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Chickabug Blog: ideas for your beautifully personalized parties
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Ideas for your beautifully personalized birthday parties and baby showers
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Sweet Shoppe party: Aubrey is 1!

There’s nothing quite as sweet as an all-pink first birthday party for a little girl! After going back and forth on what theme to choose, Lisa of Tales of a Young Housewife chose a Sweet Shoppe...

1 day ago

{one pretty pin} Patriotic pinwheels

Nostalgic and sweet decorating idea found on Better Homes & Gardens: “Add some patriotism to your porch by putting red, white, blue pinwheels into rustic buckets and watering cans filled wi...

2 days ago

FREE! Printable summer reading game for kids

We can all agree that instilling a love of reading in kids is so important, as is keeping their minds busy over summer vacation (no “summer mush mind” allowed!). How can you get the kids ...

4 days ago

Custom water bottle labels to match any party theme

One of the questions that I hear a lot is when customers ask for ideas for parties that don’t have a theme, just a color scheme. (Woah, no theme? I know. But it happens a lot, actually!) ; ) So...

6 days ago 1 person likes this

Sock monkey party: Luke is 1!

If you’re in need of DIY sock monkey party ideas, have I got some inspiration for you! Decor, crafts, activities, homemade cake pops… this party was a labor of love for crafty mama Nikki,...

22 may 12 2 people like this

{one pretty pin} Paper chain backdrop

A paper chain backdrop can make a huge impact for pennies! This ombre paper chain in refreshing citrus tones is from a wedding reception photoshoot by Floridian Weddings, but of course it would be lo...

20 may 12 1 person likes this

Under the Sea cupcake decorating ideas

Just feelin’ beachy today! Here are some easy DIY cupcake decorating ideas for Under the Sea theme and pool parties: 1. Sea turtle cupcakes via Disney Family – decorated with gummy candies and ...

17 may 12 1 person likes this

Bowling cake and cookies

I’m such a huge fan of Kiss Me Kate Events‘ custom-made cakes and cookies! Owners Kate and Yolanda recently made the best bowling cake and cookies. I just have to share! The favor tags on...

16 may 12

Little Monsters party: Shaylee is 3!

When you choose a unique party theme, it’s so much fun to really go all out with it! That’s what Amy of Ambrini Events did for her daughter Shaylee’s third birthday. She decided on ...

15 may 12 1 person likes this

Happy Mother’s Day!

“Making the decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body.” –Elizabeth Stone I woke up this morning with this quote...

13 may 12

DIY party decor: Antiqued silver numbers

It’s always nice to add a little WOW factor in your party decor, and here’s a DIY idea that’s has a lot of impact: large zinc numbers! This idea is courtesy of Mary Beth at Annapoli...

10 may 12 1 person likes this

Alligator party ideas

Planning an alligator party? Here are some fun finds, plus a whole lot of ideas that will make planning the menu a breeze! 1. These felt alligator clothespins (sold by bakkal on Etsy) could be part o...

09 may 12

Free printable last day of school signs

It seems like only moments ago everyone was celebrating the first day of school, doesn’t it? I was so happy that so many people used the first day of school printable signs that I designed for ...

07 may 12

{one pretty pin} Basketball cake

I’m taking a break from my usual “one pretty pin” flowers and tablescapes and going for a little sports action this time! Who says a basketball party can’t be pretty too, righ...

07 may 12

Chevron & John Deere party: Preston is 2!

Today’s featured party goes to show how easy it can be to pull off a theme without going overboard – or over your budget! For 2-year-old Preston’s birthday party, mom Crystal (of Budget B...

04 may 12

A little Etsy shopping: Apple for the teacher

The school year is coming to a close, and teacher appreciation gifts are in order! Here are some really adorable choices from Etsy: 1. Linen and apple coaster set by VeronicaMade – the mix-and-match ...

02 may 12

Rock star party: Landon is 1!

One of my sweet customers, Laura, threw a rock star party for her son Landon’s first birthday, and she made a homemade cake and cookies that are a perfect match to Landon’s printables! Th...

01 may 12

{one pretty pin} Flower table runner

It’s amazing what you can do with a craft punch! This flower table runner was made from tissue and a 3.5″ Fiskars scalloped paper punch (that’s XXXXL size, for those who want to cou...

30 apr 12

Clothespin backdrop tutorial {plus a FREE printable for Mother’s Day!}

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so it’s time to start planning surprises (or dropping hints!). Perhaps a lovely homemade lemon cake, hand-written notes from the children, and a st...

27 apr 12

Pink lemonade dessert recipes

Did you catch the cover of the most recent issue of Better Homes & Gardens? It features the beautiful pink lemonade layer cake in the top left corner, there, and it inspired me to round up some m...

26 apr 12 2 people like this

Cool Etsy find: Wooden party utensils

Everybody loves paper straws because they bring old-fashioned, preppy charm to a party table, and in the last few years they’ve quickly gone from a rare find to a party staple. Well, check out ...

25 apr 12

Celebrating your one-year-old’s firsts

Lots of eagle-eyed party planners caught a special detail in a party I featured recently and have been asking me for the full scoop. I’m happy to let you in on all the details, because it’...

23 apr 12

{one pretty pin} Jam jars and twine

Fresh-cut flowers in jam jars, tied with twine. Just so simple, so spring-fresh and so lovely! After the party, guests can each take one of these home as a favor. Featured pin • Original source (plus...

22 apr 12

Polka dot rainbow cake

One of my lovely customers, Sarah of Sweet Art Bakery, recently threw a rainbow party for her daughter Emily and she made this most amazing polka dotted rainbow cake! I just had to share because it&#...

20 apr 12

FREE! Printable tree planting kit for kids

To celebrate Earth Day, here’s a fun free printable that will get your kids even more excited to plant a tree! Planting a tree is already such a fun project for children, and now you can take i...

19 apr 12 1 person likes this

Stuffed animal party: Mia is 2!

Today I’m happy to feature a party by Mindy of a {day} with lil mama stuart! Mindy is a thrifty DIY queen, and thanks to her clever ideas she decorated this beautiful party for her 2-year-old d...

17 apr 12

Golf party: Parker is 1!

Golf party season is in full swing (hee!) and recently, Jacqueline of Jacqueline Keen Events styled a lovely party for one-year-old Parker. She came up with some great ways to use her printable circl...

16 apr 12

{one pretty pin} Lemonade cookies

These lemon and lemonade cookies are just adorable! They’re versatile, too – switch up the colors and you can also make pink lemonade, orangeade, and limeade, which might even be cuter than the...

15 apr 12

Earth Day craft project ideas

Earth Day is on April 22 – how will you be celebrating? : ) Everyone can make a huge difference by reusing and recycling, planting a tree, starting a compost pile, picking up trash, pledging to conse...

12 apr 12 1 person likes this

Camo cupcake sandwiches

Camo cupcakes are surprisingly easy to make considering how cool they look! Debbie from Life Is Sweets has all the details on how to make them, and how to create the perfect camo colors. Debbie is th...

11 apr 12 1 person likes this

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