Elliott is turning 9! She's requested a Chewbacca cake, so I decided to make some Chewbacca party favors as well. I'm always looking for an alternative to the usual goody bags, so I wandered craft stores and dollar stores while I brainstormed. Eventually, I decided simple is always best. Other ideas would have been more expensive and far more time consuming. These guys came together in no time and are guaranteed to thrill the birthday girl and her friends. Supplies: Craft … [Read more...]
Bob-omb Cake
Okay, all you Super Mario fans! If you love all things Mario, you'll love this cake! Cool, huh? Alex turned 8 this week and even though he had a Mario-themed cake last year, he requested at the very last minute that I make him a Bob-omb cake this year. I knocked it out in a couple of hours and he was thrilled with how it turned out. See, this year he didn't want a big party so I hadn't planned to bake a cake. Instead, he asked if we would take him down to Austin so that he could vis … [Read more...]
It’s coming right along!
Owls, owls and more owls! Elliott's owl-themed birthday party is coming right along. I've been working hard to do as much party preparation using my current fabric and craft stash as possible in an effort to stay green and practical. It's been a lot of fun, so since I already shared the party favor tutorial with you, I thought I'd show you what else I've come up with. First, the goody bags. Now, I did have to buy the bags and an owl stamp, so this craft wasn't as conservative as I'd hoped … [Read more...]