Almost everyone has made a traditionally carved pumpkin with two eyes and a scary mouth. This year, dress up your home or yard with different kinds of pumpkins, using one or more of these Halloween pumpkin decorating ideas:
-Use a drill instead of a knife. This "carving" tool allows you to create dots in any pattern you choose. You can write letters or words on your pumpkins with a drill. Or you can draw Halloween symbols such as a moon or cat, then use your drill to go over what you've drawn. When you're finished with your design, you can
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Stores for Party Decor: NYC
by Jaclyn Abergas September 22nd, 2011 | Decorations
Sometimes, no matter how much we want to make out own decorations, we just don't have the time or resources for it to happen. Good thing there are party shops we can go to for our party decor needs!
Balloon Saloon
Balloon Saloon is the number one place to go to in New York for balloon decorations. They've been in business since 1974, and they have gone from decorating small balloon bouquets for gifts to decorating floats for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Balloon Saloon has been featured as "The Most Fun Store In New York City," and they have also
Balloon Saloon
Balloon Saloon is the number one place to go to in New York for balloon decorations. They've been in business since 1974, and they have gone from decorating small balloon bouquets for gifts to decorating floats for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Balloon Saloon has been featured as "The Most Fun Store In New York City," and they have also
Decorations for a Back to School Party
by T Akery August 18th, 2011 | Decorations
Back to school parties are probably the most dreaded parties of the year for kids, but they can be fun. Right now, back to school items provide plenty of cheap party decorations for kids.
Centerpieces
Create centerpieces out of crayons, markers, or colored pencils. You can use a vase or clear plastic cups filled with crayons for a bright colorful display. Kids will love the colors. Additionally, the centerpieces can become an interactive display for a craft project.
Place Mats
Create place mats out of plastic folders. These are really cheap around back to school time. You can easily clean them with a
Centerpieces
Create centerpieces out of crayons, markers, or colored pencils. You can use a vase or clear plastic cups filled with crayons for a bright colorful display. Kids will love the colors. Additionally, the centerpieces can become an interactive display for a craft project.
Place Mats
Create place mats out of plastic folders. These are really cheap around back to school time. You can easily clean them with a
End of Summer Party Decor
by Jaclyn Abergas July 28th, 2011 | Decorations
We've got one month left of summer. Are you taking a vacation? Going to the beach? Or having a party? What better way to end the summer than with a barbeque or swimming party? In fact, why not combine both?
So what do you need for your end of summer barbeque party?
You've got your food and drinks ready. You've got your meat (burger, hotdog, chicken legs) for the barbeque. You've got your bread, your veggies, chips, and dip (hummus, ranch, sour cream, spinach, salsa). You've got your water, your soda, lemonade, iced tea, beer, and all other kinds of alcohol.
What
So what do you need for your end of summer barbeque party?
You've got your food and drinks ready. You've got your meat (burger, hotdog, chicken legs) for the barbeque. You've got your bread, your veggies, chips, and dip (hummus, ranch, sour cream, spinach, salsa). You've got your water, your soda, lemonade, iced tea, beer, and all other kinds of alcohol.
What
Decorate for July 4th
by Jaclyn Abergas June 30th, 2011 | 4th of July, Decorations
Whether you're having a 4th of July party at your place or not, it's still festive and in the holiday spirit to decorate your place. But sometimes, people get turned off by the usual decor that just looks tired. Here are a few fresh ideas on how to show your national spirit.
Front of the House
Grab wide (blue, red, and white) cloths and hang them lengthwise anywhere on the front part of your house. Be creative on how you hang them. You can twist the three colors into a braid, layer them together, or hang them separately in different areas.
Front of the House
Grab wide (blue, red, and white) cloths and hang them lengthwise anywhere on the front part of your house. Be creative on how you hang them. You can twist the three colors into a braid, layer them together, or hang them separately in different areas.
