Kim Byers
The Celebration Shoppe
Finding things to entertain your children through the long winter months, especially those that are very active outdoors when it’s warm, can be challenging. So why not think inside your box and have a camp in. I’ve not met a kid yet that cared if their s’ mores was made over a campfire or in an …
Okay, so I’m loving KraftFoods.com this week, but I had to share this idea too. These are super easy and a great addition to any baseball themed birthday. Or, better yet, just a great treat to take to the ball field this spring. Here’s what you’ll need: 1 pkg. white cake mix (and required additional …
This might be my favorite craft of recent months. While I was creating these, my boys were so excited they kept trying to sneak them from my craft table, which of course tells me that these fun stick ponies will be a great favor at any Wild West Cowboy bash. Here’s a list of what …
Cowboys and girls will happily ride off into the sunset with these loot-filled goody bags and you’ll love how easy they are to make. Here’s what you need: Brown paper lunch bags Twine Sherriff badges Black Sharpie, thick Dollar sign template Cut out the template and trace the dollar-sign onto your brown lunch bag (about an inch-and-a-half …
With the Super Bowl only a few days away, here’s a little inspiration to help you bring your theme to the table. All you need is a stick of refrigerated gingerbread cookie dough and a can of white icing. Bake your cookies (see a few tips on cookies keeping their shape in the oven), …
Centerpieces don’t have to be elaborate to be beautiful and fun. Step outside of the norm and create something whimsical like this idea from Real Simple Magazine. I mean what kid wouldn’t be excited about sitting down in front of bunch of brightly colored lollipops. The buckets you can likely find at any craft store. …
I had a great time on NBC4i’s Daytime Columbus this week. Gail Hogan is a very gracious host and lets me just talk and talk, which of course I love to do. {wink} Here’s the video to go with our step-by-step instructions I posted earlier. Happy crafting! As always, I hope you’re inspired to craft, bake, create …
Today on Daytime Columbus I’ll be creating a princess cupcake castle. For all you moms who want to bake and decorate the birthday cake of your little girl’s dreams, this is for you. Here’s what you’ll need in addition to your cupcakes: 3 cake plate sizes (these are 12″, 10″ and 8″) Craft paper …
For your next Wild West hoedown, stock your chuck wagon with these fun Texas Longhorn, sheriff badge and cowboy boot cookies. Not only are they cute, but they’re a very economical way to decorate and pull your theme into your table. Plus, they can be a delicious goody bag surprise. Visit my post on flooding …
We love this idea so much (and again from mommawants1more on flickr; yes, I’m a fan) that I’ll likely use it for my own son’s birthday this summer. We firmly believe that fun invitations are the beginning to getting your guests excited about attending your bash (see our wild west invites and decor), but don’t …
