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Comment on Fairy Craft: Make a Fairy House by ally

ally — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:08:41 +0000

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Comment on Fairy Party: Magic-on-a-Shoestring Party Plan by Amy Maneely

Amy Maneely — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:24:15 +0000

In order to save some money on my daughter’s fairy themed party, I started by making my own invitations on Adobe Photoshop. Next I found that our local dollar store had coordinating wings and tutu’s for $1 each. (These were the big splurge!) Next I found great plates, napkins and cups in coordinating bright colors with butterflies and flowers. (all at the dollar store) I also scored great coordinating goody bags and filled them with rock candy rings and pixy sticks. I borrowed three sets of childrens tables and chairs from neighborhood friends for the day. I used plastic table clothes (cut in half) for the table covers, and created great centerpeices 4 tables for about $16 total. I used medium terra cotta pots, half circle floral foam covered in spring moss and I added some silk flowers, mini butterflies, and marzipan toadstools, and birdnests (birds made from pom poms). I hung curling ribbon from the trees in our backyard, borrowed a bubble machine from a friend and we had a blast playing in the back yard

Comment on Mermaid Party: Coral Reef Centerpiece by askthepartyfairy

askthepartyfairy — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:14:33 +0000

Debbie,

High schoolers have created some pretty amazing things out of crepe paper and chicken wire for floats and dances over the years, and I think that may be your best bet for this homecoming dance.

First of all, to create a really amazing backdrop for the anchors and coral reef, you might consider suspending vertical lengths of blue Christmas lights beneath sheer fabric. This truly creates a fantastic and magical ambiance in a darkened gym. Lights usually attach end-to-end for convenience, and can be mounted on concrete blockl gymnasium walls with electrical tape. Clothesline can also be used for this purpose. Almost any kind of sheer blue fabric will do, so check the clearance bins at your local fabric stores first. But here’s a link to a site selling fabric specifically designed for this purpose: http://www.shindigz.com

Click on GOSSAMER on the orange tabs that appear at the top of the home page on this site, and then choose the option to See All Gossamer. One fabric is specifically designed to look just like water, but I actually prefer the blue and purple.

Another alternative is to drape sparkly blue metallic curtains behind the anchor and coral reef creation. Blue Christmas lights look great behind these curtains, too. They are generally sold at party stores. Blue painter’s tape will work to hold these curtains in place on the gymnasium wall. You will need to hang two and possibly three rows of side-by-side curtains, one on top of the other, to get the right effect.

To create your coral reef from chicken wire and crepe paper, you’ll need gloves, a bit of muscle and a wooden frame. Simply build the frame by creating a square or rectangle from boards, and attach the chicken wire to this frame with a staple gun.

It can be a bit difficult to shape chicken wire until you get the hang of it. Be sure to wear gloves. Fortunately, you won’t need to do much in the way of sculpting….You’ll just need undulating waves of chicken wire with lots of coral fingers rising out of it. Anchor your coral fingers by placing poles into the wire. Wrap each pole with chicken wire, then create smaller tubes of chicken wire to attach to the pole. Voila! Instant coral fingers.

Next, simply tear and stuff the crepe paper into all those many, many holes in all that chicken wire. This is a mindless task, but can be very time-consuming, so be sure to recruits lots of volunteers to help. Use tropical colors such as caribbean blue, hot pink, yellow and lime green.

Finally, finish off your coral reef with lots of decorative touches such as shells and starfish. Starfish can be cut out of poster board and painted, but it looks even better to cut them out of foam.

Good luck!

Comment on Mermaid Party: Coral Reef Centerpiece by Debbie Smith

Debbie Smith — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 14:49:47 +0000

Hi
Found your web page thru google images search. Here’s my problem.
My daughter, 11th grade, is chairperson on the Homecoming dance committee. Our “decoration” is – (2) 9′ anchors ( we have that under control)but they are to be “surrounded” by “Coral Reefs”. Its in the High School Gym – so its all about “big and bold”. We are looking for any ideas-
this is a tough one——any ideas or help or direction we be greatly appreicated. We don”t even know where to start…….Help -PLEASE
Thanks

Comment on Go ahead — Ask The Party Fairy! by askthepartyfairy

askthepartyfairy — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:26:10 +0000

Hello, Stephanie –
A Pumpkin Patch party sounds like great fun for a 3-year-old who loves to paint pumpkins, and I love that you’re providing painting smocks for the little artists. Most party stores and even Wal-mart stock plenty of pumpkin-themed trinkets as Halloween approaches, so you might look for pumpkin-shaped whistles or pumpkin-shaped bubbles as additional party favors. Any age-appropriate art supplies — including crayons, markers or sidewalk chalk — would fit a theme like “Pumpkin Patch Piccasos,” if that appeals to you. Here’s a suggestion for the invitation wording:

Red and yellow, blue and green
Pumpkin faces –silly, mean
Son’s Name loves to paint it all
Paintbrush in hand, he has a ball!
So we’re celebrating his 3rd birthday
In an especially colorful way…
Come join us for this painting party
Designed to let the kids get arty!

PUMPKIN PATCH PICASSOS
DATE:
TIME:
LOCATION:
RSVP:

Comment on Go ahead — Ask The Party Fairy! by Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:24:01 +0000

I am having my son’s birthday party at the Pumpkin Patch this year. He is turning 3 and his favorite thing to do in the fall is to paint pumpkins. I have already bought all the kids coming a long sleeve smock. These are for them to where while painting and to also take home as part of their goody bags. I am running into a snap as to what else to put in their goddy bags. I have thought about popcorn balls and crayons but it just doesn’t seem to cohere. Any suggestions for goody bags and maybe wording for an invitation.

Comment on Go ahead — Ask The Party Fairy! by Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:21:32 +0000

My daughter is turning eleven and is absolutely amazing. Unfortunately what makes her amazing also makes her a misfit at school. She wants a Pixie party based on the Disney Fairies. I have a very elaborate plan in hand complete with costumes and activities that would be great for a group of fifth grade girls. I have no doubt that this party would be considered totally awesome if my daughter was part of the tween mafia. But she is not a strong, dominating personality. She is sweet and resigning and doesn’t have a lot of friends. The tradition in this area is to invite all girls in your class. I don’t want to see her ridiculed out of school. Do you have any fifth graders coming in for fairy parties? If not what age do you see them taper off?

Comment on HOME: WELCOME TO “ASK THE PARTY FAIRY!” by fairy party

fairy party — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:28:58 +0000

Good to see others spreading fairy wishes across the land! =)

Comment on Link to more Fairy Party ideas by irishclover7

irishclover7 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:41:45 +0000

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-Katelin

Comment on Link to more Fairy Party ideas by irishclover7

irishclover7 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:30:33 +0000

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