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Recipe: Golden Lass Cocktail (with free printable coasters!)
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner and if you, like me, are in search of a festive libation that doesn’t leave your mouth stained bright green, then this is the recipe for you. Simple and...
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DIY: Retro Paint Can Favors (with printable)
Written by Olivia Kanaley Inspired by retro packaging designs, these printable labels are designed to fit mini paint cans that you can buy online. If your child’s next birthday bash will involve paints...
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DIY: Baby Shower Favor
By Sara Albers and Melissa Fenlon of Alice & Lois When it comes to baby shower favors, we like to give little gifts with a lot of meaning, like these simple and sentimental fabric-wrapped votives....
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DIY: Alphabet Crayon Favors
My son has a slight obsession with alphabet letters so for his birthday, I decided to make letter-shaped crayons as party favors. They were surprisingly simple to make and a big hit! If you don’t mind...
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Dove-Themed Baptism Party
Celebrate your little one’s baptism or christening with a dove-themed party complete with matching aviary details and accessories. 1. SEND // this invite Invite guests to the baptism and any following...
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DIY: Pop-Up Birthday Card (with free printable!)
I’ve never met anyone who isn’t charmed by a pop-up book, so if you’ve got a friend or family member with a birthday on the horizon, why not make them a fun, interactive card to celebrate? Best of all,...
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DIY: Edible-Gold Polka-Dot Cake
A little gold makes everything better (am I right?!), but add polka dots and you’ve got yourself a grade-A winner. Hence, this DIY edible-gold polka-dot cake—it’s just what your next birthday party or...
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DIY: Kids’ Felt Initial Banners
By Sara Albers and Melissa Fenlon of Alice & Lois When planning our kids’ birthday parties, we love to combine a party activity that doubles as a favor. This felt banner is just that; plus, it’s...
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How To: Throw a Killer Party on a Budget
Back when my husband was in law school, I worked part-time as a party planner throwing everything from baby showers to dinner parties. Throwing a festive shindig while staying on budget was a skill I...
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DIY: Fruity Party Printables
Channel Carmen Miranda at your next summer party with these bright and colorful fruit printables. Stick ‘em on the wall to creative a festive backdrop for photos or your dessert display. Best of all,...
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Quickfire Children’s Birthday Party Challenge: Special Prize Winners
Announcing the special prize winners for our Quickfire Children’s Birthday Party Challenge! One of the most joyous memories of childhood is the delight of a birthday party. We were blown away by the...
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The Easiest Party Decorations, Ever
Here’s another favorite tip of mine for throwing a party on a budget: Use pom-pom fringe! It’s so fun and festive on its own, and best of all: no DIY-ing required. All you need are removable hooks, a...
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How To: Pack a Picnic Basket Like a Pro
Once upon a time we owned a pricey picnic basket, but after an evening of bocce (and vodka!) on the beach, it ended up either lost or stolen (we’re still not sure what happened). Now, I’m all about...
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Baby Shower Invitation Challenge: Special Prize Winners
A beautifully designed baby shower invite is not only functional, but also serves as a baby album keepsake for generations to come. We challenged you, the talented Minted Design Community, to freshen...
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Roundup: 10 Summer Cocktails to Help You Stay Cool
Now that the temps are rising, beat the heat with these delicious, frosty, summer-inspired cocktails. Serve them ice-cold at your next alfresco dinner party—or even at your wedding reception!—and you...
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Black-and-White Ice Cream Cone Wrappers (Free Printable!)
By Sara Albers and Melissa Fenlon of Alice & Lois Summertime means lots (and lots!) of ice cream, which is why we designed these modern black-and-white ice cream cone wrappers. They’re such a fun,...
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Throw a Soft Pretzel Party!
Cupcakes and donuts have had their heyday, so what’s the next all-over-Instagram treat? My vote is for soft pretzels! And to show just how committed to them I am, I’ve designed an entire party around...
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DIY: Easy Alphabet Cake Toppers
If you haven’t wandered the scrapbooking aisle at your local craft store, you’re missing out. The scrapbooking supplies I love the most are chipboard letters and stickers—they can be used to customize...
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DIY: Watercolor Cloth Napkins
By Sara Albers and Melissa Fenlon of Alice & Lois Looking for a simple way to add a handmade touch to your next party? These hand-painted watercolor cloth napkins are an easy DIY project and will...
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DIY: Watermelon Piñatas
Written by Olivia Kanaley Savor the final days of August with these sweet slices. Watermelon-shaped piñatas come together easily from that ubiquitous summer-serving staple: the paper plate....
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