Free Printable Alphabet Bunting

I have been enjoying using this printable alphabet bunting download I found on Ruffled Blog, and designed by the talented Carolynn from Two Brunettes.

All letters come in different patterns and colors (including a heart spacer), and some letters have more than one pattern/color you can mix and match.

Simply print, cut and thread a pretty ribbon or twine with the help of a paper punch hole.

Click on Ruffled Blog to start enjoying your free alphabet download!

Farm Inspired Fall Wedding Shoot

Oh I know you are going to love this next feature ~ a Farm Inspired Wedding Shoot. It's

a complete study in all things gorgeous...from the fashion to the detailing, every little bit of

this shoot is perfection! Now I know it's only first day of September, a little early to be falling into fall, but this time of year is always so exciting because I love everything about what the next 3 months represent!

This shoot has subtle details that capture that homegrown, warm, rustic vibe while remaining completely elegant. The details, including lace overlays (which would add texture and charm on top of standard white linens), flea market style mismatched glassware, the lacy babies breath, homemade pies and the glamour wedding gown create the perfect cozy vibe.

It was originally featured on Style Me Pretty and was photography credit goes to

Henry & Masci Photography. You can see more of this amazing shoot, and there are a lot more photos and details directly on Henry & Masci's blog. Also you will find credit and a link to all the talented designers that collaborated on this shoot.

Stylish Green Wedding Shoot

This stylish photo shoot found on The Wedding Chicks is so inspirational and is based around vintage literature, while incorporating green and reusable items. A perfect combination!

Photographed by Audrey Hannah Photo and Flourish Studio Photography.

It's worth heading over to The Wedding Chicks to see the development and originality of all the design elements. Everything used for this shoot was locally grown, and one of the gowns was designed with environmentally friendly fabrics. All of the decor was purchased from antique or vintage shops...in other words, nothing you see here is brand new, everything has been re-used into something beautiful without a heavy environmental impact.

Here are some other fun facts about the shoot:

*bow~tie made from old book pages

*table runner made from old book pages

*true vintage suits

*locally grown florals

*herbs ready to be planted as wedding favors to inspire new growth

*true vintage furniture circa 1920

As always, please see the original source on The Wedding Chicks to see a list and link to all the talented vendors who participated in this shoot.

Mini Dessert ~ Ice Cream Apples

In keeping with my back to school theme, I will be posting lots more fun ideas, and DIY downloads for styling your first day of school parties, as well as creative and fun menu ideas.

Today's darling back to school theme menu idea comes from Jess and Pen & Paperflowers! Thank you for sharing with us Jess!

Sweet Treat ~ Back to School FREE Printable Party Collection

Celebrate the new school year with the back to school prinatable party collections by Tweedle Dee Designs. The set includes, party punchables, 4" printable circle, rainbow alphabet banner and their new lunch box notes. All available for FREE download by clicking HERE!

Be sure to head over to Brandi's blog at Tweedle Dee Designs to say Thank You!

Edible Crayons

These have to be just the cutest idea for a Back to School or Graduation theme party

~ Edible Crayons found via The Crafting Chick!

All you need is pretzel rods, candy melts, and paper for the "wrappers". The candy melts can be found at any local craft store {such as Michael's} in different colors {or use white candy melts w/ food coloring}. These customized crayon wrappers were created in Photoshop, personalized with the kids' names, and printed out on colored cardstock; however I also found FREE printable crayon wrappers in red, blue, green, orange, purple, and yellow; as well as a template to make a DIY personalized crayon box at Parties by Hardie.

My daughter's Back to School {AKA First Day of Preschool} party is really coming together and I'm getting sooooo excited, a little teary~eyed!!

DIY Candy Necklace Craft Favor w/ FREE Printable Labels

I found this adorable DIY Candy Necklace Craft Favor with a downloadable printable

label on Paper and Cake's blog. They were so creative in coming up with a fresh alternative to the idea of candy buffets at parties.

They shared their tutorial on how to create your own modern favor boxes, filled with candy and string, for party guests to make their own couture candy necklaces. This would be perfect as a craft at a child party or baby shower done in a sweets~theme!

via Paper and Cake:

Supplies:

*favor boxes (4" clear cube boxes were used in this case)

*a skewer

*embroidery floss (to match your candy colors)

*cereal with holes (like fruit loops; a large box will fill 10 favor boxes)

*candies (take a favor box with you to the candy store so you can get a sense of

how much you need to fill each box)

1. Play with your color palette ! you could do each box in a single color group or include the whole rainbow!

2. Trim Licorice Belts into small squares. Using a skewer, poke a hole through licorice belts and other chew candies.

3. Layer the cereal, then candies in each box.

4. Place a length of embroidery floss ~ tied at one end with a Fruit Loop and knotted at the other - on top of candies inside the box.

5. You can make your own labels with pretty scrapbook papers and card stock or you can download Paper and Cake's Couture Candy Labels for free! Affix labels to box front.

6. Tie some rock candy to the box with some cording or ribbon.

7. Then let your guests have a blast making their own candy necklaces!

Be sure to check out Paper and Cake's blog to see all of their fabulous printable partyware!

"Tea Bag" Shortbread Cookies with FREE DIY Printable!

I found one of the cutest things I think I have ever seen over on one of my favorite reads, Celebration at Home.

These "tea bag shortbread cookies" were an original idea by Kim at Frost Me (another fabulous blog!), and now Accent the Party has made it easy with these free DIY printables!

Directions: simply cut out the shapes from your favorite shortbread recipe, poke a

hole through the dough with a wooden skewer, and bake. Dip in melted chocolate and tie

on the tag with bakers twine.

Such a a great idea for a tea party or a take home favor!

Click HERE for your FREE printable "tea bag labels" from Accent the Party!

FREE DIY Printable ~ Drink Me Bottle Tags

These adorable "Drink Me" bottle tags were designed by Truly Smitten and featured on

Marry You Me!

With sweet tag lines like "I'm quite delicious", "refreshingly yummy", and "sip, sigh and repeat", your guests surely will not be able to resist!

Click HERE for your FREE download!

All images from Truly Smitten

Fabulous Find: TEACUPCAKES

Thank you to Hostess with the Mostess for this fabulous find!

These adorable Teacupcakes by Fred & Friends are bake & serve cupcake molds!

A perfect gift for your friends that love to bake, or the hostess that already has it all.

Love these!

FREE DIY Printable Reserved Signs by Blush Printables

A big thank you to Blush Printables for these FREE Reserved Sign printable downloads!

To use: print and cut this 5x7 template on card stock. The background is left blank so

you can print on patterned or colored paper. Using another sheet of cardstock that is

slightly larger than your sign, glue a ribbon in the center of the paper. Glue your reserved

sign on top of the paper + ribbon, and let dry.

Be sure to check out all the fabulous finds on Blush Printables!

Click HERE for your Reserved PDF

Click HERE for the Bride PDF

Click HERE for the Groom PDF

Inspired by Cherries

My friend Tori at Thoughtfully Simple truly designs some of the most amazing theme parties, she is so creative and always so inspiring ~ and this cherry themed party does not disappoint!

To create the red & aqua tablescape, she paired vintage inspired cherry invitations,

cherry tea towels to use as decor and/or a hostess gift, cherry mojitos, red dot luncheon napkins and pale blue 10" plates.

With cherries as the main inspiration for the menu, look for salad recipes that

incorporated cherries (like this cherry-arugula salad). For the dessert try chocolate

cherry mouse shots, mini cherry pies, cherry vanilla cupcakes and chocolate cherry cakes.

You can also pick some coordinate fabric (like this aqua dot) and make simple runners for

your dessert table, drink areas and even the main table.

For refreshments, try cherry lemonade to keep guests cool. For favors, send guests home

with a bag of fresh cherries that they can enjoy later; and tie the bags closed with these adorable cherry tags. And the cherry on top?? The darling cherry thank you cards!

Be sure to check out Thoughtfully Simple's blog to get all the recipes to the cherry inspired

food listed above, and links to where to get a hold of the darling cherry decor!

Vintage Jeweled Brooch Bouquets

Amanda Heer with Fantasy Floral Designs is the designer and creator behind these unique and gorgeous brooch bouquets. She found her hidden creative talent when she raided her grandmother's treasured collection of vintage costume jewelry. How beautiful would these be for a vintage wedding! Also, it's a great way to incorporate a family heirloom or include your something old, something new, something borrowed or something blue into your wedding.

But don't limit these timeless jewels for just weddings...fill your tablescape with these charming bouquets for a lovely brunch, mother's day, a birthday party or baby shower. The best part is that they can be recycled for different parties since they are not real flowers.

They would make a great gift to present to the guest of honor at the end of the celebration;

and what a great tradition to pass down from generation to generation.

Beautiful job Amanda!

Photography, article and post adapted from Amy Atlas' blog and Brooch Bouquets