tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33188085214601068322024-03-05T08:23:18.044-08:00The Purple PatchParty IdeasThe Purple Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-83943019358241003592014-09-04T14:57:00.002-07:002014-09-05T14:43:52.403-07:00The Princess Bride Backyard Movie Night<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span class="st"><span class="fsl"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Fun, food, friends...fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, miracles... all wrapped up with an outdoor screening of the fantastic, Princess Bride.</span></span></span></div>
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Guests were greeted with Inigo inspired "Hello" tags to fill out and mustaches to wear.</div>
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I used Avery 5141 tags and printed the template right on them in Microsoft Word.</div>
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Feel free to use the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3576WASOHK8WHVJSHgtZFNsZEU/edit?usp=sharing">Word Document</a> for yourself.</div>
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Guests had a blast filling out their tags. Take a look at some below.</div>
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My ROUSs were made from large black trash bags stuffed with blankets and decorated with grey construction paper. Easy-peasy.</div>
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I was inspired to paint these wood signs after seeing these on <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/152481739/princess-bride-wooden-directional-sign-5?ref=sr_gallery_41&ga_search_query=princess+bride&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=13&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_view_type=gallery">Etsy.com</a>.</div>
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The boys got Dread Pirate Roberts masks and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0087GDQYQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">swords</a> (below).</div>
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I found the image on my sign on Pinterest. The link leads to <a href="http://myteespot.com/">myteespot.com</a>.</div>
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To make the masks I used a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Classic-Felt-Craft-Black/dp/B00KY3ZVD4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1409759721&sr=8-4&keywords=36%22x36%22+black+felt">36"x36" piece of black felt</a>, <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3576WASOHK8MDdVOW4yQ3pwT0E/edit?usp=sharing">mask template</a>, yard stick, white colored pencil and scissors.</div>
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I traced the <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3576WASOHK8MDdVOW4yQ3pwT0E/edit?usp=sharing">mask template</a> (printed to 8" wide and cut out) in the center of the felt and drew long "ties" using the yard stick. I got 12 masks from the 36"x36" piece of felt.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I love </span><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/179740714/the-princess-bride-movie-quote-quote?ref=sr_gallery_16&ga_search_query=%22The+princess+bride%22&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_ship_to=US&ga_page=3&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">this print</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> on Etsy, so when I wrote on my chalkboard sign, I used it as inspiration.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I'd hoped to get some of <a href="http://www.orientaltrading.com/inflatable-eels-a2-85_2803.fltr">these fantastic pool toys</a>, but since they're discontinued, I ended up with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0012VRLXA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">these teeny-tiny toys</a>. The kids had fun with them anyway.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The signs were spray painted wood with a stencil I'd cut from my Cricut.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I was inspired by </span><a href="http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/94/08/90/9408908d345063eacb1ea170494aed01.jpg"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">this sign</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> to make my own. </span><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3576WASOHK8WFpEYjRZQkR1Z0k/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My sign</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The gift table was decorated with kraft paper vines and a "welcome baby" banner available FOR FREE over at the <a href="http://www.disneybaby.com/getting-ready-for-baby/lion-king-printable-baby-shower-banner/?cmp=SMC%7Cdbaby%7CDBHuggies%7CPinterest%7CSPTool%7CHuggies%7C083012%7CLionKingShower%7CInvites%7CfamM%7C">Disney Baby</a> website.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The vines were made by twisting strips from a roll of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Duck-Brand-Brown-Kraft-280742/dp/B00DD0L45Y/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1408392800&sr=8-13&keywords=roll+craft+paper">kraft paper</a>, then attaching cardstock leaves. </span><span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3576WASOHK8WlhHSm5oeERMQ28/edit?usp=sharing">leaf.svg</a> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3576WASOHK8MjVlV21HVEhfUHc/edit?usp=sharing">leaf.png</a></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My besty cousin's birthday and the mid-season premiere of The Walking Dead on the *very* same day? Inconceivable! (Anyone? Anyone?) We must celebrate!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">No, really, we dressed up and we did goooood! Those with weak dispositions towards yucky zombies, be warned.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Just look at this place! Doesn't it ROCK!?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="color: black;">More of those hands were coming from my fireplace which was "boarded" up with cardboard strips wrapped in</span> </span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Fadeless-Design-Rolls-Weathered-Wood/dp/B0015K1O1S/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1407447374&sr=8-3&keywords=wood+paper"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">faux wood paper</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. <span style="color: black;"> The mantel was dedicated to those we've lost over the years. Note, the family photos have been removed from the frames on the wall. Must have been taken by the family that abandoned this house. </span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">*wink*</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">On the TV we watched a loop of the CDC's MRI. Test Subject 19 looks to be getting into the celebration.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="color: black;">These fantastic cupcake liners are available to print for FREE over at </span><a href="http://www.birthdayexpress.com/partyideas/free-zombie-cupcake-printable/">Birthday Express</a>. <span style="color: black;">The inspiration for the cupcakes came from </span><a href="http://www.annies-eats.com/2009/10/30/brain-with-blood-clot-cupcakes/">Annie's Eats</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This classic shrimp cocktail hors d'oeuvre gets a gruesome makeover, thanks to </span><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/339018/bloody-brain"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Martha Stewart</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. <span style="color: black;"> And it was a HUGE hit. Zombies do love their braaaiiinnnnnnssss..... (and it was really delicious!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Last year we celebrated Christmas Eve with <a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/12/elf-movie-themed-christmas-party.html">Buddy the Elf</a>, this year we celebrate with Ralphie, and A Christmas Story.</span></div>
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Red chocolate bars of "soap". Melted Wilton red candy melts poured into <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/rectangle-embossing-soap-molds-250605/">soap molds</a>.</div>
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And super yummy Ovaltine Cookies! Recipe found <a href="http://wherefloursbloom.com/2013/02/15/secret-ingredient-chocolate-chip-cookies/">here</a>.</div>
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Triple dogs! Hillshire Farms 'Lil Smokies, slow cooked in a mixture of grape jelly and chili sauce for a couple hours, and skewered (in groups of three, of course!). And mini "meatloaf, smeatloaf, double-beatloaf". These delicious little bites were made in my mini muffin tin and topped with ketchup and mashed potato "frosting". So gooood. Err, I mean "I hate meatloaf".</div>
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Rice Krispie Treats, drizzled with red, green and white chocolate. Each has a "handle" that I stamped with "fa ra ra ra ra". And glasses sugar cookies with their eyes "shot out". I got the great cookie cutter from etsy seller <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/almostnecessities">Almost Necessities</a>.<br />
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<br />The Purple Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-3945808693261482702014-01-01T13:56:00.000-08:002014-08-06T14:24:47.017-07:00Welcome back, Waldo, our Elf on the Shelf<div align="center">
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Heeeee's baaack! Our favorite elf, Waldo, joined us again for the 2013 holiday season. Much like last year, he was a bit of a trouble maker, which the kids loved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">They couldn't wait for Waldo's return, so Thanksgiving night, they made him a card asking when he'd be joining us for the holidays. To their surprise, he was sitting on our mantle the very next morning.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Just like last year, Waldo wrote the kids a good-bye letter on his last night, with permission from Santa to give him hugs and kisses (hence the kiss(es) booth). He also brought them brand new Christmas pajamas.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Center: The plane Walt used to scout locations for the "Florida Project" found on the Studio Backlot Tour at Hollywood Studios. Clockwise from top: RC at Disney's All Star Movies Resort, getting on the Ferryboat to the Magic Kingdom at TTC, Disney bus and Iron Man Monorail from the bus stop at the Magic Kingdom, infamous purple road signs!, my kids first Monorail ride, waiting for the monorail inside Disney's Contemporary Resort.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My bestie's birthday was coming and I was thrilled when her hubby asked me to help plan a froggy birthday party for her. Have a look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">To make these lily pad cookies, I cut a wedge out of round, green sugar cookies before baking them. They were inspired by <a href="http://cakecentral.com/g/i/1348001/the-first-grade-play-did-stories-from-frog-toad-i-modeled-the-figures-from-mmf-and-baked-green-sugar-cookies-for-the-lily-pads/#order=129863&albumId=60&nextId=false&prevId=false&imageId=1348001&imageESOId=979019&fullUrl=%2Fg%2Fi%2F1348001%2Fthe-first-grade-play-did-stories-from-frog-toad-i-modeled-the-figures-from-mmf-and-baked-green-sugar-cookies-for-the-lily-pads%2F%2F&fullSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fc%2Fc6%2F900x900px-LL-c6f3deb2_modulescopperminealbumsuserpics671308IMG_2380.jpeg&thumbSrc=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fc%2Fc6%2F50x50px-ZC-c6f3deb2_modulescopperminealbumsuserpics671308IMG_2380.jpeg&description=The+first+grade+play+did+stories+from+Frog+%26amp%3B+Toad.+I+modeled+the+figures+from+MMF+and+baked+green+sugar+cookies+for+the+lily+pads.&original=http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cakecentral.com%2Fc%2Fc6%2Fc6f3deb2_modulescopperminealbumsuserpics671308IMG_2380.jpeg&setName=Frog+%26amp%3B+Toad&urlSlug=the-first-grade-play-did-stories-from-frog-amp-toad-i-modeled-the-figures-from-mmf-and-baked-green-sugar-cookies-for-the-lily-pads">these</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Ok... I'm back. The jars are filled with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Marich-Mint-Chip-Maltballs-8-Ounce/dp/B0006TQ2UW/?qid=1371228961&s=grocery&sr=1-2&keywords=mint+malt+balls&ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_2">green malted milk balls</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Canada-Mints-Pink-Wintergreen-Lbs/dp/B003WQ1ILO/ref=sr_1_1?s=grocery&ie=UTF8&qid=1375823402&sr=1-1&keywords=canada+mints">Canada Mints</a>. The small plates have Peppermint Patties, drizzled with green and pink chocolate, to match the theme. The pink cookies are chocolate chip cookies, tinted with pink food coloring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">To drink, we enjoyed pink lemonade and green Hawaiian Punch. The frogs on the front of the dispensers were cut on my Cricut. Feel free to use them for yourself. </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3576WASOHK8Nkl5cHNFTkp1VDA/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Frog.svg</span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">These adorable pudding cups were inspired by <a href="http://www.blog.birdsparty.com/2010/10/my-childrens-birthday-party-party-in.html">Bird's Party</a>. I cut the lily pad on my Cricut. The cups are 5oz tumblers. The frog stickers came from Michaels.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> I found this adorable frog planter at Michaels, in their summer clearance. His bucket is filled with pink and green rock candy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> Mmm, cake! The cake was frosted with an ombre style and topped with fondant lily pads and cattails. It was inspired by <a href="http://buildingbuttercream.blogspot.com/2012/07/almond-raspberry-cattails-cake.html?m=1">Building Butter Cream</a>. The cake pops were topped with Wilton </span><a href="http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=778821FD-E558-519A-39ACD51E7E5152CB&killnav=1"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">candy eyes</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> and 1/2 a Wilton </span><a href="http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=C362B9A0-05C1-509B-6BB529159A9DE7B7&killnav=1"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">candy heart</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> used at the tongue. They were inspired by pops I saw on <a href="http://www.cakepops.org/just-for-fun/">Cakepops.org</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">If you don't have a Cricut, print this frog face 5" wide. Once printed, cut out and use a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/EK-Success-Shapers-Punch-1-2-Inch/dp/B000XAKWPK/ref=sr_1_3?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1375827190&sr=1-3&keywords=1%2F2%22+hole+punch">1/2" hole punch</a> in the center of the smile for the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/prettypartyplace-Pink-Blowouts-8-pc/dp/B0016KXAB4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1375827129&sr=8-1&keywords=pink+blowouts">blowout</a>. Add 2 large <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Large-Black-White-Googly-Eyes/dp/B00D8LV8WC/ref=sr_1_13?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1375827391&sr=1-13&keywords=google+eyes">google eyes</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">My bestie birthday-girl is an avid reader, so we asked guests to bring her a copy of their favorite book when we had her birthday party, recently. Take a look!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I made bookmarks for people to use as gift tags, if they didn't have one. The adorable book garland was inspired by <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/341491/a-book-themed-baby-shower/@center/276963/baby-shower-ideas">Martha Stewart</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Center photos: Left top, <strong><span style="color: red;">Mickey Mouse</span></strong> dancing with Sami, (clockwise) my sister and I with <strong><span style="color: red;">Mr. Smee</span></strong> (1987), <strong><span style="color: red;">Main</span></strong> Street USA, the Little <strong><span style="color: red;">Mermaid</span></strong> with the kids.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS; font-size: x-small;">Outer photos: Left top, Chocolate <strong><span style="color: red;">Moose</span> </strong>at Le Cellier, (clockwise) <strong><span style="color: red;">Mrs. Potts</span></strong> at Beauty & the Beast - Live on Stage, Voyage of the Little <strong><span style="color: red;">Mermaid</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color: red;">Mulan</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color: red;">Mr. Potato Head</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color: red;">Merida</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color: red;">Mary</span></strong> Poppins, <strong><span style="color: red;">Monke</span><span style="color: red;">y</span></strong> in Toy Story <strong><span style="color: red;">Midway Mania</span></strong> que, <strong><span style="color: red;">Mickey Mouse</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color: red;">Monorail</span></strong> (from the front of another, back when we could ride there, back in 2007), <strong><span style="color: red;">Monster's</span></strong> University (and <strong><span style="color: red;">Mik</span><span style="color: red;">e</span></strong>), <strong><span style="color: red;">Magic</span></strong> Kingdom entrance, <strong><span style="color: red;">Mr. Ray</span></strong> at the Art of the Animation Resort, <strong><span style="color: red;">Mission</span></strong> Space, <strong><span style="color: red;">Minnie Mouse</span></strong>, <strong><span style="color: red;">Munchkin</span> </strong>Land in the Great <strong><span style="color: red;">Movie</span></strong> Ride, <strong><span style="color: red;">Meg</span></strong>, <span style="color: red;"><strong>McDonalds</strong> </span>on Disney property, <strong><span style="color: red;">Mice</span></strong> inside Cinderella's Castle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">These adorable "rag dolls" are my Sami's favorite little toys. Her collection started on her 3rd birthday with an original Blossom Flowerpot, but has now grown into double, possible triple, digits. We incorporated many of them, and their "buttons", into her 5th birthday party this year.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The inviation is made of 3 layers of card stock. A paterned layer (measuring 5.25" square), a solid layer and the printed layer. Buttons in the corners, yarn hair and <a href="http://www.flyingunicornstore.com/product_p/offray-bow-16509.htm">bows</a> were glued on after the layers were double-sided taped together. I've seen a few of these sorts of Lalaloopsy inviations online. One that inspired mine was from </span><a href="http://mysweetlittlefamily.blogspot.com/2012/10/olivias-lalaloopsy-party.html?m=1"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">my sweet little family</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> How gorgeous is *this* cake?! I found a tutorial for the petal design at <a href="http://birdonacake.blogspot.com/2012/08/hummingbird-cake-with-petal-tutorial.html">Bird on a Cake</a>. She's right, it's easier than it looks! Not that I want to downgrade all the hard work I put into it. *wink* </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">These adorable Lala toppers came from etsy seller </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PartyinaBoxSara?ref=l2-shopheader-name"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Party in a Box</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Balls of yarn used to decorate the table were actually foam balls with yarn wrapped around them. I got this idea from the Cute as a Button party over at </span><a href="http://www.kissmekate.net.au/portfolio_item/cute-as-a-button/"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Kiss Me Kate</span></a><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I cut quilt patterned scrapbooking paper to line these 5oz cups before filling them with treats. These have white chocolate covered pretzels. The liners were cut using my Cricut. This is the svg file: <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3576WASOHK8NmN3WXlRVnBrQUk/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cup Liner</span></a>. Or the jpg file for those cutting by hand: <a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3576WASOHK8T2ZUUHZYalVFa1E/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Cup Liner</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I just loved how </span><a href="http://andeverythingsweet.blogspot.com/2012/01/feather-her-nest.html"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">And Everything Sweet</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> decorated their water bottles with fabric for this baby shower. I was inspired to do the same, only I replaced the pin with a button, of course! In addition to water, we enjoyed strawberry milk and <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/22588435603455167/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Golden Wedding Punch</span></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">This adorable Pin the Bow on Crumbs Sugar Cookies game is available to purchase from etsy seller </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/onelovedesignsllc"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">One Love Designs</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. For prizes the kids got Lalaloopsy coloring books I'd found at Dollar Tree.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I got some adorable sewing cards from etsy seller </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LemonTreeStudio"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Lemon Tree Studio</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. Those, yarn and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Plastic-Lacing-Needles-40-pc/dp/B005GAP5M2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1374164583&sr=8-1&keywords=child+safe+needles">child safe needles</a> made up this fun activity spot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">These are only some of the great Lalaloopsy party ideas I found online. I couldn't possiblly use all of them. If you'd like to see more, please visit </span><a href="http://pinterest.com/lisa_cox/lalaloopsy-party/"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My Pinterest</span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> page.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"></span><br />The Purple Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-53592582441019946012013-07-17T17:39:00.000-07:002013-07-17T17:39:06.182-07:00Wordless Wednesday - Disney Social Media<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I'm not ashamed to admit it... I'm an Instagram-aholic. Is there such a thing? Well, there must be, 'cause I am one. And I love it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When my cousin and I visited Walt Disney World this past May on our "Mommy Vacation", my Instagram account was on <em>fire</em>! Take a look....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Walt Disney World has spots where you can hear *actual* storytelling, but everything in Walt Disney World tells a story. The resorts each tell their own story. Each park tells <em>multiple</em> stories. Even the rides are story based. Today I'll take you "Under the Sea" on the "Journey of the Little Mermaid", one of the newest attractions in the New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom.</span></center>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">It's Wordless Wednesday for us Disney folk. So... ssshhh... and enjoy some <strong><span style="color: red;">J</span><span style="color: blue;">u</span><span style="color: red;">l</span><span style="color: blue;">y</span></strong> themed Disney photos I took last year from the beaches of Disney's Polynesian Resort. Ooooo... ahhhhh....</span></center>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The printable bag topper for these adorable s'mores Valentine's can be found at the </span><a href="http://domesticatedlady.com/2012/valentines-etsy-can-you-handle-smore-valentine-printables/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Domesticated Lady</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> website. The topper even has instructions on the back on how to make your s'mores in the microwave. Genius.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="color: black;">Those fun marshmallows are actually available to purchase from </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/jetpuffed#!/jetpuffed/info"><span style="color: blue;">Jet-Puffed</span></a><span style="color: black;"> at Valentine's. No need to try to make them myself. Woot! </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">My Stevie chose to go the Milk & Cookie route with his Valentine's this year. I found this great Valentine on Pinterest, but each and every link was spam, so I had to recreate the bag topper myself (but, as always, I'm happy to share!) And if you happen to know where this great idea began, please let me know and I'll be happy to give credit where credit's due!</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Get my Milk & Cookies bag <span style="color: black;">topper </span></span><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3576WASOHK8cW0walJxOHJCSms/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Our beloved teachers got lollipop bouquets this year. This idea was inspired by</span> </span><a href="http://livingorganizedchaos.blogspot.com/2010/02/lollipop-flower-bouquets.html"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Organized Chaos</span></a><span style="color: black;">. <span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Each bouquet has a tag that reads</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">: <em><span style="color: #e06666;">Roses are red. Violets are blue. Pops are sweet & so are you!</span></em> I'm sharing my tags </span></span><a href="https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3576WASOHK8aGtUamtXZ3BHZUk/edit?usp=sharing"><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">here</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">. My petals were cut using my Cricut. I made the red petal about 3 1/2" wide, the pink 2 1/2". I used a standard hole punch (1/4") for the centers. Twist the pop in the direction it's wrapper is twisted and it slides right in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><span style="color: black;">Need some more Valentine's inspiration? Check out </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentines-day.html"><span style="color: blue;">last year's creations</span></a><span style="color: black;">.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Our bestie elf, Waldo, paid us a visit again this year and unlike last year when he was a well behaved elf, he was a trouble-maker this year! Must have gotten more comfortable in his surroundings. Take a look.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Last night the kids sent their letters to Santa, via Waldo. This morning, he had a letter for them from Santa, thanking them. The letterhead can be found <a href="http://www.erinvaledesign.com/leo_on_the_loose/2011/11/free-printable-santa-letterhead.html">here</a>. Santa's signature to add to the bottom, <a href="http://www.erikaweb.com/xmas/signature.htm">here</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">And, on his last night with us, Waldo left a letter saying his good-byes and thank yous (and sorrys for any messes he made). He also told the kids that Santa gave them permission to give him hugs and kisses goodbye. The letter I used came from <a href="http://www.balancinghome.com/2011/12/saying-goodbye-to-our-elf-on-shelf.html">here</a>. It was very sweet and the kids were amazed that they got to touch Waldo.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Seven. How did *that* happen? My "baby" is seven. *sigh*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Ok, thoughts of baby blankets, soft fuzzy baby hair, tiny baby clothes aside, it's time for my boy to grow up (if he insists. Which he does.). And this "big" boy is into what most "big" boys (and lots of <em>actual</em> big boys) are into... Star Wars! So today we'll celebrate in a galaxy far, far away</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"></span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I was inspired by <a href="http://catchmyparty.com/parties/ethans-6th-birthday-2">Jennifer S</a> on <a href="http://catchmyparty.com/">Catch My Party</a> to make these. Who wouldn't love to get their very own lightsaber in the mail? I love how the party info is printed right on the back. I made mine simpler in front, as I had a LOT to make. Want to <a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/10/lightsaber-invitation-tutorial.html">make your own</a>?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">For lunch we enjoyed hot dogs from the "Hutt Dog" station. Snacks included Wookie Cookies, Carbonite Jell-O and more.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The Hutt Dog station! Not only were our guests given lots of toppings to choose from, we also gave some Star Wars themed ideas on how to prepare their dogs. Feel free to print the <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3576WASOHK8TlhEZ2JEeEhBWXM">Clone Dogs</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3576WASOHK8YVk2dWZ0MHRRUFk">"Solo" Dog</a>, <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3576WASOHK8azM0LWZ2R2VySTg">"Chilly" Dog</a> and <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3576WASOHK8djVnLXM0SEU4dnc">Swamp Dog</a> signs for yourself! My signs are displayed in Ikea frames.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The water bottles are covered with glitter paper (it's from a roll of wrapping paper I got at Michaels). Then I got printable Storm Trooper labels from <a href="http://www.cleanandscentsible.com/2012/05/star-wars-party-food.html">Clean & Scentsible</a> for them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The Padawan Popcorn boxes can also be printed <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3576WASOHK8MGxKMUNqNzR4YzA">here</a>. It's a great versitle little favor box! You can print it on any color paper to match your party. If you own a personal cutter like the Cricut, <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3576WASOHK8bzBPSWdwd0p2dUk">here's</a> an SVG file of the box.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">My large "Hutt Dogs" sign was cut with my Cricut but the small food signs can be printed <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=1adLAOMI6IVH3tyD4I-HjHMKPcEjvGRmDuHNHkmGQ6nFYGXr7pr4RAhvgTdPT">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">We enjoyed some Bow-Ba Fett Pasta (<a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/kid-friendly-pasta-salad-recipe/index.html">Ree Drummond's Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad</a> made with bow-tie pasta). The pasta is in cups purchased from <a href="http://shoptomkat.com/item_245/Candy-Cups--Lime-Green-Stripes.htm">TomKat Studios</a>. I chose them because they're lined with plastic so the dressing wouldn't leak through. We also had Princess Lays (potato chips) and more hot dog toppings.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Stephen's cake and cupcakes were inspired by <a href="http://takesthecakedesigns.blogspot.ca/2011/01/lightsaber-cupcakes.html">Takes the Cake</a>. The letters, stars and lightsabers were made from fondant. The silver was all touched up with silver <a href="http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?id=BA17880D-802D-F658-09B3D5CAB5B536C6&fid=BA17882C-802D-F658-0883EA50A1EA9904">Pearl Dust</a> to give them some sparkle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The Vader-Ade is simply red Gatorade. The Yoda Soda is green Hawaiian Punch and 7up with some green sherbert on top. I made ice cubes from both the Gatorade and Hawaiian Punch to keep the drinks cold without watering them down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Those fantastic C3PO Oreos pops were inspired by <a href="http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/2012/05/c3poreos.html">Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons</a>. They were a big hit! The Cloud City Pops are simply marshmallows on lollipop sticks, dipped in a milk/confections sugar mixture then into blue Pearl Nonpareils. The sticks are actually paper straws purchase, again, from <a href="http://shoptomkat.com/item_14/Striped-Party-Straws--Apple-Green.htm">TomKat Studio</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Carbonite Jell-O. How awesome is that? I've seen it in a few places online but I'm going to give the credit to the first person I saw use it. Carli from <a href="http://www.dimpleprints.com/?s=star+wars">Dimple Prints</a>. Just fabulous! She also inspired the Death Star Krispies we'll see next...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">....made with Cocoa Krispies, these things were SO yummy! I tried to add a little "sparkle" to them with edible glitter, but it just doesn't really show up. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The jarred snacks up top include, Hans Rollos, Ewok Snacks (Teddy Grahams), Thermal Detonators (Whoppers) and Lightsabers (Pixy Stix).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Ah, the Wookie Cookies. How can you not love that face? The brilliant mind that brought up C3PO Oreos, also brought us these fantstic cookies! Thanks Jill over at <a href="http://kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot.com/search?q=star+wars">Kitchen Fun with My 3 Son</a>!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The Obi-Wan Kabob-ies were inspired by <a href="http://catchmyparty.com/photos/204587">these</a> from Sweet Cakes Crafts. The Tie Fighters were inspired by <a href="http://www.cleanandscentsible.com/2012/05/star-wars-party-food.html">Clean & Scentsible</a> (who also brought us the free Storm Trooper water bottle printables!). They're made from Oreo Crisps (the 100 calorie packs) and mini marshmallows. Another huge hit!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><strong>Make Your Own Lightsaber</strong>: Papertowel tubes, foam stickers, markers and balloon-animal style balloons made up this station. It was the BIGGEST hit! After decorating their papertowel tube, a grown-up slid a deflated balloon in and blew it up. Instant lightsaber! I got this idea from <a href="http://catchmyparty.com/parties/ethans-6th-birthday-2">Jennifer S</a> over at <a href="http://catchmyparty.com/">Catch My Party</a>. (You'll remember, she also inspired my invitation.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><strong>Stellar Play Dough</strong>: <a href="http://www.noordinarymomentsblog.com/2009/06/koolaid-playdough-recipe-for-fun.html">Homemade play dough</a>, with some added glitter (for that <em>stellar</em> effect), <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/rolling-pins-828707/">rollers</a> and cutters made up this crafty station. This fantastic idea came from <a href="http://tradewindtiaras.blogspot.com/2011/09/real-parties-star-wars-and-astronomy-at.html">Tradewind Tiara</a> (as do a few addition ideas you'll see coming up!). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"> used <a href="http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/100ml-screw-top-jar-with-lid-799379/">these</a> jars for the play dough. And a word of advice on making the play dough, don't add the glitter too far in advance. I made the play dough about 2 weeks before the party and the glitter all dissolved! We tossed more in just before the festivities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"><strong>Make Your Own R2 Unit</strong>: Cut almost entirely with my Cricut, we had blank R2 units with an assortment of cardstock shapes to add. I made one for display to help as inspiration. Feel free to download the <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3576WASOHK8anQ0bmtmNUs2ZlE">PNG</a> or <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3576WASOHK8ZnFKZDBrRFYyWHM">SVG</a> of the R2 unit for yourself! Thanks to <a href="http://catchmyparty.com/parties/star-wars">Sweet Craft Cakes</a> for this great idea! They're also to thank for our "Clone Army" idea below.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The young Jedi Apprentice practiced their blaster training (aka: Nerf guns) on these poor, unexpecting "Clones". That'll teach them for crashing <em>our</em> party!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Our dress-up station had it all! Character masks, Leia headbands and, (of course!) Jedi robes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Those absolutely fantastic masks were made by etsy seller BessiePooh. You can see all of her wonderful creations <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BessiePooh">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The Leia headbands were inspired by <a href="http://tradewindtiaras.blogspot.com/search?q=star+wars">Tradewind Tiara</a> (see, I told you you'd see them mentioned again!) She gives great step-by-step instructions on how to make them. The glue gun burns these babies gave me were totally worth it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Lastly, the Jedi robes. I made mine from "chocolate" broadcloth. I cut strips measuring about 16" wide by 48" long (adjust your length based on the size of your attendees). Then I cut a hole in the center for the kids heads. I then cut 44" strips of tan broadcloth for the belts. The ream was 44" wide, which is why I chose that number. *wink*</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Having attended training himself this past summer, Stephen, now a Jedi, wanted to train his Padawan in the Jedi arts. (How cool is this photo!? Hubby took it with his new iPhone 5.) You never know when the dark side will try to tempt you, best be prepared. *wink* He stood before his friends, now dressed in their Jedi robes and armed with... you guessed it, lightsabers!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">These foam lightsabers can be found all over the internet at just about every Star Wars party out there. Their origin, impossible to find. Made from foam pool noodles, cut in half, mine are wrapped with 3 rows of silver duct tape and topped off with strips of black electrical tape. The original creator of these things: a genius. 7 year old boys LOVE to beat on each other. And believe you me, they did just that! Some double-fisted. Best idea ever.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">After their training, each new Jedi received a "graduate" badge. I put them into vertical badge holders hung from lanyards. The kids loved that they were each personalized. Here's a <a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B3576WASOHK8RkJ5ZmIzZWZIWVU">blank one</a> for you to work with.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">All that practice (and Jedi training) paid off, because we *were* visited by Mr. Dark Side himself, Darth Vader!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">After a demonstration from Stephen, each new Jedi "battled" Darth Vader. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">What's a party without a photo booth? And who wouldn't want their photo with the infamous Darth Vader!?! (maybe a newly minted 7 year old, unaware that it's just his Papa in costume, that's who)</span></div>
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The Purple Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-53148695299473494832012-10-21T08:12:00.000-07:002013-01-05T08:13:24.214-08:00Lightsaber Invitation Tutorial<div align="center">
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">The front was cut from shiny silver card stock, the back printed on white card stock. (That fabulous photo was taken during Jedi Training at Disney's</span><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;"> Hollywood Studios in Orlando over the summer!) The sabers were cut from blue, purple, red and green card stock. Even though these were cut on my Cricut (again, because there were a lot!), you could easily cut them by hand.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Once cut, I put double-sided tape (my favorite is the Recollections brand found at Michaels!) right up against the outer edge. I then laid the saber down inside the tape and then the backing, on the tape. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">I used clear address labels to print the "pull" sticker. I made, probably, 12 or so "pull"s on one label and cut them out.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">It's time for The Goonies! Tonight, our families and friends joined us for our very first <em>backyard</em> movie night! And it was a HUGE success!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">These signs led visitors from our street all the way to our backyard.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Goonies parties seem to be in short supply, but I did find one in particular that gave me SO MUCH inspiration! Audrey's party over at <a href="http://www.sweetcheekstastytreats.com/">Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats</a> had some amazing ideas. She was even kind enough to give me some tips on making the Sloth cake pops. Thanks again Audrey!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Topiaries! Lush, green and GORGEOUS! Another piece of artwork created by those fantastic Disney Imagineers. And I love how they're ever changing! Some stick around, like these fun characters next to the Mad Tea Party. But new ones come all the time. And don't get me started with what pops up around the Flower and Garden Festival. Wow! Here are a few I've seen over the years. Enjoy!</span><br />
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<em><span style="color: red;">Got a couple extra minutes? I love for you to be one of my "100 people surveyed"!</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">6. Name something at the top of a woman's holiday gift list.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">11. Name a word or phrase that begins with "snow".</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">13. Name something you'd wear outdoors when it snows.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Thanks! And Merry Christmas (in August)!</span>The Purple Patchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01839919538067657038noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3318808521460106832.post-26212550360923006632012-08-01T10:36:00.001-07:002012-08-01T10:37:39.864-07:00Roaming Gnome Beach Party<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">When told that our guest of honor adores the Travelocity Roaming Gnome, this party took a beachy turn. As we all know, that Gnome likes to "get away" and what better place to "get" to, than the beach?!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #783f04; font-family: CAC Pinafore; font-size: x-large;">That tree is talking to me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Disney's Animal Kingdom's Tree of Life. 145 feet tall. Nearly 400 <em>gorgeous </em>carvings. How could it not be the first thing I think of?! Even though I know it's not real, I still can't help but touch it, just to be sure. So life-like! Did you know that the 102,583 leaves are each more than a foot long? The time and detail that went into the construction of this icon just amazes me. I think Walt would have been proud.</span></div>
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<em><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Disney in <a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/07/destination-disney-disney-in-pink.html"><span style="color: #ea9999;">PINK</span></a></span></em></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Check out
previous lists - </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/03/destination-disney-top-10-disney.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Top 10 Disney Attractions</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/03/destination-disney-9-favorite.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">9 Favorite Disney Characters</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/04/destination-disney-8-favorite-lands.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">8 Favorite "Lands"</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/04/destination-disney-7-things-to-do.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">7 Things to do OUTSIDE of the Parks</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/04/destination-disney-6-favorite.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">6 Favorite Restaurants</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/04/destination-disney-5-favorite-snacks.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">5 Favorite Snacks</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/05/destination-disney-4-favorite-souvenirs.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">4 Favorite Souvenirs</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/05/destination-disney-3-favorite-disney.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3 Favorite Resorts</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">,
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Princess Aurora. The official Princess of our house. That honor was bestowed on her the day she kissed my 5 year old on the cheek. It left a mark, not only on his face, but in our hearts. Stephen thought it was the coolest thing ever. And Aurora remained on her pedestal even after this years visit when, my now 6 year old, asked if she remember said kiss. "Of course!" she replied. "It looks like it's been washed off since then". So. Sweet. Here's to Princess Aurora.</span><br />
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<em><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS;">Disney in <a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/06/destination-disney-disney-in-black.html"><span style="color: black;">BLACK</span></a> Disney in <a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/06/destination-disney-disney-in-red.html"><span style="color: red;">RED</span></a> Disney in <a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/06/destination-disney-disney-in-yellow.html"><span style="color: #f1c232;">YELLOW</span></a> Disney in <span style="background-color: black; color: white;"><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/06/when-think-white-and-disney.html">WHITE</a></span></span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Check out
previous lists - </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/03/destination-disney-top-10-disney.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Top 10 Disney Attractions</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/03/destination-disney-9-favorite.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">9 Favorite Disney Characters</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/04/destination-disney-8-favorite-lands.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">8 Favorite "Lands"</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/04/destination-disney-7-things-to-do.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">7 Things to do OUTSIDE of the Parks</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/04/destination-disney-6-favorite.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">6 Favorite Restaurants</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/04/destination-disney-5-favorite-snacks.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">5 Favorite Snacks</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/05/destination-disney-4-favorite-souvenirs.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">4 Favorite Souvenirs</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://purplepatchparties.blogspot.com/2012/05/destination-disney-3-favorite-disney.html"><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">3 Favorite Resorts</span></a><span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">,
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