Are you planning a party or looking for a unique way to display treats and gifts? One creative and fun solution is to make your own decorative boxes at your party using scrapbooking sheets. Not only are these boxes easy and affordable to make, but they also add a personalized touch to any event. Let’s explore how to craft these boxes and delve into some imaginative uses for them. Materials: A square piece of paper, scrapbooking sheets are perfect! (If you’re making a box with a lid, you’ll need two sheets of paper—one for the box and one slightly larger for the lid.) Instructions for the Bas ..read more

In the age of digital communication, the art of sending invitations for birthday parties, weddings and other special events has evolved, however the traditional practice of delivery by post is certainly still alive and well. So what to choose; digital invitations or printed invitations? … While digital invitations offer convenience and environmental friendliness, traditional paper invitations hold a timeless charm that is difficult to deny. Perhaps it depends on the type of celebration, the event asthetic, who is attending, and what kind of interaction is important before and after t ..read more

When it comes to planning and hosting a fun party that will be loved and remembered by all your guests for years to come, you can’t really go past a fancy dress theme. With everyone in costume, the conversations are simple to start, laughing is easy, and your guests are their own entertainment as they ease into the roles of their chosen outfits. “Fancy Dress” as a theme on its own is a broad instruction allowing your guests to be significantly creative with their outfits which is great, plus they have a larger range of options to cater to their budgets and levels of enthusiasm. Having said tha ..read more

I don’t think it’s possible to define the eighties in a single word. You just, like, had to be there, and it was like, the most totally awesome and fantabulous decade ever. Read on and discover some great 80s themed party ideas. 80s Themed Party Fashion Ideas Remember leg warmers, ra-ra and bubble skirts, crop tops, neon socks and t-shirts, fingerless gloves, lots of lace and polka dots, shoulder pads, big sunnies, big earings, pony tails on one side, perms, mullets, skinny ties and denim jackets… 80s Themed Party Music Ideas remember Madonna, Michael Jackson, Cyndi Lauper, Wham, Bananarama, T ..read more

Ahoy Me Mateys. Come sail the seas with me and be bad! Pirate parties can be heaps of fun for both kids and adults. With your swashbuckling guests arriving in eye patches and pirate hats, be ready for some friendly competition via treasure hunts and buried booty games. The pirate theme allows for creative costumes, spirited pirate lingo, and a sea of bold decorations. With a playful blend of mischief and merriment, here are some ideas for setting up your pirate party… Setting the Scene The colour scheme for any pirate party is red, black, white and gold. Here are some great ideas for decoratin ..read more

Shhh… top secret, DON’T TELL ANYONE! Spy parties are spy-tacular fun for both young and old! With cool clothes, mysterious puzzles and thrilling missions, who wouldn’t want to come along to an unforgettable espionage adventure. Get ready for a day filled with laughter, teamwork and wonderful memories as your party detectives decode clues, navigate obstacle courses and work together the uncover hidden treasures. Initiate Spy Protocol… Spy Party Decorations The key colours for your spy party are of course black and silver, and since it all needs to be pretty secretive (to protect the spies), yo ..read more

Make your own flower decorations from plastic bin bags! Can you believe it! And they look fantastic too. Follow the instructions below and make as many flowers as you like in whatever colour bin bag you find… 1. Gather the three things you will need to make the pom poms plastic bin liners in the colour or colours of your choice, some fishing line, and a pair of scissors 2. Roll out your bin bags and cut off the tops and the bottoms. 3. And then cut them in half. Note: Depending on the brand, bag shapes may vary slightly. It may be easier to complete step 3 above after step 4 below ..read more

Featured Event Plan the perfect Sweet 16th Slumber Party! Discover fun themes, activities and ideas to make your celebration unforgettable. Let’s party all night! Nicole celebrated her sweet 16th birthday with a summer sunset themed slumber party. She invited a small group of close friends and decorated a room at home with party decor coloured in shades of pink, orange and yellow with a touch of blue. Summer Slumber Party Invitations Invitations should be prepared and delivered a couple of weeks in advance of your party. The Summer Slumber birthday invitation was designed especially for Nicole ..read more

Make your own flower decorations from plastic bin bags! Can you believe it! And they look fantastic too. Follow the instructions below and make as many flowers as you like in whatever colour bin bag you find… 1. Gather the three things you will need to make the pom poms plastic bin liners in the colour or colours of your choice, some fishing line, and a pair of scissors 2. Roll out your bin bags and cut off the tops and the bottoms. 3. And then cut them in half. Note: Depending on the brand, bag shapes may vary slightly. It may be easier to complete step 3 above after step 4 below ..read more

Unicorns are wonders, rare even in mythology, and highly valued. Who wouldn’t love a colourful horse which is different and more special than all the other horses. Featuring photos from Nicky’s 6th birthday party, here are some ideas for a children’s unicorn birthday party: Unicorn Colour Bright joyful colours are key to creating the unicorn party joy. Choose four colours to build your party decor upon, for example: Pink or Lemon For more colours, Colorhunt is a fantastic resource for creative planning. Add white stripes, spots or hearts to your colour scheme. Party Entrance Rule numbe ..read more