Party Invitations, Party Planning & Event Ideas

Roundin' Up Christmas

Was your weekend full of Christmas shopping, like me?  Between that, the cold weather and the Christmas carols playing in the background I'm feeling in the spirit. How about you?

I love this design. {It says its a printable, but I haven't found that version yet...}

This {printable} letterhead for Santa is so sweet.

I love holiday treats as gifts.

These sugar cone trees could be really cute as centerpiece for a party or dinner.

Crazy paper totally intrigues me {even if I can't quite bring myself to use it}.

Anything you are seeing that you love for Christmas? xoxo

 

Christmas Activity "Candles"

Christmas Candles has been our favorite family tradition for as long as I can remember. 

Every night in December we all gather around the kitchen table, light candles,  sing carols, read

Christmas stories, everyone says one thing they are thankful for and we end with

blowing out our candles and  opening a small gift.

I have a special "gift bag" for everyone at the table.

Like Christmas stockings, my  Christmas Candles bags are part of this tradition.

These are simple bags  drawn closed with heavy draw string tied in a bow. 

Small gifts are put in the bag. Over the years, I've learned to always have extra gifts, gift bags and candles on hand for any visitors my kids might bring home for dinner.

You can download the free instructions on how to make these Christmas Gift Bags

HERE at Parties and Patterns. 

Visit our BLOG for more fun ideas, recipes and patterns.

It's Raining Colorful Dots

On this dark day, I am dreaming of bright confetti rather than wet drops falling from the sky. {Beautiful Round Up via Paper + Cup}

1. Parisian postcard with the paper tablecloth and paillettes from boutique les fleurs / 2.  color tapes / 3.  dotty bags / 4. funfetti cookies(with recipe!) / 5. vellum bags of Ecofetti to toss/ 6. Adam Lippes dress/ 7.  hearts shoes/ 8. party nails/ 9. dotty plates from Neiman Marcus / 10. DIY glassine bags with confettis/ 11. super cool business cards by Pugly Pixel

xoxo

 

A Special Birthday Surprise

Along with the new look of Event Lucky (have you checked out the new design?), I am changing the direction slightly. I want to highlight special, thoughtful moments as much as the larger parties and events. You've probably noticed these quieter moments creeping in-- because those times can be just as memorable as that big party. It's about celebrating every day (just like the tagline says), and that means everything from announcements to gifts, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and everything in between. I love the thoughtful, creative ways that we make every day special-- and I'd love to see the ways you do that at home. So feel free to send in your submissions-- from the notes you put in your kids backpack, to his grand birthday party-- send it in!

I love the way Holly from Nothing But Bonfires celebrated her father's 60th birthday. She sent a note to friends and family (you can read ithere) asking them to send memories of her dad. They could send more than one if they wanted, it just had to be on separate pieces of paper. Here's how it looked:

I love the adorable airmail envelopes she used. They look so cute. Oh-- you want to know how he reacted? Well, these pictures tell it all.

It's safe to say he loved it.

What do you think? Have you ever done anything special for someone's birthday? xoxo Event Lucky

 

Printable Gift Tags Candy Quotes "Birthday"

 
 
 
Candy quote Birthday tags are silly tags that correspond with specific candies and put a smile on someone's face.  These quick gifts are perfect for teachers, friends, teenagers, kids or just about anyone.  You can download this free packet that includes instructions and the printable tags HERE at Parties and Patterns.  Check out our BLOG for more fun ideas, recipes and patterns.

Printable Gift Tags and Candy Bar Wrappers for DAD

 
 
 
 This Father's Day tell dad or grandpa that you love him with these gift tags and candy bar wrappers. 

Use these tags and candy bar wrappers for Father's Day, Birthdays, special occassions or leave a fun surprise on dad's bed or desk.  Download these free gift tags and Candy Bar Wrappers HERE at Parties and Patterns.  Check out our BLOG for more recipes and fun ideas.

Free Printable Gift Tags - "Summertime"

 
 
 

 
Free Printable Gift Tags - "Summertime" These are great for birthday gifts, thank-you gifts or special occassion gifts.  All you need to do is to download, print, cut and attach.  You can also embellish the gift tags with real buttons, rick-rack, ribbon etc.  You can download the free printable pdf gift tags HERE at Parties and Patterns.  Also check out our blog for other ideas.

DIY - Recycled Sweater Wine Bottle Gift Bags

I had three Holiday Parties this weekend and wanted to add a personal touch to my wine hostess gifts. I came up with this simple 10 minute craft that my hostesses loved. I was able to recycle a few out-dated sweaters as well. Yes, these gift bags are made of sweater sleeves!

All you need is one or two old sweaters (I recommend using size small as the sleeves get larger near the arm opening. Even a larger child's sweater would work if the sleeve is long enough.)
Trims or ribbon
Tacky Glue
Needle and thread
First, cut the sleeve off straight across at the bottom at the arm hole. Then turn the cuff over the sleeve.


  Place the bottle in the sleeve to determine the exact length. Trim so there is about an inch overhang below the bottle. Remove the bottle and turn the sleeve inside out. Sew with a loop stitch closing the center. I left both ends open about an inch.


Turn sleeve to the right side tucking ends under the center stitched area. Sew in place. Place the wine bottle back in the sleeve and use the Tacky Glue to attach trims or finish with a bow!

 

Find more party and entertaining ideas at Entertain Exchange.

Creative Gift Wrapping

 
 

Be the star this holiday season giving gifts wrapped in these festive fabric gift bags or use them to dress up underneath your tree.  They whip up quickly and are a lot of fun.  The best part?  They are reusable!

Each night in December we have a little family party complete with candles, stories, singing and little gifts placed in individualized gift bags.

Click HERE for our FREE Christmas gift bag pattern.

Bee Giveaway! Win a Bee Party Package!

 

Win a Vintage Bee Tag Package from Lazy Day Cottage! Great for a bee-themed party! And, makes a great holiday gift! Enter to win now!

Included in the prize is:
Vintage Coffee Stained lace paper doilies, kraft paper favor bags, French hive bee tags with hemp ties, Vintage inspired oval bee tags, Floral bee tags with ribbon, Meant to bee vintage label tags, Buzzing bee stickers, and bee tickets. Prize Value: $24.95.

How to enter: Visit the Sendomatic Facebook Page and make a comment on the wall to the Bee Giveaway post! Winner will be chosen on Monday November 29th.