{Queen Bee} Merry Christmas Eve!

 

Christmas is a day away and I finally got all of my holiday baking done! Phew....I was cutting it close, but I did it! I kept to the same color scheme as my Merry Little Christmas Kraft printable collection and created everything in red and white with a touch of a natural element (jute twine in this case). I sure do love keeping with a theme! I hope all of you managed to finish all of your holiday baking!

 

 Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

{Queen Bee} Putting Holiday Gifts Together

 

With Christmas only a week away are you searching for the perfect little gift for a neighbor, coworker, or your child's teacher? Every year I like to put together small gifts for my child's teachers that are cute, creative, and don't break the bank. I like to start with one of my printable collections which dictate a theme, color scheme, or overall feel of the gift. I just love how printables can work for more than just parties, with a little creativity, they can be used for so many things, including gifts! This year I went for a rustic, country feel using kraft, jute, and white and red as my color scheme.

Baking is always a must when putting together my little gift basket....sugar cookies and chocolate covered Oreos! I also included the seasonal Peppermint Bark Ghirardelli squares and covered them with my printable mini chocolate wrappers.

 

Hot cocoa is always warm and comforting this time of year, so I included a couple packets wrapped in my water bottle labels (thinking outside of the box will allow your printables to stretch and be used in a variety of ways). I also provided a peppermint spoon to spice up the hot cocoa!  In addition, my basket included a Hershey chocolate bar covered in a coordinating wrapper. This chocolate can be eaten by itself, used for S'mores, or added to hot cocoa for added chocolatey goodness! 

It isn't too late to put together your thoughtful and creative holiday gifts!

{Party Bee} Silver & Gold Holiday Collection

The holidays are here and it isn't too late to decorate your home with my new Silver and Gold Holiday collection! Designed with wintery snowflakes using a simple silver and white color palette accented with black and glitter gold, this collection is perfect for the person who loves a little sparkle in their holiday decor but also likes to include a little rustic charm.

The entire collection is $25 and comes with the following:

- 5x5" square invitation (double-sided optional) (envelope not included)
- Circle tags in 4 designs
- "Happy Holidays" double-point pennant banner
- Decorative double-point pennant banner
- 4x6" signs in 2 designs
- Menu tent cards in 4 designs
- Mini chocolate wrappers in 4 designs (designed to fit Ghirardelli squares)
- Water bottle lables in 2 designs
- Straw flags in 2 designs

To order this collection just send me an email with the party information (i.e. date, time, place, RSVP, contact, etc.), receive the files electronically, print out what you need, then cut and assemble!

Have questions? Refer to my FAQs page or send me an email!

{Party Bee} Merry Little Christmas Kraft Collection

Have yourself a "Merry Little Christmas" with my newest collection! Using "brown paper packages tied up with string" as my inspiration, this collection is comprised of kraft paper with accents of red and white for a modern rustic holiday feel. So deck the halls with this printable collection and you and your guests will be having a holly jolly time this Christmas!

The entire collection is $25 and comes with the following:

- 5x7" invitation (double-sided optional) (envelope not included)
- Circle tags in 2 designs
- "Merry Christmas" double point pennant banner
- Decorative single point pennant banner
- 4x6" signs in 2 designs
- Menu tent cards in 2 designs
- Chocolate bar wrapper (designed to fit standard size Hershey bars)
- Mini chocolate wrappers (designed to fit Ghirardelli squares)
- Water bottle labels in 3 designs
- Straw flags

To order this collection just send me an email with the party information (i.e. date, time, place, RSVP, contact, etc.), receive the files electronically, print out what you need, then cut and assemble!

Have questions? Refer to my FAQs page or send me an email!

{Sugar Bee} Police Officer Retirement Party Cookies

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of attending a retirement party for a really kind and extraordinary Sargeant. When I was requested to make cookies for the party I was given one wish to include in the cookies....a mustache- a feature most characteristic of the retiree. So after some brainstorming and sketching I came up with the perfect combination of mustache and police theme! They were enjoyed by all who had the opportunity to grab them before they vanished!

{Party Bee} Merry & Bright Printable Collection

This year make your Christmas Merry & Bright by decorating your home with my newest printable collection! With a simple color palette of black and white with accents of gold and red, combined with an elegant and sparkly Rudolph, this collection will wow and delight. This collection makes for beautiful party decorations, but also works so well for decorating gifts for teachers, friends and neighbors. Or if you are like me, you can create lovely home decor just to enjoy yourself!

The entire collection is $25 and comes with the following:

- 5x7" invitation (envelope not included)
- Circle tags in 2 designs
- Square tags in 2 designs
- "Merry Christmas" banner
- Decorative banner
- 4x6" signs in 3 designs
- Menu tent cards in 2 designs
- Water bottle labels in 2 designs
- Straw flags
- Mini chocolate wrappers in 2 designs (designed to fit Ghirardelli squares)

To order this collection just send me an email with the party information (i.e. date, time, place, RSVP, contact, etc.), receive the files electronically, print out what you need, then cut and assemble!

Have questions? Refer to my FAQs page or send me an email!

{Party Bee} A Pretty Petals Thanksgiving Table

Thanksgiving is here and after a week of preparation, it is finally time to decorate the table and surround ourselves with family and friends and remember that we are truly blessed!

This year I was very excited to decorate my table with my newest printable collection, Pretty Petals Thanksgiving Collection. I just love all of the flowers and how these printables could be used in a variety of decor styles....rustic, shabby chic, elegant floral, farmhouse, or a combination. They also compliment the food and desserts so nicely!

My sunflower chocolate covered Oreos adorned my table which looked so lovely along side the floral pattern of the printables. Why use real flowers when you can use chocolate right?! Though who am I kidding...I love real flowers, the problem is for me is that I kill them almost immediately. So if you are like me and lack the ability to keep plants and flowers alive (even just long enough to decorate a table temporarily), then try chocolate flowers!

What is a table without water bottles? I always say, if you are on a budget but still want to add some extra personalized touches, well water bottles with coordinating labels is the perfect way to go! Inexpensive and so festive....and totally practical since everyone needs water to wash down the food and goodies! Tip: laminate your labels if you want to put them in a cooler with ice.

My cupcakes took center stage on my table this year. Delicious chocolate cupcakes frosted with a pumpkin spice buttercream and topped with a pumpkin chocolate covered Oreo...perfect for those who have a big sweet tooth! I love the look of the clean modern platter resting on top of the rustic sliced wood. Mixing styles and creating my own look is all part of the fun for me!

Signs are another way to add to the decor or simply include a message to your guests in a way that won't break the bank. These frames are so inexpensive and can be purchased at Ikea and look so cute placed on the table and throughout your home! Tip: If you aren't digging the white and want the frames to coordinate with your party decor simply spray paint them the color of your choice...silver and gold are perfect for the parties that rock the glam style of decor!

 I have always loved the look of place cards at each place setting. Not only is it a great way to seat your guests, but a nice way to personalize the table and integrate your company into the decor. A menu isn't necessary for Thanksgiving dinner, especially because everyone knows what is traditionally served on this day, but it does add an elegant touch to your place setting. Tip: Use the backside of the menu to do a game with the family....perhaps write down what you are thankful for using every letter of the alphabet or see who can list the most Thanksgiving themed movies. 

Mason jars are always a look that I love at a party. They are simple, inexpensive a totally cute! Here I just wrapped some jute twine around the top and added a circle tag. Your guests can even write their names on the back so they won't lose their drink!

As a little gift for everyone, I created a candy bar wrapper that lets all my guests know that I am thankful for them. Also this year, I wanted to create a little activity so I designed a card that allows everyone to write what they are thankful for this past year. This can be read aloud or just kept as a constant reminder to know how blessed we are and how we should be Thankful all year long.

Today is such a special day of the year, a day where we give thanks for what we have, our health, and the wonderful people who surround us, support us, and love us everyday. Give thanks today! 

I wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!