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Easy DIY Abby Cadabby Costume

September 16, 2019 By Holly 1 Comment Filed Under: Crafting, Design/Create, Halloween, Kids DIY & Crafts, Tutorials

I started working at IJM in the fall right before Halloween, and was delighted to learn that the daycare in the building hosted a yearly Halloween parade, bringing all of the children on a visit around the offices in the building while wearing adorable costumes. We would hand out candy and swoon over the tiny […]

Summer Must Haves + The Greatest Swimsuit of All Time

August 20, 2019 By Holly 6 Comments Filed Under: Creative Kids Gifts, Mom + Baby, Travel

Summer Must Haves

I realize this post would have been more helpful a few months ago, but all of these summer must-haves are things I have discovered this summer thanks to lots of time at the pool and the lake. Our sweet little boy was born in June, which means I have been on maternity leave all summer. […]

DIY Sesame Street Dollhouse: Part 1

July 8, 2019 By Holly 5 Comments Filed Under: Crafting, Creative Kids Gifts, Design/Create, Gift Giving, Kids DIY & Crafts

When I was younger and people would ask me what the best gift I have ever received was, I would say my little brother, Adam. While I love him dearly, the best material gift I have ever received would definitely be a dollhouse from my grandfather for my 5th birthday. I have had a lot of fun […]

5 Tips to Host the Best Retirement Party Ever

May 2, 2019 By Holly 26 Comments Filed Under: Adult Parties, Celebrate, Retirement Party

Teacher Retirement Party- Vintage Schoolhouse. Tips to throw a fantastic retirement party that your guests will remember and the guest of honor will love. www.11cupcakes.com 11cupcakes #retirementparty #teacherretirement

The moment my mom started talking about her retirement, I knew I wanted to help throw her the ultimate retirement party. Growing up she was frequently going to other teachers’ retirement parties and I remember thinking that sounds soooo boring. I kept picturing everyone gathered around a sheet cake in the school lounge, wishing the […]

Minnie Mouse Valentine’s Party

February 9, 2019 By Holly 6 Comments Filed Under: Kids DIY & Crafts, Minnie Mouse Party, Party on a Budget, Valentine's Day

Minnie Mouse Valentine's Day Party Ideas via 11cupcakes #MinnieMouse #MinnieValentine #Valentinesparty

My toddler has recently become fascinated with Minnie Mouse. I thought it would be fun to throw her and her little bestie a Minnie Mouse Valentine’s Day Party during their weekly playdate. It was easy to edit my Minnie Mouse Birthday party into a Valentine’s Day Party with a few quick tweaks. And an hour […]

Toddler Quiet Book

December 14, 2018 By Holly 5 Comments Filed Under: Crafting, Creative Kids Gifts, Design/Create, Kids DIY & Crafts

Toddler Quiet Book Ideas

I made my daughter a quiet book for her second birthday. She is probably on the young side so I tried to make some pages that she could do now and others that were a little more advanced for when she gets older. I was amazed at all of the amazing ideas that people have […]

DIY Little Duck Costume

October 20, 2018 By Holly 1 Comment Filed Under: Crafting, Halloween, Kids DIY & Crafts, Mom + Baby

DIY little duck halloween costume

I’m currently working on my daughter’s Abby Cadabby costume and was reminiscing about her costume from last year. Since she was too little to care much about what she dressed up as, I made her a little duck costume, which is one of her many nicknames. I searched for a while trying to find a […]

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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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  • Easy DIY Abby Cadabby Costume
    Easy DIY Abby Cadabby Costume
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    DIY Little Duck Costume
  • 5 Tips to Host the Best Retirement Party Ever
    5 Tips to Host the Best Retirement Party Ever
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    Neighborhood Picnic
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    Sesame Street Party Food
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    5 Ways to Throw a Great Milestone Birthday Party
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    Thanksgiving Food: Blessings Trail Mix
  • DIY Sesame Street Dollhouse: Part 1
    DIY Sesame Street Dollhouse: Part 1

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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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