Make: Heart Napkins

Posted by magpie
On May 3, 2016

Message from Maggie: As if the bunnies weren’t cute enough, I decided to do heart shaped napkins for the bridal shower I hosted. Instructions with photographs: Gather a square paper or cloth napkin. Open up and fold the napkin in half lengthwise, press if necessary. Fold sides down so both both sides meet. Turn the […]

Make: Occassion Banners

Posted by magpie
On May 1, 2016

Message from Maggie: I am getting to be a banner specialist. I create them for bachelorettes and showers often. Here are some tips. What you need: Burlap I used to buy yards of burlap and cut the flags before pinning them onto a large ribbon. Given the trend is growing, you can buy the burlap […]

Maggie’s Menu: Bridal Shower Menu

Posted by magpie
On April 30, 2016

Message from Maggie: Planning to cook for a big party can be daunting. Together with my co-host we created the following menu for a friend’s bridal shower. Apps Caprese Bites on skewers (cherry tomato, mozzarella balls, basil leaf, skewers) Veggies in hummus shot glasses (carrot, red pepper, hummus, plastic shot glasses) Melon wrapped prosciutto (melon, […]

Maggie’s Menu: Summer Quinoa Salad

Posted by magpie
On April 29, 2016

Message from Maggie: I created this summer quinoa salad for the bridal shower I hosted last weekend. Ingredients: 2 cups cooked quinoa (start with 1 cup uncooked quinoa, 2 cups water, and cook according to package directions) 1/2 cup yellow grape tomatoes 1/2 cup red grape tomatoes 1 cup mini fresh mozzarella cheese balls 10 […]

Maggie’s Menu: Tuxedo Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Posted by magpie
On April 28, 2016

Message from Maggie: As another take on this recipe, I created these black tie inspired chocolate covered strawberries. Ingredients: 1 pint of strawberries Parchment paper 1 cup of white chocolate chips 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips Instructions: Wash strawberries and dry thoroughly. Melt white chocolate chips in microwavable dish in 30 second increments stirring […]

Make: Bridal Shower Mirror Welcome Sign + Menu

Posted by magpie
On April 27, 2016

Message from Maggie: Originally bought at the thrift, we used these mirrors at our wedding for decoration. During our shed reorg this weekend I found them and thought they’d be perfect for the bridal shower I am hosting this weekend. What you need: Mirror Spray paint (optional) Chalk ink Stencils (optional) Instructions: Determine what you […]

Maggie’s Menu: Alphabet Sugar Cookies

Posted by magpie
On April 26, 2016

Message from Maggie: Using this recipe I created alphabet sugar cookies featuring the bride to be’s initial for her bridal shower this weekend. Ingredients for cookies: 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large […]

Make: Customizing Bridal Shower Champagne Glasses

Posted by magpie
On April 24, 2016

Message from Maggie: I decided to go with plastic champagne glasses for this weekend’s bridal shower since I don’t have enough crystal for all of my guests. I customized them to go with her gold theme making them a bit fancier. What you need: Plastic champagne glasses with twist off bottoms Gold spray paint Instructions: […]

Make: Bridal Shower Instax Photo Album

Posted by magpie
On April 23, 2016

Message from Maggie: Brad got me a polaroid camera for my 30th birthday to make a big birthday more fun. Turns out it worked because I love bringing it out! For the bridal shower I am hosting this weekend, we are going to take pics of the bride to be with all of the guests. […]

Make: Bridal Shower Guest Gifts

Posted by magpie
On April 22, 2016

Message from Maggie: I am hosting a bridal shower this weekend and created these little gifts as favors for my guests. What you need: State cookie cutters Paper bags Washi tape Instructions: Place cookie cutter in bag. Seal with washi tape. Optional: I placed the bags in left over berry boxes I used as wedding […]