Archives for August 2011

Fresh and Beautiful Wedding Palette: Green and Black

August 31, 2011 by Jenny Walters Leave a Comment

As labels come through the offices, we love to see all of the different theme and color palette ideas that our customers choose for all of their events. There are some gorgeous combinations that we never would have thought of! One of the color palette’s we’ve been enjoying most lately is a simple green and black combination. It’s fresh, sophisticated, chic and modern.

If you love this color scheme as much as we do, check out some inspiration we found and get to planning your next event!

Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Hostess Blog, Project Wedding, Bump Smitten, xoxoBride

An Umbrella Theme Baby Shower

August 29, 2011 by Jenny Walters Leave a Comment

When we saw this customer’s label, it was like a little light-bulb went on over our heads. How did it never occur to us that an umbrella themed baby shower was an adorable idea? We think taking the idea of a “shower” literally is a creative and fun party theme idea – and not one that you see too often. Make tissue paper clouds, rain drop garlands, decorate with cute umbrellas, and shower your loved one!

Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Lisa Storms, Craftiness is Not Optional, Lisa Storms, Lisa Storms, Kara’s Party Ideas, Hostess Blog

Our favorite feature would have to be the mason jar glasses with striped straws and little clouds.

What is your favorite part of this theme idea?

A Cookies and Milk Party Theme

August 25, 2011 by Jenny Walters Leave a Comment

Cookies and Milk Birthday Party Invitation, Bottle Your Brand

We are crazy about our new Milk and Cookies party theme set. It’s whimsical, fun, a little bit retro (because, let’s face it, the idea of milk and cookies as a snack is a little bit retro) and just the right amount of playful. All in all, the perfect set for a kids birthday party!

We’ve found a TON of inspiration for a sweet party like this. Let’s start with the milk. There are so many cute ways to display it and package it for your party.

Cookies and Milk Party Top to Bottom, Left to Right: Kara’s Party Ideas, Half Baked, Pinwheel Lane, The TomKat Studio, The Twinery Blog

We love the idea of the large glass juice containers filled with chocolate or regular milk – this would also be a great idea for a wedding reception. Using old Starbucks Frappucino bottles, you can give them custom labels and they look like perfect little mini-milk bottles. So many options!

Next up, the most important part, if you happen to ask us – the cookies. Don’t think you have to stick with the standard chocolate chip variety – although, it is delicious. There are plenty of yummy choices – in fact, having an entire “cookie bar” with different types to choose from, is a great idea.

Cookies and Milk Party Everything Fab, Celebrations at Home, Kara’s Party Ideas, Divine Party Concepts, A Party Style

What about the cake made entirely out of Oreo cookies? We love it!

Third, let’s not forget about some cute party favors…

Cookies and Milk Party Style Me Pretty, Simply Sweet Bake Shop, Pinwheel Lane

And finally, just because its too cute not to share – we are head over heels for these more “grown-up” versions of the classic cookies and milk combo. Perfect for a wedding snack or mini-dessert at your next shindig – we love the take on making it look like fancy cocktails.

Cookies and Milk Party Hello Naomi, Family Bites, Martha Stewart Weddings, Travels in Heels, Source Unknown

We told you there was plenty of inspiration to chose from! Are you ready to start baking?

New Party Trend: Push-Up Cakes

August 22, 2011 by Jenny Walters Leave a Comment

We spend a lot of time keeping up to date on what is happening in the party planning and design world these days – and there are so many brilliant creative options out there – from decor and themes, to favors and food. One trend we have seen a ton of recently? The Push-Up cakes and cookies. A little bit like the retro Push-Pop candy, these adorable treats are a fun way to eat and package cookies, cakes and cupcakes – attach a custom label that fits with your party theme and you’re good to go. We’ve even seen them filled with candy…great idea, if you ask us!

Sprinkled Cupcake Push-Up – Cupcake Project, Blue Candy Push-Ups – Kara’s Party Ideas, Crab Party Cupcake Push-Up – Birthday Girl Blog, Pink Frosted Cupcake Push-Up – Love from the Oven, Chocolate Push-Ups – The Decorated Cookie Blog

And check out these completely charming holiday and event ideas…we love the graduation push-ups!

Graduation Push-Ups – Kara’s Party Ideas, 4th of July Push-Ups – Love from the Oven, Halloween Push-Up – Erin Lincoln Blog

Are you going to try your hand at the latest in party treat trends?

Pretty Favor and Party Packaging from Etsy

August 18, 2011 by Jenny Walters 2 Comments

We happen to love pretty packaging – if it comes in a charming, cute or well-designed package, we usually fall for it. Custom labels are of course, a great way to put that finishing touch on packages and gifts – but beyond that, cute boxes and bags for homemade treats, favors and more, are a great place to get started making your packages look amazing.

We’ve come across a lot of party and favor packaging shops with unique options on Etsy recently, and they are stocked full of charming picks that would look great with your very own custom label. Whether you are an expert pie baker and need boxes to package your goods for holiday gifts for friends, or a cupcake queen that needs a pretty way to carry your little cakes to friends and family on their birthdays – there are a ton of lovely options out there.

Check out our picks from some of our favorite Etsy sellers…

FromSoul has a lot of simple choices for packaging that can be jazzed up with colorful twine, pretty tags and even doilies, lace or ribbon. Each box is sweet and stylish – we especially love the macaroon boxes!

All images via FromSoul

For all of you cupcake fiends out there, Hey Yo Yo has cute little boxes with “windows” to safely and adorably transport your little cakes.

Images via Hey Yo Yo

Last but not least, and this store is one of our favorites, we have Petit Moulin. We adore their vintage-inspired choices and minimalist (but charming!) options. The little cherries are our number one pick!

But wait, there’s more…

Images via Petit Moulin

Feeling inspired to start creating your own pretty and creative packaging? We are!

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