Join the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween Pinning Party

Now that the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween series has wrapped what better way to share all that creativity but to host a Pinterest Party?!!!

Join me and my Handmade Halloween makers tonight, Oct. 22 from 8-9PM EST to share, repin and tweet even MORE awesome Halloween ideas and inspiration!  Wanna join us? Just be sure to login to your account on Pinterest, follow the 13 Days of Handmade Halloween Pinterest Board  and if you're for sure coming how about your Tweet about it now! 

Hope to see you there!

{Pin-tastic 'Tuesday'} Colors of Spring: Mint & Melon

mmmm-Hmmm.....yes, it is Wednesday.....moving right along!

I am so in love with these soft melon and minty colors for spring....

Check out my Pinterest board to find more spring time color inspiration!

{Pin-Tastic Tuesday} Easy Valentine's Day Ideas

I 'love' these easy and simple Valentine's Day ideas I found while avoiding work - browsing Pinterest recently.

A.  I found this burlap banner with felt hearts to be a very easy DIY.  I plan on making one!
B.  A cute idea to dress up a plain glass bottle - gotta love washi tape!
C.  How adorably smart are these heart shaped pink ice cubes?
D.  Deliciously sweet pie pops would make a fun classroom treat for Valentine's Day!

E.  My very own heart-shaped breakfast!  Download & print my Lovely Valentine's Day Breakfast Printables for FREE!
F.   Loving these Valentine's Day party crackers - they are chock full of treats and surpises!
G. I could picture filling decorated mason jars with candies, cookie mix or chocolates and giving as teacher's gifts.
H.  Burlap & felt - can't go wrong with this heart shaped framed wall art.

Hope these ideas inspired you to create something lovely this Valentine's Day. Feel free to peruse my Valentine's Day Ideas 2013 board on Pinterest for more ideas & inspiration!

{Photo Credits: A. Finley and Oliver B. Pick Your Plum C. A Subtle Revelry D. Borrowed and Bleu E. Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams for The DC Ladies F. Not Martha G. The Pleated Poppy H. Embellishing Life Everyday }

{Pintastic Tuesday} It's My Birthday and I'll Pin What I Want To

Here are some (very) random pins from me. They're just a collection of stuff I've pinned and I'm into right now....and since I'm celebrating turning 25....again, I thought that I would make today's Pintastic Tuesday post about whatever I want :)  

You can find direct links to the photos at the end of this post

Chalkboard Serving tray - wouldn't this be great to use for a menu sign?  I hearts it! 
Creepy baby doll heads - awesome!
Red Oxford Pumps - I'm obsessed with Oxfords right now.....don't know why.
Ryan Lochte - YES PLEASE!
Rainbow Cupcake - BECAUSE IT'S ME BIRTHDAY!
Floral dress - in my head,I look A-MAZING in this :)
Ping Pong Chandelier - possible future project for my craft room

{Pin-tastic Tuesday} Dollar Tree Pinterest Contest

Ya'll know that I dig Dollar Tree for various items to use for parties.  When I got my weekly email from Dollar Tree I was excited to find that they were holding a Pinterest contest where you Pin various products from the site and create a board with those items using a party theme of your choice.  The winner gets a $100 Dollar Tree gift card!

I automatically chose cupcakes for my themes and came up with a lil' sumthin-sumthin' for the board.  Here are a few items I selected.

All Photos via Dollar Tree

You can see more from this board here along with tips on how I would use the items for a party.  You can also check out some of the other items being pinned by other people or create your own to enter the contest!

OOOH - and while I'm on the subject of contests.....I entered the Circle of Moms Top 25 Party Planning Mamas of 2012 contest - would love your help you can either click the Circle of Moms button on my side bar or click here to vote!!!  One vote per day - and wouldn't ya just be the super most coolest person if you did place a vote every day???? ;)  THANKS!!!!

{Pin-tastic Tuesday} Melon Mango Tango

Inspired by a delicious cocktail I saw on another Pinterest board, I created these soft but vibrant colors to use in an upcoming party set.  They remind me of something very tropical....and now all I can think of is watermelon margaritas, white sand, and gentle breezes!

I created a Pinterest board with these colors in mind.  You can find direct links to the photos under the collage and a link to my board here.

Button Gift Packaging
Melon Rumballa
Orange Cake
Paper Straws
Chervon Paper Sacks

I can't wait to whip up a summertime party set using these colors - I love them!

{Pin-tastic Tuesday} Tangerine Tango Color Love

I'm on a color fix lately so, it must be spring!!!!  Pantone's color of the year, Tangerine Tango is so perfect for any spring affair or occasion.  I love how the different shades of reddish-orange look in these wedding related photos that are on my Tangerine Tango Pinterest Board.  This spicy color looks great when paired with the right shade of aqua or hot pink!  I would love to use a simple but bold backdrop with this color for a sweets table filled with glass candy dispenser filled with white candies and desserts! LOVES IT!!!!!!

One might not think this color has so much versatility, but it really does.  If planning to use this color for your next event, style your party space with statement pieces that standout in this bright color; you will not be disappointed.  Mix in complimenting colors like browns and greens and strike a great contrasting balance using whites, bold pinks and blues for a perfect color combination!

Follow me on Pinterest for more inspiring images. Feel free to repin the photos in this post by clicking on the photo description links below; clicking on source will take you to the direct link for the original post/image.

Tangerine Wedding Umbrellas (Source)
Beautiful Bouquet (source)
Geometric Wedding Cake (source)
Tangerine Neck Ties (source)

{Pin-tastic Tuesday} Chasing Rainbows

St. Patty's Day is upon us and I am feeling a lot of rainbow love this year.  Here are a few rainbow themed images that I pinned to my Prism Pinterest Board.

Rainbows  make me happy and want to skip!  I  remember trying to chase them as a kid to find a pot of gold....go figure.  These days, as I watch my little girl grow, everyday I  laugh at the funny things she does and how she reminds me of myself as a child....and even sometimes as an adult.

When I was growing up, I lived an area where I could feel like chasing rainbows was very real and magical, and luckily my neighborhood felt that way - it was called Dreamy Hollow, after all.  I know times have changed and I doubt I'd let her 3 feet from our house to even chase a butterfly, but I hope that no matter where the Mini Diva goes, that she will always be chasing rainbows and eventually find that pot o' gold!

Follow me on Pinterest for more inspiring images.  Feel free to repin the photos in this post by clicking on the photo description links below; clicking on source will take you to the direct link for the original post/image.

Washi Tape (source)
Rainbow Streamers (source)
Paper Rosettes (source)
Yarn Pom Pom Garland by Yours Truly (source)
Wall Art Print & Heart Wands (source)
Pot of Gold Treat Bag (source)
Crayon Monogram (source)
Rainbow Cookies (source)

{Pintastic Tuesday} Valentine's Inspiration

I love today's pin because it was inspired by the Pink Hearts Valentine's Day Party kit I designed. Pink and grey are such a good color combination. I think this color works best for showers and weddings....or anything symbolizing love.   There are some really great ideas on this board for party crafts & decor!

Head on over to pinterest for more pink & grey inspiration.  Be sure to take a look at the other Cupcake Wishes & Birthday Dreams Pinterest Boards while you are there. If you haven't started pinning yet, but want to I'd love to invite you to the pintastic fun of it all.  Send me an email at kikikens8375@gmail.com to request an invite.  If you already are a 'pinner' I'd love to see your boards.  Follow me and I'll follow back!

 

{Pintastic Tuesday} Pinterest Inspiration

I love me some Pinterest!

After finally hunkering down and adding some photos, I decided I would start a new feature! Every Tuesday I'll showcase a  new Pinterest board that I hope will give loads of party inspiration.

 Here are some beautiful inspiration photos for a vintage carnival party!

You can also follow me on Pinterest to view my other boards!