We've seen our share of crafty moms here in HMP and mommy Janet's skills in flower-making is just fascinating. She didn't just make flower crowns, or flower centrepieces, or paper flower walls...she made giant ones - some as tall as she, most taller than her little baby girl Aria! It was like she was in a set straight out of Alice in Wonderland. And that smile, we have to talk ... Continue Reading
Tori’s Neon Tropicana
Throw in some grass skirts, hibiscus flowers, tiki statues and what have you got? A pretty little luau! Sweet baby girl Tori celebrated her first birthday in a neon tropicana theme. Mommy Gilyn and Daddy Malvin, who DIY'd the party's styling, are beach lovers and considers Tori's March birthday as the official start of their summer. It's no wonder that the colourful styling ... Continue Reading
Euan’s Toy Story Party
Mommy Checka was worried her photos were not of the best quality, but hey, you can't put a good party down just because your photos aren't professionally take, right? This DIY party is filled with lots of Toy Story-themed ideas, I was excited to share it! Not to mention it's one of my favourite Disney movies, and, of course, little Euan's too (there's a film showing in the ... Continue Reading
Mochia’s Berry 1st Birthday
We have a berry sweet party on the blog today, made a lot sweeter with Mama G's DIY efforts for Mochia's berry first birthday! Mama is an arts and crafts enthusiast and a self-proclaimed "strawberry addict" so having a strawberry-themed party was an easy choice. As a child, she's always dreamed of having a birthday party so she went all out with Mochia's, spending months to ... Continue Reading
Miguel’s Barnyard
Another barnyard party graces the blog today, and this time, it's #MiguelsBarnyard! A sign saying "Everything is crafted especially for you" greets you as you enter, and by just that alone you'll know right away that this was a love-filled affair! As I read through mommy Nouelle's email with her list of "suppliers" ("donuts from dad", "so and so ordered by mom", "made by my ... Continue Reading
Sky’s Frozen Party
Sorry Olaf, we're letting go of summer already and saying hello to the rainy season! How else should we welcome cooler days and nights but by throwing in some Frozen party fun! Late last year, a little girl turned six and got the party of her dreams. Thanks to her (very very) creative mommy Sheila, Sky celebrated in true Frozen fashion - outfit, snowflakes, Olaf and all! ... Continue Reading
DIY Soccer-Themed Parties
Its half time! Yep, we're in the second half of the year and yes, I made that sorry sports reference opening because we're feeling athletic on the blog today! It's double the fun in HMP as we feature two soccer-themed (or football-themed, however you want to call it) DIY parties! It's a theme fit for both kids and adults so read on to get some ideas for your next homemade ... Continue Reading
Miggy’s Barnyard Bash
I just love backyard parties, and I love it even more if it's paired with an adorable theme like this! Miggy's mommy and daddy wanted to do a DIY party for his first birthday and, to complement their backyard venue, came up with a barnyard theme! Everything you see here was a joint DIY effort between mom and dad, with dad craftily making a little red barn out of cardboard ... Continue Reading
Liam’s Construction Truck Party
What is a dump truck, a pay loader and an excavator doing in a party? Well, creating that construction truck party ambience, that's what! I love how Mommy Cris cleverly used Liam's growing collection of CAT trucks as party elements for his 3rd birthday. She shares, "I used a transporter truck as a cupcake stand, placed the marshmallows in the dump truck while the excavator is ... Continue Reading
David’s Rainbow Balloon Party
We all know a child brings so much color into one's life, and that's exactly the reason why Mommy Diane chose this theme for her little one's first birthday. She shares, "To celebrate David's first year, we wanted the atmosphere festive, but would focus on our dear birthday boy. We wanted simple, but not simplistic. I found inspiration from pinterest, and came up with a Rainbow ... Continue Reading