Rustic Elephant Baby Shower

My friend Amanda is throwing a baby shower for her Bestie Breann! She asked me to help with some of the styling and decorations for the party. I was honored!  She decided on a rustic elephant theme, the invitations were a reclaimed wood backdrop with an adorable cartoon elephant wearing a flower crown. I mean …

DIY Leaf Garland

Materials: Cardstock 81/2 x 11 Scissors Rotary cutter Straight edge ruler Cutting mat I started by cutting the cardstock into 1” strips I then cut each strips into 3 smaller strips 2(3”) 1(2.5”) I did this with two packs using two colors of paper  Start the same process again, this time making your strips 2” wide …

DIY Drink Stirrers

Materials: Ivory Cardstock Embroidery thread Skewers Super glue Cut out leaves, I used the “Happy Leaves Drink Stirrer” template on Cricut design space. (Not affiliated or gifted) but you could also print out a template from the internet and cut it by hand. Glue leaf to the end of your skewer Tie embroidery thread at …

DIY Hanging Hoops

Materials: Floral tape Artificial eucalyptus stems Green Cardstock Ivory Cardstock Hot glue gun Gold posterboard I started by placing the eucalytus stems one at a time on the bottom section of the hoop. Be sure the ends are facing the middle so you can conceal them with your paper flowers at the end. I attached …

DIY Tropical Garland

Materials: White Cardstock 12×12 Green Cardstock 8 1/2 x 11 Glitter Cardstock 12×12 Glue dots Jute twine Ruler Cutting Machine (I used my cricut) – Not affiliated or gifted, I paid full price for this machine. Using Cricut Design space, I searched “banner flags” and found the shape I wanted for my design. I adjusted …

DIY Balloon Clusters

Materials: Plastic tablecloths Dream catcher gold hoops Fishing line Glue dots Balloons Monstera leaves 2″ Honeycomb ball garland Assorted size honeycomb balls Gold fringe curtain Balloon Pump (manual or electric) Rotary Cutter Ruler Cutting Mat These balloon clusters look a little intimating to make at a glance, but once you break it down, they aren’t …