The party hats fit the theme perfectly! They are the same party hats I used for my girls’ candy themed party, remember?

The ice cream was set out in plastic buckets with shovels as the scoops. Love it! A buffet of toppings included “super hero strawberries” and “crushed Oreo dirt” perfect for a party of boys. All the buckets were labeled with the flavor of their content, with one bucket being a ”family favorite” flavor, so fun!

For games, they played this handmade “Pin The Cherry On The Ice Cream Sundae” game and even made sculptures out of ice cream cones. Sounds like fun right? You can see pics over on Kate’s blog. For favors, adults were sent home with ice cream scoops adorned with thank you tags. The kids got to fill up bags of their favorite toppings to take home.

I just love this party! For all the party details and many more pictures, head on over to Kate’s blog.

If you liked this party, you might also like these Ice Cream Party Ideas or this Sweet Shoppe Party.

Twig & Thistle has created these glamorous DIY Oscar invitations. The perfect way to set the tone for your regal affair. Head on over to see all the fab DIY Oscar party ideas and download these  templates for free. I love the popcorn bags…perfect touch! 

Give each guest an official Oscar ballot and a pen. Let them choose their picks while you all watch the red carpet entrances. You can also go to the official Oscar website and download Oscar Bingo and Oscar Crossword Puzzles.

You can serve guests dinner or appetizers…but at minimum yo must provide cocktails and desserts. Try sipping this red Oscar cocktail or a simple Chambourd Champagne cocktail.  For dessert, head on over to Bakerella’s website and learn how to make these Oscar treats.

Other ideas:

-Roll out the red carpet for guests (use runner, red butcher paper, red felt fabric).

-Create centerpieces with red roses. Add fake crystals for some “bling.”

-Ask your guests to dress up, it is a formal affair after all!

Several classy wedding designs.

Graduation cards and announcements.

Birthday cards for all ages.

Photo Card Creations also carries lovely birth announcements and holiday cards…really, they cover all the bases.

With a newly launched website, they are generously offering to give one of YOU a $50.00 gift certificate to use towards your next order of photo cards!

Since they’ve just launch their new & improved website with hundreds of new card designs, they’d LOVE your feedback! Just leave a comment below sharing:

•  Why you’d like to win the certificate & what card style is your favorite!

Contest ends 3/19/2010. Winner will be selected by random and notified.

Runway table– what a great touch.

These cupcakes are adorable! See the rest of this clever airplane party over on Amy’s blog!

I can see these fabric flowers hanging above buffet tables, outdoor patios, and even precious baby cribs in a nursery.

Here is what you’ll need, now check out Once Wed for the how-to’s.

1. Blueberry-Lime Margarita   2. Watermelon Margarita   3. Jalapeno Margarita   4. Orange Margarita

Which will you try? I am going with #1 then #3!

I like this rainbow invitation. Of course, you can also include your actual address- however I still like the idea of including the text: ”somewhere over the rainbow” and “just follow the yellow brick road.”

Speaking of the yellow brick road, you can paint a path leading to your door using sidewalk safe paint, or a make a yellow aisle runner using felt fabric from your local fabric shop. If you don’t have a path this would work on, you can plant yellow flowers in oblong flower boxes to line your walkway.

For other decor (or just for some fun) set out this themed game: The Wizard of Oz  Yellow Brick Road Game. This can even be set out as entertainment if parents will be in attendance.

Perhaps my favorite idea, is to have each girl remove their shoes at the front door and slip on a pair of adorable ruby red slippers. These can double as party favors, as each girl can wear them home and continue her play once the party has ended.

These wicked witch cupcakes are perfect for a Wizard of Oz  party! Serve them with these black and white striped napkins and ruby red paper goods for a complete look.

Need more dessert ideas? How about “somewhere over the rainbow jello?” Or these “wicked witch hat cookies?” For drinks, display a rainbow of Jones Sodas, and let each child choose their favorite.

Hope you have some inspiration for your party, have fun in Oz!

1. Rich and decadent Guinness Chocolate Cake. 2. Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes 3. Smooth Guinness Ice Cream 4. Delicious Stout Floats

I know. I know. You’re welcome!

Bain sult as.  {Enjoy!}

I have raved about these clever wine bottle tags before, but the gals over at Drink Me Tags have done it again. Coming out with two new collections, these wine bottle gift tags are equally cheeky and fun. Cleverly titled, The Harbor Collection and the Wineaux Collection, these bottle tags are sure to put a smile on the face of all your wine-adoring friends.

{above: The Harbor Collection}

These are my favorite three tags. Really? Need we say more? Oh- and at $2.25 each, we can all afford to drink more wine- fabulous!

Even better? Drink Me Tags are offer all of you 20% OFF of your purchase. Just use code “SIMPLE.”

You can see the entire collection of tags at www.DrinkMeTags.com.

The birdcages hung from an old tree seem like an unexpected delight.

I can see decorating with birdcages for weddings, bridal showers and even engagement parties (think love birds or tweet-hearts). These images are from Duet Weddings- well worth a look!

What do you think? Do you see birdcages in your decorating future?