I CANNOT WAIT!!!
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Party Recipes: Christmas Cookies
Cookie Exchange: Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Will you be participating in a cookie exchange this year? Or baking for your family? We will be posting recipes for some of our favorites over the nex few weeks.
We are starting with one of my favorites, Chocolate Crinkle cookies. There are several variations like lemon and even red velvet, but the classic chocolate remains at the top of my list. -E
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Elf on a Ledge
That's me. I'm on a ledge! I'm super excited to do the Christmas Elf again this year. I got so many compliments on my little details last year that I developed the Christmas Elf Prep & Idea Kits for everyone. (https://www.etsy.com/listing/170418293/elfs-choice-christmas-elf-prep-idea-kit & https://www.etsy.com/listing/170413526/santas-choice-christmas-elf-prep-idea)
I got a bunch of feedback from friends who have done the elf thing and got lots of support for doing it. Everyone agreed it was spot on and priced perfectly!
Well guess what... Nobody else seems to think so! I've sold one of them. One. We have 2k fans! Talk about a flop!
So what did I do wrong? I just don't know. Maybe you can provide me some feedback. Maybe. If you want to.
So after spending dozens of hours making it perfect and listing it for sale, it's now November 30th. North Pole Breakfast & Our Elf, Jovie, are scheduled for tomorrow morning. I am soooooooo unprepared! I have no groceries to make a breakfast. And I went to the store! But I didn't buy anything for the North Pole breakfast! Sheesh.
Well let's make do with what we've got, right?!?! And I've got the decorations covered. After all I spent dozens of hours for nothing. Someone may as well use it!
Guess who's printer runs out of ink at midnight?!?! THIS GIRL!! I got a few things printed. Enough to get started. Let's do this!
Table covered in wrapping paper? Check!
Elf out of storage? Check!
Paper cutting supplies? Check!
Just a few holes from being ready to assemble... The freaking hole punch breaks! Like it's not even repairable!! JUNK IT!
So I sit here laughing at my failure wanting nothing more than to go to bed and try again tomorrow.
But then I remember... My daughter doesn't care if it's not perfectly hole punched. She doesn't care that it isn't magazine ready! All that matters is the joy of Christmas and the fun that can be created with practically nothing.
Meh. It is what it is. And all will be ok!
So since I can barely give these things away, we are sponsoring Day 1 of Star Light Creations's 25 Days of Christmas giveaway. Where you can WIN A FREE COPY of the Elf's Choice Prep & Idea Kit... Just in case you want one!
Link to the Star Light Creations Facebook page:
So even if you aren't following along with Pretty Little Parties or even using our kit, please follow us on Instagram (prettylittlepartieslv). You can see my disaster unfold as I go! And I'd love to see your Elf Hijinks as well!! Tag any photos you would like to share with #PLPelfhyjinks
Happy Elfing & Merry Christmas!
-Ali
Monday, September 16, 2013
Adventures in photography, braving the elements...
By no means, do I consider myself a professional photographer. I'm a girl in love with her "fancy camera" that is still wading through the automatic settings. We create so many fun things, it's important to document it (and get good pictures to show everyone in case they happen to love fun and unique things like girly ninjas and retro Star Wars too). Some days it just seems the odds are against me. You'd think in the land of heat and sun, taking pictures with natural light would be a piece of cake. Not the case. We have a lovely time of hear her in Las Vegas called monsoon season and high temps, high humidity and high levels of rain fall come with it. Normally it lasts a week or two, but we got 20 out of 23 days of rain in the past month!!! Working full time, mom to 2 busy kids and helping Ali in making PLP totally awesome means opportunities for photo shoots can be limited. Now don't get out our kleenex and cry for me just yet (I'm squeezing those lemons as we speak and the lemonade will be fab).
HOWEVER, putting aside the perils of trying to document our PLP adventure and do product shoots before shipping deadlines while dodging torrential downpours, we get the benefits of the MOST AMAZING clouds and sunsets. The kind that make you remember what it's all about. Of course the fancy camera is never on hand for these, but my handy dandy cell phone camera has documented several lately that I wanted to share with you all :)
So as our business grows, our priorities and schedules shift, but it's always nice to remember to stop and smell the roses, or in my case, pull over and take pictures of the pretty clouds with my cell phone.
~Erin
By no means, do I consider myself a professional photographer. I'm a girl in love with her "fancy camera" that is still wading through the automatic settings. We create so many fun things, it's important to document it (and get good pictures to show everyone in case they happen to love fun and unique things like girly ninjas and retro Star Wars too). Some days it just seems the odds are against me. You'd think in the land of heat and sun, taking pictures with natural light would be a piece of cake. Not the case. We have a lovely time of hear her in Las Vegas called monsoon season and high temps, high humidity and high levels of rain fall come with it. Normally it lasts a week or two, but we got 20 out of 23 days of rain in the past month!!! Working full time, mom to 2 busy kids and helping Ali in making PLP totally awesome means opportunities for photo shoots can be limited. Now don't get out our kleenex and cry for me just yet (I'm squeezing those lemons as we speak and the lemonade will be fab).
HOWEVER, putting aside the perils of trying to document our PLP adventure and do product shoots before shipping deadlines while dodging torrential downpours, we get the benefits of the MOST AMAZING clouds and sunsets. The kind that make you remember what it's all about. Of course the fancy camera is never on hand for these, but my handy dandy cell phone camera has documented several lately that I wanted to share with you all :)
So as our business grows, our priorities and schedules shift, but it's always nice to remember to stop and smell the roses, or in my case, pull over and take pictures of the pretty clouds with my cell phone.
~Erin
All over clouds with sun beams shining through
Cheetah print clouds
The mountain is on fire looking clouds
Jaw hit the floor beautiful clouds
and little white fluffy clouds
Sunday, August 25, 2013
1500 {ALMOST} Fans Multi-Vendor Giveaway
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE!!
We greatly appreciate your support in getting us to this point!
Being a Two Moms Shop (and being working moms too), it has been a long but joyous journey to reach this point. We hope that we will be able to grow, so that as time flies by you will keep Pretty Little Parties in the forefront of your mind for ALL of your party needs!
Now drum roll please! Here it is....
THE PRETTY LITTLE PARTIES 1500 FANS GIVEAWAY!!
We have some amazing vendors participating with us this time around, so even though it is recorded, It's always nice to send them a Thank You! If you don't already like their Facebook page, make sure to stop by and check out all the goodies they've got to offer!
RULES:
*There are 8 Prize Packs, so there will be 8 winners.
*There are 8 different Rafflecopter widgets, one for each prize pack so that you can enter only for the prizes you actually want to win!
*Items pictured may or may not be the actual prizes as some items have customized options. Please contact Pretty Little Parties for more details.
*Runs 8/26/13 through 8/30/13
*Runs 8/26/13 through 8/30/13
*Winner will be selected by Rafflecopter at the end of the giveaway.
*The winner will be notified and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
*Winners have claimed their prize, all vendors will be provided with your contact information to coordinate prize specifics.
*Pretty Little Parties is in no way responsible for prizes donated by other vendors.
*Prizes that require shipping fees will be collected by each individual vendor for the specific price. Pretty Little Parties will not be collecting fees.
*If you are having a challenge receiving a prize, please let us know so that we may assist in contacting the vendor.
*Prizes should be shipped within two weeks of the end of the giveaway unless prior arrangements for custom items has been agreed upon with the vendor.
*This giveaway is in no way sponsored or affiliated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other social networking company.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!
-Ali & Erin, Creative Geniuses
-Ali & Erin, Creative Geniuses
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Pretty Little Vendors
Hello Party People!!!
I hope everyone is having a great time with the Party in Style! Giveaway! I know us vendors are...we all have a very competitive streak!
I wanted to take a minute to introduce those you who don't already know and love them to the Vendors that are participating in the giveaway. They are all amazing and I personally have at least one thing from each of them for my daughter. I will definitely be supporting them more as time goes by!
Here they are in alphabetical order (don't want anyone to think I'm playing favorites;-P):
Love love love loooooove all of her necklaces! Having started out with chunky necklaces and bracelets, she also offers several other products! She is always playing games and running special offers for her fans so make sure to keep in touch with her to see what is next and get yourself a great deal!
In our house we have three items from her. First was a Very Blingy Peeps Bunny necklace for myself (I needed to splurge! Heehee). Then my daughter saw a Rainbow Dash necklace and fell in love so I surprised her with one & a matching bracelet for her birthday. Now we have an open order for my mom aka Nana! When I can get my daughter to finish her picture of Nana, Miss Chunky Monkey will be making us a custom pendant featuring my daughter's art work! (Yes, I know... It's almost ready! I swear it!)
I met Miss LBC through her 1K Fan giveaway.... Goodness that was a while back! We decided to put our skills together and help each other out! I made product tags and Thank You/Care Instructions for her while she made my daughter the most AWESOME Super Hero Dress! I kid you not, I get compliments wherever we go when my girl is in that dress!
Make sure to keep an eye out on her page for flash sales and new products! I'm personally dying to get my hands on one of those Paris Party dresses that Miss LBC has donated for this giveaway!! Although she does offer limited custom designs (and it's totally worth getting on a waiting list for exactly what you want), there is always adorable stuff popping up in her flash sales!
My mom (Nana) introduced me to Miss VFF last Christmas and its been downhill ever since!! I am completely addicted!! I even had her make me a headband influenced by my daughter's party theme! We are currently up to 12 headbands!
Not only can does she make adorable stuff for little ones, but her custom wedding collection is stunning! While there are a bunch of headband vendors out there, Miss VFF takes extra special care of ones she creates. The quality is amazing and the price is perfect! Almost weekly sales on her page keep you on your toes because most of it is one of a kind, so things go quickly! I've lost out on a few because I came into the sale 10 minutes late! Yikes!
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I hope everyone takes a moment to checkout the work and products that each of the wonderful ladies has to offer. Remember that even if you aren't the winner of our amazing giveaway, we are always willing to work together to create a perfectly themed party!
Just as a reminder....
Here is an example of what your next party could look like:
Head over HERE to enter!
MUCH LOVE!!!
KISSES -A
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