Posted on April 24, 2013 by Kara

Kara’s Mickey Mouse themed Birthday Party!

I’m so excited to finally showcase my MICKEY MOUSE THEMED BIRTHDAY PARTY!

I wanted to create a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse themed party full of fabulous DIY ideas to inspire and help all of you throw a killer Mickey party from start to finish. I hope you can create the perfect Mickey party for your little guy or girl by following these tips, tutorials and ideas!

Photography by Laura Bunker

All Mickey Mouse Party supplies used in this party are from Kara’s Party Ideas Shop:
Mickey Mouse Party Collection
Black Lanterns
Red Lanterns
Red Buckets
Striped Napkin Rings
Mickey Mouse Ears
Cupcake Liners
White Gloves
Black Bakers Twine
Striped Paper Straws
Mickey Mouse Pinata
Red Party Hat
Disney Pez Dispensers
Mickey Mouse Balloons
Polka Dot Balloons
Mickey Mouse Party Favors
Mickey Mouse Bags
Mickey Mouse Tags
Mickey Mouse Sugar Candy Toppers
Black Paper Bags
Yellow Krinkle Shred
Polka Dot Ribbon
Mickey Candles
Mickey Ears
Rock Candy
Yellow Swirl Lollipops

Before I go any further, here is a fun video from my show that goes through this whole Mickey Mouse Party…showing you how to make all of the projects and decor first hand!

The above red buckets are available in my shop. I simply glued on two white circles to make them look like Mickey Mouse. The same idea could also be used at a Minnie Mouse party…just get black buckets (or pink) and glue polka dots onto the buckets.

Make these hats out of regular red party hats from my shop and black paper circles. Simply attach two black paper circles to the back of the party hat.

Tutorial on how to make the above balloon wreath on the video at the top of this post.

Tutorial on how to make the cupcake liners in the below video…

Watch the video below to learn how to make these adorable Mickey Mouse Oreo pops!

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Make the above lanterns out of Chinese lanterns available in the shop. Simply attach round paper circles to the backs of the lanterns.

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With the ingredients below make these fun Mickey Mouse caramel apples! Tutorial on the video.

Make the below Mickey Mouse gumball machine by attaching black paper circles to the back of the machine with tape.

Tutorial on how to make the above Mickey Mouse favor bags in the video at the top of this post.

Tutorial on how to make these fun Mickey Mouse Oreo pops on the video at the top of the post.

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Kara

Kara’s Party Ideas Show, Episode Five- Army Party

Don’t forget to watch episode five of the Kara’s Party Ideas Show! Today I showcase my fun ARMY THEMED PARTY, including an original, easy and super cute Army themed party invitation using a plastic Army man & a parachute! Watch the show here to see it all! The Kara’s Party Ideas Show airs every Thursday on the wonderful online TV network, My Craft Channel. Top secret lunch pails, grenade balloons, brown paper favor bags, army dog tag necklaces, camouflage bandanas, camouflage drinking/sipper cups with straws, gummy army men candy, binoculars, army hats with netting, bakers twine, burlap, brown swirl lollipops, army truck treat boxes, camouflage paper plates, camouflage paper cups, camouflage napkins, camouflage balloons, paper shred, parachute army men {used for invitation}, army themed yoyo’s, camouflage bouncy balls, clear bucket pails/tins, army themed cupcake liners, army star candles, plastic camouflage backdrop, camouflage party blowouts- All available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop! All of the Army party photos {taken by Laura Bunker Photography} and a full write up will be featured here on Kara’s Party Ideas in a few weeks! I’ll leave you with a pic of me getting ready to film the Army party episode :]…

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Kara

Episode 3- Kara’s Party Ideas Show- Mickey Mouse Party

It’s that time again! The third episode of the Kara’s Party Ideas Show is airing today on My Craft Channel.

I showcase a fun MICKEY MOUSE BIRTHDAY PARTY, including a super cute DIY tutorial on how to make the above Mickey Mouse Oreo Pops {as well as a Mickey Mouse party wreath & hanging Mickey Mouse lanterns}.

My full Mickey Mouse Party will be featured here on Kara’s Party Ideas in a few weeks! So stay tuned!

Watch the Mickey Mouse Party episode here.

Highlighted photos taken by Laura Bunker Photography.
Cupcakes made by Dippidee.
Mickey Mouse party supplies available in Kara’s Party Ideas Shop.

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Kara

$200 Sweet Shoppe Party GIVEAWAY- Kara’s Party Ideas SHOW

UPDATE: This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to the winner, Comment #672 {Jennifer}!!! Thank you to everyone who entered!

The KARA’S PARTY IDEAS SHOW is here again! In celebration of the 2nd episode airing today {a fun show all about Sweet Shoppe Party Ideas}, I am giving away a fabulous $200 SWEET SHOPPE PARTY PACKAGE {everything you need to throw a fabulous sweet shoppe party}!

You will receive:

One 7″ ceramic cake stand, 5 lbs of yummy candy {yes, that’s a LOT of candy!}, sweet shoppe cupcake liners, swirl lollipops x 10, sweet shoppe favor bags/treat bags x 10, assorted rock candy sticks, 2 spools of matching party ribbon, assorted swirl candy sticks, candy bracelets, marshmallow ice cream candies, wooden spoons {watch the show to see how I used wooden spoons},1 bottle of sugar sprinkles, 3 silver candy scoops, assorted striped paper straws, 10 yards of matching bakers twine, matching paper plates, matching paper cups, & matching napkins!! Yes, one lucky person is going to WIN ALL OF THAT! Wow, that’s a lot of party goods, wouldn’t you say?!

Scroll to the bottom of this post to see how to enter the giveaway!

But first, view the sweet shoppe party idea episode on My Craft Channel here {learn how to make a gumball machine beverage dispenser & more}!

Photos taken by Laura Bunker Photography

HOW TO ENTER THE $200 SWEET SHOPPE PARTY PACKAGE GIVEAWAY:

Each person can leave up to FIVE SEPARATE COMMENTS….increasing your chances of winning! One comment per task completed.

1- Watch the Kara’s Party Ideas Show {2nd episode on Sweet Shoppe Party ideas} and come back here and leave a comment saying what you liked.

BONUS ENTRIES:

2. Facebook or Tweet about the giveaway and come back and leave a comment below saying you did so.

3. Follow Kara’s Party Ideas on Facebook THEN come back here and leave a comment underneath this post saying you did so.

4. Follow My Craft Channel on Facebook THEN come back here and leave a comment saying you did so.

5. Sign up for the free VIP My Craft Channel membership {on the right hand side of the site} here and come back and leave a comment saying you did so.

Good luck! Giveaway ends this Saturday, May 19th, at 11:59 PM.

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Kara

First Episode- The Kara’s Party Ideas SHOW!

I am so excited to announce that the very first episode of Kara’s Party Ideas, THE SHOW for all things PARTY is now LIVE! Watch the first episode, an introduction to the show & Kara’s Party Ideas, as well as highlights & a pom pom cake topper DIY tutorial from my Hot Air Balloon / Up Up & Away 1st Birthday Party {which is included in my upcoming book}, HERE!

You can definitely tell that this was the very first episode….lol. But you have to start somewhere, right :]. This has been an awesome new experience for me, and oh so fun. I have learned so much already and am so excited to be a part of the My Craft Channel Online TV Network!

You can now tune in every Thursday to My Craft Channel to watch my show. Each week I will be showcasing a different party theme, presenting the party from start to finish. So fun, right! Kara’s Party Ideas will literally be “The Show for ALL Things PARTY!”

“My Craft Channel is the first of its kind online TV Craft Network. It delivers broadcast quality programming. With over 20 shows each week there is something for everyone. Top experts, bloggers and craft celebrities in various niches from sewing, painting, scrapbooking, DIY projects, photography, mixed media & more have joined together to bring education to the web with TV formatted shows.”

Here I am on set getting ready to film the first episode :]….

The below photographs {Valerie Hart Photography} were taken at my son’s 1st birthday party- the hot air balloon/up up & away themed party being featured on this week’s episode. I show a DIY tutorial on how to make the cute pom pom cake topper on the show. See the tutorial here.

Credits/Vendors:

Show- My Craft Channel

Book- Kara’s Party Ideas, The Book

Photography- Valerie Hart Photography

Printables- Printastic Designs

Cake {inspired by the beautiful cake done by Jessi Cakes HERE}- Jennifer Hanna / Sweeten Your Day Cakes

Cookies- All Things Exquisite

Cake Pops- Autumn Lynn’s Chocolate Sins

Cupcakes- Dippidee

Chevron Cookie Toppers- Parkers Flour Patch

Bakers Twine, Paper Straws, Miniature Plastic Parfait Cups/Mugs/Glasses, Miniature Clear Plastic Spoons, Linen Favor Bags, Wooden Utensils, Food Picks, Water Balloons, Pillow Boxes, Balloons, Chinese Lanters, Stamps, Napkins, Plates, Two-Sided Upright Party Frame, Glass Milk Bottles- Kara’s Party Ideas Shop

WATCH THE FIRST EPISODE HERE!

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$200 Sweet Shoppe Party GIVEAWAY- Kara’s Party Ideas SHOW

First Episode- The Kara’s Party Ideas SHOW!