In honor of my son's African Safari party coming up, I have changed the blog theme to all things Africa!

I'm so excited to feature this party!  I will have some great things to share with you!

#1 Party Planning Tip:  When party planning for your children, let them be involved in all aspects of the party!  It makes for an extra special time because it is something you can do together---"quality time."

Thanking God and my sweet family for a wonderful getaway!

Now back to the business of butter cream.

Lets Party!!!

Nautical Birthday Treat Idea

While I was making lunch for the kids today, I thought of these...

Celery and Cream Cheese Sail Boats!

• Draw a nautical design on a piece of card stock---waves, stripes, an anchor, etc.
• Cut out the same size triangle sails. 
• Attach to toothpicks.
• Place in cream cheese celery sticks.

Super cute, super simple!

I placed them on some blue sugar sprinkles for the water effect. 
 Place them on top of a sea of blue jello and you have a yummy and interesting party centerpiece! 

Love,
Samantha

Have a Hello Kitty Party!

Here is some Hello Kitty party inspiration from Samantha's Sweets...
 I will be showcasing the Hello Kitty party from Angela Hurt soon so check back!

Hello Kitty by Samantha's Sweets
for Angela Hurt

Hello Kitty Sheet Cake

Hello Kitty Cookie Pops!

Hello Kitty Cookie Pops Wrapped with Curly Ribbon

Hello Kitty Cookie Pops for yummy favors

Happy Birthday Banner inspired by Hello Kitty

Custom Hello Kitty Banner ~to match the balloon design on the invites, napkins and plates.

Birthday Girl!

African Safari Party Coming Soon!!!

As most of you know, in September, we will be styling an elaborate African Safari party for my 9 year old son!  I say "we" because, my son ~the artist~ is helping me plan every phase of this party.  He is so knowledgeable on African animals---I am so impressed and proud of him!  : )

Here is a sneak peek of our African Party Favors...

Safari Party Favors
African map, toy rifle, safari stickers and zebra pencil

So pleased with how the African Safari party favors turned out, I had to give a sneak peek. My son and I made them. He wants to go with an "old world" safari theme, and he's only going to be 9! That's my sweet baby boy! ; )

This is our "PARTY ON A BUDGET," so let's see the materials used and the cost...

Safari stickers:  $4.00---$1.00 each pack
Pencils:  $3.00---$1.00 each pack
Maps:  Free---printed from computer 
Bags:  $1.00
Twine:  $2.00
Rifles:  $1.16---.29 cents each pack ---Bought at Mary Lou's Party World--Greensburg, PA

The stickers, pencils, and twine were purchased at Micheal's Stores www.michaels.com

Total cost for 14 safari favors:  $11.16--About .80 cents each!!!

That's pretty good, I think! 

Map image is from www.thesafaribook.com  --I have printed this maps for personal use and do not sell these favors to the public.  Image rights to The Safari Book 2011

More to come!!!