A {Bliss}ful Brunch

Saturday I am hosting a Brunch.
The theme is {Bliss}!
Today I am going to share some decorating tips and crafts.

Did you know a spring-form pan makes the perfect centerpiece!

The hole in the pan is just the right size to slide your umbrella through.

I picked up my pan and a thrift store for $3.00. What a deal!

I filled it with some florists foam.

I purchased some inexpensive roses 

and embellished them with rhinestones

to give them a little sparkle!

So Pretty!

I wanted to make a banner...

but, I wanted it to be a little untraditional.

 Here is how I did it:

I used Bias Tape for the "ribbon"

Printable Cotton Fabric (Ink Jet Printing by Jacquard). 

I printed the Bliss graphic onto the printable fabric 

and then used (Heat n Bond, iron on adhesive) to adhere it to the pink cotton.

And old sheet music layered behind the fabric to give it added stability and charm!

I added Lace, which I tied in between.

 It looks so pretty blowing in the wind.

 The lace was an after thought and I love the look of it.

 It really added a little sweetness to it!

One more thing!

I painted an old frame.

Removed the glass.

 Then I used an extra "panel" from the banner.

I punched a hole through the fabric and the paper.

Fed some lace through the holes

and used some tacks to anchor it down in the back.

Simple.

But so cute!

 After all that work...

I'm ready to kick back, relax and enjoy!

 Blissfully Yours,

Dalmation Paw-ty

I always love looking at party decor in blogland.  People put together the most impressive parties, I love it!  Look at this darling dalmation "paw-ty" I found over at Love, Laughter, and Decor.

Garden Party Paper Laterns

How cute are these?!

Just looking at them reminds me of summer barbeques!  I want to make a whole bunch and string them around my deck area. Make even hang them from a string of white lights.  You can find the tutorial at Smart-Bottom Enterprises

Some Party Ideas from Idea Sharin' Wednesday

The Ultimate Baby Shower at On My Side of the Room

A fun train cake at Pure Joy

A Perfect Pricess Party at Harrigan Howdy

I love seeing party ideas because I am the worst party decorator ever, lol.  Makes me want to throw a party right now just to redeem myself :)  Anyways, me and the hubby are going to visit some friends today so I probably wont post again until late this evening so happy Saturday!!!

Got kids?

Then these crafts might be for you :) 

More features from Idea Sharin' Wednesday.  Did I tell you there were a lot of good ideas or what?!  I think I've still got three or so more posts to do too! 

Well I spent a couple hours at JoAnn's today so I should have some new projects of my own to post soon :)

Art Display Board at Crafts Keep Me Sane

I have seen these done a few different ways, but I thought this one was particularly cute and I LOVE the idea of an art display board.  I mean what kid doesn't love to have his work proudly displayed?!  Click here for the tutorial.

Monster Hot/Cold Pack at Seven Thirty Three

How stinking cute is that?!  I have an old sock full of rice that I use for sore spots from time to time, but how fun to make a cute one!  I'm pretty sure most little ones wouldn't be able to help but feel better cuddling up to a cute little monster like that :) Kimberly actually said that her kids like to sleep with these every night.  I would imagine that would be nice and cozy, like sleeping by a space heater (love that)!  Click here for her tutorial.

Fabric Birthday Banner at Pickup Some Creativity

Have a birthday party coming up (isn't there always)?  Click here for the tutorial and make a DARLING birthday sign out of your leftover fabric scraps!