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The Ultimate Party Bucket-list

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As I surf the web and pin things on pinterest, I mentally create a “bucket-list” of things I would like to create from the “Party-land-world”. There are so many things out there that are beautiful and so HOT right now. Here is my ultimate bucket-list of things I have tried and would like to try in the near future.

(PLEASE NOTE: All photos on this post were found on the internet)

1. Balloon Garland – I am seeing the simple latex balloon reinvented everywhere to be more lavish and grand. The simple latex balloon used to be a childish party decoration but now it’s turned into a beautiful display and centerpiece. You can make your own DIY garland by ordering lots of 12″ Latex White Balloons on amazon.

2. Donut wall – Donuts have been the new craze like the cupcake was. It’s like people are in the search for the best donut out there and we must try it all. The more extraordinary the toppings the better. So now I see it being displayed everywhere at parties from donut cakes to now a whole wall full of donuts. You can find DIY tutorials on line but basically you will need a Pegboard and dowels.

3. Giant Latex balloons adorn with tassels – This was the new craze a couple of years ago. I first saw them when I was planning my Son’s first birthday party and really wanted to have it. They used to be like $200 a pop for each balloon. It was insane! Now you can make it yourself and buy the Giant 36″ balloons online. They even sell already prepared kits at Michael’s and even at the dollar section at Target.

4. Tassel Garland – This has been done so many times but it’s still beautiful and fun to make. Not only can you garnish your giant balloons but you can also decorate your party with these hanging tassel garlands. I will be creating a tutorial of my simple way of making a tassel garland soon.

5. Paper Flower Wall – OMG I thought this was the most beautiful thing ever, when I first saw it. I wanted to make one for my son’s 1st birthday party even though he’s a boy. I just think if you make it all white, it will be a gorgeous textured wall backdrop. Now these walls are made all over the place. People sell hand made giant flowers online and they even offer paper flower kits at michaels as well. Definitely not a new thing anymore, but it’s still so pretty.

6. Greenery Wall backdrop (hedge backdrop) – I see these living walls everywhere now. Even at Souplantation. Is it played out? No, I don’t think so. It’s so beautiful and gives a refreshing pop of green to your party. This wall can make your party simple and clean or it can be adorn with branches and flowers to create a chic rustic look. Either way it will add a huge wow factor to your party.

Photo from: Vantastic Wedding blog

7. Naked Cake – Some think this cake looks unfinished but I think it’s stunning and just gorgeous if made right. It’s beautiful and romantic all in one cake. I swear this is the HOT new cake style stearing clear of the ‘fully dressed’ fondant and frosted cakes. Plus who wants to eat all that frosting anyways right? Just kidding.

8. Mylar number and word balloons – Just like the latex balloons, mylar numbers and letter balloons are making a comeback to all the hot parties. They are great to replace banners and great to take photos with. Everyone loves a good Photo op.

9. cake pops – Cakes pops have been around for so long now. It’s not a new thing but they are definitely something pretty, fun and tasty for your guests to enjoy. Great for favors as well.

10. Metallic Gold wooden name sign – These are just so beautiful at any event. I love it when these are displayed on a greenery wall like this one. This has pretty much replaced the old block letter names we used to see.

11. Customized Etched Cake topper – All the cakes these days have been adorn with a beautiful cake topper. The personalized etched ones are definitely a show stopper.

12. Watercolor – I have been seeing watercolor themes and looks everywhere lately. I even incorporated it into our logo at the moment. Not only have I been seeing it on graphics, but I also see it being made on cakes as well. The watercolor texture adds a colorful modern pop to the plain solid color graphics and cakes.

Sheesh the list can go on and on. I’ll keep you posted for other new things I find. Please write in the comments below if there is anything that I missed and should add to my bucket-list of the “party-land-world”.

March 11, 2017

Custom Design Your Party or Event!

Knowing that everyone has a different idea in mind when they are throwing a party or event, we knew we needed to offer a custom graphic design service. We can design your entire party, to just designing specific elements of your party like the invitations, favor tags, posters or signs. You name it, we can design it.

If what you are looking for isn’t offered on our etsy shop, we feel free to email us at dohlhousedesigns.hj@gmail.com and we can help you via email. We take pride in our designs and look forward to making your event as special as possible.

February 23, 2017

DIY Valentine’s Day Twizzler Arrows

I was in a rush to pick up my son from preschool and get to a Valentine’s day playdate at a friend’s house. I didn’t want to show up empty-handed without cards so I quickly picked up my phone and searched on my trusty Pinterest. We had bought a huge box of twizzlers the night before for the kids in my nieces and nephews class so I looked up “twizzler v-day cards” and these simple arrows popped up. So I thought this is perfect and super cute to make with my heart paper punch! FIY I love paper punches!!!! Best invention for the crafters out there in DIY-land! Anyways here is how it turned out!

Not bad for a “at a whim” kind of project, right?? I just punched out hearts in various shades of pink paper and hand cut the feathered end. Then for the tags I punched out tag and hand wrote a cute message. If I hadn’t procrastinated so much I probably would have designed and printed out a tag but these hand written tags turned out cute and simple if I do say so myself!

So here’s the process:

For the feathered end: cut out a rectangle about 2in x 3in.
Fold it in half

Cut the left and right edge at a diagonal.
Cut 2 slits on the folded end (top).
Cut slits all along the open edge (bottom).

Paper Tag Punch

SuperHero Party!

The superhero training camp party was in full swing, with kids dressed up as their favorite comic book characters, playing games and having a blast. I carefully planned this to try and make it an unforgettable event. The DIY Gotham City backdrop was the perfect backdrop for photos, and the handmade fondant superhero cookie toppers were a hit with the kids.

But one of the games stood out as a real crowd-pleaser: the “diffused Bomb Game.” It was a simple yet fun game that involved filling black balloons with small toys and candy, then letting the kids go wild trying to pop as many balloons as they could.

The rules were simple: there were no rules. The kids were free to go in and try to pop as many balloons as they could, with the promise of keeping the prizes inside. The game was like a pinata, but without the need for hanging anything and without the risk of young children swinging bats around.

The kids were excited as they saw the balloons laid out on the floor, waiting to be popped. They eagerly grabbed the balloons and started stomping on them, trying to find the prizes inside. Some kids were jumping up and down, trying to pop the balloons with their hands, while others were rolling over them.

As the game continued, the room filled with the sounds of laughter and popping balloons. The parents couldn’t help but chuckle as they watched their little superheroes go wild, trying to collect as many prizes as they could.

In the end, every child had a smile on their face, and the parents were impressed with the simplicity and fun of the “diffused Bomb Game.” It was a great addition to the superhero training camp party, and everyone left feeling like they had a blast.

It was a success creating a memorable and entertaining party for all of the young superheroes in attendance, and the “diffused Bomb Game” had played a key role in making that happen.

To achieve the look for this party! I printed these banners, and paper goods from our etsy shop and decorated everything with it. It’s definitely an inexpensive effective way to make your party look like a superhero’s training camp. Check out the whole party kit below!