My Best Partys: Party

Hip Hip Hooray! Summer is almost here and I seriously can’t wait. I’m beyond excited for carefree pool filled days, popsicles on repeat and, backyard get togethers. Summer parties are hands down my favorite kind of party. There’s just something about the cheerful hues, adorable themes and casual vibe that makes me so happy. Get ready to bring out the flamingos, pineapples, oversized fruit piñatas and my personal favorite, palm leaves. These Summer Party Decoration Ideas are perfect for any summer celebration and I’m pretty sure I need to find a reason to make every single one of them.

Today I’m excited to share with you not only some ideas for a Backyard Flamingo Pool Party, but also the chance to win a $100 Visa Gift Card… keep reading for all of the details.

I thought a tropical themed flamingo party would be a cute idea.

Decoration, souvenirs, cakes for party flamingo or pool party

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Summer Party Decoration Ideas We Love on flamingo party

By Drawings to color segunda-feira, 28 de janeiro de 2019

this is comes very naturally for me, given i grew up in the great state of iowa, home to the iowa state fair, known for [insert food item here]-on-a-stick (deep-fried, if you're lucky)! some of the interesting ones lately:

deep-fried pickle on-a-stick
deep-fried twinkie on-a-stick
deep-fried snickers candy bar on-a-stick
tiramisu on-a-stick
salad on-a-stick
pork chop on-a-stick, etc.

so, why not a faux cupcake on-a-stick??? these are sweet to look at and sweet to eat (and lots of fun to make)! perfect for a cupcake-themed party!

what you'll need:

marshmallows, white and/or pink. we used one 10 ounce bag of each which yielded about 80 cupcakes-on-a-stick.
almond bark (vanilla and chocolate). we used 1/2 a package of each.
lollipop sticks. we used the 8" sticks. got a pack of 100 at michael's (with my 40% off coupon, of course).
multi-colored jimmies (sprinkles), nonpareils, or other small decorations
small candy to use for the topper (mini m&m's would work well). i found easter sixlets that worked perfectly!
piece of styrofoam to hold sticks upright while cooling.

enough of the prep...let's get to the fun!

step 1:

put marshmallows on your sticks. make them as straight as you can. i pushed mine about 90% through.

step 2:

melt almond bark. before you open the package, tap on the edge of counter to break it into smaller pieces. it'll melt more evenly. put about half of the package into a microwave-safe container. a glass measuring cup worked well. it's not as shallow (for dipping) and had a handle for gripping your hot bark. make sure your spoon is completely dry. moisture will cause your bark to clump or separate. i micro'd on 70% power for 30 seconds at a time until smooth. don't over heat!

step 3:

the fun part! dip your marshmallows. dip about 1/3 to 1/2 of the marshmallow into the bark. while holding in container, spin gently to remove excess bark, then spin as you turn right-side-up (not necessary, but makes a cute twist on top!)

step 4:

decorate! sprinkle your decoration of choice. add the pretty candy (sixlet or m&m) to the center.

step 5:
poke sticks into your styrofoam to cool. and take some pics of them all lined up and pretty!

optional step 6:
place in treat bag and tie up with coordinating ribbon. so sweet!

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Marshmallow cupcake-on-a-stick tutorial

By Drawings to color domingo, 6 de janeiro de 2019

These sprinkle Oreo pops are perfect as birthday treats on a dessert table, party favors dressed in little cellophane bags, and Valentine's Day treats.

What kid wouldn't want this colorful cookie treat at a birthday or on Valentines day!? They are easy to make and super fun.

Make these Quick and Easy Sprinkle Oreo Pops!

Ingredients:

Golden Oreos
Pink candy melts
6 includ lollipop sticks
Rainbow nonpareil sprinkles
1/2 teaspoon cooking oil

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Directions:

Step 1:

Melt candy melts according to package instructions, adding about 1/2 teaspoon oil to the melts before heating. Melt and stir until you have a smooth consistency.

Step 2:

Take the lollipop stick and dip into the melted candy. Insert the dipped lollipop stick into the center of the Oreo cookie and allow to dry for a minute or two.

Step 3:

Next, dip each side of the cookie into the melted pink candy.

Step 4:

Dip the Oreo pops into a plate full of sprinkles and place them on parchment paper to dry.

Step 5:

Package your pink sprinkle Oreo pops in clear cellophane bags with ribbon and pass them out as party favors or give them to all your Valentines this holiday!