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<\/a><\/p>\nWe are so excited to announce a party contest we are participating in with Balloon Time, Party on a Dime Charity Challenge<\/a><\/strong> featuring\u00a0Brynne’s Monogram Slumber Birthday Party<\/a><\/strong>. \u00a0We were challenged along with several other party planners, to create a party on a $100 budget.<\/p>\n We were allowed to have a few contributors (thank you Great Stitch<\/a> for coordinating Pajamas, Monogram cookies from Nicole Lee Confections<\/a>,\u00a0Tissue paper from Nashville Wraps<\/a>\u00a0, label papers from Online Labels<\/a>\u00a0and our amazing photographer, Valerie Lawrence), as well as \u00a0a helium tank provided by Balloon Time<\/a>.<\/p>\n However we needed to design\u00a0the main party items within a $100 budget (creating ways to use existing props, recycle\/use household items or make inexpensive DIY’s). \u00a0The winner of this challenge will receive $5,000 towards the charity of their choice<\/strong> – our Charity is Bright Pink.<\/a> When we were asked to participate in this challenge, it happened to be right in time for Brynne’s 12th birthday. \u00a0 We created a tween teen slumber party birthday party with pastel colors and gold glitter accents, themed with monogram letters and modern chevron, polka dot & stripe patterns. \u00a0See the invitations and matching printables here in our\u00a0shop<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Keep an eye out for these inexpensive yet fabulous\u00a0party details: Empty boxes were used as “presents” to fill the shelf space and match the party… easy & fun way to make it feel like a party! Key factors which helped us maintain\u00a0this party for under $100: The girls had such a great time\u00a0at Brynne’s Monogram Slumber Birthday Party,<\/strong> and had even more taking pics… here are a few more photos from our fabulous photographer, Valerie Lawrence.<\/p>\n Help us WIN this Party on a Dime Charity Challenge by voting HERE<\/a>!<\/p>\n *****<\/p>\n \u2013 Event Styling & Party Planning:\u00a0Anders Ruff<\/a><\/strong> More PRODUCT SOURCES to help you create your own party: We are so excited to announce a party contest we are participating in with Balloon Time, Party on a Dime Charity Challenge featuring\u00a0Brynne’s Monogram Slumber Birthday Party. \u00a0We were challenged along with several other party planners, to create a party on a $100 budget. We were allowed to have a few contributors (thank you Great […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":30911,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[92,58,25,31,198,209],"tags":[677,2669,2671,1486,1542,2119],"class_list":["post-30805","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crafts","category-decorations","category-dessert-tables","category-diy","category-girl-parties","category-parties","tag-birthday-party","tag-party-on-a-dime","tag-sleepover-party","tag-slumber-party","tag-teen","tag-tween"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30805","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=30805"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30805\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31019,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/30805\/revisions\/31019"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/30911"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=30805"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=30805"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/andersruff.com\/custom-printable-parties\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=30805"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nGo to Balloon Time’s Facebook Page<\/a> to vote – PLEASE HELP US WIN!!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a> to VOTE!!!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\n–\u00a0Festive Balloon Decor (from fringe tassel embellishments to mini balloon bouquets)
\n– Simple and inexpensive desserts including DIY cake toppers
\n– Recycled bottles & jars, painted and turned into adorable party decor
\n– DIY party favors including: gold glitter dotted favor bag, monogrammed flip flops and monogrammed eye mask
\n– Creative uses with inexpensive coordinating wrapping papers<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>See more fabulous Girl Birthday Parties:
\n<\/strong>\u2013\u00a0Insta Party Birthday<\/a>
\n–\u00a0Glam Camping Birthday<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2013\u00a0Gymnastics Birthday<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2013\u00a0A Sweet 15 Birthday<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2013 A Glamorous\u00a0Paris Birthday<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2013\u00a0Spa Soiree Birthday<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/a>We\u00a0added a gold glitter background to the printable invite for extra sparkle! \u00a0We also added gold glitter patterned papers, tapes & ribbons throughout the entire party!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>We\u00a0put wrapping paper on cabinet\u00a0doors and also used it for wrapped boxes on shelves to give extra pops of color.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>We used water balloons and paper straws to create balloon bouquets and put them in recycled (painted) bottles. \u00a0Add pops of glitter paper on wooden skewers for easy bling! \u00a0(This is way more fun than flower bouquets, less expensive and lasts longer!)<\/p>\n<\/a>We put chocolate covered popcorn in printable cone holders along with Monogram cookies provided by the amazing\u00a0Nicole Lee Confections<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>We put gold glitter tape (polka dots) on inexpensive plastic utensils using a hole punch to create the dots. \u00a0We also added party logos to plain inexpensive cups for added detail. \u00a0Mixing and matching different colors in paper plates, cups, straws & napkins makes everything look so cute without spending a lot of money!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>Easy & inexpensive desserts such as stacked donuts, candy bars and gum in printable wraps make a bold statement. \u00a0Add wrapping paper to plain white dishes and these simple desserts look impressive!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>We used\u00a0recycled (painted) mason jars to hold party supplies such as straws, utensils & napkins. \u00a0Add a printable party logo<\/a> and it creates a customized look!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>We showcased several inexpensive party favors such as a monogrammed hairbrush ($2.99), flip flops ($1.00), eye mask (I made them with supplies I had in the house, so it cost $0.00) and canvas tote<\/a> ($1-2) and embellished them with printable monogram stickers, ribbons & gold glitter tape. \u00a0Stop back later in the next two weeks to learn how to make the monogram flip flops and eye masks!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>We created our own matching pink & aqua mini kiss chocolates in our trail mix – easy and inexpensive to do with melting chocolates!<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>We decorated store bought cupcakes and cake, with printable wraps and cake toppers. \u00a0Great way to make inexpensive desserts look professional and customized!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/a>More Monogram cookies provided by \u00a0Nicole Lee Confections<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/a>We hung the printable banner with gold glitter ribbon\u00a0along the table edge and backdrop. \u00a0Adds lots of color, patterns & sparkle!<\/p>\n<\/a>Tissue paper tassels were added to the balloons for a more sophisticated display.<\/a>For the backdrop, we wrapped a large board with wrapping paper, and added (painted) wooden monogram letters in various sizes<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a>We designed printable bag toppers to put on inexpensive polkadot goodie bags – you can find these party bags in most party sections in discount stores!<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>– \u00a0<\/span>We sourced every dollar section, dollar store and clearance section for all store bought items!
\n–\u00a0 DIY favors with inexpensive goods (canvas favor bags, flip flops, eye masks & hair brush) make for an adorable personalized take-home.
\n–\u00a0 Customization was added to everything with printable monogram stickers – from cups & plates to goodie bags and party favors
\n– \u00a0We got creative with inexpensive wrapping papers (to decorate shelves, backdrop, and dish ware)
\n– \u00a0We embellished our balloons with tissue tassels, paper straws, and gold glitter papers to create professional displays
\n– Recycling pop bottles and mason jars were so easy to do… then spray painted them, and added ribbon & printable monogram details<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\nClick HERE<\/a> to VOTE!!!<\/strong><\/h3>\n
VENDOR CREDITS & RESOURCES:<\/h3>\n
\n\u2013 Professional Photography:\u00a0Valerie Lawrence, valerielawrence@mac.com
\n\u2013 Invitation & Printables:\u00a0Anders Ruff<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2013 Monogram Cookies:\u00a0\u00a0Nicole Lee Confections<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/a><\/strong>\u2013 Monogrammed Pajamas:\u00a0Great Stitch<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2013 Tissue Paper:\u00a0Nashville Wraps<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2013 Gold Glitter Swizzle Sticks:\u00a0Desserts & Designs<\/a><\/strong>
\n\u2013 Label Paper:\u00a0Online Labels<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n\u2013 Gold Glitter Tape<\/a>
\n\u2013 Hole Punch<\/a> <\/strong>and 2″ Circle Craft Punch<\/a>
\n\u2013 Wooden Letters<\/a>
\n\u2013 Cute Wrapping Paper
\n<\/a>\u2013 Paper Straws<\/a>
\n\u2013 Set of Canvas Totes (12)<\/a>
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