Halloween Costume Contest DIY

October 31, 2015 By admin Leave a Comment

Halloween was around the corner and the job decided to host a Halloween costume contest. The winner would receive a gift card of an unknown value. The announcement was made three weeks before Halloween and with Halloween costumes being so expensive,I decided to go the cheap way and design my own Halloween costume with Metro cards. it was easy at first assembling a dress to fit the design but in the end it worked.

Finding Metro cards to help me design my Halloween costume was not a problem as I have been collecting Metro cards for about two years now. My co-workers also supplied me with these pieces of plastic that usually line Subway floors. Any way,I have a huge collection and always wanted to make a Metro card dress so I decided to make my own Halloween costume for the contest.

I drew up a blueprint of the dress on paper and had an idea of what it would look like but, because of time I only made a top which everyone just cooed about. Prior to actually designing the dress, I experimented with hot glue and that did not work. I punched holes into the cards and tried attaching them together with strings or paper clips to join them together but that didn’t work. So, I proceeded to use paper fasteners which I inserted into the holes to attach the cards together.

After I completed the top and tried it on it caressed my skin so I decided to add soft mesh which did the trick. As you can see the dress made from recycled materials even though its a work in progress fits rather nicely.

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This Is How To Throw The Best Graduation Party

June 2, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Do you want to know how to throw the best graduation party? Read on as I’m about to tell you how. A graduation party is just like any other party;except,that it is a celebration of some great accomplishments. So,like any other party,you want this one to be successful. This article is to offer you tips on how to throw the best graduation party ever. In planning a graduation party,you must decide what your head count will be as this will effect your pocket and also assist you in your decision to rent a hall or host the party at home. Make sure that you clean and decorate the area ahead of time.

Which Method of Invitation

A graduation party is one of those rare instances, where e-vites are most acceptable. Electronic invitations are trending and they are free as compared to first class which is not only slow, but expensive. Your invitation should include party date,party address and location,who the party is for along with a start and end time. You don’t want people waltzing in to your party after its over expecting to be served No! Be sure to include these tidbits of info and you will save on food and drinks and certain people will not overstay their welcome.

How To Party On The Cheap

Still have doubts on how to throw the best graduation party? Well take the cheap road. There is no need to spend a fortune when setting up your party as you can enlist the aide of family,neighbors,and friends. Instead of renting chairs, borrow from your neighbors and decorate them with ribbons and crepe paper to add some flair. Cover table tops with solid paper along with markers so Guests could extend congratulatory remarks along with encouraging words to the Graduate.

Food and Drink For Graduation Party

You can always prepare graduation food and drinks at home if you really have the time and you are operating on a tight budget. To make your own drinks, purchase powdered drink mixes like Koolaide and add chunks of fruit to make a fruit cocktail. Or, you can just serve Guests regular Koolaide,coffee,tea or Hawaiian Punch. Forget about slaving over the stove to prepare the traditional heavy meals usually served at parties. Instead, provide snacks. Have on hand a variety of fruits, low sodium mixed nuts,cheese,crackers,and salads. For dessert,cookies,candy bars,cake and ice cream will suffice.

Happy Graduation!

With these graduation party tips,your party will be a much memorable one. Hope these tips on how to throw the best graduation party is of help. And,don’t hesitate to come back for more party information and tips you will need to host your next party.

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Party -Where are the Chairs?Sitting Arrangements

December 26, 2011 By admin 1 Comment

Have A Classroom Setup

In many gatherings like birthdays or meetings, a seating arrangement is expected. This is useful for controlling the crowd and at the same time providing them a comfortable spot to enjoy the event. Different seating arrangements have different effects; addressing the different targets of a gathering. A familiar seating arrangement we all know is the classroom setup. Restaurants use seating arrangements to strategically control the flow of customer and waiter traffic.

Take Into Consideration Communication Among Party Guests

When hosting a party, think of the possible communication flow among your guests. Your party set up should encourage conversations. Bear in mind that your guests did not come to attend a seminar; they came to eat, meet people and have a blast.

Get Rid Of Seat Plan

Setting a certain seat plan may foster exclusivity among peers. This can cause other people either trapped in groups of friends to feel awkward and shy. You can prevent this by getting rid of the seat plan. Take away the seats as well. A standing party is great in involving your guests in games and socializing. This also allows more eye contact around the room compared to being seated somewhere and having to crane your neck all the time. Without tables and chairs to hide in, each person is exposed. It can either push confidence in them or make them self-conscious. But that’s all right because you’re there to lighten things up and help them enjoy the night.

Exclude Some Seats

Having no seats in your party doesn’t necessarily mean it will be an uncomfortable event. Plan the party layout with the primary gathering room for mingling or dancing. Provide pocket spaces with rugs and pillow for tired legs and comfort seekers. Strategically place the food table away from the bar. Make your guests navigate the entire area so they don’t get stuck in one place.

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How You Too Can Become a Home Party Consultant

March 18, 2011 By admin

Become A Home Party Consultant

You enjoy planning and hosting parties. Matter of fact,you are so good at it that friends and family always call upon you whenever there’s an event or special occasion to plan. Have you ever thought of capitalizing on this party planning gift of yours? Read on to discover how I make a living operating my very own Party Planning Business and how you too can turn your hobby of party consulting into a fortune.

With your very own home party planning business you can become a success like Deborah Allison. This is such a lucrative business that you can work part time and still walk away with a full-time income. These hared times are forcing people to take a hard look at their situation and create jobs for themselves. So you see,once you have the guidelines,you too can become a party hosting consultant. You can provide this service, setting your own price as you see fit and working when you want. So,if you do not like to be ordered around or experienced recent job loss; then maybe it’s time you turn your party planning and hosting skills into a home base business.

Maybe, you are already a home party consultant and you don’t even know it. Well,if you like shopping and you are the one that just about everyone comes to for assistance with event and party planning,then you are a home party consultant. You never saw it that way,because you were helping others make their event or party a blast and you never received monetary compensation; you just got special recognition and word of thanks, because without your input the celebration would be a total flop. Well,guess what? You have the experience and people know of your reputation as an expert in party planning and hosting so why not capitalize on your natural talents? Still,if you do not have experience or you’re just starting out,don’t fret as there’s an easy to follow guide called “Home Party Riches”which will assist you in setting up your very own home party consulting business.

Just read Deborah Allison;the “Purse Lady’s story: “I quickly became broke and went into business solo. In the space of a year,using my purse,I made about a $100,000 selling party planning products and hosting parties And, I did it all on a part time basis.

The bills were piling up,my savings decreased and I had no one to rescue me. I had to do something about my situation before all my money ran out. One day, I accidentally came across a book that I decided to read. As I read,the book spoke my language and of course,I saw this as some miracle. In the past.I hosted and planned parties for friends and relatives and there was this guide telling me that, I could turn it into a business and profit from it. All the negative what ifs began looming over me like a dark cloud. I had no formal training neither any experience running a business,so self doubt tried to take over my thoughts, but I did not give in.I remained strong and today,I have a booming business “The Fabulous Collection”, which I operate from home. My company hosts several home parties yearly and I have trained party consultants nationwide who sell party products and host parties on my behalf.”

There you have it! a success story. She had a passion which she transformed into a profitable home business and you too can do the same, whether you want to sell candles, kitchenware or makeup. The success Deborah achieved from her purses at home party business led her to share tips and pitfalls to avoid in a 202 page e Book, “Home Party Riches.” which also contains her most guarded secrets. The e book is available here. Click now.

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Backyard Bbq Party Planning Ideas

January 7, 2011 By admin

Your backyard barbecue party planning ideas-You have been throwing lots of parties or you are in the process of hosting one and you find yourself in a bind. You can’t seem to make up your mind as to where, how or when to throw the party. Its like you’ve exhausted your party planning ideas list. Well, have no fear because Gail the Expert is about to share with you her party planning ideas that takes away all the guess work and assist you in having a memorable party that everyone will be talking about. So read on!

Outdoor BBQ Party Planning Ideas

By Gail Leino

It is really awesome when friends and family have a chance to sit together and share the feelings of love and happiness and one such time is when anyone plans to have a BBQ party in their backyard. I know that you have come so far in search of how you can celebrate a BBQ party. I hope this article would provide you with the information that you are looking for. First of all when you are planning for a barbecue party just keep a close eye on the weather because that is a major factor in determining whether your party is going to work out as planned.

For the BBQ party, you must design creative invitations that your guests would love to stick on their fridge. After you have sorted out the invitations, you can start thinking about the different ways to decorate your house. I think it would be really cool if you would decorate the path to your backyard with lights or candles,which would highlight the way to the party area. For the party area, you need to put up a canopy so that the guests can have shade or prevent themselves from getting soaked from rain.

There are many barbecue parties that just turn into a failure because there are no repellents to keep the mosquitoes at bay, which results in a nuisance and a source of irritation to all the guests, who seek to move inside the home to prevent themselves from mosquito bites. You should have the complete BBQ equipment, as well as all the stuff marinated and ready to be barbecued. Have paper plates and paper cups with you to prevent yourself from doing excess dishing, which can be a lot of work after the party is over. There are also a lot of other ideas that you can incorporate in your party to make it a success. Happy BBQ.

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