DIY Hobby Horse Bubble Wands

Last week I shared many details from my son's recent Cowboy birthday party (Liam's Round Up) including the handmade Hobby Horse Bubble Wands.  These party favors came about a bit by accident, I was perusing the internet on the search for a free Hobby Horse pattern and came upon the wonderful tutorial by Hopeful Homemaker.  I thought how cute would my dessert table look with miniature Hobby Horses on display? Well, one idea evolved to another and I ended up with Hobby Horse Bubble Wands!

Instructions:
Visit the Hopeful Homemaker's blog and follow the wonderfully detailed "How to Make a Stick Horse" directions with the following exceptions:

1. DO NOT enlarge the Hopeful Homemaker's pattern, just print at 100%.
2. I decided on minky fleece and yarn, instead of felt because that's what we had readily available. However you can use almost any fabric you want if you use yarn as the mane.  You could even use bandanna fabric, how cute would that be?
3. Substitute a bubble wand for the dowel.
4. Tie the stuffed horse head to the bubble wand with a scrap of fabric, do not glue it on. This allows the head to be removable so it doesn't get wet when the kids blow bubbles.

Giddy Up! Now the whole gang can ride off into the sunset with their new Hobby Horse Bubble Wands!

Have fun and thanks for visiting!

This tutorial and corresponding instructions are intended for personal use only. Not for commercial use. 

DIY "Happy Trails" Western Themed Party Favor Bags - FREE PRINTABLE

Party favors are a huge part of my party planning process. When I was planning Liam's Round Up party, I went a little crazy making party favors (but I enjoyed every minute of it)! One of my favorites were these "Happy Trails" muslin favor bags filled with western themed trinkets.  They are very simple and easy to make with the kids!

What you will need:
1. Scissors
2. Iron On Transfer Paper
3. Home Printer
4. Muslin Drawstring Bags
5. Iron
6. "Happy Trails" printable file

Instructions:
1. Following the Iron On Transfer paper instructions, print the file. (Be sure to remember to set your printer settings to "Mirror Image")

2. Cut out the image.

3. Following the Iron On Transfer paper instructions, place the image on the bag in the desired location.

4. Following the Iron On Transfer paper instructions, iron on the image and remove the backing once cooled.

Yee Haw! It's that easy! Now just fill them up with your favorite western themed trinkets and they're ready for your little buckaroos!

Thank you for visiting!

Enjoy!

Available in the Shoppe:

Favor Tags

DISCLAIMER: The file provided in this tutorial is to be used for personal use only.

Copyright: Michelle's Party Plan-It

Michelle's Party Plan-It - 2013 Party Highlights

I can't believe 2013 is over! It has been a year filled with parties and good times here at Michelle's Party Plan-It.  Please join me in a stroll down memory lane as I recap the parties of 2013!

Sailing Away With Mickey - Liam's 3rd Bday Party

St. Patrick's Day

Easter

Adios 8th Grade! - A Pool Party

Mother's Day Scrapbook Luncheon

Yellow and Aqua Baby Shower

Dad's Diner - Father's Day Celebration

A Day in Paris

Under the Sea

Wild Four Liam

Knights & Dragons

Monsters Pre-Scare School

You've Got a Friend in Me!

Wonder Woman Dessert Table

Boo-tiful Halloween

We also shared several Tutorials in 2013!

Sulley Inspired Popcorn Balls

MU Favor Bags

Candy Corn Parfaits

Ornament Popcorn Balls

Thank you for following our adventures in 2013 and I look forward to sharing lots of new ideas and party inspiration in 2014!

Wishing you all a blessed and prosperous 2014!

God Bless,

"Candy Corn" Pudding Parfaits

Looking for a quick and yummy dessert to feed your goblins on Halloween night?  How about Candy Corn Pudding Parfaits?

Inspired by Pinterest, my boys and I made these parfaits yesterday in seriously less than 10 minutes! I'm all about the quick treats!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
1 Package of Vanilla Instant Pudding
Milk
Orange Food Coloring Gel
Whipped Cream
Parfait Cups

HOW TO:
Following the instructions on the pudding packaging, prepare the pudding. Before placing it in the refrigerator, divide the pudding evenly into two bowls.  In one bowl, add 2-3 drops of orange food coloring gel and stir.  Refrigerate both bowls per packaging instructions.  (My pudding set in 5 minutes).

Once pudding is set, fill parfaits cups with 1/3 vanilla pudding and 1/3 orange pudding then top with whipped cream.

Ta-Da!  "Candy Corn" Pudding Parfaits!

Thank you for visiting and hope you all have a wonderful and safe Halloween!

Enjoy!

DIY Monsters University Inspired Party Favor Bags

Are you a Monsters, Inc. and Monsters University fan? Well, if you have been following me on Facebook or Instagram, you know that I have been slowly working on a little Monsters University party for my son Liam. Today, I'd like to show you how I made these MU inspired party favor bags.  These are super easy and quick to make, it literally took me less than 5 minutes to make them!

Supplies:
1. Scissors
2. Iron On Transfer Paper
3. Home Printer
4. Muslin Drawstring Bags
5. Iron
6. Printable File of your choice.

Instructions:
1. Following the Iron On Transfer paper instructions, print the file. (Be sure to remember to set your printer settings to "Mirror Image")

2. Cut out the image.

3. Following the Iron On Transfer paper instructions, place the image on the bag in the desired location.

4. Following the Iron On Transfer paper instructions,  iron on the image and remove the backing once cooled.

All Done! It's that easy!

I filled them with candy and attached my favor tag! These are now ready for my little Monsters University fans!

Thank you for visiting!

DISCLAIMER: These items were made for personal use only and are not being sold. Character copyright is held by original owner.

DIY Petal Garland

Happy Thursday!

Today I'd like to show you how to make the Flower Petal Garland from our Easter Party!

 
I've had these flower petals in my craft stash for a long time, I don't remember why I bought them but I finally put them to use at our Easter Party. I found them in the wedding isle at Joann's Fabric Store. This particular pack also has tulle petals which I love for this project.

All you need is:

• Petals of your choice (you can also use paper circles, paper squares, paper doilies or cupcake liners)
• sewing machine
• thread of your choice (I used white for this project)
• 20 minutes to spare

You don't need to be a master seamstress to do this project, all you need to know is how to sew a straight line using a long stitch.

To make it easier on myself, I separated the tulle petals from the fabric petals then stacked them in piles of 20.  Each of my strands had 40 petals for the space I wanted to cover. I made a total of 24 strands for my backdrop.

Start your machine and make sure you have a bit of a thread lead then start sewing your petals.  I spaced mine about 1 inch apart just to give them a more "suspended look" but you can sew them close together if you choose.

Sew the petals to your desired length.  When you are done, back-stitch and leave enough of a thread "tail"  for hanging.  I tied the thread to a strand of tulle and ribbon to hang as my backdrop.

And there you have it! A pretty petal garland for your next party...you can also use the same technique to make your own leis for your next luau!


Thanks for visiting!

P.S. Was this tutorial useful? I'd love to see your comments and projects!

Here a Peep...There a Peep!

No Easter basket is complete with out peeps and I'm loving all the crafty things people are doing with them these days.
Look at this Peep Topiary by The Hungry Mouse! This is definitely on my list of things to do with the kids for Easter.

See the whole wonderfully detailed tutorial at Here.

(Jessie Cross - www.thehungrymouse.com)

My boys and I threw these little treats together to take to a school party. Such fun!

Something about these little guys remind me of my 3 little peeps. :)



Thanks for visiting and come back tomorrow for Freebie Friday!

DIY Carrot Treat Bags

You probably have seen those adorable cone shaped treat bags filled with treats to look like carrots.  I noticed some the other day filled with orange cotton candy and thought they would be perfect for our upcoming Easter party. You can purchase the cone bags at almost any craft store or even use the icing bags.  This tutorial will show you how to make them with a bag you probably already have in your party arsenal.

If you are like me, you most likely have left over party supplies from parties gone by.
You will need:
Green Streamer or crepe paper
Green ribbon of your choice
Orange treats
(Cheetos, cheese balls and Cheez-its work great with bigger bags or even baby carrots for your child's lunch)
Tape
Scissors
Clear rectangle treat bag

Step 1:

Fold the bottom corner of bag up like shown below

Step 2:
Fold the top corner of bag down like shown to make a cone shape.

Step 3:
Tape and cut bag

Step 4:

Open bag and fill with treats (be sure to fill the original bag not the part you folded)

Step 5:

Trim a piece of streamer to desired length and fringe to make the carrot top

Step 6:
Stuff the streamer into the top of the bag and tie off bag with ribbon

And there you have it! A quick and easy Carrot shaped treat for your Easter table.

As you can see I am not a photographer, but you get the idea. :)

Thanks for visiting!