Category Archives: party inspiration

Dinosaur Birthday

August 13, 2019

Stomp, Chomp, Roar! This party is a fun filled, colourful prehistoric adventure!
A dino-mite party with absolutely a-roar-able decorations, treats, favors and more!

Niko-Saurus has spent the better part of the year in a make believe dinosaur world, so naturally, why not bring it to life with a birthday party!

These party hats are too cute with the back side showing spikes!

No better a favor for this party than a dino adoption…or two!

For the older party guests, I found these great and challenging 3D puzzle designs at the dollar store. In what could be a bit boring of party for those 10+, this favor gives them something to do while the littles run around making T Rex sound effects!

Evon of Cookievonster never disappoints, these dino-mite cookies where hand cut to follow my paper designs. Amazing talent!

Roar this way to Niko’s 5th Birthday!

Carnivores, Herbivores and Sweetivores : All Welcome

I made these adorable mini party hats with the coordinating party papers. These guests were happy to join in on the fun!

To purchase this dino-mite party set, click the the listing photo above!

Happy celebrating!

Tania

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Gone Fishing Cake Topper Tutorial

June 13, 2018

My ‘Gone Fishing’ set is certainly one of my top sellers and I do get questions daily about how to assemble the cake topper. I designed this cake topper with the thought of taking a simple homemade cake and transforming it into something super cute with just a few simple paper designs. I see many copycat cake toppers, but folks, this is very original design!

Required materials:

Gone Fishing cake topper printable, available here
Scissors
Glue gun
3 bamboo sticks
Bakers Twine (available at many dollar stores)
Oreo crumbs
Several blades of plastic grass (purchased small grass pot at Target and cut what I need)

Cut out the four fish and the fishing sign from the printable file you purchased from my Etsy shop! If you want to make a longer line of fish, simply print off two copies of the file and string more fish! Next, cut approximately 10 inches of bakers twine and tie a loop knot to one end, string the bamboo stick and then do the same for the other end.

Take each individual fish and turn it over to dab just a bit of hot glue to the tip of its mouth and quickly adhere to the bakers twine. Tip: to ensure even spacing of the fish, I recommend laying them down as you like on the twine before gluing.

Next, turn the fishing sign over and glue the third bamboo stick to the back side.

Here you see the Oreo crumbs and plastic blades of grass. You will want to pour anywhere from quarter to half a cup of the crumbs onto the center of your cake. I then inserted the fishing sign, just slightly slanted. Next, insert the two fishing line bamboo sticks just behind the sign and be sure not to insert to far so you cover the fish with the sign. The final touch are the plastic blades of grass.

If you are interested in more than just the cake topper a full party package is available too!

All the best!

Tania

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DIY Paper Rosette Cupcake Tutorial

October 16, 2017

Cupcakes are a party favorite and the only thing better than a cupcake is a cupcake with a nicely decorated topper!

Ever wondered how the paper fans/rosettes are created that I often use to decorate cupcake toppers?

You can find them in my many styled parties and I’m happy to share with you just how I make these so you can too!

Required Supplies (click on the supplies to buy these items yourself):

Sizzix Big Shot
Sizzix Strip Cutting Pads
Extended Spacer Plaform
Sizzix Die-Cut Paper Rosette
Patterned Papers
Double Sided Tape/Hot Glue Gun
Lollipop Sticks
2″ paper punch
Cupcake Topper Designs from Tania’s Design Studio!

Here is a great YouTube video to watch and see the assembly step by step!

Tim Holtz Paper Rosette with the Sizzix Big Shot

Sizzix Big Shot and Paper Rosette Die-Cut

My die-cut is well used!

Cut your patterned papers into strips. It is best to use 12″ paper strips but you can also use printed patterned papers from the party sets. The medallion die cut will be just shy of complete so I just use a circular paper punch for the that instead.

Run your die cut through the Big Shot. Start with the extended spacer on the bottom, then 1 strip cutting pad, then the die-cut face up, then the paper and lastly the 2nd strip cutting pad on top. Roll the die through the Big Shot.

Remove the die cut paper rosette and proceed to accordion fold the long scallop piece along the perforated lines. On one end, dab some hot glue or double sided tape.

Roll the paper into a cylinder and glue the two ends of the scallops together.

On a flat surface, gather the flat side of the cylinder tight together while spreading and pushing down on the top to create the rosette.

Turn your rosette over and glue the medallion to the back side. You can use double sided tape, but I recommend hot glue to ensure your rosette remains study.

Add a 2″ cupcake topper to the front side of the paper rosette, again using double sided tape or hot glue. Lastly, add a lollipop stick to the back side of the paper rosette and pop your decorated cupcake topper into your cupcake!

I hope you recreate the paper rosette cupcake topper in your next party!

Here are a few other examples of how I used paper rosettes to decorate!

army star banner

As table centerpieces using photos and table confetti

Time Flies cupcake toppers!

Best in show, Our Lil Cowgirl ribbons

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Modern Race Car Birthday

October 16, 2017

Welcome Race Fans! Start your engines and put your car into drive, this Modern Race Car Birthday Party by will make you feel alive! Fill up on all the incredible party details to make your race party first to the finish line!

The race car obsession is real in my home which is filled with my three little boys! Our youngest has at least one in his hand at any given moment of the day (or night). Plus, he has at least several more tucked into his pockets for later! Having three boys, I have learned so much about car names and racing stats, everyone has their favourite car brand! Needless to say this party theme as in my thoughts for quite some time!

Details to look for:

Checkered Race Flag cake placed high up on the winner’s podium
Gear shift cake pops
Racing sugar cookies
Gas pump juice boxes
Ready, Set, Go guest table
Cupcakes with custom toppers and wrappers
Letter names and pennant flag banners
Antifreeze punch placed in glass bottles
And so much more!

There is a tutorial on how to create the DIY Checked Backdrop on Black Twine, click here.

Full Race Car Printable party package can be purchased here:

Vendors:
Printable Party Package: Tania’s Design Studio
Cake: Sweetness by Lenka Achacoso
Cookies: Cookievonster

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Stellar Space Theme Birthday

February 17, 2017

Three, Two, One…Blast off! With out of this world treats and an amazing homemade rocket ship photo booth, Amy of A Dazzle Day, created a stellar space birthday party!

Party Highlights to look for:

Solar system chandelier
Glitter star garlands
Homemade rocket ship photo booth
Card board rocket ship crafts
Fun glitter embellished party printables!

Happy birthday Gavin!

Full party package available in my Etsy shop, here.

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Playful Boys Camping Party at Home

February 13, 2017

It is so much fun to be in the wilderness, huddled around a fire, roasting s’mores and amking memories with friends. For little camper Musa’s third birthday, his party mom created this playful camp out party in the great indoors! I love all the wooden elements that make you feel like you’re hanging out around the camp fire!

Be sure to spot these great details of this special attraction birthday party event:

Living Room Campsite with Teepee and Fire!
Large Marquee Letters on the Mantle
Campfire Cupcakes
S’mores Station with Custom Menu options
Hot Chocolate Takeaway Favors
and much more!

How amazing is the wood grain cake! The critter cake pops and adorable too!

A simple picture based scavenger hunt can make the game fun for all ages! Thank you for sharing your party pictures, I always love to see how my customers celebrate their happy occasions!

Full party package is available in my Etsy shop, here.

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Birthday Scavenger Hunt

January 21, 2017

Another fabulous party from Amy of A Dazzle Day! Party guests were invited to a scavenger hunt for Gavin’s 10th birthday. With a fun birthday menu and hard detective work, this party was sure to keep kids happy and busy!

Be sure to spot these great details of this special attraction birthday party event:

Thumbprint ‘Scavenger Hunt’ signage
S’more cupcakes
Perfect mini sliders for little fingers
Kraft paper gable favor boxes filled with great detective gear!

The full Scavenger Hunt party package is available in my Etsy shop:

click here or the listing below

Happy celebrating!

Tania

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Lights, Camera, Birthday!

January 16, 2017

Amy of A Dazzle Day is here to share a show stopper birthday so roll out the red carpet and prepare yourself for a fabulous birthday premiere!

Be sure to spot these great details of this special attraction birthday party event:

Concession stand filled with popcorn, hot dogs and cotton candy
Star studded cupcakes
Old Hollywood red curtains and marquee birthday banners
Movie reel water bottle labels

And MORE!

Interested in a creating a movie party for your kiddo, here is the full printable party package to get you started for so ‘reel’ fun!

Click Here or on the listing image below.

Happy celebrating!

Tania

Tania’s Design Studio

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Dreamy Unicorn Magic Birthday Party

August 10, 2016

As long as we dream, there will be Unicorns!

This simply dreamy unicorn themed party was styled my Amy of A Dazzle Day! Amy asked for a whimsical, magical party package that would have all of Mia’s party guests prancing and leaping with joy! This perfectly pastel color palette with the accents of navy and gold make this a unique color combo in the ever so popular rainbow unicorn party scene.

Be sure to spot these precious details of this magical birthday party event:

DIY unicorn headbands adorned with felt flowers
Waffle cones turned chocolate dipped unicorn horns
DIY felt clouds with streaming pastel ribbons
My Little Pony pinata turned unicorn
Adorable paper roll unicorn craft
Pink fur and boa seating for each honored guest
Beautifully patterned and scalloped plates

And MORE! How adorable is the paper roll craft?Happy 6th Birthday Mia!

Full party package available in shop, click here!

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How to Make a Party Hat

June 14, 2016

Every birthday child needs the don the special celebratory attire of the ‘birthday hat!’

Every party package that I create includes various party hat designs that are ready for just this job! So to make the process of assembling one of these easier, today I am sharing a step by step guide. And if that is not help enough, I am also providing a free printable party hat of this particularly cute striped navy and white design!

To make this party hat, you will need the following…

Party Hat Printable
Pair of Sharp Scissors
Scotch Tape/Hot Glue
Ribbon
Embellishments (optional)

Start of with printing you party hat on heavy white card stock (I would recommend 65lb card stock). Using the guidelines, cut out the hat with scissors.

Once you have the party hat cut out, roll the paper into a cone shape with the dotted line side under the finished edge.

Once you’ve rolled the hat into the cone shape, tape/hot glue in place. I used scotch tape which can look a bit of a mess, so the other option is to use a the hot glue gun for a cleaner look. Whatever you choose, this is the back side of the hat and so…what you don’t see is no big deal :)

Next, choose a coordinating ribbon and trim two pieces to the lengths you need to tie a nice bow once on the birthday child. Tape or Staple the ribbon to the inside of the hat and keep in mind where is the front.

I decided to make this hat from my son’s first birthday cake smash so I added a shimmer jigsaw chipboard number “1” which is made by MakingMemories (available in most scrapbooking /craft stores). It is really up to you with how you want to embellish the hat; a pom pom on top, some fringe on the bottom. So many ways to personalize and make it your own!

Just for a daily dose of cuteness, my littlest one in his cake smash mess!

Please use this free party hat to create something lovely for your little one. Download your hat by clicking on the ‘Tania’s Design Studio – Party Hat’ link below!

Tania’s Design Studio – Party Hat

Tania

Tania’s Design Studio

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