Ruff Draft: Crafting Felt Elf Treat Bags

We are so excited to start showing Christmas ideas this season, and we thought we would kick it off with DIY Felt Elf Treat Bags.  We designed a FREE ELF TREAT BAG PATTERN for you to use, so you can create these adorable favor bags to match our most popular Christmas Collection, Magical Elf.  To see […]

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A Precious Arts & Crafts Party

Even Picasso couldn’t have painted a more picture-perfect party for one art-loving little girl.  My daughter, Kaylee, has been begging for an arts & crafts birthday celebration for an entire year!  Some children are born with silver spoons in their mouths.  Kaylee was born with a paintbrush and crayons in her hands! I turned to my […]

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{Giveaway} A Personalized, Autographed Copy of Tori Spelling’s new book, “celebraTORI”

We are THRILLED to announce this week’s giveaway! This giveaway is for a personalized, autographed copy of Tori Spelling’s book, “celebraTORI”! If you haven’t heard, Tori Spelling (the queen of party planning!) just came out with her new fabulous book, “celebraTORI”. (Don’t you love all of the creative ways she uses her name in her […]

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What’s the Buzz all about? Amy Atlas’ New Book – Sweet Designs!

Have you been in withdraw of Amy Atlas‘ gorgeous and innovative sweet dessert tables?  (Amy has been hard at work for the past 2 years creating her latest book, “Sweet Designs”.)  We definitely have been missing her creative and eye catching details! We couldn’t be more excited for Amy as her book, Sweet Designs, hits […]

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Great Find – Resale Party Supply Website

Hello everyone! My name is Nancy Pfeifer. I am the owner of A to Zebra Celebrations. I sell handmade party decor in my etsy shop. I enjoy throwing unique, beautiful parties for my girls.  I have champagne taste on a beer budget!  I think of ways to save money by shopping garage sales, thrift stores, […]

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A Glam Disco Party

We have had a lot of disco party requests and were thrilled when Theresa (of Cool Cakes London) contacted us to help design some printables for her daughter’s disco party.  We had an opening in our design schedule and gladly worked on her designs.  I adore how the party turned out!  Theresa is also planning […]

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Princess Tea Party with Tutus by Me & Riley (with VIDEO footage!)

If you can’t tell, we are in love with our international clients and the awesome things they come up with.  (We LOVE our US clients, of course, too!)  One thing that I adore about Me&Riley is that they are very progressive and have a distinct style.  They don’t try to do what other planners are […]

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A Valentine’s Day Party Favorite

Valentines Day parties for kids are my favorite.   Holly, of Paisley Petal Events, planned this kid’s Valentine’s Day party last year  I just adore the cake, decorations, beautiful desserts and of course the printables! (Our I Heart Valentine’s Day collection).   Holly displays wonderful treats and also shares fun ideas for a kiddie Valentine’s Day […]

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Giveaway: Fabric Banner and Tea Wallet from Eljah*B

If you take a few peaks at our accessory packages you’ll quickly discover that we think banners are fun, festive, and a definite accessory for any event or just everyday decor!  From Happy Birthday to your name, a banner can define an event and a space.  Today’s giveaway of a fabric name banner (up to […]

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“How to” by Pretzels Pleaze – Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Being a graphic artist and party photo stylist that specializes in parties, we find the best dessert and party ware vendors.  One of our favorites is Pretzels Pleaze, who you have probably heard us talking about a lot! Today we are so excited to introduce the owners of Pretzels Pleaze, George and Amanda.  I know […]

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The Sweetest Tiny Party

We have been holding onto this party feature until after the holidays and are excited to share it with you all! Our client, Molly {who happens to be have her own photography business} planned a Tiny party that was sweet in a big way!  I just LOVE tiny parties! Now, for the eye candy, starting […]

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Anders Ruff 2011 Year in Review

Wow, what a year.  2011 has flown by in the blink of an eye!  Sitting here and trying to recap the highlights from the year is difficult because there were so many fun projects, new business acquaintances, collaborations, and opportunities that I’m quite overwhelmed.  {Hence why this post is going to be a mile long}. […]

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It’s a Bird…It’s a Plane…It’s…

It’s a BIRD…It’s a PLANE.  No, it’s ADULTS celebrating a birthday “Super Hero“-style using Anders Ruff’s Vintage Super Hero printables! I mean let’s be honest, what adult doesn’t want to get their “BOOM“, “POW” and ‘WHAM” on?  We can’t let the kids have all the fun! While looking at pictures on Facebook, I ran across a surprise “Super […]

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Firefly Confections Guest Post – How to Package Cookies

Today we are excited to have one of our wonderful sponsors guest posting… I can’t believe I am late at posting this tip!  I had great intentions of sharing this before Christmas, but this will be helpful no matter what! Sandy, of Firefly Confections, is sharing how to package cookies for shipping.  That is a […]

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Free “From the kitchen of” party labels – The North Pole Collection

If you are planning on baking at all this Christmas, you definitely need this free printable!  Last year we came out with some free “from the kitchen of” designs to match our Classic and Vintage holiday printable collection.  This year we kept the “look” but freshened it up to coordinate with our new North Pole […]

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