Valentines Day :: Plan a Romantic Breakfast

     

Valentines Day is fast approaching so now is probably a good time to start planning some fun ideas for that special lovefest day. Don't ya think. :) Will you do the typical Valentines Day dinner or are you looking for something a lil different than the norm? 

Wellllllll . . . I may have a thought on that. ;) What about a nice romantic breakfast with your spouse? Heart pancakes anyone? (yum . . . pancakes . . .)

The nice thing about planning an idea like this, is you can make it as fancy or casual as you like. Set a nice table for two, make some pancakes in the shape of hearts, serve them on some nice dinnerware, bake a batch of muffins, throw some fresh strawberries on a cake stand, transfer store bought donuts into cupcake liners to make them look fancier than they are. It can be simple food - it really can.

From there just decorate as you like. I made some accordion fans to hang from tissue paper, grabbed a few items from my party closet stash to dress up the table, printed out these Kiss Me Valentines printables to use & done.

I used decorative paper to cut heart shapes, attach to a stick & place in with the food items on the table. I also used some toppers to decorate too.

Little love notes will help set the mood for your breakfast . . . 

And seriously. . . . whatever you do . . . DO.NOT. forget the mimosas! ;)

  

If you liked the printables used here, you can find them in my shop, they are the Kiss Me Valentines collection.

I hope you will continue to join me as I share more fun Valentines ideas that you can use next week! ;)

 

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IDEA :: How to use Valentines Gift Tags

Valentines Day is right around the corner so we're talkin toppers today! Ya know those tags. The one thingys . . . What DO you call them? Most people call them toppers, or like I said, tags, but I have heard them called party circles as well as other things but regardless I LOVE using them as there is sooooooo many ways you can use them, incorporate them into your next party & more. ;) 

Today I just want to share a few ways I personally use them & maybe you'll become inspired to use them in a different way. ;) I know most of you have heard of them too but maybe you don't know what to do with them beyond using it as a gift tag, so hopefully you will pick up an idea or two with this post and it will get you thinking outside of the box for using these for your next party or gift accent. 

The most obvious I think, is probably using them in party decor . . .  sticking them in the food, attaching them to a serving piece or placing them in a photo holder. It's as easy as plop 'em on a stick & you have an instant decor element. They can however be used as party of the decor or the most popular choice, as actual gift tags on a gift.

Speaking of using them in your party decorations, why not take your circle punch, punch a few out & place them in the middle of a tissue paper fan for an added touch.

Here's an idea that is PERFECT for the season . . . use these for your kiddos Valentines! Simply cut out a sheet of toppers, cut a slit about a quarter inch from the edges on the top and bottom then slide a lollipop in & boom! . . . instant classroom Valentines for the kids to pass out to all of their friends.

The last idea I have for you today is adding them in your gift giving for Valentines Day. Use them as a tag & attach to the gift. No need to buy a card, use one of these tags & consider it a wrap! ;)

Grab these handy Valentines gift tags in my shop! They come in twelve different designs & you will have so much fun finding different ways to use them. I hope you will continue to join me as I share more fun Valentines ideas that you can use this week & next! ;)

Which idea was your fave? What would you use them for!? ;)

 

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Mini Love Notes :: Creative IDEAS

Who's ready for Valentines Day???  . . .NO? . . .not so much huh? . . . well that's ok as I am here to help you out with by sharing a cute idea that can be used for your significant other, your kids and even family members, that can get you a little MORE ready for the big lovefest. ;)

I have these adorable little notecards I want to share with you today! They come with TEN different designs & you can have some fun showing how much you care for that special someone with these 'Love Notes'. 

Hide a note in a backpack, a briefcase or in a shirt pocket & say 'hello' or 'I love you'. Use for a romantic breakfast, lunch with a friend or use them in your kids lunchbox. You can also use these for labels, or decor accents, or even tags on little gifts. Show the people you love the most that you are thinking of them and it will surely make their day just a little bit brighter. ;)

So do what do you think of these little love notes? Personally, I love mini anything & these little notecards I love to use this time of year for all of the little notes to my people. =)

If you want to have your own set, just head on over to my shop & pick up the Valentines mini love notecards here to start using right away.

Join me tomorrow for another fun Valentines idea that you can use! ;) Who would you write a little love note too?

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Valentines Postcards :: Send some LOVE

   

Valentines Day is a couple weeks away but NOW is the time to start thinking about those LOVED ONES that you will not get to see. Sure there is always time to do something for people nearby but what about all of those family & friends that mean so much who are out of town? No worries . . . that's where I come in ;)

I have these amazingly CUTE postcards I want to share with you today! They come with four different designs & would be just the thing to send out to those whom you are thinking about. Just write a sweet little note to say 'hello' & that you are thinking of them, slap a stamp on it & drop in the nearest mailbox. Simple & quick. =) You're welcome.

So what do you think of the postcards? I love sending something unexpected in the mail . . . sometimes just a simple little postcard is all that is needed to tell someone you are thinking about them. 

If you want to send your own, just head on over to my shop & pick up the Valentines Postcards here to start sending them right away.

Join me tomorrow for another fun Valentines idea that you can use!

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CRAFT :: DIY Valentines Banner

     

Happy Winter y’all!  It’s Melissa, party planner, blogger and mom back, again to share a real quick tutorial for your Valentine décor!   

Not unlike, Laura here at Eye Candy Creative Studio, we decorate our home for all holidays!  I love using banners in our décor. We can hang them from the fireplace, the kid’s footboards of their beds, across the hallway and anywhere the kids find worthy of a banner!  

For this tutorial I used Laura’s printable LOVE Banner from her Etsy Shop.   Just added some more loving to it with some dollar store doilies. 

I love how it turned out!  It will be hanging in our school room soon!  Thanks Laura for all your talents!  You ROCK! Until next time – Party On Friends!

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Guest Contributor: Melissa Newell

Melissa Newell has been planning and executing parties for over 20 years - parties have always been a passion of hers.

Melissa’s motto is Go Big or Go Home! She celebrates with her children every chance they get - making each day a celebration of Life!

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{TEAM Eye Candy} 2013 Top TEAM Posts

     

Today I wanted to share with you the TOP POSTS from each member of TEAM Eye Candy.
I have such a talented team & adore each of them as they bring a uniqueness & talent of their own & work so well together . . . I am so humbled to have each of them.

So I would like to share with all of you, YOUR Top THREE posts that were the most viewed from each of them:

Party Tips Contributor: Melissa Newell

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{CRAFTY TIP TUESDAY} Washi Easter Eggs

{SUMMER FUN IDEA} Family Movie Night

{RECIPE} Thankful Trail Mix

Dessert Contributor: Kimberley Mulla 

You can follow Kimberley: facebook | twitter  | blog/website | pinterest

{RECIPE} Peach Pie Pockets

{TASTY THURSDAYS} Easy Lemon Cupcake Recipe

{HOW-TO} Create an Easy Candy Buffet

DIY /Craft Contributor: Wendy Diem

You can follow Wendy:  flickr | artfire | pinterest | Facebook

{HOW-TO} Make a Spring Paper Flower Bouquet

 

 

{RECIPE} Pumpkin Dog Treats

{HOW-TO} Make Teacher Appreciation Cards

YAY! There you have it . . . the TOP 3 TEAM blog posts from each of my wonderful team family members. Hope you enjoyed seeing them all.

 

Did you have a fave? We would LOVE to hear from you & find out what post was a team favorite last year . . . just let me know by commenting below. xoxo

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