Ruff Draft: Make Apple Cupcake Donuts for School Teachers

The quintessential symbol of school and teachers – the apple.  I (aka. Maureen – I hijacked the Ruff Draft this week) wanted to come up with a treat that your kiddos can bring to their teacher for the first week of school (or anytime, really!), but didn’t want it to be too complicated. Pinterest has […]

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It’s a Back to School party

We love teachers, we love books, we love how this party looked!   So, while the rest of us are fighting crowds and scrambling to complete the “Back to School” list for each of our dear sweet children, another Mom is out there throwing together a quick impromptu party to celebrate the last days of […]

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Baker’s Sweet Milk & Cookies Birthday Party

We are craving milk and cookies after browsing through these adorable birthday party photos from of The Baker Mama blog! What better theme than Milk and Cookies for a 1st, 2nd or really any birthday!  Everyone loves cookies and so why not have one more excuse to try a few different varieties! Maegan did such […]

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Giveaway: Canvas Art Piece from In the Pink

When Coco Chanel said “girls should be two things, classy and fabulous” I have not doubt that a boutique like In The Pink was her inspiration.  As an online resource for the most exciting and desirable collectibles, gifts, jewelry, and fine home furnishings it’s a shop that makes you feel like a tad more glitter and brighter lipstick […]

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Why Subscribe to our Newsletter? Exclusive Coupons, Sneak Peeks & Freebies!

Some of you may know this, but recently we started sending out newsletters about once a month.  (Ok, so this summer we have only sent 1 or 2) In our newsletters, we try to show off new fun products but also include exclusive sales and coupon codes for our shop!  We don’t promote those sales […]

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Ruff Draft – Getting Ready for Back To School with New Personalizable Labels!

  I don’t know about you, but in my household, the girls are so excited organizing their new back to school supplies.  Brynne wanted to have everything labeled this year for 6th grade, especially since her supplies would be scattered in between lockers, book bags, and binders.  I worked with Maureen to create a new […]

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Pink Disco Teen Tween Birthday Party

Yolanda, of Kiss with Style, recently asked us to design printables for a stunning Disco themed birthday party. This Disco Dance Party theme is so perfect for teens and tweens, or even for a big 3oth or 40th birthday!  The theme lends itself to fun and glamorous decorations and probably a lot of dancing during […]

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New Movie Party Themed Invitation

  Hi friends!  Recently our sweet friend {Jen Carver of Banner Events} had asked me to design an invitation and coordinating printables for her sons’ movie themed party later this year. Yay! I have been wanting to freshen up our movie party offerings! It has been SO hot here in Charlotte, so my kids and […]

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Giveaway: Keep Calm and Monogram It All

If you’re a monogramaholic then you probably think that the title of this weeks themed giveaway is clearly an oxymoron.  Let’s just be honest with one another, seeing something monogrammed can put us in fits that even Beiber Believers can’t compete with.  You can take the simplest item, monogram it, and all of sudden you […]

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A Comic Style Wonder Woman Super Hero Birthday Party

Our friend and client Yolanda, of Kiss with Style, recently created the coolest Wonder Woman Super Hero birthday party for a client in Australia.  We see a lot of super hero boy parties (Of course there was Pierson’s Super P Party and then recently Jeffrey’s Comic Style Super Hero party on a budget), so it […]

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Ruff Draft: Spicy Red Pepper Hummus and Warm Tortilla Chips

I recently learned how to make hummus and have been trying out new flavors.  I don’t know why I haven’t made fresh hummus before now, because it is one of my favorite dips/appetizers.  Once I figured out the basic ingredients, I then decided to create a spicy red pepper hummus…. perfect for veggies, but even […]

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A First Birthday Party that’s as Cute as a Button

Crystal O’Connor, owner and stylists for Sweet Coco Event Styling and Designs,  threw her daughter a first birthday party using our Cute as a Button printable collection.  This party is really “sew” cute and quite honestly, I don’t think a button can compare!  With giant spools of thread on the dessert table and little spools of thread […]

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Shark Party Inspiration

So, I have always been fascinated by sharks and with this week being shark week, I thought it was only fitting to show a few fun ideas I have stumbled upon.  I have been wanting to style a shark party and maybe I’ll plan one for Jeffrey next summer!  Be sure to visit our Pinterest […]

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Giveaway: Let Me Entertain You

At Anders Ruff we are all about entertaining and creating an event that will stay in the minds of our guests for days on end.  We want the look to be easy on the eyes and the mood and feel to bring on the smiles!  This weeks giveaway, titled Let Me Entertain You, will help one […]

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Vintage Comic Book Style Super Hero Birthday Party {On A Budget!!}

I am so excited to finally share Jeffrey’s Vintage Comic Book Style Super Hero Birthday Party! (On a Budget!) Yes, I did say it – On.A.Budget.  Now, before I say that – this party was not free or “super” cheap.  Now don’t get your super hero cape in a bunch just yet…. this party is totally […]

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