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Updated chili cook-off voting boards
Posted by Jo on September 1, 2010

Use paint and Mod Podge to decorate boards for a chili cook-off voting system.

Robot party
Posted by Chica on August 25, 2010

See how our friend’s robot-themed birthday party turned out, complete with centerpieces, cupcakes, and custom water bottle labels.

Robot centerpieces
Posted by Jo on August 10, 2010

Recycle old containers into fun robot centerpieces for a robot-themed party!

Feature Friday – Personalized party tableware
Posted by Chica on August 6, 2010

Learn about party tableware that can be personalized with your child’s photo, and that’s available in lots of fun themes.

Robot party invitation
Posted by Jo on August 3, 2010

Decorate simple robot shapes with foil and craft supplies to make robot party invitations that are perfect for birthdays, baby showers or even a Halloween party!

Birthday cupcake party
Posted by Jo on July 22, 2010

Get lots of ideas for a cupcake-themed birthday party, including decorations, invitations, and cakes.

Ice cream party invitation
Posted by Jo on July 15, 2010

Use air-dry clay and an ice cream scoop to make amazing ice cream party invitations.

Nature scavenger hunt
Posted by Chica on July 12, 2010

Throw your own nature-themed scavenger hunt with out free downloadable list.

Amazing Race party
Posted by Chica on July 5, 2010

Use our free downloadable templates to create clues, envelopes, and buttons for your own The Amazing Race party. Also check out results of the race we recently hosted and see the clues we used.

Cupcake baby bib pattern
Posted by Chica on June 28, 2010

Make an adorable, no-sew, cupcake-shaped baby bib with our free downloadable pattern and easy instructions.

Pirate treasure hunt
Posted by Chica on June 21, 2010

Read about the pirate treasure hunt we threw for the kids and see their excitement as they hunted for treasure.

Making clues for a treasure hunt
Posted by Chica on June 7, 2010

Give your pirate-themed treasure hunt an authentic feel by distressing the clues with ink, then put them into distressed bottles to really impress the kids.

Pirate party favors
Posted by Chica on June 1, 2010

Use our downloadable templates to make pirate-themed favors for your party or treasure hunt, including eye patches, Jolly Roger flags, and black drawstring booty bags!

Feature Friday – Painted onesies for a baby shower
Posted by Chica on May 21, 2010

Check out this idea we found for a great way to decorate onesies for a baby shower that results in great handmade gifts.

Super Mario birthday party featuring Princess Peach
Posted by Jo on May 20, 2010

Be inspired by our Princess Peach birthday party! Get ideas for games, decorations, favors, cake and more!

Princess Peach birthday cake
Posted by Chica on May 17, 2010

Make a perfect cake for a Princess Peach birthday party with pink sashes, candy jewels, and a crown.

Feature Friday – Gift bags made from envelopes
Posted by Chica on May 14, 2010

Learn how to turn a regular envelope into a sweet little bag, perfect for gifts or wedding favors!

Super Mario Brothers characters
Posted by Jo on May 13, 2010

Use our free downloadable templates and colored paper to make the Goomba and Koopa characters from Super Mario Brothers.

Ribbon chandeliers
Posted by Jo on May 12, 2010

Add some glamour to your next party with easy to make ribbon chandeliers.

Princess Peach castle party invitation
Posted by Chica on May 10, 2010

Use our free downloadable template to make Princess Peach castle party invitations.

How to make a drawstring bag
Posted by Chica on May 3, 2010

Learn how to make a simple, lined drawstring bag that’s great for a party goodie bag, purse, or basic catch-all bag.

Feature Friday – Kentucky Derby centerpieces
Posted by Chica on April 30, 2010

Decorate your Kentucky Derby party tables with these lovely rose centerpieces.

Kentucky Derby cupcakes
Posted by Chica on April 18, 2010

Make your Kentucky Derby party more fun with cupcakes decorated with our newest Derby-themed Cupcake Collars.

Kentucky Derby party ideas
Posted by Jo on April 16, 2010

Get some ideas for fun themes and games for your Kentucky Derby party guests.

Easter egg hunt invitation
Posted by Chica on March 11, 2010

Make adorable Easter egg hunt invitations with our easy download-and-print template.

Chocolate-covered pretzel crayons
Posted by Chica on March 10, 2010

Check out the adorable chocolate-covered pretzels one of our readers made, wrapped to look just like crayons, to use as party favors.

Beef bites with three dipping sauces
Posted by Chica on January 28, 2010

Serve tasty beef bites at your next party and use our recipes for three quick and fun dipping sauces to go with them.

Football shaped table mats for your Super Bowl party
Posted by Jo on January 21, 2010

Make football shaped placemats to decorate and protect your tables for the big game!

Football party invitation
Posted by Chica on January 20, 2010

Use our free, downloadable template to make your own football party invitations that are perfect for a birthday party or the Super Bowl.

Super Bowl cupcakes – new football Cupcake Collars
Posted by Jo on January 14, 2010

Try our new football-themed Cupcake Collars to add some fun to your Super Bowl party or to any football-themed event.

Penguin invite for New Year’s Eve
Posted by Chica on December 2, 2009

Invite friends to ring in the new year with this adorable penguin invitation. Our printable template makes it so easy!

Gingerbread house cookie invitations
Posted by Jo on December 1, 2009

Bake up some Christmas party invitations that look like gingerbread houses.

Cookie Swap party invitation
Posted by Chica on November 30, 2009

Use our cute cookie-shaped invitation to get friends together for a holiday cookie swap.

Super Mario Brothers party games
Posted by Jo on November 5, 2009

Get some party game ideas for a Super Mario Brothers party or other kid event.

Peanut butter and jelly “gem” sandwiches
Posted by Chica on November 2, 2009

Turn ordinary peanut butter and jelly into a ‘gem’ of a sandwich with this fun and easy technique

Monster and alien papier mache decorations
Posted by Jo on October 22, 2009

Use paper mache to make monsters and aliens for party decorations.

Candy corn felt sachets for Halloween
Posted by Chica on October 19, 2009

Turn simple felt into a cute, drawstring sachet that looks like candy corn. What a great way to package Halloween candy!

Ouija board party invitation
Posted by Jo on October 11, 2009

Download our template to make your own Ouija board themed party invitations.

Chili cook-off organization for entries
Posted by Jo on October 8, 2009

Use oven liners and downloadable crock pot numbers to organize entries for a chili cook-off party.

Make favor boxes for weddings and more
Posted by Chica on October 1, 2009

Learn how to make cute favor boxes for any occasion out of printed cardstock and using our handy downloadable template.

Super Mario Brothers birthday party invitation
Posted by Jo on September 28, 2009

Make our 1-UP Super Mario Brother party invitations using our step-by-step instructions and downloadable template.

Fall-themed Cupcake Collars
Posted by Chica on September 17, 2009

Download and print our fall-themed Cupcake Collars and dress up your ordinary cupcakes to look like acorns, maple leaves, and pumpkins.

Chili cook-off party invitations
Posted by Chica on September 7, 2009

Download and print our template to create invitations for your chili cook-off party

Feature Friday – Dr. Seuss baby shower
Posted by Jo on August 21, 2009

Get some great ideas for hosting a Dr. Seuss-themed party.

Crayola crayon party invitations
Posted by Jo on August 17, 2009

Turn an ordinary box of crayons into a unique and colorful party invitation.

Blue jean pocket place cards
Posted by Jo on August 4, 2009

Use the back pockets of old jeans to make cute holders for cutlery.

Candlelight luminaria centerpieces for your wedding
Posted by Chica on July 29, 2009

Turn simple frames into an elegant candle-lit luminaria centerpiece for your wedding, and personalize it with the bride and groom’s name and photo.

Use parasols as party decorations
Posted by Jo on July 7, 2009

Use parasols to decorate for a baby or wedding shower, and consider having plain ones available for kids to decorate at your wedding reception.

Fourth of July cupcakes
Posted by Chica on June 30, 2009

Learn how to decorate cupcakes for the Fourth of July using our new cupcake collars.

Easy Fourth of July felt pennants
Posted by Chica on June 22, 2009

See how to make fun and easy felt pennants for the Fourth of July. This is a great craft for kids to help with, and the result is a fun decoration for your Independence Day party!

Please visit Chica and Jo at http://www.chicaandjo.com for even more clever ideas!