Friday, April 29, 2016

Printable (and Free!) DIY Mother's Day Templates


Compliments of Kayla Kitts
Photography by Cheyenne Mojica Photography

Hi Friends,

Ensure Mom has a top-notch Mother's Day celebration with exclusive printable party decorations, cards, crafts and more...

Party Invitation

Click HERE to download printable Party Invitation.

Menu Card

Click HERE to download printable Menu Card.

Food Labels

Click HERE to download printable Food Labels.

Cake Bunting

Click HERE to download printable Cake Bunting.

Place Cards

Click HERE to download printable Place Cards.

Fingerprint Pattern

Click HERE to download printable Fingerprint Pattern.

Flag Bunting

Click HERE to download printable Flag Bunting.

Flower Card

Click HERE to download printable Flower Card.

Ribbon Card

Click HERE to download printable Ribbon Card.

Recipe Card

Click HERE to download printable Recipe Card.

Gift Tags

Click HERE to download printable Gift Tags.

These Easy DIY projects will get you started on the Mother's Day you will remember for years to come...

Happy Mother's Day!

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Brunch Table Setting Ideas for Mother's Day


Compliments of HGTV

Happy Mother's Day Friends,

Tea and Girl Talk, if the weather cooperates, what could be more beautiful than a garden tea party with Mom? Take comfy chairs to the heart of the garden and catch up while sipping tea, surrounded by all the colors of Mother Nature. Photo by HGTV fan countrygrl125.

Tea and Cookies

HGTV fan artquest enjoys a quiet moment with freshly baked cookies and a warm cuppa. For a healthy treat, she recommends adding 1/2 cup flax seed and a 1/4 cup wheat germ to any cookie recipe.

Pretty in Pink

HGTV fan MoonlightandMagnolias combined various patterns of pink floral china to create a harmonious whole. Tall candlesticks and an ivy topiary create a simple centerpiece.

Al Fresco Brunch

HGTV fan countrygrl125 knows that food always tastes better when enjoyed outside. Keep the table simple with a centerpiece of fresh flowers clipped from the garden and serve Mom's favorite foods to start her big day off on the right foot.

Charming Setting

A shady patio is a lovely backdrop for a light lunch in honor of Mom. Photo by HGTV fan single mom on a budget.

Simple, Chic, Chocolate

HGTV fan misssuzie3 created a chic Mother's Day table that demonstrates how layering neutral tones, in this case gold and chocolate, creates a feminine and sophisticated table setting for brunch.

Hopefully, the inspiration and ideas help you set a beautiful table to celebrate Mom.

Bon Appétit...

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Treat Mom to an Elegant Mother's Day Brunch


Compliments of Manvi Drona-Hidalgo

Happy Mother's Day Friends,

Set the Foundation by dressing up the table, start with a protective padded liner to protect the table from spills and scratches. A printed linen fabric serves as the tablecloth. A color palette of apricot and sea glass is perfect for an afternoon brunch.

Think About the Flow. Draw a party flow plan and create conversation spots. Think about how and where you want guests to congregate at the party. A self-serve beverage or dessert table are great centers of attention and will keep guests out of the kitchen. Simple round and square foldout tables covered with fabric work best.

Designer Invites Without the Cost

Mail out paper invitations and allow guests to RSVP online. Leaving the design simple makes the invite look elegant and allows for a thoughtful handwritten message that gets guests excited for your party. For a glamorous look, line plain envelopes with gold dust wrapping paper. Cut card stock to envelope size, use a craft punch to create spring-inspired cutouts and attach to the cards with glue to tie in with the decor.

Combine New With Old

Mix high and low by pairing mismatched thrifted dinner and salad plates with quality stemware. The modern shapes of the stemware alongside vintage china and whimsical teacups create one-of-a-kind place settings.

Menu Cards

One detail always appreciated by guests is menu cards. Print them on card stock left over from the invitations and place in folded napkins or on plates. If you are the chef for the party, print recipes on the back of the invitations for guests to take home as favors.

Place Cards

Print your own place cards with card stock and a pretty font. For each mother attending, be sure to add "Happy Mother's Day" to the place card.

Simple Decorations

Use the spring-inspired craft punch to make additional cutouts for recipe cards, cake toppers, garlands, favor tags, drinks stirrers and more.

For the Road

To complete the setting for an indulgent afternoon, create a favors table. Cover a wrought-iron garden table with leftover fabric and stock with an assortment of favors such as bath bombs, travel-sized scented candles, cupcakes, handmade letterpress calling cards and recipe cards in vintage trays.

Celebrate motherhood with a fun and delicious springtime brunch for Mother's Day.

Bon Appétit...

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Tall Shelf


Courtesy of Brian Patrick Flynn
By: Apartment 34 lifestyle blogger and publicist Erin Hiemstra

Hi Friends,

To take advantage of dead space opt for an 8-foot-tall bookshelf. It houses important belongings, including diplomas and family keepsakes. "Vertical space is something really important to take advantage of. You'd be surprised how storing things upwards frees up space for other things. A combination of horizontal and vertical storage is key in maximizing square footage," Erin notes.

Less is more...

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Friday, April 22, 2016

Host a Mother's Day Tea Party


Compliments of HGTV

Hi Friends,

Break out the good china, set the table and host an unforgettable afternoon tea party to celebrate all the deserving moms and daughters in your life. Gather the Girls this year and celebrate Mother's Day by inviting your girlfriends and their daughters to don frilly frocks and sip steaming cups of tea at a sumptuous afternoon tea party. A lavish spread of decadent sweets and springtime decor sets a festive tone.

Butterfly Tea Sandwiches

Delight guests of all ages with tiny tea sandwiches shaped like fluttering butterflies. Using a butterfly cookie cutter, cut shapes from thin white bread. Toast under the broiler for one minute on each side, then cut half of the butterflies down the center to make "wings." Place a teaspoon of paté, herbed goat cheese or salmon spread in the middle of the whole butterflies, then stick two wings into the spread at a 45-degree angle. Add thin slices of cucumber or radish to the sandwiches for a splash of color.

Baby Cakes

Adding a few store-bought treats to the menu helps lighten the load on the hostess. Miniature cupcakes topped with a single red raspberry are a perfect choice and appear very dressed up when presented on pretty glass cake stands of varying heights and sizes.

A Proper Spot of Tea

Every good hostess should learn the basics of brewing a proper cup of tea. Bring cold water to a boil then remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes. In a teapot, toss in a teaspoon of tea leaves for each cup you are making and fill pot with boiled water. Let steep for three minutes for green teas and four minutes for full-leaf black tea. Pour the tea into cups, using a strainer to catch leaves.

Make this year memorable for the Mother's and Daughter's in your life; it will be appreciated...

Happy Mother's Day!

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Celebrate Earth Day!


Courtesy of National Geographic

Hi Friends,

In 1970 smog choked major U.S. cities and toxic waste flooded rivers. That same year nearly 20 million Americans participated in events on April 22, spearheaded by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, to draw attention to the environmental issues plaguing the planet and human health. Named Earth Day, April 22 has remained a time to celebrate restoration and stand up for the planet. Today we wanted to share with our friends...

It's Earth Day and we thank each and every person for doing your part.

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Thursday, April 21, 2016

Sparkling Summer Sangria Recipe


Compliments of Katie Meyers

Hi Friends,

Summer's hot temps are the perfect time for devouring a bubbly and refreshing glass of sangria. Follow these simple steps for creating a vibrant cocktail that is just as delicious as it is beautiful.

Ingredients
1 (750 mL) bottle white wine
1 (750 mL) bottle of prosecco, champagne or sparkling cider
1 cup raspberries
1 whole orange, sliced
1 bunch of green grapes
mint sprigs, for garnish

Instructions
1. In a large pitcher, stir together white wine and fruit.

2. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

3. Pour mixture over ice.

4. Top with bubbly, then garnish with mint or more fruit.

Cheers...

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Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Printable Party Invitations for Any Occasion


Compliments of HGTV

Hi Friends,

Whether you're planning a birthday party in May or a dinner party in October, give your next event a personal touch by sending out customized invitations. Download your favorite design, print on card stock and fill in your party details.

Our featured "Simply Sweet" invite is perfect for a Sunday brunch, bridal shower or even an outdoor soiree. Dress up the design with twine tied in a bow and a color-coordinated polka-dot envelope liner. Design by Jennifer Gierman of Love vs. Design.

Click HERE to download Simply Sweet printable invitation.

Retro Floral
This colorful and retro floral invitation is perfect for any celebration. Simply fill in the event information, print onto card stock and it's ready to send off to your guests. Use an aqua font or pen to match the flowers as the main text color, and choose a sunny-yellow cursive font for the guest-of-honor's name.

Design by Jayme Marie Gonzalez of Jayme Marie Designs
Click HERE to download Retro Floral printable invitation.

Hello, Sunshine
The yellow and gray color combination of this modern geometric invite makes it perfect for any stylish gathering. For a simple yet eye-catching embellishment, punch holes at the top and bottom of the invitation wording, and run colored baker's twine down the side with a simple knot to connect it.

Design by Kori Clark of Paper & Pigtails
Click HERE to download Hello Sunshine printable invitation.

Soft Chevron Stripes
A sweet touch of pink added to the crisp chevron pattern makes this whimsical invitation perfect when you want to combine modern and delicate design styles. For an extra-special addition, cut a long flag shape from colored card stock to wrap across the front. Secure the back with tape, layer on another piece of card stock and wrap baker's twine around to hold it in place.

Design by Kori Clark of Paper & Pigtails
Click HERE to download Soft Chevron Stripes printable invitation.

Party Lanterns
This chic outdoor-inspired invitation is ideal for a summer or fall dinner party, though perfectly equipped to be used for year-round events. Fill in your party details with a funky font and send to your friends for any last-minute (or well-planned) get-together. You've got the invitation, now all you need is a bucket of drinks, delectable treats and great company.

Design by Shannon Eddings of Clapping Tree Design
Click HERE to download Party Lanterns printable invitation.

Colorful Arrangement
Are you set on a particular color scheme for your party? Kim Stoegbauer of The TomKat Studio created a simple chevron-patterned invitation in a variety of vibrant hues, including yellow, orange, turquoise and pink. You can even promote a sophisticated black-and-white cocktail party by sending out the invite patterned in black.

Click HERE to download Colorful Arrangement printable invitation.

Modern Silhouette
This modern bird invitation is perfect for every occasion, from backyard barbeques to bridal showers. It's easy to spice up this refined invitation by adding vintage postage to the envelope for a charming retro look.

Design by Nicole Ripplinger & Alison Allen of The Henhouse Press & Deuce Cities Henhouse
Click HERE to download Modern Silhouette printable invitation.

Colorful Garden
The bold yellow floral silhouettes offset with soft gray outlines on this party invite are sure to create an atmosphere of elegance at any occasion. Include a simple envelope liner to add a fun surprise to your party invite and create a subtle contrast with the summery chrome-yellow hues.

Design by Nicole Ripplinger & Alison Allen of The Henhouse Press & Deuce Cities Henhouse
Click HERE to download Colorful Garden printable invitation.

Summer-Style Festivities
This turquoise and red banner invitation is festive and fun. The summer-inspired color scheme and simple design makes it ideal for Fourth of July and beach-style get-togethers, but it can be used for year-round parties, too.

Design by Patti Wunder of Easton Place Designs
Click HERE to download Summer-Style Festivities printable invitation.

Bold Celebration
The perfect invitation for any casual afternoon, this colorful pennant and polka-dot design is especially ideal for kids' birthday parties or getting the gang together for brunch or an afternoon of backyard fun.

Design by Nicole Ripplinger & Alison Allen of The Henhouse Press & Deuce Cities Henhouse
Click HERE to download Bold Celebration printable invitation.

A Place for You
The sophisticated graphic place setting on this invitation allows it to easily be used for a number of different occasions. To keep the style clean and simple, create a knot with silver ribbons and string it through the back of the invitation, leaving the knot in front. Layer on silver card stock and round the corners to give it a polished look.

Design by Kori Clark of Paper & Pigtails
Click HERE to download A Place for You printable invitation.

Lemon Lattice
This cheery invitation features a yellow-and-white lattice design and a place for you to include all the important information for your next big gathering. Soft gray lines and dotted guidelines make filling out the party's details a breeze.

Design by Patti Wunder of Easton Place Designs
Click HERE to download Lemon Lattice printable invitation.

Birds in Flight
Send this sweet and casual invitation out for a special event honoring that stylish friend of yours, whether it's a bridal shower or a casual weekend gathering. Coordinate with a mustard-yellow envelope to complement the sage and gray design and you're sure to receive wonderful responses from your guests.

Design by Shannon Eddings of Clapping Tree Design
Click HERE to download Birds in Flight printable invitation.

Classic Black and White
This edgy and modern invite is perfect for your next dinner party or evening affair. The classic black-and-white color scheme can coordinate with just about any event and is perfect for last-minute get-togethers. Even if you're running behind, taking the time to send invites in the mail lets your guests know you're thinking of them and that you're looking forward to the party just as much as they are.

Design by Nicole Ripplinger & Alison Allen of The Henhouse Press & Deuce Cities Henhouse
Click HERE to download Birds in Flight printable invitation.

Elegant Damask
Feeling crafty? This elegant damask invite would look even more gorgeous with some extra embellishment. Try hand-sewing around the frame at the bottom of the invite in bright orange thread to add some extra oomph. Then, fill in your information with a matching pen and send out to your guests for a stylish sneak peek of the party to come.

Design by Shannon Eddings of Clapping Tree Design
Click HERE to download Elegant Damask printable invitation.

Shades of Pink
Announce your next gathering with this fanciful floral invitation. Shades of pink and a touch of yellow will let your guests know your party will be a festive one. Pink dotted guidelines are perfect for including all the important party details.

Design by Patti Wunder of Easton Place Designs
Click HERE to download Shades of Pink printable invitation.

Enjoy the party!

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