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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 […]

Cupcake Toppers: Happy Housewarming

July 14, 2011 By Holly 1 Comment Filed Under: Kids DIY & Crafts

For a friend’s recent housewarming party we offered to bring a dessert.  We didn’t have time to bake, but we did have time to craft so we created these little houses to grace our bakery bought cupcakes. To make these you’ll need:1″ squares in at least two colorsA 1/4″ strip of paperFood picks/skewers (tooth picks, […]

Cupcake Toppers: Itty Bitty Polaroids

July 13, 2011 By Holly 1 Comment Filed Under: Kids DIY & Crafts

We started off this week with our 11th cupcake post of our free July cupcake topper.  We’ll have two additional cupcake topper ideas this week plus on Friday a sneak peek at our next party guide! Today we’re sharing this simple craft to make Polaroid style  photograph cupcake toppers.  You’ll need:An old photograph where the […]

Easter Egg Decorating

April 15, 2011 By Holly Leave a Comment Filed Under: Easter, Kids DIY & Crafts

Easy Easter Egg Decorating with crayons

This Easter we decided to decorate our eggs a little differently than the regular food coloring dye bath. We decided to have an egg decorating party decorating these eggs with crayons! We set the table with our supplies and of course because it was an 11cupcakes party we served cupcakes. These delicious cupcakes featuring our […]

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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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