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Parties
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!

Feature Friday – Fourth of July party favor
Posted by Jo on June 12, 2009

Make a glow-filled party favor for the end of the school year or the Fourth of July.

Robot baby shower invitation
Posted by Jo on June 9, 2009

Make your next baby shower invitation unique and a game all at the same time by using plain wood picture frames.

Jiffy Pop Fourth of July invitation
Posted by Jo on June 4, 2009

Make a fun invitation using Jiffy Pop popcorn as a base. Great for a July 4th party, cookout, circus party, or movie themed event.

LifeSavers candy party favors
Posted by Chica on May 19, 2009

Wrap rolls of LifeSavers candy in bright paper and ribbon to make the perfect little party favor or unique Thank You card.

Feature Friday – Easy printable shower games
Posted by Chica on May 8, 2009

Visit Shower in a Box for easy downloadable games for baby or bridal showers

Kentucky Derby party food
Posted by Chica on April 30, 2009

Get our recipes for some of our favorite Kentucky foods, perfect for serving at your Kentucky Derby party.

Betting pool spreadsheet for the Kentucky Derby 2011
Posted by Jo on April 28, 2009

Use our betting sheet and our downloadable betting tickets at your next Kentucky Derby party.

Color Flow technique for princess birthday cake
Posted by Chica on April 16, 2009

Learn to use the Color Flow technique to create edible candy decorations for topping your cake. See Jo’s daughter’s birthday cake full of Disney princesses!

Zoo themed birthday party treat bags
Posted by Jo on April 9, 2009

Make keepsake treat bags for your child’s next zoo-themed birthday party.

Zoo animal cupcakes
Posted by Chica on April 7, 2009

Use fondant to create cute zoo animal faces to put on top of cupcakes for a perfect zoo-themed party dessert.

Photo sharing after a wedding or big event
Posted by Chica on March 5, 2009

Use our fun, camera-shaped boxes to display photo reminder cards at your wedding or big event. A great alternative to disposable cameras, these cards make it easy to ask guests to share their photos with you.

Zoo themed birthday party invitations
Posted by Jo on February 26, 2009

Use your Cricut to create pull-tab birthday party invitations for a zoo theme. Don’t have a Cricut? We sell the invitations in kits in our store.

Frozen banana treats
Posted by Jo on February 23, 2009

Use twistie straws to make chocolate covered frozen bananas even more fun for the kids. Also, add a small monkey tag to the handle of the straw to complete the look!

How to be a good party guest
Posted by Jo on January 26, 2009

Read our list of suggestions for being the best guest at the next party you attend. Great parties are made by great hosts as well as considerate guests.

Make a football field table runner
Posted by Chica on January 19, 2009

Make a miniature version of a football field out of green outdoor carpet and white duct tape, then use it as a table runner for your Super Bowl party or as a decoration for a sports-themed bedroom or birthday party.

Upcycle bridesmaid dresses into chair covers and tablecloth
Posted by Chica on January 8, 2009

Learn how to upcycle old bridesmaid dresses into elegant chair covers and a tablecloth.

New Year’s Eve party tips
Posted by Jo on December 18, 2008

Get some helpful tips and ideas for having the best New Year’s Eve party!

Chica’s bold Chex Mix recipe
Posted by Chica on December 17, 2008

Spice up your snack time with Chica’s special recipe for bold, flavorful Chex Mix.

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