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Birthday Envelope Suprise

August 19, 2018 By Holly 5 Comments Filed Under: Adult Parties, Birthday Traditions, Party on a Budget

Husband birthday envelope surprise thoughtful memories from friends and family

When my husband’s birthday was coming up, I was trying to think of something fun and thoughtful to do for him. The last year had been rough and I wanted to do something that would make him feel special. Inspired by oh happy day, I asked friends and family to send me their favorite memory with […]

Birthday Traditions: Photo Album

January 13, 2012 By Holly Leave a Comment Filed Under: Birthday Traditions

Even with all of the beautiful photo books you can make and design online I am still a sucker for an old fashioned scrapbook with photos. Start a “Birthday Book” in your family.  A photo album or scrapbook just for birthdays.  Every year add a new page with a special birthday photo (or two) .  […]

Birthday Traditions: Balloon Surprise

January 12, 2012 By Holly Leave a Comment Filed Under: Birthday Traditions

Ever since I was little I have loved balloons. I don’t know what it is- that they are brightly colored, that they float, or that they liven up any birthday celebration. When I found this idea on Crafty Giggles, I was in love. This wil definately be a tradition when I have kids. On your […]

Birthday Traditions: Breakfast in Bed

January 11, 2012 By Holly Leave a Comment Filed Under: Birthday Traditions

Happy New Year everyone! My birthday is on New Years day, and my mom always did a great job of separating Christmas from my birthday. Every year she made sure the tree was down and all the Christmas decorations were put away so that we were just celebrating my birthday. One of my favorite traditions was breakfast in […]

Birthday Traditions: When You Were Little

January 10, 2012 By Holly 1 Comment Filed Under: Birthday Traditions

This comes from a birthday tradition at my house.  My mother kept a handwritten journal through most of mine and my sister’s childhood.  She wrote down  things we liked to do, milestones we had, our favorites in just about everything.  She also had our father write an entry every so often as well. I don’t […]

Creative party ideas, decorations, decor, tutorials, and DIY ideas for throwing a great party on a budget. Parties should be fun, not expensive!

Welcome! I'm Holly, and I started 11cupcakes to share creative party ideas, decorations, decor, tutorials, and DIY ideas for throwing a great party on a budget. Parties should be fun, not expensive!

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