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Bar/Bat Mitzvah & Wedding Party Planning Tips and DIY

A Simple DIY Formula for a Halloween (or other) Centerpiece Decoration for a Bat Mitzvah Party

Posted by abncparties on November 18, 2009

We wanted to share a formula for some cute centerpieces we helped put together for a Halloween themed bat mitzvah party a just a few weeks ago.

Use these construction techniques to decorate your party with attractive centerpieces.  Support a stick or flexible plastic tube by gluing onto a piece of styrofoam or wood.  Insert into your base (here a plastic jack-o-lantern) and glue.  The base can also be a shopping bag, small box, decorated box, theme box (i.e. computer), etc.  Camouflage with some tissue or mylar paper.  Add a large picture (or other theme piece)  at the top mounted to a rigid piece of cardboard or polystyrene and attached to the stick or flexible plastic tube.

Add theme related garnishments – here we used leaves, scarecrows, dried flowers, etc.  Or it can be anything complimenting the theme you select.

Enjoy!

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Chicago Bears Football Theme Bar Mitzvah Party Celebration Video

Posted by abncparties on October 8, 2009

Here is the YouTube video of the Chicago Bears football theme Bar Mitzvah celebration we promised.

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Da Chicago Bears Football Theme Bar Mitzvah Party Buffalo Grove

Posted by abncparties on October 6, 2009

This past weekend we had the privilege of setting up the centerpiece and balloon decorations for Daniel’s Bar Mitzvah party in Buffalo Grove, IL.  The theme was da Chicago Bears’ football!   The party participants were greeted at the place card table with this “name” centerpiece.

Chicago Bear Theme Sign In Table Centerpiece

Two different sized Chicago Bears football themed centerpieces decorated the tables, along with matching balloons.  There were one level centerpieces with a picture of one of Daniel’s favorite players.

Chicago Bear Theme One Level CenterpieceAs well as two-level centerpieces, again with pictures and names of favorite players.  The two level centerpieces also have a Chicago Bears’ bag as a base.

Chicago Bear Theme Two Level CenterpieceDuring the celebration party this Chicago Bears football theme candle lighting was a hit!

Chicago Bear Theme Candle Lighting

We will have a video up on YouTube within a few days with room shots and other centerpieces from Daniel’s party.  Look for it soon!

For more party decorations ideas, visit our main site.  For do it yourself theme centerpiece kits and supplies, please visit DUY site.

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Basketball, Football and Lacrosse Centerpieces by a Do It Yourselfer

Posted by abncparties on September 20, 2009

Cheryl from Maryland sent us these pictures

Basketball DIY Centerpiece

of the Basketball DIY Centerpiece, Football DIY Centerpiece

Football DIY Centerpiece

and

Lacrosse DIY Centerpiece she made with the do it yourself centerpiece supplies we sent her plus her additions!

Lacroosse DIY CenterpieceCongratulations and good work!

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New Budget DIY Poker Centerpiece Video is Available

Posted by abncparties on August 29, 2009

We just finished uploading this fun to make Poker theme centerpiece video on YouTube.

Watch for our new DIY Ice Cream Centerpiece video, coming soon!

For additional information on our kits and supplies, visit us.

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Use Colors to Express Your Specific and Unique DIY Wedding Flowers and Accent Ideas

Posted by abncparties on August 23, 2009

Tracey Smith’s blog on Thoughtfully Simple earlier today was titled Express Yourself with Color on Your Wedding Day

She began by writing: “Did you know that every color has a specific meaning or symbolism? Just like horoscopes, some people believe in these symbols and meanings and others do not. Whether you believe it or not, certain colors certainly do exude specific energies (red is hot, yellow is cheerful, etc) and the colors that you choose for your wedding theme can have a big impact on the overall success of your big day. Here is a closer look at what the specific meanings are behind the most popular wedding colors…”

For instance, she continued to explain:  “The color RED signifies passionate love….. The color PURPLE signifies magical, mysterious love…. The color YELLOW signifies happy and wise love.”

Read what these and other colors represent in the rest of the story.

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New DIY Violin Cut Out with Strings and a Bow for a Party Centerpiece Video is Up

Posted by abncparties on August 17, 2009

Our new video demonstrates how to put together a DIY violin cut out for a music theme party centerpiece.  The centerpiece includes strings and a bow. The  strings are made from white yarn, heavy black card stock and clear push pins.  We start with a plain white polystyrene violin cut out, seal it and paint it.  Judy paints F holes, adds a tail piece, fine tuners as well as a bow with fishing string hair.

The violin and bow are added to a budget “Just Add Sand” centerpiece base and accented with two pieces of onion grass.  Balloons, a table name and table place cards together make an economical violin theme centerpiece for a Bat Mitzvah, Bar Mitzvah, wedding, special event or party!

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Green Wedding for Real – Details and Hints

Posted by abncparties on August 11, 2009

Patti Lew wrote an article titled “Real Greener Ever After Wedding: Farm Fresh Weddingfest” in yesterday’s SF Green Weddings Examiner.

She tells the story of a beautiful three day wedding fest in Connecticut’s Berkshire Mountains.

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The following advice was offered at the end of the article for “Other Eco-conscious Couples

  • “Definitely keep it fun and light. The decisions you make shouldn’t limit you.
  • “Incorporate your friends because they want to be involved and it’s meaningful for them, too.
  • “Don’t be afraid of what other people are going to say or expect of a wedding. We helped shift that idea and ultimately when people get there they’re totally grateful for that experience.
  • “Don’t settle. You may have tough conversations with your families, but try to get them onboard and build consensus on building meaningful celebrations.
  • “Go with what you are passionate about because you love it and people will love it, too. “

Read the rest of the article.

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New Demonstration Video Up On Making a DIY Baseball Sports Theme Centerpiece

Posted by abncparties on August 9, 2009

This video demonstrates how you can make a different style baseball sports theme centerpiece.  It starts from our baseball infield base kit with enhancements and adds accent pieces.  Those pieces include a plastic bat and ball, a mini-baseball pennant, three baseball cards on a pick, a baseball sports theme picture, a mini- baseball batting helmet and four coordinating mylar paper poofs.

Visit our site for additional ideas, supplies and centerpiece kits.

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How Do I Anchor a Flexible Plastic Tube for my Tall Wedding Balloon Centerpiece?

Posted by abncparties on August 2, 2009

We are regularly asked how to secure the flexible plastic tubes to a base to make a tall air filled balloon centerpiece.  We have several suggestions, which inclTall-Balloon-Centerpieceude:

One technique, as shown to the left, is to glue to a 3/8″ piece of plywood.  We cut a circular pattern, just a little bit larger than the circumference of the flexible plastic tube, about 1/2″ into the wood and glue the tube in the hole.  Here you might consider added some weight to the base or inside the tube to keep it balanced and free from wobbling.  This mainly depends on the length of the tube and what you put on the top.

Another example is inserting and gluing into a 1-1/2″ styrofoam base (below) or  styrofoam brick.  With this technique you need to have some weight on the base or inside the tube itself with a smaller base.  However, you probably do not need weight with an 11″ or 12″ round or square base.Flexible Plastic Tube in Styrofoam Base

Happy do it yourself centerpiecing!  For more hint and ideas, check out our site.

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