DIY Party + Tabletop

Ever wanted to make your own candles? Let me show you how to make beeswax candles – it’s so fun and surprisingly easy!

An easy tutorial on how to make cloth napkins the no-sew way with seam tape!

A simple and pretty tutorial on how to make cloth napkins with fabric markers!

by Kelly Lanza

Did you guys ever splatter paint as kids!? It was probably the most fun activity ever, right? Well, I’ve amped up this classic little technique today and made some awesome cake toppers! These splattered numbers are so great for birthday parties (hello, art theme!), but you could also do letters for a quirky wedding cake topper. The best part about these, folks, is they aren’t supposed to be perfect! So grab the kiddos, or pretend you are one, …

I am really excited about today’s DIY project, I’ve got to say. Reason being, this little technique is one I’ve have in my repertoire for years, but it dawned on me that I’ve never really shared a full how-to with you. So today is the day! (This is actually an idea I got from the amazing ladies at Carter & Cook Event Co. back in the day!) We’re talking about how to make paper flowers from cupcake liners and glue. It’s about as …

by Kelly Lanza

Holy cannoli! Can you believe Valentine’s Day is this week!? If you’re scrambling to do a little something sweet for your better half at the last minute (we’ve all been there!), here’s a way to take the “box of chocolates” concept and bump it up a notch. Or five. A chocolate heart wall! Talk about a statement, right? All you need to do is raid the chocolate aisle at your local store (check the dollar store, too!) and …

by Kelly Lanza

I’ve been longing for one of those fun and funky pom pom sweaters I’ve been seeing everywhere lately, so of course I went and made the concept party-ready! It’s a pom pom tablecloth! Mine is all Valentine-d out (can you believe it’s just a few weeks away!?) but I think this would also be great for a kids party, birthday or baby shower! It would look especially wonderful on a dessert bar with colorful candies all about. Just …

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!

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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!

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flatware
gold spray …

Inspired by many reader requests for a DIY tutorial to recreate the glittery mason jar vases from this New Year’s Eve party, today we’re playing with glitter. A whole lot of glitter! I whipped up two different versions of these glitter vasses, both of which are quick and easy. They’re perfect for parties, weddings or just to add a touch of sparkle to your dining room table. I seriously love how they turned out!

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Glass containers (preferably with …