CRAFT :: Washi Tape EASTER Eggs

Hello party friends – It’s Melissa here!  It will be Easter and Spring before you know it and I am so excited for the first flowers to bloom in our yard!  

We have a lot of traditions in our home but sadly, egg dying for Easter is not one of them. I don’t mind the kids getting messy at all but for some reason they never attached themselves to egg dying 8(   I have a new trick up my sleeve this year! 

Washi Eggs!!! – WHY NOT? RIGHT!

(if you know me, you know I am a Washi Tape gal – I find ways to sneak it into every party I plan..hehehe)

 What you will need:  Washi Tape and Eggs (either fake, hardboiled or you can even use hollow eggs that you blew out the yokes.)

For purposes of this tutorial I am using “fake” plastic eggs that I purchased at a craft store. 

Step 1 – get out all that Washi Tape that you have been collecting in your drawer and lay it all out. 

Step 2 – enlist the help of your friends, kids or maybe even your hubby to help tear the tape

Step 3 – adhere tape to eggs.  It won’t all “sit” pretty without ripples – but that is Ok 8)

Step 4 – Go to Town! Keep covering and overlapping the washi tape – don’t be afraid to mix up the colors, patterns, sizes

Step 5 – Display!

 

 I think the kids did a fabulous job on the eggs and they had a great time doing it! Of course no mess with this decorating project! You can keep the eggs (if they are fake like mine) for years to come (I might even spray at little glossy finish to them before I put them away) or crack ‘em open and make egg salad after Easter!  

Until next time  - Party On Friends!
Melissa

     

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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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{SALE} Buy One Get One Chicks!

It's Monday & most people dread this day but I say let's have a 'funday monday' & offer everyone a DEAL!!!! Today is ONE of those days when you are gonna be super pumped that you follow my blog because YOU are hearing about this FIRST! I am offering up a CRAZY good deal for you today since well . .  I want to! ;)

When you "hop" on over to my shop & purchase this 'Little Chicks' Easter collection for your Easter celebrations . . . I will automatically send you the "Think Spring" stationery collection for F-R-E-E! 

(and YES I realize the FREE set costs more than the Easter collection but I'm ok with that as I reallly, realllllllly like you guys! ;)

This was one of my first collections I designed & it was featured on Hostess with the Mostess, so you may have already seen the photos but if not, I will share a few ideas. To view the feature click here.

This collection has turned out to be very popular and it has had various other collections designed off of it based on the 'little chicks' character. It's pretty cool to see that happen. =)

So today I am offering TWO of those popular collections for basically the price of the lower one - a definite DEAL-IOOOOOOOOO! But the catch is they are LIMITED, so don't wait, get it now before they are gone!

First though . . . a little peek into BOTH collections . . . First up . . . the "Little Chicks" EASTER!

For all the details on what you would get in the Easter collection, click here.

 . . .and then the "Think Spring" stationery line, that you will get FREE when you purchase the "Little Chicks" Easter collection . . .

To view everything that comes in the "Think Spring" collection, click here, as this sucker is LOADED with all kinds of goodies!

The "Think Spring" collection is great just to have little notes available ANY time of year, not just in the spring - it is so versatile!

So what's the catch you ask? These are LIMITED - once they are SOLD OUT that is it. period.

Oh and one more thing about this Easter collection, if you LOVE you some Target, then you will enjoy this little info . . . my collection matches their Easter partyware in their Dollar Spot section this year! BONUS! Here's the post about that find.

 

All this week on the blog, we will be bringing you Easter IDEAS to use for your upcoming celebrations & wanted to start it all off with this GREAT DEAL!

So I would LOVE to know which "Little Chicks" collection do you like better? Do you like these collections that have a cute character? Would you like to see more stationery sets? Let me know what you think below . . . thanks!

{SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT} Craft Cafe Co.

Welcome to my sponsor spotlight for this week!

Here is Traci from CraftCafe to share a little about her company . . . 

 Handmade is all the Rage!

At Craft Cafe we love and support small handmade businesses by offering them a venue to sell their wares without breaking the bank! We offer monthly, 3 month, 6 month and yearly plans. Perfect for any seller. 

Craft Cafe is still in it's infancy and we are growing each day. Our site was entirely designed from scratch. No website clone here. We give personal attention to our sellers, you have a question or concern? We are happy to help!

Buyers will have a nice, relaxing time browsing the Cafe listings, without being overwhelmed. We also do offer a Supply Section, that is totally separate from our Handmade shops, so you know exactly what you are getting.

There is obviously no fee for buyers to browse and purchase, and only a minimal fee for buyers.

Information is on our website at www.CraftCafe.co , if your ready to sign up click the "Sign Up" tab at the top.

We have the Cafe ready and are awaiting your visit!

 

 

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I currently am accepting sponsors & I do have a few spots left for the coming months. 

 If you are looking to increase your traffic to your blog or just would like some more FB followers, then contact me at laura@eyecandyeventdetails.com & I will send you all the info you need to decide.

SIPS :: St. Patty's Day Shamrock-a-Tini

     

Hello everyone . . .. it's time for COCKTAILS WITH CINECA!

St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner & I couldn't be more excited! I pull out my 'Kiss Me I'm Irish' t-shirt, watch Boondock Saints (for the 777th time) and get my annual 4 leaf clover tattoo in memory of my little brother. It may not be the way everyone celebrates St. Patty's Day, but it's my tradition...and I love it!

I'll admit, I also attempt to catch that silly leprechaun. I've never found his pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but I may have found something better. A deliciously green St. Patty's Cocktail...  

The Shamrock-a-Tini
Ingredients:
4 ounces good Vodka (Skyy, Ketel One or Grey Goose)
2 ounces Apple Pucker
2 ounces Midori Liqueur
Maraschino cherries, for garnish

Directions:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
Add Vodka, Pucker & Midori
Shake, Shake, Shake Your Money Maker
Pour into two chilled martini glasses
Garnish with a maraschino cherry 

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day, my friends! Cheers to a year full of Luck O' The Irish! 

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Guest 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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{CRAFTY TIP TUESDAY} Washi Tape Utensils

     

Top O’ The Mornin’ To Y’all!   

It’s Melissa O’Newell stopping by Eye Candy Event Details to bring you a quick fun budget party tutorial! 

Washi Tape Utensils

Washi Tape is a very thin paper tape that seems to come in 100’s of patterns and colors. I am obsessed with using it to brighten up any party! 

If you are not familiar with Japanese Washi Tape then you are missing out! OR maybe you bought that cute little tape and still have not found a use for it!  You are in LUCK!

All I did for this quick fun idea is take my plain old plastic utensils and pick three different patterns of Washi Tape.   

Covered them long wise and pressed down good.  The tape seems to stick VERY well to plastic. (unlike the wooden utensils where it does seem to come up more often than not).  

There you have it – fun party ware!  I love mixing up the patterns. The kids seem to really love them and I just love the pop of color it adds to the party.  I would pair with a white plate so that the colors pop out more! 

Have a great St. Patrick’s Day and until next time…Party On Friends!

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Want to see MORE party ideas? Head on over to Melissa’s blog post over at My PartyPassion! While you are there, join her blog so you can see all of her amazing parties that she throws!

Party Tips 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. Her blog, My Party Passion, highlights all of the parties that she throws!

You can follow Melissa

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