TOP POSTS :: Best Of MAY

     

Summer, summer, summertime! Can you believe it is June already & summer has arrived! My daughter is out of school already and we are ready to start enjoying some fun outside!

So lets take a look back over what you all were reading in May & viewed the most. I would also like to say THANK YOU to all who stop by to read, comment from time to time & send me emails. I SEE IT ALL! So thanks again. xoxo

:: TOP POSTS for May 2015 ::



  WEDDING :: Floral Garden Inspiration Board

 


SHOPPING :: IKEA FINDS [May Edition]

  HAND LETTERED :: Wedding Signage
 

  FREEBIE :: Summer Bucket List

  ROUND UP :: One Smart Cookie Parties + New Colors

So now you are all caught up on some of the most read posts here on my blog. Hopefully you will just add me to your BlogLovin feed so you don't miss any posts. =) You can find it on the top right sidebar here - super easy to do!
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ROUND UP :: One Smart Cookie Parties

      
Planning a graduation party? What about an idea for the end-of-year school party? Back-to-school party? Perhaps a good 'ol milk and cookies get together? Today I am sharing a round up of some fun & amazing One Smart Cookie parties!

A few years ago I got a request to design this collection: One Smart Cookie, to be used for an end-of-school party and it has continued to be a BIG seller in the shop for me and I believe it's because of the versatility of the collection. Since then it's been used for many end of school year parties but also graduation parties. It is the perfect theme for a younger kid's school graduation. It's also great for a back-to-school party to get kids all psyched to head back, by using this collection and making it FUN for them. I have also had many use it for a general 'milk and cookies' type party for a birthday just by altering the collection a little.

Here it is, the original collection done in the reds, when I first posted about the One Smart Cookie collection:

I also am providing the original party post from the person who FIRST used this collection. She used it for an end-of-year party/ kick off to summer party & has lots of amazing details! I think it's fun to see what different people do with the same collection.

My friend Stefani from Everyday Party Magazine, used this collection for her kid's graduation party and had the colors changed from red to a light blue color palette and I love her ideas she did with this! My favorite is using the nerd glasses for the party favors! ;) So cute!

My friend, Michelle from Maddycakes Muse, used this collection to throw her daughter & her friends a back-to-school party! You must check out the cute ideas she incorporated into her party!

Don't you just love all of the different ideas used with this collection? I have some pretty talented friends that have used this collection. As always, I feel so honored to be a small part of their memories they are making with their kids! =)

The biggest request I have had with this collection is to customize it to the school colors of the person buying it. I have a few alternate color options in the shop but have made plenty of them in varying color schemes. I have just added a NEW color combo to the shop: a GREEN 'One Smart Cookie' collection option but as always I can customize to ANY color you may need!

The colors I have done, upon request, are: burgundy & gold, navy & gold, royal and a red, white & blue. What colors would you like to see this done in? Feel free to comment below with your thoughts . . . thanks! =)

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Luau Graduation Party :: REAL PARTIES

     

Luau Graduation Party
by Melissa

 

Aloha friends.   Every year we host a fun party for our friends and their mom’s to celebrate the end of the school year!  I was so excited to see a new collection come out of Laura’s shop in time for the end of the school year.  

 The GraduationLuau Collection is bright, fun and easy to decorate around.

This season one of the hottest trends is flamingos.  Of course, Laura is right on top of this fun trend.  She married up the flamingo with a graduation hat and there you go – instant Grad Luau! 

Coincidentally I already had a few boxes of luau decorations so I did not have to buy much for this soirée.  Using bright pinks, blues and yellows I transformed our patio to a Hawaiian Oasis. 

The weather was perfect and the children had the best time in the pool, competing in the hula hoop contest and gobbling down all the fun treats.

It’s been a real treat to see all the children growing up over the many years of our annual party.   I hope they all have a wonderful summer! 

Until Next time – Mahalo 

Credits:

Party Styling & Photography: Melissa Newell

Party Printables: Eye Candy Creative Studio

Flamingo Muslin Goodie Bags:The Purple Pug

 

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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!

Creativity on a budget and the attention to the smallest of details is what she is known for.

You can follow Melissa

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COLLECTION :: Graduation LUAU

  
Today I am sharing a brand new collection with you and it is a very special one! It is one that I will forever hold fond memories of, as it was the theme for my daughter's "5th Grade Graduation Party" I was in charge of this week, and they had a great time! This is the perfect theme for a high school graduation, college graduation or just any graduation party! And really . . . WHO doesn't love a great luau party? Right! ;)

 

  Graduation LUAU party collection

Here's what you get in this collection . . . 

 

1. banners - that says "Aloha" and a couple more sayings 

 

2. toppers/ circles - you get this page of 'Luau' themed with different designs ~ use for accents to your table decor - simply cut them out or use a circle punch, glue to lollipop stick or toothpick & done!

3. signs - comes with 4 different designs OR customize with YOUR info!

 

 
4.  Labels/ Table Tents / Toppers - food & drink - great to use for labeling items on your tables

5. flags - comes with 2 designs to use in food or attach to drink straws

  

 

You can now find this Graduation LUAU party collection in my Etsy shop!
Have some fun with it  for someone who is graduating this year!

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There is also a Graduation LUAU party invitation (of course!)

 

This collection is ready for you to grab from the shop & have an awesome Graduation LUAU party for that special someone!

As always, if you EVER have any special custom design party collection idea requests, PLEASE feel free to email me anytime & I can design one for YOU! laura@eyecandycs.com

Have a great week!

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