You can find the tutorial for this at the Home Depot blog.

Red, White and Blueberry Cheesecake Yogurt Cupcakes; Red, White and Blue Mini Cakes; Snow cone cupcakes; Double Dip Sugar Cookies; Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Pies

All little treats are irresistible, so be sure to check out these Itty Bitty Cake Cones from Pizzazzerie.

Be sure to check out the new design store and discounts from Paper and Pigtails.

Try making Infused Vodka for the weekend like these featured on The Sweetest Occasion.

*  I also wanted to share that I have been nominated for the Top 25 Party Moms from Circle of Moms.  I appreciate all of the support that I get from blog readers and customers.  You can click the link below to vote.

When I was given the chance to review a cookbook about butter, I naturally jumped at the opportunity because who can pass down butter!  Flavored Butters by Lucy Vaserfirer is a great book that delivers top notch butter recipes that will melt in your mouth.  She shares recipes for flavored butters that can be used as garnished, dips or basic spreads.

Being the chocolate lover that I am, I had to try the whipped chocolate butter.  It was absolutely delicious!  I put mine on a bagel for breakfast and I’m going to let me kids try it this weekend on pancakes and waffles.  This would also be great on cupcakes, toast or even as a fruit dip.

Here is the recipe for you to try: (recipe from Flavored Butters)

Now here is your chance to win a copy of this book!  Simply follow these steps:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good luck and if you don’t win, you can still purchase a copy of Flavored Butters here.  Also, be sure to check out Lucy’s blog, Hungry Cravings, for more great ideas.

* I received free product with the possibility of review. I do not promise positive reviews in exchange for product. No further compensation was provided. All opinions are my own. 

Mason jars are great to use for so many different things and I have seen a lot more of the colored mason jars being used now.  Instead of buying new jars, make your own colored jars like these from Momtastic.  These are not safe to drink out of but they could be used for flowers, candles and much more!

Be sure to check out the full tutorial here.

Even though Easter is gone, spring is here and this submission from Jennifer Bell from Discarded Couture has some great inspiration for a vintage picnic.  Jennifer’s idea for this party is to teach people to up-cycle. Everything in this shoot is made from recycled products.

A few of favorite things from this shoot are:

*  the vintage bike with a basket full of flowers

*  the vintage bunnies

*  the hanging lanterns

Vendors
Where: Kildara Farms Deep Cove, Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Photos: Rita Steenssens Studio 1079
Hair: Conscious Hair By Elena
Makeup: Melanie Baird Make-up Artist
Dresses, Crafts,Styling and Flowers,: Jen Bell: Discarded Couture

Check out this fun soccer party from Pequenos Luxos that was featured on Kara’s Party Ideas.

I love flowers and I love this beautiful tissue paper flower that Rebecca from A Blissful Nest.  You can find her tutorial for this here.

Make mom a Champagne Float like this one from The Party Dress.

Source – I Heart Naptime

Being a mom is the best blessing that I will have in my life.  I am so thankful to be the mom to four wonderful kids!

Wishing all moms a wonderful weekend and I hope each mom knows how important and special they are!

* Everyone always love a fun pinata and these would be great for decoration, party favors or breaking for fun.  Find the tutorial for this at Oh Happy Day.

*  Entertain in style with these mini wood ice cream spoons from The TomKat Studio.

*  Instead of a plain vase of flowers, use carnations to make an ice cream arrangement like this from The Kitchn.

*  Grab some tissue and make these fun centerpieces from These are the Days.

*  It’s always nice to have a nice collection of ice cream bowls for those hot summer days like these.

Now of course if you are hosting an ice cream party then you have to serve great ice cream.

I was lucky enough to get to try the new black cherry chocolate chip ice cream from Graeter’s and it was WONDERFUL.  I didn’t know how much I would like it because I usually don’t eat a lot of flavored ice cream but this was delicious and everyone in my family liked it just as much as I did.  This flavor was creamy and full of cherry’s and dark chocolate.  I had not tried Graeter’s ice cream before but now I can’t wait to try some of the other flavors.  If you are planning an ice cream party soon or if you just need a late night tasty treat then I would definitely recommend trying some of Graeter’s ice cream!

Disclaimer:  I received complimentary ice cream from Graeter’s for the purpose of this review. No further compensation was received. All opinions are mine.

]]> http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2013/05/08/ice-cream-party-ideas-and-graeters-ice-cream/feed/ 1 http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2013/05/03/fabulous-friday/ http://divinepartyconcepts.com/2013/05/03/fabulous-friday/#comments Fri, 03 May 2013 12:43:27 +0000 admin http://divinepartyconcepts.com/?p=6601 [Read On] ]]> I’ve decided that I’m going to dedicate Friday’s to “fabulous” parties, tutorials and products that I have seen that week.  I try to share things I see on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest when I see things I love but I thought this would be a great way to end the week featuring other great finds!

Get ready for the Kentucky Derby with this great Bourbon Bar from Celebrations at Home.

I am so in love with this beach party that was featured on Chickabug!!!

Here is a great free printable for a teacher’s gift from Love the Day.

Have a great weekend!

Who is ready for Cinco De Mayo?  Try these white chocolate dipped strawberries in the colors of the Mexican flag.  I made this easy but delicious treat that would be great for a fiesta.  Simply melt candy bark or white chocolate and dip the strawberries in it.  Then dip them in green sugar or sprinkles.

What a great and easy treat to serve at a Cinco de Mayo celebration!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!