Party Planning Series

Do you like parties?  I LOVE parties - planning them, throwing them, going to them.

I have always enjoyed getting creative with my parties and would like to share them with you!  I am hitting the archives and sharing with you some of my best party ideas and tips.

 

Look for Lukeyloo Create's new Party Planning series coming soon.  Some themes will include:

• Mickey Mouse Birthday Party

• Pirate Birthday Party 

• 1990's Throwback Birthday Bash

• Scooby Doo Birthday Party

• Dinosaur Birthday Party

• Invitation Templates

• DIY Decor Tips

• And MORE! 

   

Scrapbook Challenges Sizzlin' Summer 2016 Sketch 01

Sometimes the creativity just flows and everything comes together.  This was one of the those times.  The layout was inspiring. I found my paper right away - Close to My Heart Lolly Doodle paper pack. And the picture was more than just right -- it was perfect.  I had a ton of fun putting this layout together in less than 30 minutes.  Wow! Can barely believe it myself.  The more I get into scrapbooking, the less I care about perfection. It's all about recording memories and enjoying some relaxation time as I do it! 

My Scrapbook Layout:

 Scrapbook Challenge's Sizzlin' Summer 2016 Sketch 01 layout:

You can follow along with their Sizzlin' Summer 2016 Challenges by visiting them here.

DIY Hello Kitty Mermaid Dirt Cake

Three of my most favorite things combined this week for one awesome party: my sweet daughter Aubrey, Hello Kitty and dirt cake!  I made this cake her second birthday party and it was a huge success.

Here are some details on the cake:

- I used this recipe for the dirt cake. Although I opted for vanilla wafers instead of Golden Oreos. I should've went with the Oreos as I think the frosting would have added some sweetness and texture. I also double the recipe except only used 3 pudding boxes and one container of cool whip.

- The Hello Kitty was made using this Sizzix die from a friend.  I then used a circle punch and some creativity to turn her into a mermaid.

- I used a glass trifle dish instead of a bucket

- The palm tree was purchased from Party City

- I added a cute "happy birthday" banner from my Bella Blvd scrapbook stash

- The ice cream cone was an eraser I bought from Walmart

- The sunglasses were also purchased from Walmart in there doll section. So cute!

Another close-up:

Scrapbook Challenges Sizzlin' Summer 2016 Sketch 05

I have a love/hate relationship with this page.  First, I loved the santa paper - so cute how it framed the page.  I also liked the overall color scheme and the pictures.  But I had a horrible time figuring out how to incorporate the loopy-loo's in the original sketch.  I still don't love the brassy color of the trim but, heh, that's ok.  Not every page needs to be my favorite.  Completing a layout in less than one hour with the two littles sleeping is always a win in my book!

My Scrapbook Layout:

 

 Scrapbook Challenge's Sizzlin' Summer 2016 Sketch 05

 

You can follow along with their Sizzlin' Summer 2016 Challenges by visiting them here.