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Mini Easter Baskets – Free Printable

March 18, 2015

I have to admit, last year was the first year I ever had a Cadbury Egg (or it had been a VERY long time since I had one) and I fell in LOVE! I have been addicted to them and have to control myself whenever I have them in my house, so as you can imagine, taking pictures of these Mini Easter Baskets was not easy. On the other hand, these Mini Easter Baskets are very easy to put together.

You can use these as part of your table setting for the “Kids Table” (or the “Adult Table”) at Easter Dinner, use them for a party favor or a little treat to pass out to friends. I’ve created 5 different colored printable baskets, or you can use your own scrapbook paper and use the Blank Mini Easter Basket printable here to print on the back. They’re a fun addition to your Easter celebration and they’re totally budget friendly.

Here’s what you’ll need:

-Printer

-Mini Easter Basket Printable (grab the downloads below) or (blank version here)

-Glue or Double Sided Tape

-Grass for Easter Baskets

-Easter Treat

-Easter Tags (download here)

-String

JD really wanted to help and did a pretty good job (sort of). When I asked him not to squish the “basket,” he couldn’t help himself, so the picture of the pink basket is a little squishy thanks to this kid. 🙂

Instructions:

1. Cut out all of the materials.

2. Fold along the dotted lines on all four sides.

3. Fold down the tabs and place double sided tape or glue onto the tabs.

4. Stick the tabs onto the inside of the box, making sure the pattern is on the outside.

Your box should like this when all of the tabs have been taped or glued.

5. Insert the handle on the inside of the box with tape.

6. Cut out the “Happy Easter Tags” and attach it to the handle with string.

7. Insert the grass and your Easter Treat and you’re done!

Download this Purple Polka Dot Mini Easter Basket here.

Striped Mint Mini Easter Basket – download here

Pink Mini Easter Basket – download here

Multicolored Mini Easter Basket – download here

Green Chevron Mini Easter Basket – download here

Avenger Birthday Party Printables

February 4, 2015

JD had been waiting for his birthday since Christmas was over. That may not be that long of a wait, but for an almost 4 year old that’s a long time… and it felt long for me as well, since he’d ask me every morning if it was his birthday yet. It didn’t help that his brother’s birthday was just 3 days after Christmas, my birthday was 2 weeks later, his cousin’s was a couple days after mine, and one of his good friend’s was 2 days before his. Because of this, I wanted to make sure his birthday was extra special (as it will have to be every year). He loved everything about his party, and he had a blast! It was a lot of work, but totally worth it.

Today, I’m sharing the printables I made for the party, including a couple of the ones that I didn’t have a chance to put together. If you have a little super hero in request of an Avengers Birthday party, they’re going to love these decorations! [For personal use only].

Avengers Banner – download here

Avengers “Happy Birthday” Banner – download here

Party Favor Tag – download here

Avenger Hershey’s Nugget Printables – download here

Superhero Party Masks – Cutesy Crafts

I meant to Modge Podge these onto canvas or frame them for decoration, but never got the chance to.

Avenger Prints 8×10 – download here

If you love the decorations, grab the matching invitation in my shop here!

We had a blast at the party, and can’t wait to see what this year has in store for our little Super Hero! We love you JD!

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Plane Party Printables

February 2, 2015

Within the last month, we’ve had 3 birthdays in our little family. Our baby turned 1 at the end of December, I had a birthday at the beginning of January, and our oldest turned 4 this past Saturday!! It’s been a fun and busy month, and I can’t believe how big our boys are getting!

Today, I’m sharing the printables I used for Danny’s 1st birthday party. We were up visiting family during Christmas and had his party at my in-laws, but forgot to bring my camera! The decorations turned out so cute at their house, and I’m really bummed that I couldn’t capture it with my camera.

I decided to do a Plane Party since my husband’s “plan” for his career is to become a pilot (our 4 year old’s “career path” is to be a professional baseball player). I, of course don’t care what their career path is as long as they are happy (and not homeless). If you’re planning a Plane Party, I hope you find these helpful!

Baggage Claim Printable 8×10 – download here

Baggage Check-In Printable 5×7 – download here

“Happy Birthday” Plane Banner – download here

Clothespin Decoration – download here

“Thanks for Flying with Us” Favors – download here

Airplane Printables – download here

I hung these airplanes like a baby mobile on the chandeliers at my in-laws home. But you can use them for decorating the napkins wrapped around utensils, another party favor idea, or turn it into a garland decoration.

We all had a great time and are so glad we have this cute little boy in our lives! We love you Danny!

Valentine’s Day – Banner & Cupcake Printables

January 26, 2015

These printable cupcake wrappers and banners will go great with your Valentine’s Day party! It’s easy to put together, and adds that “Valentine’s Day feel” to any room. I’ve created two colors for you to choose from. One that is a little more pink, and one that still feels like Valentine’s Day but with a few extra colors, if you’re not into everything pink. Your friends are going to love seeing this when they walk into the room!

Need some more Valentine’s Day party printables? Grab yours here and here!

Valentine’s Day Banner – download here

Valentine’s Day Banner all Pink – download here Valentine’s Day Cupcake banner – download here

Valentine’s Day Cupcake all Pink banner – download here

Valentine’s Day Cupcake Printables – download here

Valentine’s Day Cupcake Printables dark pink – download here

Valentine’s Day Cupcake Printables light pink – download here

Green & Blue Baby Shower + Printables

September 3, 2014

A few years ago, I decided to throw one of my good friends a baby shower. She had done so much for me within the last year, I just had to! She now has 3 adorable little boys and I am missing her terribly. I’m going back to memory lane with this one and adding a few more touches I didn’t have time to make for the party.

I love how this invitation turned out. I printed out a onesie template on the back of scrapbook paper and cut them out one by one (very tedious work people). Strung them on Hemp, and hole punched each onesie and two holes in the invitation. A lot of work, but totally worth it.

Now it’s your turn! You can print one that’s already done, or pick your favorite scrapbook paper to give it an extra special look.

Blank Onesies Template (for scrapbook paper) – download here

Onesies Template (from invite below) to add onto the blank invitation if you’re pressed for time or can’t find any scrapbook paper that works – download here

5×7 – download here

Diaper cake tutorial – here

Tissue Paper Pom Pom Tutorial – here

Oreo Pops Tutorial – here

“Thank You Tags” – download here

Onesie banner – download here

Triangle Banner – download here

Labels – download here

Easy 4th of July Cupcakes

June 28, 2012

Love these easy DIY cupcakes for 4th of July. Here are some fun and cute ways to impress your friends and family.

Berry Flag Pull Apart Cake

recipes.kaboose.com

4th of July Cupcakes in a Jar

thetomkatstudio.com

Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes

www.recipegirl.com

Flag Cupcake

takesthecakecp.com

Red, White, and blue Cupcakes

grinandbakeit.com

4th of July Party Ideas

June 26, 2012

The 4th of July is just around the corner! Just in case you’re struggling with ideas for your upcoming party, I thought I’d post some cute ideas that to use or to give you some inspiration.