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Friday, March 9, 2012

Easter Crafts: Entertaining {Giveaway Week}


I hope you have enjoyed this week's inspiration! Be sure to enter our giveaway at the end of this post - giveaway ends at midnight!  We'll announce the winner on Facebook Monday.  Today's subject is Easter Entertaining.   Last February, I received my Martha Stewart Living magazine and was inspired by this image to plan and host an Easter Egg Hunt for my then 1.5 year old daughter and her 10 friends.  

Martha Stewart Living Magazine Image - 2011

Our party was fantastic, you can check out my full photo recap here or take a peek.


Now I am busy planning the 2nd annual hunt.   This time, the list has grown to 18 kids (under the age of 4) and 33 adults.  Am I crazy or what?   I created a custom invitation at Swanky Press.  For no additional charge, you get a truly custom invitation and free double sided printing.   I played with the colors and design until it met my vision completely, and they were happy to do it.     Our invitation is a mix of these two cards.  



I stamped the envelopes with Molly's personalized address stamp loaded with Lime & Pink ink and used the Easter egg from PSA Topiary.  


I also decorated them a bit with the bunny from PSA Little Bunny. 


They turned out great!  Now onto the planning....  check out my Pinterest board to see what I am up to.  There's so much great inspiration out there.   The problem is narrowing my focus.  



See them all:  

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11 comments:

  1. Cynthia BaldwinMarch 9, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    For the past few years, my family has gone crazy with confetti-eggs during Easter weekend. It makes a mess in the backyard, but boy, is it fun! (Maybe when your daughter gets older? Right now, hunting for little treasures is better for their age.) Cute, cute party you planned!

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  2. jessicaMarch 9, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    What an adorable party!!! You always share such wonderful family ideas and parties!!

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  3. Jamie Lane DesignsMarch 9, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    Wow, that party looks amazing! So many wonderful ideas and adorable pieces!

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  4. MariaMarch 9, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    party looks great love all the colors makes me feel happy

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  5. CRAZY4 CHRISTMarch 9, 2012 at 12:58 PM

    Wow that looks like a great party!!! Love the decorations and the cupcakes look so yummy!! No plans for Easter other then having a big turkey dinner (my brothers birthday is the day before easter Sunday so combined party for him)
    Kristan

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  6. terriavidreader (IN-USA)March 9, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    No entertaining this year, but boy, these were wonderful ideas!!

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  7. sharon gMarch 9, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I have Easter at my house most years. We only have 1 kiddo, and she's 11, so I'm not sure what I'm going to do to decorate. But thanks for inspiring me.

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  8. {VICKI}March 9, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    we go to my brother in laws every year and everyone just brings a dish

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  9. B. PoterajMarch 9, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Martha, Martha, Martha. She does everything well. I am going to decorate some blown out eggs, and maybe even an Ostich egg. Won't the kids be shocked?

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  10. LeeMarch 9, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    We go to my sisters for a family dinner and egg hunt! yeah!

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  11. AnonymousMarch 10, 2012 at 1:09 AM

    I really miss my Easter Egg hunts I did with my children and grandchildren, they are all grown now. Love what your doing. thanks for sharing it.

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