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Easter Egg Guess

March 8, 2017 By Holly 15 Comments Filed Under: Design/Create, Easter, Kids DIY & Crafts

Fun Easter Egg Guessing Game for kids and adults

After Easter brunch, entertain your guests with a fun guessing game. Before your guests arrive, fill an easter egg with small items that you find around your house (toothpick, paper clip, staple, push pin, nail, etc.) Tell your guest that the egg is filled with 23 items and have them write down on a piece […]

Kate Spade Handbag turned Camera Bag

February 5, 2017 By Holly 6 Comments Filed Under: Crafting, Design/Create, Sewing

DIY camera bag sewing ideas via 11cupcakes

You know how you own a few items you just can’t imagine ever getting rid of? Even if it is no longer in style or a little worn, it still brings you joy? For me, this purple Kate Spade bag is one of those items. I received it as a gift almost 7 years ago […]

Teal & Sparkle Bridal Shower Instagram Banner

August 20, 2014 By Holly Leave a Comment Filed Under: Bridal Showers, Celebrate, Crafting, Design/Create, Teal & Sparkle Bridal Shower

I wanted to make a focal point at the shower that incorporated photos of the couple. This instagram photo banner ended up being the perfect decoration that tied in all of the colors and showcased the Bride-to-be’s beautiful engagement photos. I printed all of the photos 4×6, and uploaded photos of letters as jpegs to […]

DIY Elmo Party: Easy Party Trays

January 9, 2013 By Holly Leave a Comment Filed Under: Celebrate, Design/Create, Elmo's World Party, Kids DIY & Crafts

Using silver trays that I found at the dollar store, I spray painted them a fun aqua blue to match the rest of the party decor. Be sure to always spray paint outside as the fumes can become a bit much. I also wouldn’t recommend putting food directly onto the trays unless you use a […]

DIY Elmo Party: Treat Cups

January 8, 2013 By Holly Leave a Comment Filed Under: Celebrate, Design/Create, Elmo's World Party, Kids DIY & Crafts

DIY Elmo Party Ideas | Our Elmo Party was a little last minute and I didn’t have time to order colored treat cups, so I had to get creative. I found these plain white cups at Party City. Using the flat eraser on a pencil, I used craft paint to polka-dot them in the red and blue colors of the party. They were great for carrots and dip at the party, and the kids even ate the carrots!

Our Elmo Party was a little last minute and I didn’t have time to order colored treat cups, so I had to get creative. I found these plain white cups at Party City. Using the flat eraser on a pencil, I used craft paint to polka-dot them in the red and blue colors of the […]

DIY Elmo Party: Milk Bottles

January 7, 2013 By Holly Leave a Comment Filed Under: Celebrate, Design/Create, Elmo's World Party, Kids DIY & Crafts

I have had lots of people write asking me where they could find these tiny milk bottles. So today I am sharing my secret. Ready… they are actually glass latte bottles that I get at Target!  I know that some people have started selling similar ones on etsy, but this way you get the bonus of having […]

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 […]

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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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I’ve been wanting to host this party for a long time…painting gingerbread houses! Good food, cozy socks and lots of paint and glitter with some of my favorite people 🎄🎀✨
🍁Our neighborhood Fall Fest was a huge success! We had spent weeks planning, designing, organizing, assembling, and prepping, but had no idea if anyone would show up. What a delight when 193 people came to join in the afternoon. Face painting, bobbing for donuts, pumpkin painting, decorate your own tote bag, and so much more. Thanks so much to all of the volunteers and those of you who donated to make this event possible!
Planning parties and making logos for as long as I can remember 🥳 #partyplanner #partyonabudget #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #11cupcakes #blogwithheart #beautifuldisaster
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

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