You got to love Martha...
here she uses napkins
decoupaged on eggs.
How cute are these?? Great for baby/bridal showers. Bet you can't guess where I found them?
How about putting a three course meal on a triangle menu? Sorry for short post but Maddy came in room and she is not feeling so good ~ must go be mommy now!
You got to love Martha...
here she uses napkins
decoupaged on eggs.
How cute are these?? Great for baby/bridal showers. Bet you can't guess where I found them?
How about putting a three course meal on a triangle menu? Sorry for short post but Maddy came in room and she is not feeling so good ~ must go be mommy now!
I saw Easter invitations that Monique from
Enchanted Expectations was doing for her son Bailey! I LOVED them so contacted her to make me the exact thing for Maddy's Easter Egg hunt! How cute are they???? I love them so much. Now, I need to get started on all of the other details...I know~ I only have a couple of weeks!! EEEKKK!!
Anyhoo, Monique is having a giveaway making 15 custom invitations (your choice of theme) valued up to $75! I was going to just enter and not tell anybody (so I have a better chance to win) then I thought how selfish is that??? So I'm sharing with my peeps! So hop on over to her blog and enter a chance to win her fab invites for your upcoming soiree!!
I saw Easter invitations that Monique from
Enchanted Expectations was doing for her son Bailey! I LOVED them so contacted her to make me the exact thing for Maddy's Easter Egg hunt! How cute are they???? I love them so much. Now, I need to get started on all of the other details...I know~ I only have a couple of weeks!! EEEKKK!!
Anyhoo, Monique is having a giveaway making 15 custom invitations (your choice of theme) valued up to $75! I was going to just enter and not tell anybody (so I have a better chance to win) then I thought how selfish is that??? So I'm sharing with my peeps! So hop on over to her blog and enter a chance to win her fab invites for your upcoming soiree!!
Here is a super cute favor done by the talented mommy Angie remember her fab party
here? Here is the recipe in her words.
Directions:
Follow Standard Rice Krispie Recipe:
6c rice krispie
3 Tablespoon butter
1 1lb pkg marshmallows
Allow Krispie mixture to cool for 5 minutes in bowl.....easier to work with when firm
Fill Keebler Ice Cream cone with mixture then use Ice cream scoop to add additional scoop on top of cone (I butter the scoop so it releases with ease)Let stand 30 minutes and then use melting chocolate (almond bark or candy sucker melts). Melt chocolate in small bowl or cup and then dip tops of cones in chocolate add colored sprinkles right away(I use Vanilla Almond Bark and use Wilton Icing Colors to dye the color of my choice)
After about 1-2 hours you can bag and tag for Favor bags. Wilton makes a great Favor Bags available at Michael's
Super Cute and the kids LOVE THESE!!!
P.S. Keebler make the nicest cones as far as detail and durability. Also, important to fill cone with mixture or they will be top heavy and tip over when displayed!!!
So I got to thinking what other fabulous things can one do with Rice Krispies???? Boy, did I find some great stuff. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!!
Cake balls move aside...I think I've found an easier way!! You know I'm not a baker so the cake balls I made did not look like the ones I've been seeing all over blogland! I know I can do better with these tasty treats!! Who knew that Rice Krispies had a website stocked full of easy to do recipes that are super duper cute? I know what me and Maddy are doing tomorrow!!
I've seen these fruit sushi before but not a
tutorial on how to do so here you go!
Can you believe this cake is really Rice Krispie treats!!! WOW!!! What a great alternative to cake if your not a cake person, on a budget or just want something different.
I am so in love with this little "cake" favor! This would work for so many parties just match up your ribbon and embellishments to theme! Oh, I got to try this one!!!
This is from Celebration Shoppe such a cute favor for your cowboy/hoe down theme parties!
EEEKKKK! How genius is this....Easter Eggs out of Rice Krispies!! Found this on Apartment Therapy. It comes from an expensive bakery but the recipes can be found
here to recreate.
Rainbow parties are everywhere .... easy peezy cake!! Roll Rice Krispies into tube shapes and add food coloring!
Black and White Rice Krispie Treats found on Annie Eats. Recipe
here.
I could go on and on with what I found but I need to get some sleep....What is your favorite??
What do you think of when you think of St. Patrick's Day? It's such a festive holiday that celebrates Irish heritage while simultaneously heralding the arrival of spring. Why is it that the only decor I can find in the stores are green leprechauns, dyed green carnations and a plethora of plastic green shamrock decor? Not a fan!! Here are a couple of beautiful arrangements that will bring some fresh style into your Irish theme and spring decor!
I love cabbage in floral arrangements. Use a regular vase and cover with greenery.
A totally green bouquet. I love chartreuse and this trendy and modern all green bouquet. The bouquet of green flowers – roses, calla lilies, hydrangeas, bells of Ireland, and viburnum – is placed in a basic container that is covered entirely in Kelly green ribbon, further accentuating and complementing the overall Irish theme.
(photos from Laura Dowling)
So this week I'm feeling like doing a "non-traditional" St. Patrick's day tablescape ~ stay tuned!!
As you know I love using things for party/table decor that normally would not be used for that purpose. This designer found a tree stump on the side of the road and used it for seating.
Birch branches used as a centerpiece.
Wood plank used as a table runner.
Would you use any of these in your table decor? Personally, I love the third one the best. Love how the wood is so rustic against the elegant table setting. However, I am intrigued by the tree stump seating. I would use it if I could
convince my hubby to haul and cut it! NOT!!
Not too crazy about the birch branch sticks as centerpiece it looks like.....birch branch sticks. Your thoughts??
As you know I love using things for party/table decor that normally would not be used for that purpose. This designer found a tree stump on the side of the road and used it for seating.
Birch branches used as a centerpiece.
Wood plank used as a table runner.
Would you use any of these in your table decor? Personally, I love the third one the best. Love how the wood is so rustic against the elegant table setting. However, I am intrigued by the tree stump seating. I would use it if I could
convince my hubby to haul and cut it! NOT!!
Not too crazy about the birch branch sticks as centerpiece it looks like.....birch branch sticks. Your thoughts??
Today's real party belongs to mommy Laurie from Girl, outnumbered (too cute blog name and graphics) it's a rock star party for her 1 yr old. I love it when people think outside the box!! Here is her invite from an
Etsy shop.
Rock star mommy found the chalkboard at Kirklands...chalkboards are showing up everywhere people!!
Another chalkboard with root beer in buckets .... that is a great drink special price!! You know at rock concerts and sporting events a small bottle of water is $9!!
Cute tag...another Etsy find. Don't you just love ETSY!!
LOVING the houndstooth! Laurie found the #1 and guitars at
Candy Mold Central.
Here is a girl after my own heart~she got the vases at my store...$ Tree filled with Kiss M&Ms she found on clearance months before the party!! BTW, I was donating stuff to Goodwill today...as I was leaving the parking lot I saw a store closing sign on a Hollywood Video. I thought what the heck I will check it out. Well, you know those huge movie size boxes of candy??? I got them for 70% off! (I may swing back by tomorrow since it's the stores last day to see if it comes down more...) Can you say hello to a great candy table at Madison's Crayola birthday party!! I digress ... sorry!
She added pictures of her son's first year to centerpieces! I really love this!!! (Especially the pictures being black and white to go with the whole color theme) I will be copying this one!!
Thanks so much Laurie for sharing this great party with us!! You did a rocking job! (okay corny I know ~ trying to use rocker slang....don't know any) Check out her blog for more details and pics
here.
Not too often do I get personal on Maddycakes Muse but from time to time...I tell my blogging buddies a few things about what is happening in my life besides parties and my muses!! Case in point my sister is getting married!! That's nice ~you say, that is lovely Michelle ~ tell her congrats, right?? To let you in on how special this is for me and my family I must give you a little of the history. First of all my sister is 61 years young. She was married before for 28 years and that was 26 years longer than it should have been. She had her 2 kids the first 2 years so that is why I said 26 instead of 28!! To say that she was in a emotionally abusive marriage is putting it lightly. My sister is the most kind hearted, spiritual, sweetest person you ever want to meet.
She finally got a divorce and has been single for years. She never dated anyone except her husband. It has been my prayer for years that God let her experience real love from a man. Our prayers have finally been answered and she is getting married Labor Day weekend.
She lives in Annapolis, Maryland so when thinking about planning her shower who did I turn to??? A fellow party planner of course!!! I immediately thought of Monique from
Enchanted Expectations. Don't you love blogland!! I would have never known that this gem of a girl existed. Plus you get to see actual parties of planners right from the comfort of your home. What did I do before blogging??? Anyhoo, here is the inspiration board that Monique sent for my sister's shower. I think it is so beautiful and I'm loving the Fleur de lis. I will be able to sit back and enjoy this special time with my sister and family. (You know that I'm doing the wedding though, right??)
How cute are these?? Great for baby/bridal showers. Bet you can't guess where I found them?
