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4th of July How To

>> Tuesday, June 29, 2010

To make to Ribbon Medallions



1. Cut a strip of wide ribbon about 18 inches long (with or without wire, although I found the kind with wire easier to manipulate)
2. Fold, accordian style and keep pressed with your fingers.





3. Using needle and thread, make one stitch through the accordian (leaving about an inch of thread at either end)




4. fan out the ribbon to make a full circle, then press flat




5. Cut coordinating ribbon (or two) for the medallion tails, and stitch or glue to back side 
6. I like the rustic look, so I frayed the edges by first trimming the wire or edge of the ribbon, then using a needle to pull out threads about 1/8" in.




6. Adhere round (or two, with one scalloped) to front
7. Glue brooch-style pin to back or onto a long skewer to use as centerpiece decorations.





Download Round Templates HERE!  They'd also make cute cupcake toppers or adhere to strips of scrap paper for napkin rings.  (Rounds are 2")

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Sneak Peek

>> Monday, June 28, 2010

We've been loving all the sweet medallion-style crepe paper ribbons that have been popping up for weddings, but how about simple, slightly rustic fabric ones for a festive 4th of July party?











Check back tomorrow for a tutorialFree Download so you can make your own...

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Latest Obsession

>> Sunday, June 27, 2010

I LOVE Party Tassel Garlands!


Can't get enough of them... and while I love the ones (shown above) by Confetti System, I'm wondering how I can make my own (not so artistically, obviously; but more affordably and more ephemeral...) 

Any ideas?

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Red White & Blue Baby Shower

>> Saturday, June 26, 2010

We're feeling all kinds of patriotic here at Paper & Cake, and when we saw this charming, rustic-chic baby shower from Party Love, we just had to share!  




Red, White and Blue couldn't be cuter!




Head over to Party Love to see more lovely pictures from photographer Melissa at ItsyBitsy Photography!

















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4th of July Inspiration Board

>> Friday, June 25, 2010

It's almost time for 4th of July festivities...here's an inspiration board to get you started...



top left: our Paper & Cake 4th of July Printable Party Collection; top right: red & blue sodas (photo from Getty Images); center left: paper straws...only $3.00 for 50 from Kikkerland; center right: paper decor from Martha ; Eddie Ross' own flea market find glasses; and sparklers with tags from Sparkle...where else?

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Got Lemons?

>> Monday, June 21, 2010

DIY lemonade stand with sweets!
We wanted to share our solution for the summer doldrums... a Lemonade Stand to beat all lemonade stands! What better way to spend a hot afternoon? The neighbors will be amazed with your creativity... and it couldn't be easier to put together!

This printable kit comes with all the paper items you see below, plus instructions on how to put together an easy, charming stand like this one!

Customizable Sign so you can list your menu items for sale or just say "Welcome!"

Cutest DIY lemonade stand sign EVER!



Take some mason jars, fill with ice, lemonade and mint to refresh passerby...they'll sell themselves with sweet straw dots


Our Lemonade Stand proprietors enjoying a sip.
Wrap your lemonade pitcher with a white cloth napkin and adorn with a decorative round.


And how about charming treat wraps that you can personalize?


We used scallop-edges scissors to make this DIY paper chain even more cute.


This collection has DIY pinwheels too...



Serving up some sweet-tart lemonade!


Treat wraps are perfect for keeping hands clean and they make everything look delectable!


We even include patterned pieces and detailed instructions to make these adorable shabby-chic Ball Toppers to finish off your DIY stand!



Personalize Jar Labels so you can share your favorite goodies.




Uh-Oh...someone's sneaking from the cookie jar...



Snack boxes for loose goodies like popcorn make for great To-Go orders!

 And who doesn't want a lollipop? Make these coordinate with our DIY lolli-wraps!
The doilies are part of the printable collection too!



At the end of a hard day's work, our proprietors are a little bit richer and a bit stuffed!

Included in our Lemonade Stand Printable Collection:

  • Invitation (fits A7 envelope) +
  • Pennant Banner +
  • Coasters
  • Cupcake Picks +
  • Lolli Wraps
  • Lolli Flags
  • Straw Markers
  • Jar Labels +
  • Treat Wraps +
  • Skinny Treat Wraps +
  • Snack Box +
  • Pinwheels
  • Paper Doilies
  • Menu +
  • Signage +
  • Lemonade Recipe Card
  • Stand How To
  • Foam Ball Cover Sheets
  • Paper Chain Sheets
  • Full Pattern Sheets
Those items with an + sign can be easily personalized using Acrobat Reader, a free download from Adobe.com. Each collection has detailed instructions and recommendations.


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Check it Out!

>> Thursday, June 17, 2010


We're so pleased to have our Sail Away Party featured in the pages of Woman's Day Magazine ...(page 61 in case you want to grab a copy).



And did you see some of our printable partywares on the Today Show? Missed it? Don't blink!


   
  Discover Simple, Private Sharing at Drop.io 
             



To celebrate, we would like to offer you - our loyal followers, fans, friends and family - a free Fourth of July party with any other party purchased. Just add your party of choice to your cart along with the Fourth of July party, and enter FREEFOURTH as the promotion code.


Enjoy!


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REAL PARTY: Poolside

>> Friday, June 4, 2010

Take a look at this sweet Poolside Party sent in from Eileen at Invitation Chic!

Welcome Bucket with Paper & Cake DIY pinwheels

Eileen's summery cake...makes you want to dive in!


And we LOVE how Eileen decorated our party cone hats! Too cute...

Fabric banner to coordinate with Paper & Cake printable partyware

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