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DIY Elmo Party: Polka-dot Backdrop

January 6, 2013 By Holly Leave a Comment Filed Under: Celebrate, Design/Create, Elmo's World Party, Kids DIY & Crafts, Party Decorations

DIY Elmo Party: Polka-dot Backdrop

After searching high and low for a polka-dotted fabric that I could use as a backdrop for this Sesame Street Party, I finally decided to make my own. I think it will be a great backdrop that can be used over and over again. Supplies: 2 Yards White Fabric, 6 bottles fabric paint (we used […]

{Back to School} Classroom Book Nook

August 31, 2012 By Holly 1 Comment Filed Under: Design/Create, Kids DIY & Crafts

With back to school in full swing, I have been spending lots of time in my mom’s elementary school classroom helping to set up for the first day of school on Tuesday. After visiting Ms. Bunkowski’s art room, I wanted to share a fun classroom idea that she came up. This would also work great in […]

DIY Silverware Caddy

October 13, 2011 By Holly 5 Comments Filed Under: Design/Create, Kids DIY & Crafts

Today’s DIY idea turns a cardboard bottle caddy into a party perfect silverware caddy. An old Izzy bottle caddy re-purposed with paint, paper, and ribbon  was all we needed for this project. First we painted it using acrylic black paint.  After that dried we wrapped the bottom with a 4″  belt of paper made  from […]

DIY Cake Pop Tower

October 12, 2011 By Holly Leave a Comment Filed Under: Design/Create, Kids DIY & Crafts

This simple lollypop stand can work great for cake pops, lollypops, rock candy, and more! You can find the full tutorial here. If you plan on using this for more than one occasion, choose a ribbon color that could work for both. We found that red and white were good colors that could be used over and over again.Here is the one we made for a Sesame Street inspired party.

This simple lollypop stand can work great for cake pops, lollypops, rock candy, and more! You can find the full tutorial here. If you plan on using this for more than one occasion, choose a ribbon color that could work for both. We found that red and white were good colors that could be used […]

DIY Cupcake Stand

October 11, 2011 By Holly 2 Comments Filed Under: Design/Create, Kids DIY & Crafts

A while ago I stumbled across this tutorial on pinterest and knew it was something I needed to make. Modern Moments shares a great (super easy) tutorial on how to make your own mini cupcake stand. Seriously, how cute are these?!? {image via Modern Moments}

DIY: Cake Stand

October 10, 2011 By Holly 12 Comments Filed Under: Design/Create, Kids DIY & Crafts

This week is full of DIY ideas to create your perfect handmade tables-cape at your next party. Today we’re sharing our idea for a terrarium style cake stand made from a wine glass and glass plate. This simple project makes a beautiful statement on any table and can be used for any occasion.  The bottom […]

Gift Wrapping: Balloon Pop

July 25, 2011 By Holly 15 Comments Filed Under: Design/Create, Gift Giving, Gift Wrap, Kids DIY & Crafts

Balloon Pop gift wrap, unique gift wrap, graduation gift wrap

This post contains affiliate links.  This week we will be showcasing some new and creative ways to wrap presents. We thought we would start the week off with a POP and share how you can make this balloon pop gift wrap. Who says opening your gift can’t be just as exciting as the actual gift […]

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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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Welcome to northern Minnesota, circa 1995. My Grandpa built me a dollhouse for my 5th birthday, and 30 years later, I gave it back to him. For the first six months of the pandemic I transformed the tiny house into a replica of my grandparent’s house circa 1995, re-creating some of my favorite memories of holidays and summers gathered together as a family at their Minnesota lake home. The remodel started when my family got stuck at my parents during the stay-at-home orders, and when it looked like we would be there a while, I dusted off the old dollhouse to create something new. The original plan was to make it look more modern. Then, I got the idea to make it a miniature version of my favorite place on earth. Although it only stands 3 feet tall, it is full of tiny details and some of my favorite childhood memories. #11cupcakes #artistherapy #dollhouseminiatures #dollhouseminiature #dollhousetherapy #dollhousetour #miniatures #covidprojects #covidproject @mforminiatures
The Greenwood Social Committee is now official! Our first ‘Pool Party Bash’ event was fantastic. Thank you to everyone who helped make it a huge success!! Balloon background by the talented @archandawe #archandawe #11cupcakes #Greenwood #GreenwoodSocialCommittee #neighborhoodparty #partyplanning #hoa #hoaparty #hoapartysquad
My favorite part of the year- summer in Minnesota ☀️
Thankful for our new Stitch & Chat club and all the joy it has already brought 🧵🪡. #stitchpeople #artistherapy #crossstitch #crossstitchhouses #stitchandchat #11cupcakes #crossstitchpeople #crossstitchgifts #neighborhoodcommunity #pretzelday
She insisted on dressing up like Reba McEntire, and thanks to her new love of country music I now know all the words to ‘Consider Me Gone’. Happy Halloween from the Queen of Country Music and her dinosaur sidekick. 🎃🎤🦖
This is your sign to throw a COLOR PARTY🎉. ❤️💛💙💜💚🩷🖤🤍🧡

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