Friday, May 24, 2013

Friday Favorites: Dots!

Ok this is about polka dots, all sorts of polka dots, but I couldn't really think of a particularly witty title.  Also, sorry for the delay in posting, Malerie and I had finals but back to posting!

I love dots.  So here are some of my favorite dotty things.



Polka dot envelopes.  Yes.  You can make the liner any colors and any sized dots for whatever occasion/party you're having. 

Confetti Bags.  These are serving up double dot duty.  The bags are dotted and they hold dot confetti.  It's perfect.  Martha Stewart has them in a wedding slideshow but I think it works for any occassion, especially a kids party.  Or you could just use the bag for favors and sprinkle dot confetti over a table.

Take out boxes.   If you're giving out food as favors or having a candy buffet, these would be perfect.  Go to World Market's website, search "dots" and there are tons of results.  These take out boxes also come in lots of different colors.

More polka dot bags.  Ok, maybe three options for polka dot favor boxes/bags is a little much for one post, or should be its own post all together, but I love these.  They're kind of muted but still fun; kind of a more grown up dot.

Polka Dot Straws! Don't underestimate the little things; plus they're just cute, why wouldn't you have them at your party. 

Polka dot cake!!!  Obviously I'm excited by this.  It's dots on the inside and out, what more could you want?

Really, any dot, any color, or any sphere would work perfectly for a dot inspired party.  For a candy buffet just get M & Ms, Sixlets, gumballs, even chocolate truffles would work!

Friday, May 3, 2013

Friday Favorites: Papel Picado

In the spirit of Cinco De Mayo, I thought I'd look into some Papel Picado!  If you've never heard of it before, it's a type of Mexican folk art where paper (often tissue paper) is cut into intricate designs (using scissors or even a specialty chisel) and then strung up into lovely banners. I've picked out a few of my favorite papel picado designs, products, and DIY so get ready for one heck of a fiesta!
  1. Just an example of some beautiful, intricately cut papel picado - it's used a lot during dia de los muertos so if you google images, you'll see lots of skull motifs (pic from this blog)
  2. Supercute invitations from Etsy seller Carta Modello 
  3. An awesome wedding cake from A Sweet Design - this would also be cute on cupcakes and I love the pop of color from those flowers!
  4. DIY some cute mini papel picado with this Studio DIY craft and instantly brighten up any celebration
  5. So I couldn't find directions, but here's a great pic of a papel picado chandelier (from the examiner.com - make your own papel picado (or buy some) and then just wire it into a chandelier - so chic
  6. Tie in the theme to every aspect of your fiesta with these papel picado decorated straws - get the DIY from Cupcakes and Cutlery
Have fun!