Birthday Parties

Ice Candle Holder

October 2, 2012

This ice candle holder turned out even better than I though it would! Love that!  It’s easy (and cheap) to make; it looks good on it’s own, or a few in a row.  I put this out for my birthday, around dinner time, and the kids were thrilled, and it made my day, that bit [...]

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Spider Lollipop

September 1, 2012

Lollipop Spider These lollipop spiders are inspired by House of Baby Piranha.  I’ll be storing this idea away for party bags, birthday party decoration or craft (suited for older children due to the choking hazard). They are so easy to make! Materials Lollipops, pipe cleaner, boogly eyes Instructions 1. Cut 1 pipe cleaner into 3 [...]

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Give a Hoot! How to Make a Giggle and Hoot Cake

April 29, 2012

Today on the blog, I’m thrilled to welcome Danielle to share her brilliant version of a Giggle and Hoot Cake, that anyone can make! Guest post by Danielle from Keeping Up with the Holsbys Giggle and Hoot are pretty big in my house. I was a No TV kind of Mum for the first 14 [...]

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A Little Bit of CandyLand

January 23, 2012

I’ve enjoyed taking pictures for Canon as part of the Canon Island Blogger Challenge. Challenge three was a Dessert Island and I immediately thought about Candyland from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. A world made of candy, complete with a chocolate river, is so awesome. {I like the 1971 movie version of Charlie and the [...]

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Lolly Crafts

August 10, 2011
lolly crafts

Since I had lollies left over after decorating my daughter’s birthday cake, I decided to see what I could make out of them. Now, most of these creations aren’t all that child friendly because they have small sharp parts but they are fantastic for decorating birthday cakes and party tables. To make all of these creations (above) [...]

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How to Make a Ballerina Peg Doll

August 4, 2011
how to make a peg doll

Yesterday on the blog I put up a simple tutorial on how to make a no sew tutu. I thought it would be fun to make a matching ballerina peg doll. What to use the peg doll for: Birthday Party craft Birthday Party Favour Home craft Christmas (make it an angel by making the tutu white and adding some [...]

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