Category Archives: DIY

red, white, and two: party favors …

July 18, 2011

i love to put together fun party favors!
this party was easy to put some favors together, because there was a lot of fun options to buy close to the fourth of july with all things red, white, and blue.

i found these cute metal red, white, and blue pails in the dollar section at target.  they were perfect to stuff with fun things and goodies.

i used these nesting frame die cuts from the new possibilities release from lifestyle crafts to cut out each child’s name.  it made them personalized and they were very easy to make!  i just printed out their names with the matching stripes from the invitation, then i just taped the paper to the nesting die cut, and lined it up and ran it through my epic six tool.  i used the same method for the party favor label, but i used this nesting die, and stick it onto a tooth pick and used a large gum drop candy to hold it up.

the kids really loved them, especially the pop-its and sparklers, always a hit!

see more of the red, white, and two party, here.

*exciting news for my readers!  lifestyle crafts is offering you 20% off your entire order from their website!

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red, white, and two: invitations …

i’m excited to share with you some of the fun details from my little norah’s red, white, and two party!

first up, the invitation.
even in the digital age, i love to put together a physical invitation for all my parties.  i really feel like it sets the stage for the party, and gets your guests excited for a fun event!

this invitation was a lot of fun to put together!  i stuck with the “red, white and blue” theme and i designed the invitation and printed it on textured card stock.

next, i used a few different products from lifestyle crafts for the finishing touches.
i used the adjustable belly band die cut, to cut out a band to wrap around the invitation.
then, i used one of nesting frames from their new possibilities release.  (probably some of my favorite products they have released, available now!)
i used the L letterpress to letter press “it’s a party” on one of the nesting frames using the plate from the splendor printing plates.  and, i threw in a few sparklers!  for the finishing touch, i used the sweet and spicy paper to line the envelopes using the no. 10 envelope liner collection.

i had a lot of fun putting these invitations together, and all of the little recipients loved the sparklers to use for later!

see more of the red, white, and two party, here.

*exciting news for my readers!  lifestyle crafts is offering you 20% off your entire order from their website!

just type in the code ARMELLE at checkout!

red, white, and two! …

June 13, 2011

i can’t believe my little norah is almost two!?
it seems just like yesterday that we had her tiny first birthday party.

last year, when planning her birthday, i thought it would be really fun to do a 4th of july themed party, since her birthday is so close to the 4th.  and, since she will be turning two, i thought, why not a “red, white, and two” party.

here is some fun inspiration from around the web that i have found for her party.  hopefully it will all go as planned.  wish me luck..

{photos via:  napkins,  ribs, corn on the cob, red lemonade, cake, candy, pinwheel table, fruit, paper lollies, strawberries}

check out more great red, white, and blue inspiration on my pinterest, here + here.