SPRING PARTY DRINK CHARMS + FREE PRINTABLE

Happy Monday folks. I was so chuffed to see my Down in Garden party shared on Babble last week (a lovely surprise thanks Gabrielle!). Seriously. Happy, happy.
With spring arriving, it's definitely heading into party time on this side of the world. Things are even getting warmer here in Edmonton too...it's been a long winter! : )
Enter my latest freebie for you all. These party drink charms are a great addition to your party arsenal as we head into barbie, outdoor living kind of weather. Throw away the paper cups and niko (aka sharpie) and pull out these re-useable tags made from Shrinky Dinks. And next time you're at a party and ask for a refill, you can tell them "mine's the mint/peach/aubergine one..."

Here's how:


1. Print this freebie design onto Shrinky Dink paper
2. Cut out and punch holes ready for hanging
3. Be mesmerised by the way the tags shrink down in size (enlist a small child to add to the wonderment)
4. Use ribbon or a silver charm ring to attach tags to your drinks. I used silver elastic for these mini glasses which worked really well.
5. Party On without mixin' germs!

CAKE POPS FOR CHARITY

On the weekend I baked, crumbed, mixed, rolled, covered & decorated some cake pops for a a dessert auction at church.
I haven't built up my baking supplies yet, so the actual pops are quite plain. So, to spice them up a little, I added some washi tape to the sticks and made a little flag on each to decorate. I'm no Bakerella, but I think they turned out quite cute. And this box of goodies raised $40 for the cause! Not bad for some cake on a stick! : )
The washi tape sticks actually have me really excited, I want to make more! I wonder if you would like to see some in the shop for food picks, cake pops etc? Would you, would you?? (Please say yes!)

HOBO STICK :: PARTY CRAFT

Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to the woods we go...

I've had this party craft idea swirling in my head for a little while. It's based on my Farmyard Collection and would be a great take home treat for your farmyard or camping/outdoor themed party. It's really easy too which is always a bonus, right mum's?!
Supplies Needed:

• 50cm square (approx) of Red Fabric or Hankerchief
• Farmyard Thank you Tag
• Red Ribbon
• Stick
• Farmyard Cookie Bag Topper & cellophane bag
• Animals & take home treats

I put some simple supplies in like milk, a little fruit pie and some farmyard animals in a cellophane bag tied up inside.

I haven't taken photos of how I put it together, but it's fairly straight forward (leave me a comment if you have any questions!) - 

1. Place all your goodies in the centre of the fabric square. 

2. Tie opposite corners together

3. Place stick over that knot & tie the remaining opposite corners over your stick to hold in place

4. Tie on thank you tag 

5. Done!

And I had quite the willing participant for my photoshoot when he discovered he could eat the contents of his "hobo stick" when we were done!

Don't you think a boy would love to take something like this home from your party...I know he'd be imagining the grand adventures that lie ahead!

Printable stationery available in my shop
{Images: Polkadot Prints }