101 Elf on the Shelf Ideas

The Elf on the Shelf is a fun way to encourage good behavior during the exciting holiday season!

http://blossombunkhouse.com/2011/11/08/101-elf-on-the-shelf-ideas-2/


How much trouble can your elf get in?

Word Garland

Word garland is a creative way to decorate for a party or for the holidays.

Buy fun paper, stencils and some twine and the possibilities are endless.

This is a quote from "Peter Pan" by J.M. Barrie for a Never land Themed birthday party.



Cute Cupcake Toppers

A great way to get rid of left over Halloween candy is to create cute cupcake toppers!

These crown were made using Laffy Taffys and sprinkles!

Scary Smores

This is a cute Halloween party favor, or treats for a class room. Ghost peeps, a small chocolate bar, and grahm crackers in a small clear bag with a cute tag and bow. Simple, cute and inexpensive!

Candy Corn Cones and Poms

Follow these step by step directions to make these cute, fun and easy to do Halloween decorations from Nashville Wraps, an eco-friendly packaging distributor!

http://www.nashvillewrapscommunity.com/blog/2011/10/candy-corn-love-how-to-make-candy-corn-cones-and-poms/

 

 

3D Party Invitation Idea

Look at this cute invitation idea from one of our favorite party blogs Hostest With the Mostest:

http://www.hostessblog.com/2011/06/diy-under-the-sea-kids-party-invitation/

Using creative ideas will make not only the party memorable, but the invitations also!

Chore Chart

Forget a puppy or a drum set, a chore chart is the best children's present idea ever!

Customize these with names and background, the kids love them, and it's 100% mom approved!

It comes with the Velcro and magnets, so they can be put up anywhere and this line of products has many options to coordinate with so the possibilities are endless!

Cones, Cones, Cones!!



Throwing lavender at the bride and groom, or popcorn holders for a circus party, these are an all occasion party must! You can customize the colors of these cones and fill them with whatever you can think of, and finish them off with a personalized sticker!

Gift Bag Alternatives

Using something other than a gift bag is a cute and unique way to give a gift!

Look at these amazing custom albums!

See Rachel Osborn's amazing albums at http://jimbo55.tumblr.com

Let her custom design an album for your debut year, wedding, baby or special occasion!

Make entertaining easy...

Make your entertaining easy with unique plates that you toss when the party is over for a quick clean up!  The Party Basket now carries these recycable, plates that look like Italian stoneware, but are in fact paper.  The products by Elise Designs are new and come in fun colors and designs to liven up any party.

Looking for a great party resource?  Check out http://www.eliseentertains.com/index.html for party planning tips, how much to purchase and other great ideas!

Martha Stewart Weddings -- Darcy's Weddings Idea of the Day

Check out these late night snacks that are becoming very popular for evening events!


Martha Stewart Weddings -- Darcy's Weddings Idea of the Day


Some more late night ideas are mini grilled cheese with tomato soup, beignets with café au lait and of course, lucky dogs! (Don't know what a Lucky Dog is? You can find these fabulous late night, foot long hot dogs on the streets of New Orleans!  Learn more at www.luckydogs.us They have a cult following!

Don't Forget The Menu...

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes!

Looking for an idea for a festive sweet treat? How about an ice cream cupcake! It's a cute variation on two party favorites. These are the perfect accessory to a birthday party or a fun snack to bring to the classroom.

The easiest way to bake these is to take a bundt cake pan and cover it with foil, then poke small holes into the foil and slide the sugar cones in. Fill the cones with 2 - 3 Tablespoons of any cake batter, and bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes, rotating the pan half way through. Poke holes in a box top to hold the finished treats.  Use an ice cream scoop to place frosting on the cupcake, or for a soft serve effect, pipe frosting in a swirl on top and decorate to your liking!

Don't get discouraged if they sink after 24 hours, the cupcake makes the cone moist, so enjoy these the same day you make them!

Hello Blog World!

Hi Everyone! The Party Basket is proud to announce our newest venture in social media - our very own blog! We'll be sharing with you some of our favorite things - including unique gifts and party accents, Lilly Pulitzer galore, everything New Orleans, and paper paper paper of all shapes, colors and sizes!

We also LOVE planning events, and will keep you updated on some of our fabulous events around town, as well as some great party ideas from the best of the best (We're talking about you, Martha Stewart)! Stay Tuned!

Best,
The Party Basket Girls