Ombre Paint Stick Party Backdrop

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Christine from Pure Joy Events has a passion for planning kids’ parties and finds Anthropologie’s window displays to be a great source of inspiration for her backdrops. I have been known to find creative uses for paint stirrers so it’s no wonder this ombre paint stick design caught my eye. Christine created her beachy backdrop by painting large paint stirrers and them simply sticking them on the wall with painter’s tape. How cute is this for a surf-themed birthday or pool party?

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Paper Flower Art

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The second Nikki from Tikkido saw pictures of the striking paper flower backdrop from Chanel’s Spring 2009 show she knew she wanted to recreate it. Happily, she did! And it only cost her about $15. Nikki says, “It was perfect as a backdrop for the party I was designing, and now has a second life as a gorgeous, large scale art piece in my home.”

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Painted Glow Jars

Shari from Turnstyle Vogue made some really cool lit jars that offer the soft glow and laid back vibe of candles but without the open flame. Shari suggests using them for outdoor décor, weddings and parties, and even as nightlights for kids. The list goes on and on! Hands down,  I like Shari’s colorful collection [...Read More]