Looking for a simple, last minute Halloween classroom treat or non-candy treats to hand out!?! These 2 1/2 inch pencil toppers are too easy. Simply print the file, trim using a craft punch or scissors, punch two holes at either end and thread a pencil through (we found ours 12 for $1!).

​Happy Halloween!!

Caroline's birthday falls right before Halloween, so her mommy thought it would be special to design a party around a concept that would not only be fun this year, but fun for years to come. SO, we went with a modern, girly twist to the classic children's television movie "It's a Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown".

Main Table
The backdrop to this table was inspired by numerous scenes from the actual movie, incorporating a brighter version of the purple sky and Snoopy's silhouette. Simple bulk snacks were served in apple baskets with fun signage. Cupcakes were sitting atop scattered hay and topped with personalized Charlie Brown inspired paper toppers. The cake was modern and simple as not to clash with the table's backdrop. And then sweet shortbread pumpkin cookies were set in front of the cake, perfectly bite sized for the toddlers in attendance. The "Happy Birthday" banner hanging in front of the table incorporated purple from the backdrop (also one of the birthday girl's favorite colors), black & white polka dots inspired from the "Ghost" scenes in the movie and yellow to tie together with the Woodstock printables. And finally, plush party favors were displayed on two hay bales leaning on either side of the overall display.

Children's Tables
Purple base linens were used to pull the color from the main table throughout the party. Simple black and & white polka dot runners were selected to incorporate ghost elements from the movie. And fun hand painted Charlie Brown pumpkin centerpieces held all-white flowers for the final girly touch to these tables.

Activities
In addition to the giant bounce house in the front yard, guests played with the Snoopy bean bag toss game and had their pictures take in the Charlie Brown photo board. Sometimes simple is the best way to go!!

Vendor Credits:
Party Styling & Printables: Crowning Details
Table Backdrop, Painted "Charlie Brown" Pumpkin Centerpieces, Bean Bag Toss & Photo Prop: Created by Jackie
Cake: Dessert Happiness
Florals: The Briar Rose
Plush Favors: Hallmark
Table, Chair & Linen Rentals: Aztec

These "Germ Slayer" Halloween treat ideas are super simple, practical and make great giveaways for teachers or even for trick-or-treaters on Halloween night. Simply print, trim and attach to either these mini anti-bacterial soaps or to the larger version using ribbon. They are available for $2.95 personalized in our etsy shop or non-personalized as a FREE download below.

​Happy Halloween!

Vendor Credits:

Party Styling & Printables: Crowning Details
Flowers: The Briar Rose
Wooden Signage, Vinyl Monograms & Painted Pumpkin Centerpieces: Created by Jackie
Cake: Dessert Happiness
Cake Pops: Tracy Olmo Eschete
Photography: Saskia Matser
Pom Pom Garland: Gracie & Marie (Etsy Shop)
Pink Polka Dot Plates: Tom Kat Studio

Planning Al & Dona's 50th wedding anniversary celebration was a whirlwind (under 3 weeks of planning) and one of my favorite events of all time to work on! Such a fun couple...and a great life story.

The party theme: 50's sock hop. He wanted authentic sock hop. She wanted elegant dinner party. The result was our attempt to marry both directions into a fun, yet elegant affair fitting of their life together.

Upon arriving, guests were greeted by a red, 1950's Cadillac playing juke box tunes and three, six foot tall balloon ice cream sundae displays. The perfectly appointed red and white leather benches pulled out front were courtesy of the school halls. Once inside, guests were encouraged to leave their well wishes on the custom designed "guest checks" displayed on the poodle skirt table and to sign in on the large art canvas.

The decor inside of the gym was designed to be more elegant, yet playful. Tables were covered in a light white linen adorned with silver sequins circles.  Centerpieces alternated between fun, custom disco balls and 1950 die cast cars set on mirrored rounds. To add in the record detail to the table settings, we added 12" LP record chargers for each guest and 45 record table numbers on stands.

Set against the back wall were the amazing custom desserts- 1950's cookies created by The Sugar Jar, sundae & cherry limeade mini cupcakes created by Timtations bakery and homemade biscotti to be served with coffee service provided by Tony B Mandola's Catering.

Ready to capture the night's moments was the 6' tall LP record photo backdrop with St Thomas High School mum photo props. And guests danced the night away to tunes by Pee Wee Bowen Band.

It was certainly a night to remember....

Vendor Credits:

Party Styling & Printables: Crowning Details
Balloon Displays: Up, Up & Away
Custom Sugar Cookies: The Sugar Jar
Disco Ball Vases & Photo Backdrop: Created by Jackie
Florals: Horton Thompson Floral Design
Catering: Frankie B Mandola's Catering
Venue: St Thomas High School (Al's Alma Mater)