Glittery and festive DIY gumdrop ornaments created by Hank + Hunt exclusively for The Sweetest Occasion

by Jenny Batt

Yes, I have a thing for gold animals and I don’t care who knows it. (As evidenced here and here.) This time around let’s gild little plastic turkeys and add flags for fun. Everything is better in gold, your Thanksgiving table settings are no exception.

Supplies -

plastic turkeys
gold spray paint
bamboo skewers
kitchen shears
drill and a drill bit (the same size as the skewer)
card stock
white charcoal pencil or chalk

We’re going to use a …

by Jenny Batt

I just love Halloween, don’t you? Have you seen those creepy giant spiders at the Halloween stores hanging from the ceiling? They are a bit too realistic for me and my fear of spiders, so I decided to try my own version! I’m setting aside my eebie-jeebies and making a rendition of a spider that won’t give you a heart attack when you walk in the room. Let’s take a little fright out of fright night with these …

by Jenny Batt

Want a simple way to dress up plain party cups? It is easier  than you think, no scissors involved! Take a bit of precut fringe and attach it to the top of your paper cups. This will add a bit of party to a usually boring regular. I am constantly looking for easy ways to incorporate party colors into everyday accessories. This is the perfect solution!

Supplies -

paper cups (these are from Ikea)
double stick tape
fringe …

by Jenny Batt

You should know by now that the girls of The Sweetest Occasion love gold. It’s an addiction really and I am okay with that. Have ho-hum flatware or are you coveting those gorgeous place settings with a Midas touch like we are? Grab some pretty settings from the next garage sale down the road and make some with this easy little DIY tutorial. It certainly is nicer on the wallet!

Supplies -

flatware
gold spray …