Helpful How-To’s Archives

Eco-Friendly Party Favors

Hello Blossomers!

Do you have customers that want to throw a stylish celebration, but keep their favors and decor eco-friendly? Well, look no further! We have many favors that will stay true to any eco-friendly values your customers may have. Check out some of our most popular options below!

Watering Can Planting Kit Favors
These watering can kits are just what environmentally conscious planners are looking for! Each kit contains everything you need to start growing a miniature garden of White Alyssum. You can even add on a personalized label to say a special “thank you” to all in attendance.
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Personalized Flower Seed Favors
Thank your guests with these wildflower seed packet favors, an ideal choice for an eco-friendly party. You can choose your own colors, design, pattern and text. Send them as save the date cards or birth announcements, letting all friends and family know they are “seeds of love”, that “love is in bloom” or to “plant with love”.
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“Please be Seeded” Leaf Plantable Seed Place Cards
Fall is less than a couple of weeks away! These “Please be Seeded” plantable place cards are made with recycled paper and include a detachable seed pack shaped like a decorative leaf containing wildflower seeds. Going green has never been so unique!
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Scheme Wedding & Event Design
Do you have the daunting task of planning a desert wedding? Scheme Wedding & Event Design has beautiful and elegant ideas for decorating a lovely wedding in the desert. Check out their styled shoots page by clicking here to see their vision.
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Until next time,
Julie

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Helpful How-To #3: Paper Straw Favor & Decor Ideas

Welcome back Blossomers!

One of my favorite items we offer that adds just the right amount of color and style to any celebration are our Striped and Chevron Paper Straws! Today I’m going to show you the various ways you can use this item, other than the usual drinking straw. Check out some fun ideas below:

Photo Booth Props
You know those adorable props guests use at the oh-so-popular photo booths? Why not create your own colorful props using Paper Straws! Check out an example from Toffee Magazine below!
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DIY Pixy Stix
This would be a fun activity to do at a birthday OR to use as a favor at your party! You can find a yummy recipe on Cupcake Project.
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Food Pops
How cute are these popsicles from Icing Designs and fruit pops from Bakers Royale?!
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Skewers
Or how about using the paper straws as bright skewers for yummy chocolate or cheese fondue, like below from Bakers Royale?
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Decorative Garland
Just in time for Labor Day, check out this “Stars & Stripes” garland made completely of red striped paper straws! Find the how-to on Earnest Home Co..
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Be sure to check out our Paper Straws, available in both striped and chevron patterns and in various colors by clicking here to create these unique projects!
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Until next time,
-Julie

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Popcorn Baby Favors

Hello Blossomers!

What better way to thank your shower guests than sending them home with everyone’s favorite snack, popcorn! Show your baby shower guests you are ready to pop with our Popcorn Favors! Our favors come as blank DIY items or with chic personalized labels to serve as a reminder of the sweet baby arriving soon. Check out our popcorn favors below.

Personalized Microwave Popcorn
Thank your loved ones with this delicious treat they can take home and enjoy! Include any of our baby shower design icons like a silhouette pregnant woman, mustache or rubber ducky or use our “Ready to Pop” design.
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Personalized Popcorn ‘n Treats Boxes
Use these boxes as containers for yummy treats like popcorn, pretzels or chocolates. They are the perfect snacking size and guests will love munching out of them while watching you open gifts! These are also available without the personalized labels, so you can add your own creative spin.
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Going to Pop MOD Party Collection
Want to plan your whole shower with matching favors and decor while sticking with the “About to POP” theme? Check out our MOD Party Collection, “Going to Pop”, available in pink and blue! You can choose to get the Starter Kit to help you begin the planning process or pick and choose from our many coordinating favors, including party games and invites.
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Until next week!
-Julie

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Popcorn Wedding Favors

Hello Blossomers!

There are so many unique and creative ways to announce your new engagement or to show your gratitude to you guests for celebrating your new nuptials. One of my favorite ideas is using popcorn! You can play around with so many sayings that your guests will love! Check out our Popcorn Favors below for inventive ideas.

Personalized Microwave Popcorn
Thank your loved ones for sharing your big day with a delicious bag of popcorn! They can take this favor home and enjoy it in the comfort of their home while watching your wedding video. Add a design icon to match your theme or use our “My Heart Pops for You” design icon to express your appreciation.
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Personalized Popcorn ‘n Treats Boxes
What better way to announce that your significant other has popped the question than to use these adorable treat boxes as favors or on a buffet table at your engagement party? They are the perfect snack size and come in seven colors and three patterns. You can also choose to get these non-personalized and add your own custom touch
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The Wedding Wire New Orleans Wedding
Need some ideas for an elegant way to serve popcorn at your wedding? Check out The Wedding Wire and their blog entry featuring a New Orleans Wedding complete with a popcorn stand and flavor shakers.
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Be sure to come back later this week for fun Baby Shower and Birthday ideas using popcorn favors!
-Julie

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Helpful How-To #2: Tassel Garland Kit

Hello Again Blossomers,

It’s time for our Helpful How-To #2. This time we will be helping you and your customers assemble the tassels for our new and popular DIY Tassel Garland Kits. Below, we’ve provided you with step-by-step instructions and images to make the assembling process as easy as 1-2-3.

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Hope this was helpful!
-Julie

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Princess Party Favors & Decor

Hello Blossomers!

Are you planning a royal ball for your pretty princess? Coming up with the perfect favors and decor can be frustrating, but we are here to help! Our site is a one-stop-shop to creating a pink palace fit for a Queen. Find all coordinating favors and decor with our Princess Party Collection or mix and match with our Mod Kid’s design collection. Check out our most popular favors and decor below.

Candy Wrapper Covers
Add some sweetness to your menu with your favorite candy bar! These personalized candy wrapper covers fit most 1.55 oz candy bars, so there is no fussing with foil, tape or glue.
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Mini Mason Jars
Fill our reusable personalized mini mason jars with your favorite sweets or nuts. Add a princess, pink castle or tiara icon and choose any color to match your party for a real custom treat.
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Water Bottle Labels
Dress up any plain water bottle with a personalized water bottle label, available in waterproof material, to keep all at your royal ball happy and hydrated!
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Princes Party Decorations Starter Kit
Having trouble getting started? Take a look at our Princess Party Starter Kit filled with matching favors and decor. You’ll find party games, menu cards and much more in our Princess Party Collection that coordinate with the Starter Kit designs and will complete every detail of a birthday ball!
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The Gunny Sack’s “Princess Putty”
For a fun and unique addition to your birthday ball, check out The Gunny Sack and their glittery DIY feature “Princess Putty”. This can double as a party activity and a favor for guests to take home!

Until next time,
Julie

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Bachelorette Party Favors & Decor

Welcome Back!

Planning a Bachelorette Party can be stressful and expensive and having to find matching favors, decor and party games you want is time-consuming. Well, look no further! Our Mod Party Collection allows your customers to pick and choose coordinating items that will complete any Bachelorette Bash! Check out some of the best sellers below.

Party Games
We’ve got multiple games to choose from including Bingo, What’s in Your Purse? and Scratch Off Cards.
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Party Decor
Have matching decorations throughout the event like banners & party signs.
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Favors
Don’t forget to send your friends home with some goodies!
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If you can’t decide, let us help you get started with our Bachelorette Party Decorations Starter Kit! These non-personalized kits include a pennant banner, party sign, straws, cupcake wrappers & toppers, menu/place cards and decorative stickers.
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Need a little extra helping with the finer details of planning your girls’ weekend? Check out The Knot and their “Bachelorette Party Planning Guide” for tips to throwing the ultimate getaway.

Until next time,
Julie

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Helpful How-To #1: Mini Cube Favor Boxes

Hello Blossomers!

In order to keep your shipping costs down and make sure your items arrive undamaged, many of our favors require assembly once received. We’d like to help your customers put together these favors with ease, so we’ve created “Helpful How To” sheets with step-by-step instructions on how to assemble certain items. These even come with images to make sure you get it right the first time.

Check out our first “Helpful How-To” below on our popular Mini Cube Favor Boxes.

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If you need any additional help, feel free to email us at customerservice@eventblossom.com. We’re always here and happy to help!
-Julie

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Gifts for Dad on Father’s Day

Hello Again,

Dad’s are there to help us out any time we need them. Be sure to show him how thankful you are for all he does this Father’s Day. Check out our favors below for some fun ways to say “thanks”.

Popcorn ‘n Treats Boxes
Our popcorn boxes are a great gift for Dad this Father’s Day! You can bundle his favorite movie along with one of these colorful boxes. They are available in eight colors, all with three different pattern options. Add a personalized label saying “You’re one great POP!” to make these truly unique gifts.

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Mini Cookie Jars
Fill these glass jars with Dad’s favorite sweet treats. You can even add a personalized label telling him how sweet his love is.

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Have a safe and fun Father’s Day weekend!

-Julie

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