and indian corn. A few pieces of modern Thanksgiving decor were added for festiveness. <br />
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Creating the trading post was so much fun! We hung a neutral colored, herringbone fabric to create a backdrop and added different levels of artificial plants and trees to create the illusion of being outdoors. The ‘Happy Gobble Day’ banner from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83529085/thanksgiving-printables-package-happy"><span style="color: #557a64;">AR’s collection</span></a> was attached to dark brown burlap and fastened between two trees with natural clothes pins and twine.<br />
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The focal point of our trading post was a life-sized teepee designed, that I was able to construct and sew using Smile & Waves <a href="http://racheldenbow.blogspot.com/2010/01/teepee.html">tutorial</a>. I spray painted PVC pipe brown to look like wooden sticks. I then used the pipe to hoist up the teepee exterior which was made by sewing together canvas paint drop cloths according to a specified pattern.<br />
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We used the varying baskets and crates to serve as our display for our trading post treats.<br />
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Here are some picture highlights of the Trading Post Treats:<br />
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<strong>Pumpkin Parfaits:</strong><br />
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Delicious layers of pumpkin mousse, whipping cream and crushed Gingersnaps filled small canning jars. Keeping with the rustic look, canning jar lids were tied with raffia and adorned with brown cardstock and scalloped punched <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83529085/thanksgiving-printables-package-happy"><span style="color: #557a64;">Gobble Day</span></a> party circles. Crème filled Pirouette cookies accessorized with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83529085/thanksgiving-printables-package-happy"><span style="color: #557a64;">‘Happy Gobble Day’ </span></a>party flags topped off each pumpkin parfait.<br />
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<strong>Maize Favors:</strong><br />
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Faux indian corn favors were fashioned from dried corn husks (purchased in the Hispanic food aisle of most grocery stores) tied around small bags of Reeses Pieces candy with tiny pieces of raffia. Each ear of corn was decorated on the top with a party flag and layered in a harvest basket.<br />
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<strong>Gobble Goodies:</strong><br />
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One of my family traditions involves making ‘Gobble Goodies’ with her children. Our trading post would not have been complete without a half-dozen of these adorable turkeys displayed on a hand-painted canoe top, lined with green houndstooth printable paper. They are simple enough, kids can make these with very little assistance. Rice Krispy treats are rolled into small balls and attached to one half of an Oreo for the body, using frosting. Candy corn is ‘feathered’ around the base of another Oreo half and attached. Add edible candy eyes and a candy corn beak and voilà–Gobble Goodies galore!<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Pumpkin Muffins:</strong></span><br />
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Jen's children are obsessed with pumpkin bread. Instead of making it in loafs, we made it in muffin form and clothed them in colorful striped cupcake liners. How cute are those little turkey toppers from the Gobble Day collection? We simply cut them out, attached them to toothpicks and made a cute muffin topper out of them.<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Teepee Cupcakes:</strong></span><br />
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We couldn’t resist making these adorable teepee treats. Did you know you can bake a cupcake right inside a sugar cone? Neither did we (until we saw the idea on Pinterest)! After baking, simply cut off a small portion off the top of the sugar cone to allow for inserting 2-3 broken pretzel rods to look like sticks. Adhere them in your teepee with a little dab of chocolate frosting. Dip the bottom of your teepee in chocolate and roll in colorful sprinkles or candies. Insert a little coordinating party flag and you’ve got terribly cute teepee treats!<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Turkey and Cornucopia Cake Pops:</strong></span><br />
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Johanna Dellino of <a href="http://www.365cakepops.com/">Pop.O.Licious Cake Pops</a> graciously donated her original turkey and cornucopia cake pops for our shoot. Aren’t they so cute?! And trust me when I say, these little bites of goodness were gobbled up…and fast! Notice how perfectly they coordinate with the colors in AR’s printables? She customized them for us! (If you aren’t already a fan on Facebook, go <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cake.pop.o.licious">here</a> to become one!<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Mini Apple Pies:</strong></span><br />
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Aren’t things in miniature even cuter? I love these delicious (<em>yes</em>, I sampled a few of them!) mini apple pies that I made using premade pie dough. I cut rounds out of the dough, placed them in muffin tins to bake, filled them with apple pie filling and topped them with an adorable little pumpkin shaped top crust and party flag. Coordinating pattern paper was used to make sweet little individual pie boxes with peek-a-boo acetate windows. Each box was dressed up with raffia and a circle tag.<br />
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<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Blessing Mix:</strong></span><br />
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It is always nice to tie in a little bit of teaching into each holiday. We put together these easy Thanksgiving “Blessing Mix” favor bags to help teach our children about some of the symbolism of the holiday. Cellophane bags were filled with a mix of bugles, peanuts, candy corn, pretzels and candy orange slices. A fold over topper was affixed to the top of each bag and an ingredients list and poem was added to the front.<br />
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We hope you love these Happy Gobble Day ideas! Our children can hardly wait to celebrate Thanksgiving—kid style!<br />
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<strong>Recognition:</strong><br />
A special thanks to Andrea Pasion of Andrea Pasion Photography. Thank you for your friendship & always there to photograph our shoots.<br />
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A big thanks for <a href="http://www.andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/uncategorized/gobble-til-you-wobble-kid-style/">Anders Ruff</a> for their adorable kid-friendly "Happy Gobble Day" printables and being able to make our Thanksgiving a fun and memorable for our kids. <br />
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And of 'course I can't thank Jen enough for her brilliant write-up on Anders Ruff to share our ideas with the thousands of AR followers.<br />
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Thank you to <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/11/the-sunday-six-twilight-gobble-day-spa-fall-party-oh-snap-winter-berries/">Hostess with the Mostess</a>, <a href="http://pizzazzerie.com/holidays/gobble-till-you-wobble-kids-thanksgiving-party/">Pizzazzerie</a>, and <a href="http://www.couponlovingchicks.com/2011/11/23/diy-kids-thanksgiving-party/">Coupon Loving Chicks</a> for sharing our Thanksgiving ideas to your many fans!<br />
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<strong>Vendor Credit:</strong><br />
Styling, decor & Desserts: Jennifer Carver <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Banner-Events/263581763671244">(Banner Events)</a> and Vivian Kerr (Kerr Kreations).<br />
Graphic Designs: <a href="http://www.andersruff.com/">Anders Ruff</a><br />
Cake Pops: <a href="http://www.365cakepops.com/">Pop.O.Licious </a><br />
Photography: Andrea Pasion PhotographyVivian Kerrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044540341387526574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585361800541895667.post-4370151097556425602011-11-25T16:28:00.000-08:002011-11-27T09:59:41.368-08:00Halloween Decorations & Gift Ideas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnM3mzOJhyUY3y0C8A9HHmxSM7zWkc-mZV4_pPeJl3qzaUudDKZ9E0SLvwJ737OaJmiGrrnOLv5wpVtzOrRcX8zW3Ard62vJKFdGZr1l0eou3I0y-TdIhNjX0HhKeN37AyPJ3dl1tl9kaz/s1600/8-24+%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnM3mzOJhyUY3y0C8A9HHmxSM7zWkc-mZV4_pPeJl3qzaUudDKZ9E0SLvwJ737OaJmiGrrnOLv5wpVtzOrRcX8zW3Ard62vJKFdGZr1l0eou3I0y-TdIhNjX0HhKeN37AyPJ3dl1tl9kaz/s400/8-24+%25281%2529.jpg" width="347" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">My dear friend, Jen Carver of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Banner-Events/263581763671244">Banner Events</a>, was given the amazing opportunity to be the one & only guest blogger for <a href="http://www.andersruff.com/">Anders Ruff</a>. If you remember in the last post, Jen shared my son's pirate party for her first guest write-up. It was a shock when she called me in early October asking if I would be willing to collaborate with her on a few holiday photo shoots that she will be featuring on Anders Ruff. The opportunity to share our ideas for gift giving & decorations on a big party planning website was huge. The best part of this was being able to work with one of my closest girl friends! Here is Jen's write-up that shares over 25+ DIY Halloween Ideas using Anders Ruff <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77716637/printable-haunted-halloween-party-decor">Haunted Halloween Printables</a> -</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Need a fast treat that is ‘too cute to spook’? Grab a couple of your favorite candy bars (we used the large sized Hershey bars, but any sized flat bar would work) . Print some of AR’s coordinating digital papers, treat labels & tags. Add some scraps of ribbon and recreate this look in minutes! (The Haunted House is a Paper Bliss sticker set.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Projects 3-4: Altered beverage jars/carrier</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxFPNr1kKbGqfwQObsLFF8ueravXIDLAaqOInryGx9d0EwE-kC-p4wJFwd4SZcm3t0UzAL0jfRvquQYMTu-89oBw-vy2Z0rw1N6UfDKbmzfBHoLrjrvLpjOGkblLOnpnriKYf-D3-7iiQw/s1600/Halloween+Projects+3+%2526+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxFPNr1kKbGqfwQObsLFF8ueravXIDLAaqOInryGx9d0EwE-kC-p4wJFwd4SZcm3t0UzAL0jfRvquQYMTu-89oBw-vy2Z0rw1N6UfDKbmzfBHoLrjrvLpjOGkblLOnpnriKYf-D3-7iiQw/s400/Halloween+Projects+3+%2526+4.jpg" width="337" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>We love projects that involve using recycled materials. This is one of our favorites. We had our friend save her Starbucks Frappuccino bottles & lids for us. Creating these cute bottles is easy. Wash & dry the bottles thoroughly. Add a coat of black spray paint to the lids. Fill with various Halloween candies. Use any of the adorable AR beverage wraps or trim the treat wrappers down to size and secure to the bottle with strong adhesive. (We like Stampin’ Up’ Sticky Strip.) We also added some raffia, a tag and some coordinating papers from AR’s collection to complete the look. As you can see from the picture, we also refashioned the cardboard Starbucks drink carrier by covering it in coordinating paper & reducing the AR letters to decorate the front!<br />
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<strong>Project 5: Altered Paint Can</strong><br />
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Mini paint cans can be filled with all sorts of ghoulish delights and are easily decorated using printable elements from AR’s Halloween collection, scraps of coordinating ribbon and fabric.<br />
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<strong>Projects #6-7: Pumpkin Lantern & ’TREATS’ Banner</strong><br />
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Re-create the pumpkin lanterns by tracing a leaf pattern on one of the green AR printable papers. Add a green chenile stem vine (twist around a pencil to get the corked look) and a brown chenile stem. Simply print out the TREAT sign, mount on black cardstock, punch holes and add ribbon or twine to hang.<br />
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<strong>Project 8: Trick or Treat Tote Bag</strong><br />
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Vivian designed and sewed this adorable trick or treat tote bag. Don’t you just love the bat she printed from Anders Ruff’s Halloween collection onto iron on fabric transfers?<br />
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** Please check back later for tote bag tutorial.<br />
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<strong>Project #9: Altered Gum Case</strong><br />
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Easily transform an inexpensive pack of gum into an adorable Halloween favor. (Here we used Extra Dessert Delights brand gum, in an Orange Creme flavor.)<br />
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<strong>Project #10: Altered Tic-Tac Box</strong><br />
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Who knew a scallop punch, circle punch, a button and a few elements from AR’s printable package could make an ordinary box of Tic-Tacs look so fun?!<br />
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<strong>Projects 11-12: Halloween Push Up Pops (Orange ice cream) & Coffin Treat/Display Box</strong><br />
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We love coming up with unique ways to display desserts. How fun would your Halloween dessert table look with push up pops, cake pops, suckers and more coming out of coffins lined with styrofoam? Or, use the coffins to house other frightening treats. (We spray painted coffins, lined them with coordinating AR papers, topped the coffin lids off with AR’s darling treat labels cut to size and displayed our orange ice cream push up pops inside<br />
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<strong>Project 13: Witch Shoe Treat Favor</strong><br />
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Hosting a ‘Ghouls Night Out’ and need a unique favor idea? These witch shoe favors may be the perfect thing. After all, ‘when the shoe fits…’ Notice the AR printable papers functioning as the shoe insole and the party circles as the toe embellishment. Fill each shoe with a little paper shred & a cute bag of treats.<br />
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<strong>Project #14: Altered Soda Bottle/Treat Favor</strong><br />
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<div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">Who doesn’t love Jones Soda? We always have several Jones Soda bottles and lids on hand because they are easily filled with small candies (candy corn, chocolate, chips, M&Ms) and decorated for an easy favor. Add some raffia and ribbon, a hang tag or circle tag, and printable labels and you’re good to go!</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong></strong> </div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Project #15: Halloween Treat Favor Bag</strong></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIaKlwYj3BYJzHOK7fEX7lq5zF8mP9X9XU7i8YDQb2fnpLVVhRc7GAn-2Vx5ewMk-A_NKYWGA_muYorMiZBojbfBV0hqnFOUhpOrhyphenhyphenoUm2oGPdrlXdpv0ev0SPmYl0YAE2VlB9QqguXlH/s1600/8-24+%252817%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjIaKlwYj3BYJzHOK7fEX7lq5zF8mP9X9XU7i8YDQb2fnpLVVhRc7GAn-2Vx5ewMk-A_NKYWGA_muYorMiZBojbfBV0hqnFOUhpOrhyphenhyphenoUm2oGPdrlXdpv0ev0SPmYl0YAE2VlB9QqguXlH/s400/8-24+%252817%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">Create this cute little ‘tent’-style favor bag out of printable papers and embellishments. Attach a cellophane bag of treats inside.</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong></strong> </div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Project #16: Halloween card</strong></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNPCz7XUg6SDPUD5GSWDPrheT25AxhxFJVyNMAvtyDfxA1g3lyUUK0NBZxNGeln498DRrfmQ0jewRU26gE77xx0FmshcOmbhe4XHeJJ9E-bykpRCoH2hj5zSMzTBR0lpCYL-3sAPG82CsG/s1600/8-24+%252824%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNPCz7XUg6SDPUD5GSWDPrheT25AxhxFJVyNMAvtyDfxA1g3lyUUK0NBZxNGeln498DRrfmQ0jewRU26gE77xx0FmshcOmbhe4XHeJJ9E-bykpRCoH2hj5zSMzTBR0lpCYL-3sAPG82CsG/s400/8-24+%252824%2529.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">Use up some of the leftover printable scraps to create this simple Halloween card. We used glue dots to add dimension to the pumpkin.</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong></strong> </div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Project #17: Halloween Treat Tin (filled w/ mini candy bars covered in candy bar wrappers)</strong></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWxTkdad13Ef82FF1B0RyENiqlN3hrCmYfO9TK7BDN-QUdgTvOu9wwt2uwt-0zWLHY6cmvncyQmumQTFTaY-8XUhh9bKMydczl7R9RV0CFQhMSESLeMVcda7wew12skp49ymG9MTQePfmK/s1600/8-24+%252848%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWxTkdad13Ef82FF1B0RyENiqlN3hrCmYfO9TK7BDN-QUdgTvOu9wwt2uwt-0zWLHY6cmvncyQmumQTFTaY-8XUhh9bKMydczl7R9RV0CFQhMSESLeMVcda7wew12skp49ymG9MTQePfmK/s400/8-24+%252848%2529.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">IKEA sells these ‘spice’ tins that can be used for so many additional purposes. We decorated ours with Halloween circle toppers & coordinating papers and filled it with mini candy bars wrapped in coordinating Halloween wrappers.</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong></strong> </div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Project #18: Halloween Paper Treat Sack (filled with white chocolate popcorn snack mix)</strong></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTgRqcAHF8mp6lNF72tLUDtMjpZlJdzjmxnp6TETzQXFmDmcLjCVfc_TcYl2Foe8d1QYHRhV5oQJNsX5T-9nUQEUcYi9XcvA1kkTnXCpQjukRkzk8pf4ulix_iyqSi2XyIqq8igWpn27H/s1600/8-24+%252832%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZTgRqcAHF8mp6lNF72tLUDtMjpZlJdzjmxnp6TETzQXFmDmcLjCVfc_TcYl2Foe8d1QYHRhV5oQJNsX5T-9nUQEUcYi9XcvA1kkTnXCpQjukRkzk8pf4ulix_iyqSi2XyIqq8igWpn27H/s400/8-24+%252832%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">I love when I can use materials I have handy at home to create something new and fun! Sometimes a plain old paper sack is the perfect base for cute packaging. Fill your paper bag with this yummy white chocolate popcorn snack mix, add some raffia, a tag and sticker label & you’ve got the perfect treat to share with family and friends.</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong></strong> </div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Project #19: Mummy Oreo Pops in Coffin Display</strong></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHVLsIKnoVd1Wbf0jF2dmFc1vI7321e86g-9Pd_npUL5FWp5zv9-7mfftNZJsFQzJoqvx_sq5ZjGcFEstPauLY5f0rJlOr3ilOyTe0NdlLHap2vigHqNEwWGZ9CeU6Dloc20X-Ab0vqy1T/s1600/8-24+%25287%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHVLsIKnoVd1Wbf0jF2dmFc1vI7321e86g-9Pd_npUL5FWp5zv9-7mfftNZJsFQzJoqvx_sq5ZjGcFEstPauLY5f0rJlOr3ilOyTe0NdlLHap2vigHqNEwWGZ9CeU6Dloc20X-Ab0vqy1T/s400/8-24+%25287%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><br />
We found these adorable mummy oreo pops tutorial on <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/halloween-cookie-suckers">How Does She?.</a></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Project #20: Altered Tin Can/Treat Favor</strong></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinnlEuTKcETk9o1o9CBILuVJXTHXKyqwWxzYPZWVV7uhKSrNIhyRoVhFrle2G3HPdXIXHzVUD-MfjZRu8PcZUgtknAGZaiSM6V8aQiNte9ieTQ_7jsW_CBejwIRC3SwvcSWKdRGV2-TV6/s1600/8-24+%252816%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiinnlEuTKcETk9o1o9CBILuVJXTHXKyqwWxzYPZWVV7uhKSrNIhyRoVhFrle2G3HPdXIXHzVUD-MfjZRu8PcZUgtknAGZaiSM6V8aQiNte9ieTQ_7jsW_CBejwIRC3SwvcSWKdRGV2-TV6/s400/8-24+%252816%2529.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">This is another great project using recycled materials. Save up your clean aluminum cans. Decorate with cute labels, buttons & ribbon. Fill with paper shreds & treats! Voilà !</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Project #21: Spooky Sucker with Halloween Medallion</strong></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8idjYtMOZKzXVP0Iy6Cxj0Yq0lCxL9lnGioJy8fOzeFIEfFRQwxOCzyF0TGUett4u74-wIz_wR8hIjqzDOIRhc9UoT9SWF_y46WKVeKdWd7NvRKpSnX-rAdmQz_p0hy20dT2CWIoAc9zV/s1600/8-24+%252815%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8idjYtMOZKzXVP0Iy6Cxj0Yq0lCxL9lnGioJy8fOzeFIEfFRQwxOCzyF0TGUett4u74-wIz_wR8hIjqzDOIRhc9UoT9SWF_y46WKVeKdWd7NvRKpSnX-rAdmQz_p0hy20dT2CWIoAc9zV/s400/8-24+%252815%2529.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><div>Dress up an ordinary sucker with a 2″ circle topper and ribbon.</div><div></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Project #22: 3-D Paper Pumpkins</strong></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjty4zlqV2Jwm_wM7o4Hz1_PPlD07FNjrL4nSmEwjWsVnERJk-bl47XGv7rNrcnfvSvV6ALZBDHlwXWgH-S8pwP9O6NYla1ac1joS-5ODhFnmmxLKboM16ATq9gGPEuSWrsC8VdmMcR6Yyd/s1600/8-24+%252834%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjty4zlqV2Jwm_wM7o4Hz1_PPlD07FNjrL4nSmEwjWsVnERJk-bl47XGv7rNrcnfvSvV6ALZBDHlwXWgH-S8pwP9O6NYla1ac1joS-5ODhFnmmxLKboM16ATq9gGPEuSWrsC8VdmMcR6Yyd/s400/8-24+%252834%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">Looking for a project that’s easy enough even your kids can do it? These 3-D pumpkins are made from strips of AR’s printable patterned papers, attached with brads at the top and bottom and dressed up with a handcut leaf, hang tag, raffia and twisted paperbag stem. Create just one or make a whole bowl full for a centerpiece. You can even insert a little bag of treats in the middle and give it as a gift.</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Project #23: Distressed Wood Blocks (‘TRICKS’)</strong></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga5MTMFvRbwjBo3jI8eH_bUsqSwB_h5IkjhjqzbaJPR1Dm0q0M1PqbzUL_gxrPQn2U5Eekcl2x1cZ-UzIo7FTgwPx6prxLtwHiSgW5ns6GneDt0ZmUubO-LOp_EMpcqRCKZb1xjNxIM5K4/s1600/Halloween+Project+23.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga5MTMFvRbwjBo3jI8eH_bUsqSwB_h5IkjhjqzbaJPR1Dm0q0M1PqbzUL_gxrPQn2U5Eekcl2x1cZ-UzIo7FTgwPx6prxLtwHiSgW5ns6GneDt0ZmUubO-LOp_EMpcqRCKZb1xjNxIM5K4/s400/Halloween+Project+23.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">Need a quick, easy and inexpensive Halloween item to add to your home decor? Cut some wood blocks (or buy pre-cut & painted blocks). Sand, paint and distress them. Modge Podge or apply adhesive to the printable words included in AR’s Halloween set.</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Projects 24-25: Bootiful Halloween Apron & Chef Hat</strong></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58eEZsIWmDHf_7AU_9egOWzbdkcRZKvQM2bziYe-iCNbO77SPH4P27cIupDBAmvka_8lUk1KpRvxYnOostpT3ie2azYfw3flnSG7GkS5jmNtCLvypqBAIJrjeLWH-Ut1jDfGhBASCwdqD/s1600/8-24+%252844%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj58eEZsIWmDHf_7AU_9egOWzbdkcRZKvQM2bziYe-iCNbO77SPH4P27cIupDBAmvka_8lUk1KpRvxYnOostpT3ie2azYfw3flnSG7GkS5jmNtCLvypqBAIJrjeLWH-Ut1jDfGhBASCwdqD/s400/8-24+%252844%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_K-toEKm_-Sg11neUdGakmfEG74i5NvD2ncnt68YF2VkrD_51v9-M7vWvsEl-9rifmJSpb924D4qnrOEHBBLeQq9Ul954vR1d6mxeRzpIh-TnVitHYe08Cj2jLavIIStqUZOpSUtJApHt/s1600/Halloween+Projects+24+%2526+25.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_K-toEKm_-Sg11neUdGakmfEG74i5NvD2ncnt68YF2VkrD_51v9-M7vWvsEl-9rifmJSpb924D4qnrOEHBBLeQq9Ul954vR1d6mxeRzpIh-TnVitHYe08Cj2jLavIIStqUZOpSUtJApHt/s400/Halloween+Projects+24+%2526+25.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">Our daughters absolutely loved the custom aprons and chef hats Vivian designed for them. She searched for fabrics which matched AR’s collection and had the BOO circle graphic enlarged to print on fabric iron on transfers. The girls had so much fun whipping up Halloween whoopie pies while wearing them.</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Project #26: Bewitching Glassine Dessert Bags</strong></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighrtBkhnKHwkxWa1ObaIKjlEKTOHgzl2bo_9Cjh3Befu2bkd1zDE0LuBr2AOdnfsGxy1z9DNccM3Tb3ZOmdl_5D6lwWOMFkZQqKBSTdhXzp7_ymG2yZL-kulVCvDEl1HUkFlFb38VYks8/s1600/Halloween+Project+26.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEighrtBkhnKHwkxWa1ObaIKjlEKTOHgzl2bo_9Cjh3Befu2bkd1zDE0LuBr2AOdnfsGxy1z9DNccM3Tb3ZOmdl_5D6lwWOMFkZQqKBSTdhXzp7_ymG2yZL-kulVCvDEl1HUkFlFb38VYks8/s400/Halloween+Project+26.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">‘BOO’tiful packaging doesn’t have to be expensive or time-consuming. Print off AR’s 2″ labels onto sticker paper. Punch out the designs and easily adhere to glassine bags. We love putting individual servings of desserts inside (Halloween whoopie pies seen above, but cookies, brownies, pretzels, etc… could be substituted.)</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Supplies needed to complete all projects: </strong> Anders Ruff’s printable <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77716637/printable-haunted-halloween-design"><span style="color: #557a64;">Halloween package</span></a>, scissors, various paper punches, hole punch, paper trimmer, adhesive, various Halloween ribbon, cardstock, raffia, twine, full-page sticker labels, glassine bags, metal tin, cellophane bags, glossy photo paper, buttons, fabric, fabric iron-on transfers, sewing machine, thread, spray paint, empty Jones Soda & Starbucks Frappuccino bottles, wood blocks, sand paper, brown paper sacks, push up pop containers, brown paper-mâché coffin boxes, various Halloween candy/treats, mini Hershey bars, large Hershey bars, suckers, sucker sticks, orange paper lanterns, pipe cleaners</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Recognition:</strong></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;">Thank you Anders Ruff for their <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77716637/printable-haunted-halloween-party-decor">Haunted Halloween Printables</a> and letting us get creative with them. <br />
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A special thanks to Jen for amazing guest post featuring our <a href="http://www.andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/uncategorized/25-spooktacular-diy-halloween-ideas/">25+ Spooktacular DIY Halloween Ideas</a> on Anders Ruff. </div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><br />
A big 'Thank You' to <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/10/spooktacular-diy-halloween-projects-pt-1/">Hostess with the Mostess</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PamperMeFabulous/posts/187747361304394#!/PamperMeFabulous">Pamper Me Fabulous,</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=132022486903798&id=228449673864057#!/pages/Brittany-Victoria-Jewelry/228449673864057">Brittany Victoria Jewelry</a> for sharing our halloween ideas with you fans!</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Resource/Vendor Credits:</strong> </div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Styling: </strong>Jen Carver & Vivian Kerr</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Anders Ruff Custom Designs:</strong> Halloween printables</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Andrea Pasion: </strong>Photography</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>JoAnn Fabrics:</strong> fabric for aprons/chef hats/tote bags, paper-mâché coffin boxes, pumpkin lanterns (from Martha Stewart kit), sucker sticks, buttons, craft foam (for lining coffins)</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Michaels Crafts:</strong> raffia, Halloween ribbon, jute/twine, cellophane bags, mini paint can</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Stampin' Up!:</strong> craft punches, cardstock, Snail adhesive, Sticky Strip, gold thread</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Wal-Mart:</strong> black spray paint, glossy photo paper, Avery full-sheet sticker labels</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Cash and Carry:</strong> glassine bags</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>JB Prince:</strong> push up pop containers</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>IKEA: </strong> metal tins</div><div class="mceTemp mceIEcenter" style="text-align: left;"><strong>Party City:</strong> candy, suckers</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Vivian Kerrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044540341387526574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585361800541895667.post-41974341800256345412011-11-25T14:35:00.000-08:002011-11-27T09:57:20.804-08:00Ahoy, Matey!!July was a special month for Nathan. My little baby boy was turning 3. It was exciting to plan a birthday where he could celebrate with all his friends. What was even better was to share a Pirate birthday party with one of his best buds, Logan. It was a special treat for me because I was able to plan this swashbuckling party for two with my good friend, Lisa.<br />
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<strong><u>The Invitation:</u></strong><br />
Both boys got dressed as pirates as they hand-delivered a message in a bottle to their friends inviting them to join their pirate crew to find lost treasure. Bottles were purchased from Oriental Trading Co. Each bottle came with bottle, labels, small invite, sand & shells. I decided to create our own invitation by creating a "piratey" message on tan cardstock and distressing the edges. <br />
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<strong><u>Costumes for Captain's Logan & Nathan:</u></strong><br />
Morning of the party, the birthday boys received their very own pirate backpack from <a href="http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/boys-mackenzie-small-backpack-w11/?pkey=e%7Cpirate%2Bbackpack%7C46%7Cbest%7C0%7C1%7C24%7C%7C1&group=1&sku=3171444&cm_src=NLASEARCH||NoFacet-_-NoFacet-_-NoMerchRules-_-">Pottery Barn Kids</a>, Captains Hat from <a href="http://www.partycity.com/product/velvet+black+pirate+hat.do?sortby=ourPicks&size=all&from=Search&navSet=pirate+hat">Party City.</a>, and personalized pirate tee from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PersonallyYoursByJen">Personally Yours By Jen</a>. Perfect gift to get Logan & Nathan set as pirates for the day.<br />
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<strong><u>Guest Arrival:</u></strong><br />
Each crew member received a loot bag containing a bandana, sword, eye patch, and telescope to be used on their quest for treasure! Loot bag was purchased at Packaging Specialties. Labels and tag were part of the Pirate Birthday Party printables purchased on Etsy from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/andersruff?ref=top_trail">Anders Ruff.</a> Accessories were purchased from Oriental Trading and US Toy. <br />
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<strong><u>Party Set-Up:</u></strong><br />
Outside the pirate crew found tables decorated in a pirate-themed colors of red, black, white & turquoise. I made a Jolly Rogers flag as the focal point of the dessert table that was covered with pirate paraphernalia such as gold coins, a pirate ship & octopus, pirate hat & sword, fish net, treasure map, goblets, and treasure chest. Red & black licorice, gold-foiled chocolates, fish-in-the-sea jello, yellow & chocolate cupcakes filled the dessert table. Anders Ruff food tags & cupcake toppers were used to accent these yummy treats - perfect for any pirate!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><u>Food & Drink:</u></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Their seafaring menu included the perfect combination of kid favorites & matey must-haves. The pint-sized pirate smorgasbord included fish & chips (really chicken sticks & fries), gold fish crackers, Pirate Booty (popcorn) & fruit kabobs. For the seadogs, a more mature menu including sandwich rolls, & a shrimp & crab platter were enjoyed. Beverages, including red pirate punch & water were served to the young crew; while the more seasoned sailors enjoyed bottles of Henry Weinhard’s Rootbeer & Black Cherry Soda.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl26_mYpsV0S6Et3z1EbGUm1U-EZJPXjX-QtVVZbm0hIcN5ETqOlsfYAZX1-FqODyuy4c-lApbtRK6BHUmKi-oXY6JN77l58jt8G5wChr3QsYlKbGbGFIkhxCgN4_7EFnTA-gFEdWP9hdO/s1600/Pirate+E.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl26_mYpsV0S6Et3z1EbGUm1U-EZJPXjX-QtVVZbm0hIcN5ETqOlsfYAZX1-FqODyuy4c-lApbtRK6BHUmKi-oXY6JN77l58jt8G5wChr3QsYlKbGbGFIkhxCgN4_7EFnTA-gFEdWP9hdO/s400/Pirate+E.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u><strong>Eating Area:</strong></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The crew of 12 little pirates came aboard the pirate ship (3 kid-sized picnic tables). Tables were made by Lisa’s husband - supplies purchased at Home Depot. Tables were decorated with hand sewn masts designed by myself - fabric & dowels purchased at JoAnns. Fun pirate accents such as fish net, laminated treasure map placemats & gold doubloons decorated the table top. Seated on board they were able to enjoy their pirate grub and plan their plundering. A quick swabbing of the deck followed. (<em>Little</em> pirates also make <em>big </em>messes!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-VsHthiSZMNL-YHmCab-YV5NeIMxe4gMt6fycrhncvMrNKzuLM8U1UP1Pdg8rYtRSIil3hQNtVRrq5rP3mEoSU4yZSSSzKrAkDiAcizGm_NxMJ1HXMbhJed7hvyy3REUFUs3zEUdzs2A6/s1600/Pirate+F.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-VsHthiSZMNL-YHmCab-YV5NeIMxe4gMt6fycrhncvMrNKzuLM8U1UP1Pdg8rYtRSIil3hQNtVRrq5rP3mEoSU4yZSSSzKrAkDiAcizGm_NxMJ1HXMbhJed7hvyy3REUFUs3zEUdzs2A6/s400/Pirate+F.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><u>Games & Activities:</u></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;">After their bellies were filled & they got their sea legs, each pirate was presented with a treasure map to help them in their quest for buried treasure. The crew was split up into groups of three as they ventured to different stations to earn additional pirate loot.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Stations included:</strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pirate Ship Ring Toss–</strong> They earned their cannonballs (mini pirate beach balls) by participating at this ring toss station. (beach balls purchased from Oriental Trading)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Walk the Plank–</strong> What do you do with a scurvy pirate? Make him walk the plank! Hooks were given once they walked the plank and jumped in the shark infested water (plastic balls). Inftatable shark & hooks were purchased from Oriental Trading and US Toy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLHkKot_tvZAwNuaLt_olsuctk6HhWF7P_6OjE3AhC2axeOu1xTug9r5ydF43TFfFAwSKayhMZUH65DsotUdCeVD1LNLTZ8ath0fM2CiRrZHWAp3weo4gAa7q36H2htDJdThvbQcbhyphenhyphen1a/s1600/Pirate+G.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLHkKot_tvZAwNuaLt_olsuctk6HhWF7P_6OjE3AhC2axeOu1xTug9r5ydF43TFfFAwSKayhMZUH65DsotUdCeVD1LNLTZ8ath0fM2CiRrZHWAp3weo4gAa7q36H2htDJdThvbQcbhyphenhyphen1a/s400/Pirate+G.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Pirate Bean Bag Toss–</strong> Here they got their very own stuffed parrots (US Toy) after participating in the bean bag toss. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Fishing for Buried Treasure–</strong> At this station they fished for buried jewels (inflatable palm tree & pool from Party City).</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong>Buried Treasure Hunt–</strong> This was the concluding station. Each pirate had 1 attempt to pin the treasure chest at the correct location on the map (Party City). This was followed by the discovering of actual buried treasure–a treasure chest full of adorable treat bags filled with edible golden treasure, topped off with Anders Ruff printable treat toppers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4x_QWlENrwwl-KmXKtR26cR5158rTzsNk1IHiZoopm7nd6yVAMeAva4DzD-VVWMbHu67_DT2gNNN921NRUDfMIvFXNcNT2PG4SwVGEYB9zZep9rAWLZ3JbCaQwfrs3n2GOvBVMgEb8Km/s1600/Pirate+H.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy4x_QWlENrwwl-KmXKtR26cR5158rTzsNk1IHiZoopm7nd6yVAMeAva4DzD-VVWMbHu67_DT2gNNN921NRUDfMIvFXNcNT2PG4SwVGEYB9zZep9rAWLZ3JbCaQwfrs3n2GOvBVMgEb8Km/s400/Pirate+H.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The party ended with the traditional singing of ‘Happy Birthday’ followed by ice cream cups (labeled with Anders Ruff printables), cupcakes & personalized mini cakes (Fred Meyer Bakery) for the pirate captains. All hands were on deck to watch the opening of the birthday booty for the guests of honor.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><strong>Recognition:</strong><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A big 'Thank You' to Andrea of <a href="http://www.andreapasionphotography.blogspot.com/">Andrea Pasion Photography</a> for capturing this special day for Nathan and Logan on camera.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A special thanks to Jen Carver of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Banner-Events/263581763671244">Banner Events</a> for featuring our band of pirates on <a href="http://www.andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/birthday-parties/a-pirates-life-for-us/">Anders Ruff.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><u>Credits & Resources:</u></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stylist - Vivian Kerr & Lisa Saunders</div><div style="text-align: left;">Photography – <a href="http://andreapasionphotography.blogspot.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: blue;">Andrea Pasion Photography</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Printables – <a href="http://www.andersruff.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: blue;">Anders Ruff Custom Designs</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pirate shirts – <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MouseHouseMemories"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: blue;">Mouse House Memories</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Stripey straws, pirate cupcake liners – <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeyYoYo"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: blue;">Hey YoYo</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Toy Pirate ship – <a href="http://www.amazon.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: blue;">Amazon</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Invitation bottles, games, Goody bag items – US Toy, <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: blue;">Oriental Trading</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Pirate hats, tablecloths, gift wrap, balloons, inflatable palm tree with cooler – <a href="http://www.partycity.com/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: blue;">Party City</span></span></span></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Sails – JoAnn Fabrics</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div>Vivian Kerrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044540341387526574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585361800541895667.post-76297152928635222322011-11-25T13:16:00.000-08:002011-11-27T10:01:14.338-08:00Katie's Ice Cream Parlor PartyMy daughter, Katie's, favorite food in the whole wide world is ICE CREAM! If ice cream was considered healthy & nutritious, she would eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner. It was easy to come up with the party theme for her 7th birthday. To make it a fun-filled birthday party for 8 little girls, I decided to make it a cold-stone style version. What little girl wouldn't want to make her own unique ice cream creation? <br />
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<u><strong>Invite & Party Printables:</strong></u><br />
Using <a href="http://www.mygrafico.com/">My Grafico</a> digital paper & images, I was able to come up with the invitation and party printables. Katie was super excited to hand-deliver the invitations to her close friends. I was able to design labels to be used on the banner, goody-bags, cupcake toppers, jar labels, food tags, and ice cream container labels.<br />
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Each girl received their own personalized goody-bag which container a handmade ruffled apron, ice cream notepad & pencil, and soda jerk hat. Kraft bags were purchased in a bulk at <a href="http://packagingspecialtiesonline.com/">Packaging Specialties.</a><br />
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</div><strong><u>Ruffle Apron:</u></strong><br />
Using this cute <a href="http://morganmoore.typepad.com/one_more_moore/2007/02/valentine_tree__1.html">ruffle apron tutorial</a> for adults from <a href="http://morganmoore.typepad.com/one_more_moore/2007/02/valentine_tree__1.html">One More Moore</a> and fabric from JoAnn's, I was able to sew child-size aprons for all the birthday attendees (tutorial coming soon). It was such a hit, I heard that one of the girls was very adament about sleeping in her apron that night! <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><u>D</u><u>ecorations:</u> </div>Purchasing supplies from Michaels, Party City, Dollar Store, Home Depot, Amazon and Target I was able to decorate my dining room into an ice cream parlor. My husband was able to construct a <a href="http://www.andersruff.com/custom-printable-parties/uncategorized/diy-tutorial-building-a-dessert-table-backdrop/">backdrop</a> to help create the perfect parlor table.<br />
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The centerpiece hosted mini ice cream cone & sundae cake pops made by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cake.pop.o.licious">Pop.O.Licious</a>. Each girl got to take one of these yummy treats home in their goody bag.<br />
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</div>Kerr Creations Ice Cream Containers. Ice cream containers were found at a local Cash & Carry.<br />
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</div>Bright pink, turquoise, green and red ice cream bowls (Michales) were placed on top of bright pink wrapped boxes with small glass jars (Dollar store) placed in front filled with an assortment of candy (mini heath bars, mini kit kats, M&Ms, reeses pb cups, chocolate chips, brownie bits, oreos and marshmallows). Hot fuge, caramel & strawberry syrup, whipped topping, nut topping, sprinkles, cherries, bananas, strawberries, and wafers were also included.<br />
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<u><strong>Activities:</strong></u><br />
Girls were able to decorate their soda jerk hats (<a href="http://www.ustoy.com/cgi-bin/u.sh/2.0/product.htm?pf_id=H471">US Toy</a>) with ice cream themed stickers from JoAnns and color markers. A separate tables was used to make ice cream sundaes with perler beads (JoAnns & Michaels). I created my own ice cream sundae template that was placed behind each clear perler bead board as a easy guide for each girl. <br />
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<div style="clear: both; text-align: left;">To end the party, girls wished Katie a 'Happy Birthday' and enjoyed ice cream cone cupcakes (mold found at <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Platinum-Collection-Cupcake/dp/B0012PUENA/ref=sr_1_7?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1322252693&sr=1-7">Amazon.</a> This was a sweet day for my daughter. She got to celebrate her special day with her favorite friends and share her love for ice cream!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5UcMmDBYiIrbYChmoMAWnWcqFO4FAjZBK9gBaGftaL1I4IldKzsDd0f3Vt807XwGCyMJVDV4-Me7kQmSSnKCBQKpSttlCpTWRT5XdBJwUUQHNHvpgwRpfYUPB0lcWBjh0gYC1zg5U9GJz/s1600/6-24+%252820%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5UcMmDBYiIrbYChmoMAWnWcqFO4FAjZBK9gBaGftaL1I4IldKzsDd0f3Vt807XwGCyMJVDV4-Me7kQmSSnKCBQKpSttlCpTWRT5XdBJwUUQHNHvpgwRpfYUPB0lcWBjh0gYC1zg5U9GJz/s400/6-24+%252820%2529.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><strong>Recognition:</strong><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A special thanks to <a href="http://pizzazzerie.com/parties/childrens-parties/ice-cream-parlor-party/">Pizzazzerie</a> for featuring Katie's party on their site. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong>Credits & Resources:</strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Stylist: Vivian Kerr</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Photography: Andrea Pasion Photography</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Graphics for invites & party printables: My Grafico</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Cake Pops: Pop.O.Licious</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Decorations/Food/Activities: Party City, JoAnns, Michaels, Dollar Store, Cash & Carry, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeyYoYo?ref=pr_shop_more">Hey YoYo,</a> Amazon, & Target</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Vivian Kerrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044540341387526574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8585361800541895667.post-88913841190547917602011-11-17T06:53:00.000-08:002011-11-17T06:53:48.699-08:00Welcome to Kerr Kreations!Thank you for visiting Kerr Kreations. I am excited to be able to share party planning, sewing tips & tutorials, craft projects, gift ideas and much much more. Please bare with me as I work to put pics and posts up soon. For those like me, who are homemakers and penny-pinch, it can be hard at times to come create 'masterpieces' on a small budget. I hope I can show how to make parties and gifts affordable. Thanks again for visiting Kerr Kreations and hope you will visit often.Vivian Kerrhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09044540341387526574noreply@blogger.com1