Nothing like a good old classic red party cup to make you feel that holiday cheer, especially if it’s all decked in a Santa outfit! This is a quick and easy DIY you can add to your Christmas tables and shelves, or use as snack containers for your parties this season. You can even fill it up with treats, wrap it up and you've got yourself a sweet gift for your loved ... Continue Reading
Halloween Costumes You can DIY
If you're a hardcore Halloween lover, then this post's perfect for you! My family takes Halloween pretty seriously (like walk-around-the-mall-in-our-costume kind of serious! 🎃) It started with us making Peter Pan and Tinkerbell costumes for my niece and nephew. And then one year we decided to dress up as a group! The result? A Flintstones family costume! All ... Continue Reading
Ask the Pro: Tips for Taking Photos with your Camera Phone
...also known as "How to get your photos featured in Homemade Parties!" 😂We've got new tips today and this time it's all about taking photos using your camera phone. Most of us shoot our DIY parties and party preps using our camera phones so hopefully these basic tips will help you take better photos to capture these fun times. Today's pro - photographer, supermom and ... Continue Reading
12 Gorgeous Craft Spaces 💕
If I had to make a choice between a walk-in closet or a craft room, I'd choose a craft room in a heartbeat! Of course it would be nice to have both, but if there's something we learn quickly in life, it's that sometimes we can't have it all! Haha! 😂 I actually have neither right now, so naturally I torture myself and turn to Pinterest and Instagram so I can die with ... Continue Reading
Ask the Pro: Keeping your Craft Space Organized
We've been doing new things in the blog and our community recently and hopefully you find them all exciting and refreshing! One of the things we're doing this month is opening the blog to guest posts. We're starting a new series called "Ask the Pro" where party professionals share some of their tips on anything party and crafty. First up is Maricel Mendoza of A Sweet Cottage, ... Continue Reading
12 Creative Cake Stands You Can Use
I'm obsessed with dessert stands and risers and platters. I've probably posted about a gazillion of them (okay exaggerating, but you get the point 😬) Some favourite posts include this statement platter... I spent my Friday afternoon drooling over different #cakestands in Instagram. Wouldn't you want to have something like this from ... Continue Reading
10 [More] Easy DIY Backdrops you can Totally Make!
Because we couldn't get enough of it, here's another round of inspiration for all you DIY party lovers! More easy backdrops to choose from. [Check out Part 1 here!] You don't have to be a pro crafter to make most of these so go and hang-out with our friends Pinterest and Youtube for some tutorials! Good luck! 1. Hang some plushies! A photo posted by ... Continue Reading
13 Easy DIY Backdrop Ideas you can Totally Make!
We've seen a lot of pretty backdrops in our Homemade Parties community so we're sharing some of them to help you plan and style your next party. It's nice to set-up against an interesting piece of home decor (a painting or an architectural piece, perhaps) - then you wouldn't have to worry so much about making an intricate backdrop. But most venues have bare or blank walls (or ... Continue Reading
Play Gyms and Playgrounds for Your Next Party
The kiddie party scene in Manila has evolved from throwing parties at home, to throwing them in fast food chains, to renting out event venues and large restaurants, sometimes even hotels. Today, we list down some of the other venues you can consider for your active toddlers or kids as we share with you play gyms and play areas in the Metro! Most of these places have sections ... Continue Reading
How to Make Paper Cup String Lights
You've probably seen the string light garland we did for our Pretty in Pink (and Gold) spread in Canvas {if not, check it out here} I already got some messages asking where I got the lights, how I did the pattern, where I bought the gold cups, etc. As promised, here is our tutorial video, plus a step by step guide and tips on how to make your ... Continue Reading