Written on February 25th, 2010 by Kim
When I create an inspiration board, it’s usually one thing that inspires the rest. This time it was these adorable slipper cookies from Family Fun magazine. I just love this simple and yummy (donut hole covered in coconut), yet oh so pretty idea.
From there I thought about my nieces, now teenagers, and what would appeal to them and their friends. My oldest niece recently celebrated her sweet sixteen in hot pink and black bliss, so I’m very confident she will approve of my choices:
The slippers led me down the sleepover path, but these ideas could lend themselves easily to a modern bridal or baby shower too. As always, I hope you’re inspired.
Tags: black and pink favor boxes, modern black and pink sleepover birthday party idea, pom pom slipper cookie idea
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Written on May 13th, 2009 by Kim
What girl wouldn’t love not only a slumber party, but a campout slumber party {and who says it has to be outdoors}!
These s’mores are a modern twist on the classic from the book S’mores: Gourmet Treats for Every Occasion (image from Point Click Home.com). Chocolate chip cookies instead of graham crackers and… what is that in the middle… peanut butter. {yum}
The brownie cake with Twix candy bars as sticks, tissue paper for the flame and Peanut M&M and marshmallows for added effect, is from BrightIdeas.com. They have some of the coolest kid party ideas. {You’ll see them here often.}
The super cute favor, a pajama teddy bear, is from the Party Wishes blog. I love that the guest gets to enjoy the favor at the party and has a keepsake {that will last for slumber parties to come} to take home.
The invite is ours of course. You can personalize your campout sleepover party invitation here. And if you’re looking for décor that is a little more slumber party{ish} check out our multi color polka dot décor and our pink polka dot décor.
And last but not least, these modernly adorable tents are from habitat.com. I first saw them on KimVallee’s blog. {She’s worth the trip.}
Tags: cookie s'mores, modern slumber birthday party table idea, teddy bear party favor
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Written on May 12th, 2009 by Kim
I love unique ideas like this one from Real Simple. {I only wish we had thought of it first!}
How wonderfully simple for a slumber party… make the table look like a bed! Our decor is fuschia pink and white polka dot and would look wonderful. A fushia tablecloth (aka sheet) with pink and white polka dot plates, napkins and cups. Add a fun pillow, stuffed animal and book (or music CD) and your table is set.
And here are some more fun slumber party ideas.
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Written on May 8th, 2009 by Kim
I’m loving this too fun flip-flop cake creation from BHG.com. This is perfect for a sleepover birthday party theme or for a pool party {note to self, create a beautiful invite for you}.
Here’s what you’ll need for one flip-flop (double for pair):
- 1 10-3/4-ounce frozen pound cake, thawed
- 3/4 to 1 cup desired-flavor ice cream
- 1/2 of an 8-ounce carton frozen whipped dessert topping, thawed
- Pull-apart licorice twists
- Bright-color candy wafers and/or round candies
- Graham cracker crumbs (optional)
And here are the super simple steps for one flip-flop:
- Halve pound cake horizontally. Using a serrated knife, cut off the rounded top of the cake so each layer will be level. Cut each half into a flip-flop shape. (TIP: Trace the bottom of a child-size flip-flop (needs to be 7 to 7 1/2 inches long) on a piece of paper. Cut out shape. Place paper, clean side down, on a piece of clean cardboard or sturdy paper; trace shape. Cut out shape. Place cardboard shape on top of one cake half and use a small sharp knife to cut around shape and through cake. Repeat with other cake half.
- Place ice cream in a small bowl and stir to soften. Spread softened ice cream over one of the cakes. Top with second cake. Place ice cream-filled cake on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze until firm (2 to 3 hours). Spread with whipped topping.
- To decorate, cut the ends of two twists at a diagonal. Insert a toothpick on the underside of each twist. Arrange the two twists with the cut ends together to form a V-shape, inserting toothpicks in cake to hold the twists in place as straps. Arrange candy wafers around base of flip-flop to decorate. Cover cake loosely and freeze until serving time. Serve on a platter sprinkled with graham cracker crumbs as sand, if desired.
Tags: DIY flip flop cake, sleep over slumber party birthday theme idea
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Written on May 6th, 2009 by Kim
How adorable are these owl cupcakes from Hello Naomi! They are perfect for our owl couple baby shower theme or for our owl fun sleepover birthday party theme with a few color tweaks.
Naomi doesn’t provide instructions, so I’m going to give you a few tips on how I think you can pull this one off without the use of fondant. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 white cake mix (don’t use the yellow of your eggs and bake them in white baking cups)
- 2 cans icing {cream cheese is my favorite!}
- Gel food coloring {the others are too watery in my opinion}
- 2 resealable bags
- 2 icing connectors
- #2, #3 and #6 icing tips
- Toothpicks
And here’s what you do:
- Bake your cupcakes so that you have a muffin top (filling the cups ¾ way full).
- While they cool, tint your icing. The image shows a light pink which works great for our owl fun sleepover birthday theme, but you might want a nice yellow for our owl couple baby shower theme… unless you want to show off the gender! {wink}
- Now, microwave your tinted icing in intervals of 7 seconds, stirring in between, until it is a little bit like soup. It will harden back up quickly so you’ll have to remicrowave it between every other cupcake or so.
- Take your cupcake and dip the muffin top in the icing, being careful not to get it on your baking cup. Slowly lift it out and spin the cupcake allowing the excess icing to drip off. Place it immediately on a cooling rack to allow the icing to dry. (Tip: If you have a little point in your icing where the last dripped off, quickly, and gently, shake your cupcake back and forth so that the icing will settle before it dries.)
- Now for the owl, tint a half can of icing the color you want your owl to be and set aside.
- Take a resealable bag, insert a connector and attach a #3 tip. Fill the bag with half of the tinted owl icing.
- Outline the shape of the owl on the cupcake.
- Change your tip to a #6 and pipe on your branch and dot leaves.
- Now to fill the owl, microwave the remaining icing, minus a heaping tablespoon for the eyes and noses, and carefully fill the owl outline. Smooth the icing to the edges with a toothpick. (Tip: Plastic icing bottles are great to control spilling, but you can do it with a spoon if you’re very careful.)
- Allow the owl to dry completely.
- For the outer eyes and nose, take another resealable bag with a connector and a #2 tip. Pipe your circles and triangles on each cupcake and then microwave the remaining icing to fill them in. Once dry, use the bag with the #6 tip and pipe the inner eyes.
For presentation, I love a tiered cake plate, but if you’re fresh out, buy some coordinating gift wrap tissue paper and line your serving tray. And if you have a pair of scalloped scissors to trim the edges, all the better.
Happy baking!
Tags: couple baby shower cupcakes, sleepover owl on a branch cupcakes
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