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Birthday Fun with a Mario Birthday Party

May 9, 2015 by Emilee Evans

Both of our boys have their birthdays at the end of April, so we often have one big birthday party to celebrate. Sometimes we have to find some middle ground on what we choose for a theme, but there was no question that this year we were going to have a Mario Birthday Party!
Mario Brothers Birthday Party
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So I started my search for Mario Brothers party supplies and a cake and some ideas for things to do at the party. I feared I may have waited too long to get the party supplies but quickly discovered I was going to have to order them online because none of our local stores carried any! Luckily, Amazon had just what I was needing! I always think ordering on Amazon is convenient and easy! I quickly found a great Super Mario Brothers Pack. I was even able to get party favor boxes, centerpieces and corresponding party favors! It really made it easy! We had everything we needed to throw a party! Woo hoo!
Finding a cake proved to be a little challenging, but after checking out all the chain retail stores we decided to check out a local bakery. We were in love with the cake we purchased from Buggy Whip Bakery. It was half chocolate, half vanilla and had a unique look with coins, stars, and mushrooms. I love that it was so unique! Our younger son particularly loved eating the icing and decorations. I think the cake overall added a great, unique look to our party!
Mario Birthday Party Cake
Despite finding a Mario Pinata locally I still wanted to add a little extra flare and fun, so I decided to create a Question Mark Box one of the boys could punch Mario style to release more candies and goodies! I mean, it’s a celebration after all, so more candy and toys is welcome!

Making the Mario Birthday Party Question Mark Box

What You Will Need
Square Cardboard Box
Yellow Wrapping Paper
White Paper or Foam Sheet
Scotch Tape
Scissors
To make the Question Mark Box I started with just a cardboard box I grabbed from around the house. I made sure it was square in shape to be sure to fit the look. Then, I cut off the top and filled it with the goodies.
Mario Party Question Mark Box
After it was filled I took the yellow wrapping paper and started by covering the opening. My husband made a comment that perhaps should have made the folding over the opening so they would be at the top and bottom, but because a child would be punching the bottom, it needs to be stretched tight over that are so when it is punched the goodies can easily come out without any issues! So be sure you pull the wrapping paper tight over the opening.
Question Mark Box
Then I continued to wrap the box very much like wrapping a present. Finish it and tape it just like a present!
Then it’s time to add the question marks! We cut the question marks using a paper cutter, but scissors would work just fine. Once you cut one question mark you can use it as a guide for the other three to ensure they all look the same. We used plain white paper, but if I hadn’t been sick that week I would have gotten foam sheet because I believe that would really make it stand out!
Mario Party Question Mark Box Pinata Substitute
Voila! You now have a fun pinata substitute that is easy to make, fits the Mario theme perfectly, and is FUN! Of course, only one child can do this, so I would reserve it for the birthday boy or girl. In our case, since there were two, we gave our youngest the option to do it, but he wanted his big brother to do it instead. He had so much fun, and then there were lots of extra goodies for the kids to put in their mini Question Mark Boxes!
Mario Party Question Mark Box Fun
You really don’t have to have a huge party to have a blast. We had just a few family and friends – around 15 people total including our family of five, and it was great! We topped it off with some pizza from our favorite pizza place, Heavenly Pizza. We were going to have a cookout, but it was cold and rainy. I think pizza was ultimately a great choice, though, because it fits well with the theme, and it’s easy!
Top top off some indoor fun, we ran a small, simple bubble machine. A cardboard frog with an open mouth for a little beanbag toss. The most fun, though? Balloons! We opted to buy a disposable helium tank, and that was a great idea and HUGE hit! Not only do balloons make great decorations, but kids LOVE them! I let each child pick a color and have their own balloon! Overall, everybody had a great time!
Birthday Fun
Because we want to make sure each boy feels extra special on their actual birthdays as well, we budget for a big party but also don’t go HUGE so we can also give them a little treat on their respective birthdays as well! I was excited to find a great list of places that give you free stuff on your birthday because it helped us have a great birthday party and make sure they each had a special day on their birthday as well!
What have been some of your favorite birthday party themes?
 

Silhouette Black Friday Specials Are Here Now!

November 27, 2014 by Emilee Evans

The Silhouette Black Friday Deals are here and they are AMAZING! Are you ready? Ooh I’m so excited to share!
Silhouette Black Friday
Disclosure: I received complimentary products in exchange for event promotion. Regardless, all opinions are my own.

Sihouette Black Friday Sale

When: Nov. 26, 2014, 10pm MST to Dec. 8, 2014, 11:59pm MST
Where: Silhouette America Online
You must use my special code to receive the specials! CODE: SWEETNESS

Silhouette Black Friday Sales

Portrait Bundle
Silhouette Portrait Special
This bundle includes the Silhouette Portrait machine & 1 free year to Club Silhouette for just $179.99!
CAMEO Bundle #1
Silhouette Cameo Bundle #1
This bundle includes the Silhouette CAMEO machine, Designer Edition software upgrade, Dust Cover, 4 Essential Silhouette Tools and $25 Download card to the Silhouette Design Store for just $269.99!
Amazing, right? I own a Silhouette Cameo, but have been eying the new one, and I can’t believe I can get this bundle for less than the machine itself at retail price!
CAMEO Bundle #2
Silhouette CAMEO Bundle 2
This awesome bundle includes the Silhouette CAMEO machine, Design Edition software upgrade and 1 free year to Club Silhouette for just $299.99!
CAMEO & Portrait Bundle
Silhouette Cameo and Portrait Bundle
This bundle is amazing! If you have a crafty friend or family member this is definitely the bundle for you! Get one for you, one for them – for the price of one!
This bundle includes the Silhouette CAMEO machine, Portrait machine and 2, $25 Download cards to the Silhouette Design Store for just $299.99!
Already a Silhouette user?
Use my code (SWEETNESS) to receive 40% off at SilhouetteAmerica.com (*excluding machines, design downloads, download cards, subscriptions and gift cards) PLUS Free Shipping on orders over $25 for the lower 48 states!
50% off all designs at SilhouetteDesignStore.com – no code needed!
So head over to the Silhouette Black Friday Special now through December 8th and use my special code SWEETNESS to take advantage of these amazing specials!
 

More About Craftsy

November 22, 2013 by Emilee Evans

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Last month I shared What is Craftsy? Now I want to expand on it a little more and share some more information about what makes Craftsy so neat!
What is Craftsy?
Craftsy is a worldwide craft community offering online classes. It also has a patterns marketplace where independent designers can sell their patterns; a supplies shop with great deals on yarn, fabric, and class kits; and a projects section where members share pictures of their latest craft successes. With over two million members and counting, Craftsy has something for just about everyone, in categories ranging from quilting, sewing, knitting, painting, photography, cooking, and more.
Craftsy Behind the Scenes: The Making of a Craftsy Class
Before filming even begins, hours and hours are spent determining what content will be covered in each class, and how to best teach specific techniques to the camera. Instructors work with an instructional designer to create an in-depth outline of each lesson, and decide how to best prepare props or “step-outs” that show what your project should like at different steps. Instead of a scripted class, instructors follow their outlines on camera to create an authentic and engaging teaching experience.
Most Craftsy classes are filmed in one of five Craftsy studios in Denver, CO, assuring that every part of the production process goes off without a hitch. They fly in instructors from all over the world to spend several days filming, then spend several weeks turning hours of footage into a two to three hour class experience that has been watched, rewatched, and reviewed by industry experts. The final result is an HD-quality video that takes you in-depth into specific topics in any given craft category- from cooking and fine art to sewing and knitting.
Knitting What IS the Craftsy experience?
Craftsy classes are designed to have all the benefits of an in-person class, with none of the drawbacks. Available online and on-demand, you always have world-class instructors at the tip of your fingers. You can retake the class as many times as you want, and the 30-second repeat feature allows you to watch the same section over and over again until you get every technique just right.
Watching a Craftsy class is like having a first-row seat with some of the best instructors in the world. Even better, classes have a 100% money-back guarantee.
Try online learning today with a free mini-class from Craftsy! Choose from 23 Free Craftsy Classes ranging from drawing and painting to sewing and quilting, from knitting to cake decorating and more! Get started now!
Craftsy
 
 

What is Craftsy? Check it out with a Free Class!

October 24, 2013 by Emilee Evans

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You’ve seen my posts about Craftsy and how much I enjoy their site, and you have probably seen ads all over the web as well! What IS Craftsy exactly, though? Here is a little more insight on what Craftsy is all about and what they have to offer!
What is Craftsy?
Craftsy is a worldwide craft community offering online classes. It also has a patterns marketplace where independent designers can sell their patterns; a supplies shop with great deals on yarn, fabric, and class kits; and a projects section where members share pictures of their latest craft successes. With over two million members and counting, Craftsy has something for just about everyone, in categories ranging from quilting, sewing, knitting, painting, photography, cooking, and more.
Why should I take a class online?
Online education isn’t just for schools and universities anymore. Craftsy courses provide you the convenience of a world-class instructor in your home, whenever you want to learn. Online education, no matter what subject, is a great alternative to in-person classes for a number of reasons.
With many online learning opportunities being on-demand, you are able to learn at your own pace, anytime. Online learning is a fantastic alternative to in-store craft classes for people with busy schedules or who have difficulty leaving the house. It also allows you to watch a troubling section over-and-over again, so you can see exactly how a technique is carried out, or refer back to your class for relevant concepts before beginning any new projects.
With Craftsy, there are so many options, and you get to learn on your time. Craftsy classes make a great holiday gift! Or you can take a class yourself and give the projects you make as gifts! Head on over to Craftsy to get started with one of their Free Craftsy Classes!
Sewing
 
 

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