1 - Ticings

2 - Confetti Sunshine

3 - Hammonds Candies

4 - Paper Source

5 - Confetti Sunshine

6 - Bake It Pretty

There is bound to be plenty of picture taking at any preschool or kindergarten graduation party. We designed these fun, printable sign props to have on hand for all the little graduates to pose with. Download your Preschool or Kindergarten photo props and let the pomp and circumstance begin.

Also create a matching striped mini “CONGRATS” banner in minutes. Simply print, cut and thread onto ribbon or string.

Photography, design and styling by Aimée Lowry and Bettijo B. Hirschi, the Sometimes Supermoms from PagingSupermom.com.

First I have to tell you a funny story… at each of the holiday parties for my daughter’s preschool class this year, I have re-created ideas I’d found right here on One Charming Party — like the Popcorn Turkey and Donut Tree. I’ve developed a bit of a reputation and now everyone is expecting something spectacular for the Preschool Graduation party. The problem? There aren’t any preschool graduation party ideas on One Charming Party… yet!

After racking my brain for ideas and coming up completely blank, I was hit with inspiration while driving my daughter home (from preschool of course). A fruit roll-up is easily transformed into a sweet, little diploma when removed from its package and tied up with black, satin ribbon. Truly what could be more fitting for a preschooler’s diploma than one of their favorite chewy treats?

To complete the presentation we’ve got a freebie printable sign and coordinating striped tray liner for you to download — plus we created a sign for both Preschool and Kindergarten graduation parties.

Come back tomorrow for our free printable photo signs, similar to our first day of school signs found here.

Photography, design and styling by Aimée Lowry and Bettijo B. Hirschi, the Sometimes Supermoms from PagingSupermom.com.

You will need: navy blue and green crepe paper, cardstock paper, scissors, hot glue gun

1 – From the cardstock paper, cut out a 1 inch circle. Cut one slit to the middle of your circle. From the navy blue crepe paper, cut a dozen 2 1/2 inches x 3 inches tear drop shaped petals and 6 petals approximately 1 1/2 inches x 2 inches. From the green crepe paper, cut a 3/4 inch x 3 inches rectangle and cut slits down one long end to create a fray.

2 – Shape the cardstock circle into a cone shape by pulling part of the paper over from the slit. Glue the cone shape in place.

3 – Working from the inside of the cone, glue your larger petals into place. Work your way around the flower until you have 6 petals glued.

4 – Glue the remaining 6 larger petals over the first set of petals. Offset your petals to cover up any gaps.

5 – Finish your petals by gluing the 6 small petals on the top.

6 – Take your frayed piece of green crepe paper and roll it up. Slightly mess up the frays to give it more of a natural look, and glue it into the center of your flower.

Styling and photos by Sara Schmultz. And Happy Birthday to Erica  

You will need: tissue paper, 1″ circle punch, 3.5″ mini paper lanterns, Mod Podge

1 – For each lantern you will need to 1) assemble your lantern, and 2) punch out 12 1″ circles from the tissue paper.

2 – Gently glue the tissue paper onto your lantern with the modge podge. Evenly space your circles with three rows of dots – 4 on the top, 4 in the middle, and 4 dots on the bottom row.

Styling and photography by Sara Schmultz. 

1 - Pin Stripe Cupcake Liners from Confetti Sunshine
2 - Lime & Navy Dot Treat Stick Combo Pack from The Papered Nest
3 - 10″ Antique Citrus Cake Stand from Sweet and Saucy Supply
4 - Lime Green Polka Dot Nut Cups from Bake It Pretty
5 - Photo Booth Props from The Manic Moose
6 - A “Green” Invitation from Minted
7 - Yellow Chevron Little Bitty Bags from Bake It Pretty

Photos by Nicole Hill Gerulat.

Who doesn’t need some cute thank you cards tucked away in their stash of stationery? Think Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation, and Birthday Party Gifts. With cute and customizable options like these, writing thank you notes will never be a chore again.

1. Fill-in-the-blank calligraphy (free printable!) template from Melissa Esplin at ISLY | 2. Personalized kids stationery from Tiny Prints | 3. Pretty letterpress boxed notes from Smock | 4. Adorable owl thank you cards from the Thank You Cards Shop | 5. Color block thank you cards from Pinhole Press | 6. Printable photo card thank yous from Freckled Expressions | 7. Customizable robot notes from Itsy Bitsy Paper | 8. Pink pennant string thank you cards from Fiore Press

Lyndsey Wells works behind the scenes for One Charming Party, but in her free time she chronicles her paper obsession at The Stationery Place. She’ll be here every month sharing some of her favorite paper ideas.

The SNAP crew.

Pics from the floral arranging class by Megan. Photos by Bettijo Hirschi.

A big hello and special thanks to these gals for all of their help on the panels and teaching the classes: Michelle, Kendra, Sara, Courtney, Marie, and Megan.

• We had a nice little mention in the May issue of Parenting Magazine. Hooray!
• I’m super busy at the Bake It Pretty warehouse these days. If you haven’t seen our new shop, you can take a peek at some of our cute party supplies.
• The SNAP! Conference is over and it was a huge success. Tauni Everett did a fantastic job. I’ll be posting some pics soon.
• I’ll be at a local bloggers retreat this weekend, Breathing Space. If you are going to be there, please find me and say hi.
• I have another fun week of  giveaways planned for this month. Stay tuned!
• And all of our Party Plans are on sale this month, buy one get one free. Use the code: SPRING