Competitors will have 5 minutes to decorate their cupcake.
Only the supplies on the official competition table are allowed.
And the best part: the winner will be chosen by YOU! The final cupcakes will be photographed and posted on the Event Blossom Facebook Page where a poll will be opened to decide the winning cupcake. Voting will be closed and the winner will be announced on Friday, December 21st at 10am PST.
See you there!
-Kim
Which MOD Kid’s Birthday Designs will be used? Nobody knows!
Admit it. You have put on a cape and pretended to be a superhero at least once in your life. Maybe you even managed to get up to the roof of your house and attempted to fly in which case, I hope that the evil geniuses known as “mom” or “dad” managed to foil your flight plans. Now that we’re all grown up, it’s probably been quite some time since we put on the ol’ cape and mask. That doesn’t mean we can’t be a hero every now and again. Save the day at your kid’s next birthday party with these awesome favors requiring only 2 (that’s right, two) things.
MOD Kid’s Birthday Candy Tubes (EB2300MDK – labels shown in Tangerine, with the Stars Pattern Design and ZAP Kid Design)
Colored Old Fashioned Rock Candy (found at a candy store or you can play mad scientist and make your own using this recipe)
All I did was smash up the rock candy and mix the colors just to make the candy tubes pop a little more. Now, you just have to decide what they’re used for. Whether they’re a storage for superhero powers or the secret to defeating evil, theses sweet favors are sure to be a hit with the little ones. To add to your super party, get more Mod Pattern Kid’s Birthday Favors to match.
Now, go whip out that old superhero suit and join in on the fun!
Throwing a party for the little princess in your life? Every fairytale has a little magic to it and you can add a bit of that to your child’s birthday party with the help of a:
Magic Wand!
These fun favors are quick and easy. Here’s what you need:
Strips of colored fabric approximately 10″ in length
Variety of pink ribbon cut into strips that are the same length as the fabric
Hot glue gun
*Optional: glitter
After acquiring all of my supplies, I gathered pieces of fabric and ribbon together into a little bunch. You can make these as thick or as thin as you’d like (I like the look of a thicker bunch myself). Then, I took one more piece of ribbon and tied the bunch together. You want to tie them as close to the bottom as possible. Using the hot glue gun, I glued the bottom of the bundle to one of the caps. Simple as that — just add glitter!
These favors also make a fun activity. You can lay out all the supplies (minus the hot glue gun — that job is probably best left to adults) and let the little princesses create their own wands!
If you haven’t noticed, I’m having a blast with our new favors. Just take a look at last week’s twitter spree with the milk bottles. I know, the product launch was last week, but that doesn’t mean we’re done celebrating! I’ve got more candy tube ideas coming your way this week.
It’s been far too long since my last post and we’ve got a lot to talk about. October and November were such a crazy blur — is there anyone else who still can’t believe it’s already December? I’m still trying to wrap that notion around my own brain. Soon it’ll be 2013! Let’s do a quick re-cap of the Fall:
The “Helpful How-To” series started with some of our more popular assembly-required products
We started getting to know some of our fabulous retailers a little better with our “Quick Q+A” features
Hurricane Sandy swept through the East Coast, and everyday we were a little bit more relieved to hear from a friend or family member letting us know that they were safe.
Here’s what to expect for the Winter and New Year:
We’ll be brainstorming more “Helpful How-To” posts. Send any requests on over!
January will feature another retailer for our “Quick Q+A.” We’re looking for more retailers to feature in 2013, let us know if you’re interested!
Recovery on the East Coast seems to have progressed, but the relief effort is not over. The American Red Cross is still accepting donations here.
Last, but certainly not least:
We’ve got NEW PRODUCTS!
Our candy tubes are a stylish and versatile way to hand out favors at your next event. Add more fashion points to your party by serving drinks in our glass milk bottles and cupcakes dressed up in our wrappers and toppers. Also new, our MOD Pattern designs and MOD Kid Birthday designs. Our MOD Patterns feature today’s hottest patterns like chevron, stripes, and dots giving your favors a fresh look. MOD Kid Birthday designs were made with youngsters in mind and include popular themes such as pirates, princesses, and superheroes! Scroll down to see some images of these new products and click here to view the official newsletter. Click on the image to see our entire collection of new products in the Event Blossom store.
Whenever I’m brainstorming ideas for different projects, I always try to keep a few key things in mind. I found some quotes that help me stay inspired even in the deepest of creative slumps:
“You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.”
― Jack London
I think this is so true. It’s also really easy to forget. Whenever I find myself hitting a wall and I start getting frustrated, I’ll push it off to the side and just wait to be inspired. Why wait? Inspiration can be found everywhere; if it’s not coming to me then I should go to it. Whether it’s by perusing the shelves at my favorite bookstore or taking in the scenery at the beach, there are an unlimited amount of ways I can “go after” inspiration. While I enjoy my more traditional ways of cultivating ideas, there is a more modern approach I have been favoring these days. I think you know what’s coming…
I’ve mentioned my love of Pinterest in passing before, but I just can’t get enough of it! My favorite categories should come as no surprise to you: DIY & Crafts, Holidays & Events, and Weddings. However, I have been known to plan an imaginary new wardrobe through the Women’s Fashion category and laugh out loud (literally) at the pins found in the Humor section. Not to mention the non-existent house I have started to furnish and decorate. I digress.
My personal obsession with Pinterest aside, this site is a wonderful tool that can bring anyone out of the deepest creativity slump. It’s also a great way to share your own brilliant ideas! Creating a Pinterest profile for Event Blossom has been a long time coming and I am thrilled to officially announce that we are now on Pinterest and ready to follow and be followed! Starting today, we’ll be on the lookout for great profiles to follow and we hope that you take some time to come take a look at the pins that the one and only Christina from customer service has curated so far.
We send our best to all those who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. To all of our valued customers located on the East Coast, we extend our deepest concern and hope for a quick recovery. Know that we are available to help you in any way that we can.
Event Blossom has made a monetary donation to the American Red Cross to aid in their hurricane relief effort. We encourage any who are able to take some time to visit their website and add their own contribution. You can access the donation page by clicking here.
For those who have orders shipping to affected areas, you can find an update of UPS.com’s service delays by clicking here.
Something magical used to happen whenever I bought a new suitcase. I’d find one that I absolutely adore and have to have. It was usually perfect for me: big enough for my over-packing, easy enough for my petite frame to lug around, and colorful enough to stand out on those airport carousels. The magic doesn’t end there. I’d proceed take my brand new suitcase on its first flight and know that all the other passengers will be so envious when I’m able to spot my suitcase right away without having first taken someone else’s baggage and awkwardly placed it back on the conveyor belt. Where does magic come in all of this? After making my way to the baggage claim, I would always discover that everyone seemed to magically fall in love with the same suitcase I did.
Okay, that was an exaggeration. Not EVERYONE had the same luggage. But it only took one very similar looking bag for me to find myself in that uncomfortable situation at the baggage claim I mentioned earlier. I’ve since learned my lesson. It’s all about the luggage tag. I make sure that my luggage tags are the brightest and most distinguishable little tags you’ve ever seen. Having a customizable luggage tag like this one helps:
Happy travels, Blossomers!
Need help with Event Blossom products? Shoot me an email at Kim@eventblossom.com!
We’re back with another Quick Q+A! This one is brought to you by one of our great retailers from New Jersey. Not only do they have a colorful online store, but they have a welcoming little showroom where they get to meet their customers face to face on a daily basis. Erica had some amazing tips and insight on finding inspiration for your wedding style, read all about it for yourself:
What’s the story behind your company name, Little Things Favors?
When I was shopping for my own wedding in 2003 I had a hard time finding all the “little things” I needed for my wedding. I browsed so many websites and had to order everything I needed from numerous different vendors. By the time I was done, the UPS driver knew me by name – I had so many packages delivered! I thought there must be an easier way to shop for weddings, so I sought to develop a one-stop shop for all the little things brides need for their wedding. From ceremony supplies to reception decorations, wedding and bridal accessories to wedding favors – we have it all! Well, almost everything – you can find whatever you need for your wedding day at Little Things Favors – except the dress and the groom!
How long has your showroom been opened? What’s the best part about being able to talk favors with customers face to face?
Our showroom opened September 2008, so it has been four years since we opened our doors to clients. I really wanted a retail location that brides could visit to see and feel our favors and accessories in person. So many of our customers would call and ask detailed questions about the items we carried or would order samples to see exactly what they were getting before placing a bulk order. I knew that the next step in our business development was to open a boutique that customers could shop in person.
I love that we are able to meet clients face to face. Couples tell us their stories, how they met, what their style is, what their lives are like! It makes the wedding shopping experience, much more personal for both our clients and us. We love to hear their stories! We are very much romantics at heart and it brightens our day when we have clients come in. The best part for our clients though, is knowing that we are real people behind the website and that we genuinely care about their wedding and making sure they are happy with the items they purchase. Just by talking to clients we are able to steer them in the right direction and show them favors and accessories they never even realized were perfect for them.
Where would you suggest brides go for inspiration when planning their weddings?
Oh, there’s so many places brides can go to find inspiration! My personal favorite recommendation is to know your own personal style and begin your search from there. If a bride is an outdoorsy type, she may want to look at the outdoor space around her venue or favorite places to seek color and theme inspiration. If she is a classic bride, look to the era in which she is most attracted to and pull inspiration from movies, photographs and books from that time period. If a couple is having a seasonal wedding, because they love that season, pull elements from there into the reception location. Anything goes with weddings these days, it is all about the couple’s personal style and taste. There are no “cookie cutter” weddings anymore, each bride is different, every wedding is unique and brides are now looking to put their own individual twist on their day.
For online inspiration, a great place to start looking for ideas and learn about your own style is Pinterest. There are just so many unique finds that are shared in one place and you’ll never know what you’ll come across. I am in love with Pinterest! When I first started my personal account, I created a board called “wedding inspiration” and began pinning things that I would use if I was planning a wedding for myself. Interestingly, I learned through Pinterest my personal style has changed from bohemian beach (my style in 2003) to retro glam (what I am currently in love with). I would recommend to all brides who are looking for inspiration and aren’t sure what they want, to start using Pinterest – in a few short weeks, they will see what their own style is.
Other sources to find inspiration are blogs, wedding shows on TV, magazines, Etsy, and of course, LittleThingsFavors.com!
I loved the way they dressed up our images!
Do you have any trend predictions for the upcoming fall and winter seasons?
Fall has become increasing popular for weddings, more so than summer it seems this year! One of the bigger trends we see is the rustic / vintage theme. What is old, is new. Recycled items, repurposed items, handmade items, wooden décor and outdoorsy, nature themes. I love this trend for fall weddings because many of the rustic items lend an Autumn feel that reminds me of pumpkin picking, apple cider, maple syrup and old farmhouses. For a winter rustic theme, I think of vintage snowshoes, log cabins, sitting by the fire, hot cocoa, pinecones, ice lanterns and natural wood such as white birch. And for the DIY bride, eco-chic or the bride who loves to go antique shopping – this trend is very chic and do-able!
Another trend we noticed is the personalization of weddings. I don’t mean personalizing items (that still is quite popular too!) but rather, giving your wedding a heartfelt, genuine and unique touch by decorating with items that mean something special to the couple. Whether it is a favorite quote framed and hung by the entrance, a puzzle guest book to sign, a reception in a baseball stadium, a cocktail party in a museum, glamorous table decor, a signature cocktail, photo booths that their guests can take home pictures – couples are seeking to make their wedding very distinctive and very them.
What first caught your eye about Event Blossom’s product line?
Event Blossom has unique products that can be personalized with beautiful, modern designs and colors – and the turn around time for personalization is fast. I have personally used so many of Event Blossom’s products for my own events. I’ve used candy jars for my grandfather’s 80th birthday, Sweet Shoppe Candy boxes and lollipops for my son’s birthday party, baby animal notebooks for a baby shower I attended. I always recommend Event Blossom products to my clients as well because I know the quality printing and value they are getting can’t be beat.
I love when one thing can serve multiple purposes. Some examples of my own multitasking objects:
Coffee mug/paperweight
Pen/hair clip
Paperclip/Luggage Tag opener
Planner/receipt holder/post-it note holder
Bulletin board/photo album
And of course, the general of my multi-tasking army: my cell phone. These things save me time, energy, and sometimes even money. I think that finding ways to utilize objects for more than just their intended uses is a fabulous idea. If you recently ordered some of our Chair Place Card Holders, we just might be on the same page and we should be friends. Place card holder and party favor? Why not?
Email your how-to requests directly to me! Kim@eventblossom.com
Long before my days here at Event Blossom, I had ordered a product similar to our Mini Cube Boxes for an event. Keep in mind, I hadn’t actually been the one who placed the order: my mom did that for me. So when these boxes arrived, I was surprised to see that they weren’t…well, boxes. Instead, they were pieces of what looked like colorful cardboard and I had to put them together using directions that were pretty vague, at best. Let’s just say that my very first box (we’ll call it an experiment) was a teeny bit beat up by the time I got it right. It was okay, though, because I had about 99 of them left to practice on. That may sound like a party-planning nightmare, but I was actually enjoying myself. I love figuring out how pieces fit together (puzzle party, anyone??), and I love the feeling of accomplishment I get when I’m finally holding the finished product in my hands. However, there have been times where I just want clear instructions on how to get something done so I can move on to the next task.
Any event, big or small, is ultimately a long list of things to plan and organize. Even if you’re like me and enjoy tinkering around with pieces to put together, you may have other things that are a bigger priority. Yes, I would love to come help you plan any party of your dreams. Unfortunately, I can’t. What I can do is help you out with your favors. Presenting the first of many photo tutorials I have created for some of our “assembly required” items:
Need help with any of our products? Email me at kim@eventblossom.com to request a helpful how-to!
