MEET CONFETTI POP: A NEW KIND OF PARTY BLOG

Hurrah! Hooray! Today is the day! CONFETTI POP is a brand new site that has me incredibly jealous and oh so happy all at the same time. Why didn't I think of this? It's time to hike up those party pants and get ready to get your DIY on. Confetti Pop is what happens when you put together two incredibly talented stylists who have a knack for parties, Maddy Hague of Somewhere Splendid and Shauna Younge. The site is gorgeous and full of pretty little DIYs that have me wondering which to make first.

I think my favorite is the fringe ornament garland. Fringe + garland? LOVE.  Hop on over to check out their amazing work and keep checking back, there are lots more projects to come...

Photos & Styling by Confetti Pop

CONGRATULATIONS Maddy and Shauna! xoxo

FUN WITH FANS

In case you were ever wondering, the second week of the month is my busiest. If you ever stop by the house, you would think it is sheer chaos, and you would be exactly right. A benefit? The third week of the month is always the one with a crazy amount of DIYs. Add in an extra for Father's Day this week and a guest post, like this one above and we are set! When Melanie of YOU ARE MY FAVE asked if I would do a few DIYs for her, of course I squealed with delight and said YES! Go check out my DIY for an easy but fun backdrop made of paper fans. 

DIY CONFETTI CAKE STAND

A BIG announcement..guess who is the newest contributor to ONE CHARMING PARTY? Yep. I'm really excited because Brittany's gorgeous blog was one of the first to open my eyes that you don't have to throw an ugly kid's party. It can be simple, fun and gorgeous. So each month you can find one of my DIYs on ONE CHARMING PARTY. Let the fun begin! This month, have you ever decoupaged a cake stand? No? Learn how in my DIY for a confetti cake stand.

DIY PARTY STRAWS FOR WORLD PARTY DAY

It's coming up fast, WORLD PARTY DAY is April 3rd. When Rebecca of BIG THINGS and KITIYA PALASKAS asked me to do a DIY to add to the merriment and get ready to celebrate, of course I said OH YEAH! A whole day for parties? Yes, yes, yes. Well today is my day to share so here is an easy way to dress up your straws, with fringe. Who couldn't use a little more fringe in their lives?

Have you ever made a party straw? Yep, me neither.  I also happen to still love tissue fringe and might have to put it on everything.  I was sitting at my last party, thinking those paper straws are so cute, but oh so plain.  What better way to celebrate World Party Day than with a party in our bev? Am I right? Let’s get started.

You will need: tissue paper, paper straws, double stick tape and scissors. Don’t forget a beverage to test it out!

Take your tissue paper, I used small sheets about 15” x 20”, and cut them into strips about 2” wide. Fold each strip in half and cut fringe on one side, about ¾ of the way up.  Be careful not to cut all the way through the strip or you will have confetti instead!

Wrap a strip of double stick tape around the straw about 1/3 of the way from the top. Attach the folded end of the tissue fringe, uncut section of the top and wrap around the straw. 

Secure end with a small piece of tape and fluff.

Make one or many and party on!

Be sure to check back each day until WORLD PARTY DAY for awesome DIYs! Gotta love a good party!

DIY FOIL FLAGS

I love a good cupcake topper, a simple classic flag is my favorite. Try this flag made out of foil! Yes, foil. No, not the kind from the grocery store, but a slightly thicker, adhesive backed wonder that comes in sheets. Pair this little flag with a matching bunting and bring in some spring metallics into your entertaining style. How's that for flair? Oh, did I mention, the foil comes in metallic gold? I was kicking myself for not buying that, too, but I wanted to be fair and give my metallics equal billing. I think all I did was give myself more gold fever. Go check out the full tutorial over on THE SWEETEST OCCASION.