Michaels Pinterest Party #MPinterestParty

Have you ever been to or hosted a Pinterest party? 

If you don't know, a Pinterest party is where you get together with some friends and spend an evening crafting up a few ideas that you've pinned from Pinterest? (follow my boards here if you'd like!) Well, I have always wanted to do one and when Michaels asked me to host my very own Pinterest Party I was like sign me up. How fun would that be! I love any chance to get together with girlfriends for some kid-free time!

Michaels sent me some really fun red and white decor (Pinterest logo colors) to get the party started...cups, napkins, balloons, etc. And I juuuuust happened to have some red and white fabric leftover from Oliver's Circus Party which perfectly matched the Pinterest logo colors, score! 

Since the party supplies they sent were red and white, how fun would it be fun to theme out the food too. How about some red velvet cupcakes, red velvet cookies, and red licorice in mason jars with white ribbons :-) 

For project ideas I turned to my Pinterest boards of course! I wanted to do projects that any guest could enjoy doing and that would be easy enough to get done in a few hours time. I also wanted the projects to be for any skill level...so they would look great at the most basic level or amped up with all sorts of creativity.

The main project for the party was to make Burlap Pennant Banners.  I love that I was able to find laminated burlap rolls at Michaels in two colors, natural and cream. Did you know that Michaels carried burlap?

I also bought an assortment of stencils, paint, and paint brushes...

And a variety of pretty ribbon choices to hang the banners.

A second project idea for the party was to make cute ruffle-y burlap Christmas trees using cardboard tree forms, burlap, and hot glue.

And I also thought a super easy quick project would be to make glittered clothespins...I just love these things! They are so awesome for gift tags, advent calendars, showcasing Christmas cards, etc. Love. Love. Love.

I hope these ideas inspire you to host your own Pinterest party! It's the perfect time of year to throw one, you can get a bunch of holiday decor made all in one night or how about some of those handmade gift ideas you have been thinking about doing?

Thank you to Michaels for all the inspiration too...I just love wandering those aisles!!

 And here's a few tidbits of info from Michaels...

·         Michaels offers customizable party supplies like cups, napkins and balloons available online to personalize your event

·         Follow the hashtag #MPinterestParty to see how others are making their pins a reality

·         The Michaels Décor Guide has tons of ideas and projects to make spreading the holiday cheer throughout your house easy. Navigate through the online version, download a copy, or pick up one at your local Michaels!

Thanks for stopping by today!

 XOXO,

*Michaels provided a gift card for my party. All opinions are 100% my own.

Come Join Me for a Pinterest Party at Michaels Stores!

** Please note update! Location change below!!

! I wanted to let you know that Michaels Stores are launching a brand new in-store event in November to encourage crafters to "Don't just pin it. Make it on you own." They asked me to be part of an exclusive group of bloggers who will co-host these events in their stores throughout the country! You can check out all the amazing bloggers and store locations below...

**Please note update! New location added below!**

Here are the deets for the Pinterest Party I will be hosting at a Michaels Store in Chicago....

Sunday, November 10 2013 

1-4 pm

at Michaels Store 

180 S Mannheim

Hillside, IL 

I would LOVE to meet you if you are local or will be in the area that weekend! We can chat, create, and have a crafty good time making a variety of Pinterest inspired projects :-) 

Attendees are encouraged to pick up specific craft supplies for the Pinterest-inspired projects--but no project is off limits!

You can learn more about the Pinterest Party here and get inspired by with Michaels Stores Pinterest boards here!

Hope to meet so many of you in a few weekends!!

XOXO,