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Sunflower Cupcakes

Posted in Cake, Entertaining at Home, Entertaining Ideas, Party Theme, tagged , , , on September 27, 2013| 2 Comments »

sunflower cupcakes finished

As the finale for the sunflower themed party I hosted last week, I made sunflower cupcakes.

I started with a basic chocolate cupcake (you can make whatever flavor you like) then mixed up a bowl of buttercream frosting (see recipe below) and tinted it yellow.

sunflower cupcake base coat

Cover the cupcakes with a thin layer of frosting then fill a decorating bag or tube with frosting. I used Wilton Tip #101.

sunflower cupcake petalStarting in the center, pipe “petals” all around the cupcake. Just keep layer them one on top of another going around in circles.

sunflower cupcake frostedIt will use a lot of frosting, so be prepared.

sunflower cupcakePlace a mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup in the center and ta-da! You are ready to go!

Buttercream Frosting

1 cup butter

5 cups powdered sugar

1 tbsp. vanilla

4 (or so) tbsp. milk

Beat butter on medium speed until light and creamy. Slowly incorporate four cups of sugar. Add in vanilla then mix in two tablespoons of milk and beat for about three minutes. If the frosting is too stiff, add more milk. If it seems thin, add more sugar.

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Sunflower Party

Posted in Entertaining at Home, Entertaining Ideas, Party Theme, tagged , , , on September 24, 2013| Leave a Comment »

sunflower party theme 1Last week it was my turn to host our monthly book club meeting.

I decided to go with a Sunflower Party theme. We don’t have to do themes, but it’s fun and it helps me direct my jumbled thoughts.

I’ll be sharing some recipes and different things I did for the party this week.

Today, I wanted to share the sweet little sunflower pots I made for each place setting and then everyone took home with them.

These took about five minutes to make and turned out really cute.

Supplies you need - Reese's Pieces, mini clay flower pots, small sunflower stems (I used silk), tissue paper, wire cutters, scissors.

Supplies you need – Reese’s Pieces, mini clay flower pots, small sunflower stems (I used silk), tissue paper, wire cutters, scissors.

Cut tissue paper into small squares.

Cut tissue paper into small squares.

Wrap around your index finger and stuff into the pot, fluffing out the edges.

Wrap around your index finger and stuff into the pot, fluffing out the edges.

Stick a stem in the pot and hold it upright with one hand.

Stick a stem in the pot and hold it upright with one hand. If you are using silk stems in a bunch, use the wire cutters to remove them and cut to length. Mine were about four or five inches tall.

Then use the other hand to pour in the candy.

Then use the other hand to pour in the candy.

And that's it! How's that for a fast and fun party favor?

And that’s it! How’s that for a fast and fun party favor?

She Who Had Way Too Much Fun With This…

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Autumn Party Theme Ideas

Posted in Entertaining at Home, Entertaining Ideas, Party Theme, tagged , , , , on September 17, 2013| 2 Comments »

autumn party ideas

If you’re looking for some autumn party ideas, here is a list that might help give you some ideas!

She Who Needs to Host a Party

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Sunflower Party Theme

Posted in entertain, Entertaining at Home, Entertaining Ideas, Party Theme, tagged , , , on August 20, 2013| Leave a Comment »

As summer starts to wind down and gardens are bursting with fresh goodness just waiting to be harvested, why not host a bright and cheerful Sunflower Theme Party?

Here are some super fun ideas I found on Pinterest…

sunflower party table 1A beautiful table from Stylelinx. Absolutely adore the lanterns on the moss with flowers.

sunflower party table 2Sunflowers in Mason Jars by Charlotte Geary Photography

sunflowers table 3Love, love, love sunflowers in a blue Mason jar – from Style Me Pretty.

sunflower party foodI want someone to come do this for my next gathering. Please? Love all these ideas! (Hostess with the Mostess)

sunflower party cheeseCheese and Grape Olives (Hostess with the Mostess)

sunflower party cupcakesLove the name tags in the cupcakes (Hostess with the Mostess)

sunflower party oreos

Sunflower Oreos from Catch My Party

sunflower party cake popCake Pops (Hostess with the Mostess)

She Who Needs to Plan a Party

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