REAL PARTY :: Art Party Picnic

Today I am sharing an idea I came up with right before the kids went back to school. I wanted to "create" a party that could be used for a variety of themes & that you could put your own spin on!  

I can see this theme used for an art party - ANY time of year. Possibly even a birthday party. That's just it! This theme has the potential to be used in sooooo many ways - which is why I kept it a 'generic' theme so you can have a little celebration ANY time of year. You will find it's filled with BRIGHT colors & fun patterns. 

When planning the details of this party, I had come across some adorable party items from Target & decided to switch up my design just enough to where everything would coordinate together just perfect!

I also wanted this party to incorporate a few things. I wanted to use the wildly popular "chalkboard" somehow, I wanted it to incorporate "art" of some kind and the MOST important thing - to incorporate a PICNIC!

Knowing it was going to be outside, I knew I wanted to keep things simple & fun & let the kids enjoy one last "hurrah" before going back to school.

So I bring you the "CREATE" collection interpreted into an
"Art Party Picnic"!

:: the ACTIVITY ::

 

Since we were going to have the picnic party in the park, my daughter & I scouted out the perfect spot, days before & discovered this little gem of a table right in the middle of the park - it was a table & four chairs made out of concrete & was just "their size" . . . seemed perfect to have the kids draw "nature" with their blackboards & chalk to "create" their masterpieces!

:: DIY TIP:: 

I made the blackboard canvases myself - super easy & super cheap!

To make 4 chalkboards:

 - purchase 2 heavy foam core boards & cut in half

- paint one side with chalkboard paint (I did 2 coats to be sure)

- then I added neon duck tape to the edges to give them some character!

They were sturdy enough for them to draw on time & time again & I know all the kids LOVED taking them home along with their dessert cups of colored chalk! If you need a good "how to" check out this post on how to make the chalkboards for this party!

:: the PICNIC ::

  

The thing I loved about planning this art party picnic was keeping everything SIMPLE! Not every party has to be all fancy - this one took about 20 minutes to set up both areas! I had to make it quick as the kids were very anxious so I planned for simple, mostly store-bought food that could be set up quickly. I will confess though that the white bench I set the food on, I did a 'mock' set-up at home to ensure everything would fit & I brought the right items to hold everything. lol

I used a tablecloth for the picnic blanket & my sister brought a couple matching blankets for the kids to sit on - worked just fine!

These adorable gable boxes I found in the party section at Target & matched perfectly. They housed the kids lunch in them. I just added a green ribbon & a topper to it to match the theme. The dessert cups were also picked up at Target & I used them to hold the grapes (also added a topper to them). The stripe storage containers in the back of the food table were in the Dollar Spot section at Target & I just placed a plate on top to hold the goodies. Super easy!

The hot pink & aqua drink pails also came from the Dollar Spot at Target - these are always great to have for parties since they are so versatile! I just painted a spot on the front with chalkboard paint & wrote the kids names on them. Again super easy & FUN!

The kids got to snack on Jell-O, fresh grapes, Oreos, Skittles, fruit slices & then I made these marshmallow pops. Super quick - I used the jumbo marshmallows, dipped the top in melted chocolate & then sprinkled crushed mint Oreos on top! 

Is that "chalk marshmallows"? Why YES, yes it is. I wanted to do something a little creative & tried to make edible chalk marshmallows. More info in this post on how to make "marshmallow chalk".

Keeping the menu simple is key! PB & J sandwiches, cheese dip & pretzel sticks, & a fun candy bracelet was found in their lunch boxes!

The kids LOVED the push-up pops - which had the mini marshmallows in them. These kids are so fun!

:: the DECOR ::

  

This collection keeps decor simple providing just what you would need for a quick & simple party or celebration to "create".
- 4x6 signs, toppers and paper pack

 

:: the PHOTO SHOOT ::

  

This park has the most beautiful settings, so of course we took advantage of it while we were there. These kids are so close - they are cousins & I just adore them ALL! The two in the front are twins & their older sister is the one on the left in the white shirt standing next to my daughter. AND the best part - they are a BLAST to have as models for my business or to have parties with! LOVE them!!! 

I think this is probably my FAVORITE shot from the day! Not sure what Sam is doing in the front but I think he is channeling some 'Saturday Night Fever' - that kid is a trip!

  

Another fun idea that I have used in a lot of my parties are these wooden conversation bubbles I picked up from Pick Your Plum awhile ago. You guessed it - I just painted them with the chalkboard paint & I can re-use them again & again. They are great for using as photo booth props too!
Since they were all getting ready to start school in a matter of a couple days - we wrote what grades they would be going into. Good mementos to have!

Last shot of the day - love kids just being kids. Warms the heart. ;)

Like I said, this collection is now available in the shop. You can pick up your "CREATE" collection too so you can come up with some creative reasons to celebrate life. 
Some fun ideas for this collection:
- a birthday, a sleep-over, art party, sewing party, baking party, classroom party, a picnic . . . .whatever the reason, just plan a day & get out there and  . . .
CREATE!

Thanks for being a fan & I would love to hear what you think of the latest addition to my shop! Please leave your comment below. 
Have a great day! xoxo 

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COLLECTION :: Art Party Picnic

Introducing the "CREATE" collection!

The thing I LOVE most about this collection is that it is simple, fun & can be used for a variety of themes or events that are casual. I took this collection & made it into an "Art Party Picnic" for the kids right before they went back to school. 
Chalkboards are a HUGE trend right now & so I wanted to incorporate that into the design as well. 

I will have the entire party to share with you in the next couple of days including some DIYs!

I am so excited that it is now available to you in my shop so you too can start planning your OWN "Create" party!

Here are the items that the CREATE collection contains:

~ a page of toppers: using fun patterns & bright colors - 3 designs that say Create, FUN & Imagine ~

~ paper pack containing 3 different designs ~

 

~ 4 different signs using a variety of fun patterns ~

You will find more details in the shop about this collection & to check it out, you can view the CREATE collection listed here. 

I hope you LOVE this collection as much as I do. It is PERFECT for boys or girls. Art parties & picnics. Outside or inside parties. Have FUN with it!

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I hope you will join me again, as all the rest of this week I will be sharing the PARTY & all it's DETAILS!!!!! 

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SIPS :: Raspberry Champagne Cocktail

Happy Happy 2nd Birthday to my friend, Laura, and her amazing design

business, Eye Candy Creative Studio.

I have had the pleasure of working with Laura many times. She has designed

countless printable collections for my personal & client parties, recently redesigned my blog, and was one of the co-hosts at the Party Girls Rock Memphis event with me last November. {That was one seriously awesome party girl meet-up!}

Laura's creativity and talent never cease to amaze me! She has more drive and determination than anyone else that I know.

And I'm proud to call her my friend! 

To celebrate her 2nd year in business...I'm enjoying a cocktail in her honor.

And lucky for you...I'm sharing the recipe! Woop Woop! 

~ Raspberry Champagne Cocktail ~

Ingredients:

1 Bottle Champagne

1 2-Liter Ginger Ale, chilled

2 Cups Raspberry Liqueur

1 Bag Frozen Raspberries

Directions:

In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine all ingredients

Stir gently

Serve in champagne flutes

Pour...Enjoy...Repeat



Party Food/Drinks Contributor: Cineca Keck

 

Cineca is a mommy, lover of music and traveling, and a self-proclaimed food junkie. When not experimenting with new recipes, watching cooking shows, and building tent forts, she’s a busy wedding and event planner. 

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{FREE Subway Art} Happy Birthday Subway Art Download

Hope you all enjoyed celebrating with my as my business turned TWO on Friday. I want to THANK YOU all again for being such amazing fans & followers - it means the world to me. I read every comment, see every 'like' on FB & am so humbled by it all. ;)

Today I wanted to share with you a NEW re-designed HAPPY BIRTHDAY Subway Art I designed for you in honor of it being BIRTHDAY week here. 
I took the HAPPY BIRTHDAY Subway Art I designed for you all last year & changed the color scheme to be more on the 'masculine' side since the other was more for the 'girls'. Now you have options & that's always a good thing.
If you missed the 'girly' version of this, check out this HAPPY BIRTHDAY post from last year.

Print  it out, frame it and you have a fun piece of art for a birthday celebration.
Also fun to use as wrapping paper on smaller gifts. I'd LOVE to hear your ideas.

Enjoy! :)

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This print is sized for an 8 x 10 frame but could easily be enlarged to fit an 11 x 14 or whatever size you needed. Print it out at home or take it to a printer for a larger size.

Click for your Happy Birthday Subway Art download & ENJOY! 
**by clicking & downloading this subway art you ARE agreeing to the RULES & copyright guidelines below! 

  

All I ask in return is just ONE thing . . . . 

please if you are not already, become a fan of my FB page, 

Eye Candy Event Details, here or leave me a comment here on the blog letting me know that you downloaded this FREEBIE. 

Either of these lets me know that you were here & you all enjoy these 

& will only encourage me to do MORE for ya'll! =)

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• Eye Candy Event Details printables are designed for your PERSONAL USE only. Please do not re-sell, re-distribute, or claim them as your own.
• I encourage you to share with your fans, friends, on your blog and all I ask is to PLEASE, {be kind} & post/ tag a link back to this website so I know who's enjoying them. Thanks - I appreciate it! =)
• And PLEASE do NOT remove the copyright mark - thanks!

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