For Your Inspiration: Barrettes

Thanks for coming back to CK Loves Events blog. The topic for this week is a fun barrette crafting party favor idea for goodies bags. These barrettes are fun and easy to make. The items you will need to purchase are the felt cutouts, velvet barrettes, glitter fabric, and a hot glue gun. I did try using fabric glue, and the pieces did not hold very well. My suggestion is if you are going to use a hot glue gun, glue the pieces away from small children. They can get extremely hot, and a little one can receive a burn. Trust me, I have had so many with a hot glue gun. Please be very careful and read the instructions.

These barrettes are pretty manageable and fun to make. The process is effortless. Drying time is next to nothing when you are using a hot glue gun. They will be ready to place in each goodie bag right away.

As you can see from my examples, you can be as creative as you want. I made popsicles barrettes for the Fourth of July, ice cream cones, sunflowers, and watermelons. All fun, summer-themed ideas. These are perfect for any little girl’s birthday party. This sweet little goodie take-home is excellent for each child who attends your child’s birthday party.

This party favor is an excellent idea and pretty easy to create. I will add a supply list at the bottom. These can be mixed and matched with any outfit or occasion. Every little girl loves a little sparkle fun with her outfit. I always did when I was a little girl. Every time I got dressed up, I put on a bit of a splash of fun with my outfit, and that is what these little barrettes will do.

I can make any kind of barrettes for a birthday party or any special occasion. Remember CK Loves Events for all your party planning needs. Our website is cklovesevents.com.

Supplies needed:

• Felt barrettes (found on www.aliexpress.com)
• Ice cream cutouts (found on Esty)
• Watermelon cutouts (found on Esty)
• Sunflower cutouts (found on Esty)
• Glue Gun (found on Michaels)

For Your Inspiration: Table Decor Ideas

Table Decor Ideas

Welcome back to CK Loves Events blog! Last time we went over how to plan a party/event. What do you think we should discuss this time? How about table decor? Designing the perfect table decor or setting can make your guests feel excited or fancy, depending upon the type of event you throw. No matter what kind of event or party you choose, table settings and decorations always present your style and creativity. As the hostess of the event, your decorations should be an expression of who you are, that is what makes and event or party spectacular, as well as knowing your audience. If you are planning a three year old’s birthday, your table will be playful and fun and set for preschool age children, who love finger food, cupcakes and cake. It will most likely be a theme party. It might be Toy Story, Star Wars, Scooby-Doo, super heroes, princess, or any other fun birthday idea one might think up. Then, in that case, it will consist of age-appropriate furniture, balloons, finger foods, party favors, and more. Your table decor will reflect your party. For example, if you choose a Toy Story party, you could make these adorable cloud mason jars that feature Toy Story characters.

There are many other party theme ideas for table settings that you can enjoy creating for those special events. What if you chose a Halloween party or event? How would you decorate a table? First, decide how many people you will be entertaining. Then, I would start thinking about what kind of table I want to decorate. If you need ideas and are having trouble, I would check out Pinterest, Google, or other party sites online that will jump start one’s creative juices. Thinking about place settings is a great place to start. The Halloween table setting I have in my blog has these Jack O’Lantern plates I found at Pottery Barn Kids for about 6 dollars. I was able to get them a little cheaper because they were offering a percentage off discount. It is always a great idea to look for either percentage off coupons or discounts from stores and other party websites. Typically, if you shop at the end of a season, you can snag great deals on seasonal items. Although if you need a large quantity of something, especially for table settings for your party, I would suggest possibly renting dishware and linens.

I will post a company that does rentals at the bottom of this post for those looking to rent. As far as my table covering, I found cute a spider web one from Party City and it was the perfect size. The pumpkin confetti I was able to locate on Etsy. Etsy is a terrific place to explore if you are looking for a specific item. Also, Ali Express is an excellent website for anything you may desire, which is super inexpensive as well. I am on their site many times a week, looking for all kinds of great deals and products.

If you are hosting a holiday party, you probably are looking for more of a magical type of table. I have posted a holiday table I did this past year. Now, it was a little bit more elaborate because I had the beautiful items already. If you want to do a holiday theme table, it can be sweet and cute by using solid color plates, fancy silverware, decorative napkins, or any other holiday design. You can also add decorative candles for ambiance, although if you have little guys around, make sure the candles are entirely out of reach, and always remember to turn off the candles. Another option could be pre-lit candles, which are much safer for the little ones.

Pretty much every party or event usually has a particular decor that ties the event or party together. A nicely designed table can always make your special affair really pop. Remember, your table decor should always represent who you are and how amazing your event or party is going to be. Hopefully, I have given you all a few fun table decor ideas that you can try out. Please e-mail me if you would like any tips. See you next time!

Decor ideas: https://www.aliexpress.com/
Rental Items: https://www.unitedrental.com/

Welcome to CK Loves Events Blog

Welcome to CK Loves Events Blog

“How do you plan the perfect party? Where does one start?” These are common questions I get asked since I have started my party planning business. Below, I will give some pointers on how to start planning your celebration.

Choose your Audience: Decide what kind of party you want to have. Is it going to be for family only, a children’s party, or a party for everyone.

Budget: A budget will determines what kind of party you will have (example, how many people, venue, decorations etc.)

Venue: Where will your party be held, at home or at a venue? That is a question one should consider because, that will determine the amount of people you wish to invite, as well the number space a person will be able to work worth. Choose a theme with your child is always a fun and creative way to plan a party. I have listed a few party themed ideas that will work with any age group.

• Star Wars
• Fancy Nancy
• Circus
• Zoo
• Super Heroes
• Pirates
• Princess
• Legos
• Sunflowers
• Baseball
• Soccer

Invitations: Choose between home made, store bought or electronic.

Goodie Bags/Party favors: Always a plus. Every child loves a treat. I have suggestions for possible favor ideas.

• Bubbles
• Play dough
• Lip gloss
• Coloring books
• Hair bands
• Lego kits

Crafts: Most people choose a craft that goes along with the party theme. If you buy a project, make sure it is age appropriate. A child’s attention span is very short. So, think quick and easy. You can always Google a project that goes along with your theme.

Food: Always choose finger food. At a party it is usually all about friends, and fun, so have food that is easy and fun for children to eat. Remember that you have to consider those children with allergies as well.

Decorations: Can be as simple or elaborate as you want them to be. They can also be personalized and coordinating with your theme. Hire entertainment, it will always be a big success, especially with children.

These are just a few important things to consider when planning a party or event. In the future blogs, I will be discussing each bullet point in depth. So, come back for more great party tips!