Here is some inspiration for a Rainbow Party.  You could also incorporate a lot of these ideas into a St. Patrick’s Day celebration.

Cupcakes; Rainbow Jello Snacks; Small rainbow cake; Rainbow fruit spread; Rainbow pasta activity; Long Rainbow cake; Rainbow straws; Circle Decorations; Rainbow Soda Station; Rainbow of flowers

It March Madness time which means it is college basketball time!!!  Sandra Lee has some great ideas for a basketball menu and tablescape.

Use scrapbook paper to embellish a vase and fill it with mini basketballs.

Go here to download these place cards that you can personalize.

Tip Off Bloody Marias

Time-Out Shrimp Shooters

Basketball Cookie

This set up would also be great for a boys basketball birthday party or an end of the season basketball party.

Here is the ultimate cupcake to make for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration.  They are green velvet cupcakes with Irish whiskey cream cheese frosting and a built-in chocolate cup filled with green beer.

How to Make the Ultimate St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes

Yield: About 15 cupcakes

• 2 1/2 C cake flour
• 1 1/2 C sugar
• 1 t baking soda
• 1 T cocoa powder
• 1 t salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 C vegetable oil
• 1 C buttermilk
• 2 T (1 oz.) green food coloring
• 1 t vanilla extract
• 1 t white distilled vinegar

1. Sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, cocoa, and salt into a medium bowl.
2. Beat eggs, oil, buttermilk, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined.
3. Add dry ingredients and beat until smooth, about 2 minutes.
4. Fill cupcake liners 3/4 full with cupcake batter.
5. Bake at 350 F for 20 minutes or until cupcake bounces back when touched.

2. Fill the Cupcakes with the Chocolate Liqueur Cups

Wait for the cupcakes to cool completely (you don’t want to melt the chocolate). Then, using a small paring knife, cut a chunk out of the top of the cupcake and slide the chocolate liqueur cup in.

3. Frost With Irish Whiskey Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1/4 C unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3 C powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 T Irish whiskey

1. Mix cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
2. Mix in powdered sugar one cup at a time.
3. Mix in whiskey.

4. Fill the Liqueur Cups With Green Beer

(Recipe courtesy of Cupcake Project)