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February 28, 2009 No Comments

pin-the-jewel-on-the-crown

princessgame Here’s a twist on pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, pin-the-jewel-on-the-crown. Here’s what you need:

1 yard brown or gold wrapping paper
Jewel tone craft paper or construction paper
Blind fold
Double sided tape
Prizes

And here are the simple steps:

Cut a crown shape out of the wrapping paper.
Cut shapes (diamonds, octagons, circles) out of the jewel tone craft paper.
Cut an “X” out of the jewel tone craft paper.
Just before the game begins, put a piece of double sided tape on the back of your jewels. (Tip: Do not use “permanent” unless you want them to play the game only once.)

And here’s how they play:

Mark the crown with the “X” showing the kids what they’re aiming for.
Blind fold each, spin them and let them put their jewel (with double sided tape) on the crown.
Whoever gets closest to your “X” wins the round and the prize.
Keep playing as many times as it takes for everyone to win or you run out of prizes. {wink}

Image: Country Living

bridalshowerfavor_pb Whether the host of a baby shower or the mom-to-be, you want to thank your guests for coming and for the thoughtful gifts they are sure to bring with them. With that in mind I simply love the idea of “going green.” Not only are these physically green {wink}, but they are a wonderful “green” gift. Plus, how better to signify new life.

Have a “green” favor idea? We would love to hear them. Post a comment or e-mail us at ideas@celebrationshoppe.com.

Image: Pottery Barn

birthday morning mailbox

truckcraft I posted an idea for a valentine mailbox a few weeks ago and thought I would try my hand at a birthday version. On birthday mornings I like to have something special waiting by their pancakes and what better than a little mailbox filled with birthday cards and goodies. {I know, goodies before breakfast… but it is their birthday.} This is what I came up with for my boys and here’s what you’ll need:

small tin mailbox
scrapbook paper
mod podge
sponge mod podge applicator and paintbrush
prepainted wooden cutout (assortment of designs available at any craft store)
glue gun

And here are the easy steps:

Measure around the main body and the width of the mailbox and cut scrapbook paper to fit (leaving enough at the front opening to wrap the paper into the box; this will keep the paper from peeling from use).
Using a straight edge, cut a slit and a hole to fit the section where the flag is joined.
Using mod podge, attach the paper to the mailbox. Once dry, put another layer of mod podge over the top.
For the back of the mailbox, place the cover face down on the back side of the paper and trace around it. Again, cut out and use mod podge to attach it.
Attach the wooden cutout to the front of the box with a hot glue gun.
Cut two small paper rectangles to fill the top of the flag and use mod podge to attach.

bugs & butterflies how to video

This week’s segment on NBC’s Daytime Columbus with Gail Hogan was a lot of fun. We made buggy headbands and wings, but with our tips you could make butterfly or even dragonfly wings; it’s all in how you bend the wire.

If you didn’t catch it, I’ve got you covered. Here’s a clip. Please leave a comment. We would love to know what you thought of the segment and what you think of the craft ideas. And don’t forget to check out our bugs & butterflies custom invitations and party décor too.

Happy crafting!

buggy wings

bug_ladybugwings In addition to the buggy headbands, we’re also going to demonstrate today on Daytime Columbus how to make these super easy ladybug clip on wings for your next bugs and butterflies birthday bash. I know, you’re thinking “she says everything is easy.” Well these really are. Here’s what you need:

½ yard netting or bridal tulle
16 gauge crafting wire (found in the jewelry section of your craft store)
¾ inch ribbon, grosgrain shown
Wooden bug cutout (available, usually painted, in craft stores)
Mini clothespin
Glue gun (fabric glue can be used for the ribbon portions)
Wire cutters

And here’s how you make them:

Bend the crafting wire into the shape of your wings, considering the size of the child, cut it with wire cutters and twist the ends around one another.
Using the wing shape as a loose guide, cut out four pieces of netting, leaving a ¼ inch to ½ inch all the way around. Each wing will be two pieces thick.
Tack the netting to the wire frames with just a touch of glue and trim off excess.
Apply the ribbon to the outer rim of your wings to secure the netting and to hide the wire. The best way is to center the wire in the ribbon, pipe in a stream of glue (not too much) and then lightly tap it down with your fingers until you’ve gone all the way around each wing.
Next, hot glue a mini clothespin to the back of your wooden bug cutout, near the bottom of the bug.
Finally hot glue the wings to the back of the cutout, allow to cool and the wings are ready for play.

If you prefer a visual guide, the “how to” video will be posted on our blog by Friday. Happy crafting!