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Super Heroes Unite

It’s the perfect time of the year for a Red, White, & Blue Super Hero Party where Super Heroes Unite!  This party was shared with us by Missy, of Sweetly Chic Events & Design.  Styled for her son, Missy put together an Avengers Inspired party that had bits and pieces of all the Super Heroes uniting! […]

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Firefly Party (Summer Nights)

The nostalgia of catching fireflies in the warm summer evenings is enough to make any Firefly Party shine.  However, one of our super talented clients, Courtney Portner, takes this Summer Nights Lights party way beyond a feeling of fond memories.  Courtney has shared with us other great parties she has styled; like a Surf/Shark Party, […]

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Rustic 4th of July

  Our creative friend Jessica from Everyday Party Magazine, with an amazing story by the way, shared with us this super cute Rustic 4th of July celebration: My sister and her kids just left to visit family out of state and she won’t be home until after the 4th of July, so we hosted a quick little […]

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4th of July Fun

We love Michele Browns ideas for some decorated 4th of July fun!  Michele, from Sweet Threads Co. previously shared with us her Super Hero Valentine S’mores and these 4th of July are just as fabulous.  Using printable s’more toppers from our 4th of July Nautical collection and party logos from our All American collection she adds red […]

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Brynne’s 14th birthday party at AR Workshop DIY Boutique Studio

We are so excited to share the first birthday party we had at our NEW AR Workshop DIY studio downtown Pineville, NC. I’m not sure if you saw our announcement, but Adria and I just launched and opened a boutique DIY Workshop in downtown Pineville, NC.  We have been behind the screen for 6 1/2 […]

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4th of July Picnic

We are loving this lakeside 4th of July Picnic styled by Hey Girl Events! Hey! It’s Pam and Katie here from Hey Girl Events. We are so excited to share our fun 4th of July picnic with you. The weather is warm, the grass is green and it’s time to make the most of these perfect days. We […]

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A Peek into AR Workshop DIY Studio

  Adria and I announced last week that we opened a brand new DIY Boutique Workshop in downtown Pineville, NC.  For many years we have been doing Party DIY projects on our blog.  Anders Ruff Workshop brings on-trend decor workshop format classes in an inspiring and stylish boutique atmosphere! Our workshops feature step by step […]

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4th of July All American Party

  Summer is here which means that the 4th of July is fast approaching!  Check out this gorgeous All American 4th of July Party styled by Ritzy Parties using our All American Printable Designs! Greetings, from the studio of Ritzy Parties! I’m Christie Troxell, and I’m very excited to present this fun and patriotic Classic Fourth […]

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HUGE NEWS! OPENING AR Workshop – A DIY Boutique Workshop Downtown Pineville

My heart skips a beat just writing this.   We have got some news and a BIG change for Anders Ruff!  Adria and I could not be more excited to announce our NEW DIY Boutique Workshop (Anders Ruff Workshop) that we are opening in downtown Pineville, NC!  (Find us on Facebook and Instagram) We have had […]

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Summer Fun

In just days parents with school aged kids  will be consumed with finding the perfect bit of summer fun.  You know….the “bit” that involves kids being happy and busy while parents try to maintain their sanity.  Is there such a thing that combines such clashing concepts?  Absolutely!  The all pleasing activity would be the summer event […]

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New Printable Designs

Our AR Design Elves have been busy designing new items and themes to add to our shop!  Beer Tasting, Fairy Gardens, and Soccer are just a few of those that are on the list of “what’s new!”  We love being inspired so if you have a party theme, but don’t see designs for it in […]

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Got What It Cakes Cakery & Mandie Miller – Mandie Shuts Charlotte Bakery Doors this week! Cake Roundup!

  This girl.  Mandie Miller. i.e. Got What It Cakes.  She has changed the way we look at cakes! Seriously.  Step back to 2011.  Adria and I were only 1 year into our business and we had not found a professional “caker” or Charlotte Bakery that we liked for our styled photoshoots and parties.  We […]

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Printable Tooth Fairy Letter and Report

We are OBSESSED with traditions and leaving a tooth fairy letter is one of them!  I think that there are a few very magical things that we can make even more magical for our little ones, and only for a short period of time.  You might remember when I created a tooth fairy report printable […]

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Amazing Graduation Gift Idea and Yearly Tradition for your Kids

I saw this graduation idea that is one you need to plan for and FELL IN LOVE with the idea to start when your kids are young and do each year.  This would lead to the most amazing graduation gift for your kids. Buy a book of “Oh the Places You’ll Go” By Dr. Seuss.  Every year, […]

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Dragon Trainer Party

How to Train Your Dragon was the inspiration for this Dragon Trainer Party, hosted and styled by Melissa Peterson of MudPie Parties.  Melissa has been the force behind several of our featured parties like this Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles party, this Super Hero Action Packed Party and this Frozen Party.  Melissa and her husband own […]

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