Birthdays

If your child dreams of becoming a ballerina, a ballerina birthday party is the perfect way for your little ballerina to live out her dream for a day. The details are what make a party special, so...

Making your own party invitations allows you to create invitations exactly how you want them to look. Use the theme, colors and words you want to invite guests to the celebration, instead of...

Gift wrapping can be as simple as sticking a gift in a bag or as complicated as making a design out of the boxes. Giving a gift wrapped nicely emphasizes the amount of time and care you put into...

Children's storybooks are an important part of childhood development. Many popular books and classic stories can be used for a themed party.

The changes over a life that has spanned 100 years and counting are myriad. Someone celebrating a centennial birthday has witnessed, accomplished and experienced amazing things and will have...

A man's birthday party deserves all the pomp and decoration expected from any other event---but keep it masculine. While flowers may be pretty they serve no purpose on a man's party table. Think...

A lovely wrapped package adds to the enjoyment of gift giving. A beautiful bow completes the look of the package. Learn our techniques for making bows to enhance your birthday, Christmas,...

A house full of giggling girls is a sure sign that it's someone's birthday. Keeping the girls busy and making sure they all have a good time is your primary task. Choose activities that result in...

You have a teen, tween or pre-teen that is crazy about the book series Twilight. Why not throw a Twilight theme party. I can show you how to make an easy and inexpensive party that will make...

As you prepare for your child's birthday party, you might be trying to come up with creative ways to dress up the table. Balloons can be expensive and don't last long, and buying a centerpiece...

Kids love to dance. Whether you choose ballet, hip-hop or a combination of styles, you can plan a dancing birthday party that will last in their memories. Make a dance-themed birthday party with...

Theme birthday parties are big hit with children, and you can carry the theme over to the invitations as well. Dinosaurs are popular with most kids and an easy theme to implement for any age. A...

Wrapping presents can be expensive and wasteful, since you can't recycle wrapping paper in many states. Wrapping with tissue paper presents a cheaper and more eco-friendly option!

Your wrapped gifts look like you got in a fight with the ribbon...and lost. Here is a quick way to make your wrapped gifts look perfect every time.

Are you a shop alcoholic? Do you love buying new designer clothes or gifts for others? Do you like to give unique gifts to your best friends or favorite boss, teacher or preacher? If you answered...

Here is a fun and inexpensive party favor that you can make for any occasion. All you need is an empty toilet paper roll and a few crafty items... most of which you have laying around the house!

An autumn birthday is an excellent occasion for creating a gift basket because of the variety of fall colors and seasonal candies. Creating a fall birthday gift basket can be done in a matter of...

When throwing a basketball themed party, make this centerpiece and score big with your guests. A few basic items are all that is needed to make this centerpiece. Use basketball items around your...

Gift cards usually come in cardboard packaging that is adequate but lacks the element of surprise. Make gift card holders of your own design to prolong the suspense and to make the recipient feel...

Great chefs often say, "Presentation is everything!" when talking about the meals they prepare. The same may be said about gifts. Pretty wrappings are appreciated by the recipients as a...

Wrapping oddly shaped items such as bottles can be hard. It is difficult to know just where to start when trying to wrap an item such as this. With the right supplies and technique, however, it is...

Streamers are fun for any celebration, such as birthday parties, holiday celebrations, baby and wedding showers, and graduation parties. There are multiple ways to make your own streamers and they...

Whether you're baking for a birthday, an anniversary or a wedding--the cake becomes an event in itself! Only thing is, decorating a cake can be a very daunting task if you are not a master baker....

If you are crafty and know how to sew a little, these decorate yourself crowns are a fun creative gift for a girl or boy ages 2 to 6.

A complement to the perfect birthday gift is a perfect gift-wrapping job. Part of the fun of opening a present is the mystery that lies behind a beautiful, colorfully decorated box. Instead of...

Pull string piñatas are kinder, less violent version of the classic piñata. Rather than breaking the piñata open with a bat, this variation features a number of ribbons or strings...

Offer your little princes and princesses birthday crowns of their own. Make birthday crowns as a party favor or make them just for fun. They only cost a few pennies to make and the items needed...

If you are planning a party, celebrating a success and are in a party mood; party hats can help you celebrate. Making your own hats out of cardstock gives you the ability to custom design your own...

If you're like me, you've noticed that even the specialty stores are lacking in the gift wrap department. I've had to come up with some crafty ways to wrap gifts with a personal and stylish flair....

Princess parties are often important to little girls. You can make princess-worthy party favors any time before the party day. You can also choose to have the guests make one at the party. The...

Balloons are a traditional element of a lot of parties and celebrations. However they can be used for more than simple single balloons on strings. Balloons can be formed into an arch when linked...

One of the best ways to make nice, big bows is to use several layers of ribbon. Depending on the look you want, you can make the entire bow from the same color ribbon, or use several different...

Does your daughter or son love to help you in the kitchen? What about a birthday party based around cooking or baking? Read further for how to do it!

This past year my Dad turned 80 years old and I planned a unique birthday surprise party that just “blew” everyone away! I will tell you what I did with the balloons and the rest of the planning...

Planning a birthday party? Don't want to pay a fortune for decorations? Here's a few tips on making your own - it's easy, they look great and you'll save a ton of money! If you use craft stuff you...

Have you ever forgot someone’s birthday until the last minute and then realized you have no idea what to get them or how to get it? Fear no more. Last minute birthday gifts can be a pain, but the...

Does a family member or friend have an upcoming birthday and you're not sure what to give him? Do you want to create something personal without spending a lot of money? Make a birthday gift basket...

A Princess Doll Cake for your Princess! Delight your little girl with doll cake! Once your cake is baked,the decorating is EASY!! NO DECORATING TUBES OR PASTRY TUBES NEEDED!! For a great icing,...

Give a gift that lasts more than one day. This beautiful wreath is a quick and easy project that says you care. The best part is that you can personalize it for any lady in your family. When you...

Children love swinging at a pinata until they are covered in a shower of candy or other prizes. The directions that follow let you make an inexpensive pinata for a birthday party. The basic...

Whatever the occasion, a beach party or beach-themed party is always a fun event. If you're hosting this type of party, then let your invitations show your guests at a glance exactly what type of...

Sometimes a special event will sneak up on you and you want to have a gift but you are without the extra funds to get something equal to the event. These can be thrown together quickly and are...

A gift bag is an easy option for wrapping a present for someone. You do want to make sure the gift bag looks special when you hand it to the person. The last thing that you want is for it to look...

Ribbon roses, whether you make them yourself or purchase them pre-made, are a wonderful alternative for decorating packages and gift bags as well as for use in a myriad of other decorative ways....

The vase is definitely here to stay, but when it comes to displaying flowers, why not take them off the table? Floral pomanders (sometimes also called kissing balls) made of daisies, carnations,...

Buying a birthday gift for an environmentalist can be a daunting task, here is a great eco-friendly gift basket idea you can't go wrong with: A "Recycled" gift basket