I talked to a nice lady yesterday about Girl Scout Swaps
For those of you who don't know, (I didn't), these are little hand made
gifts that girl scouts swap with other troops, troop leaders etc.
They often represent something about the giving Girl Scouts home area
The lady who educated me is Deb Demer
Some of the examples she gave me, representing her home in Texas, are
"Deep in the Heart of Texas"
Materials:
3X3 zip loc bag (size you often see for small jewelry)
dirt, Texas dirt of course
Texas shaped Confetti
Cactus Shaped Confetti
Cowboy Hat Shaped Confetti
a small piece of twine tied like a lasso
Heart Confetti
Instructions for creating the "swap"
Put a small amount of dirt in the bag
add Texas Confetti, Cactus Confetti, Cowboy Hat Confetti, the lasso and 1 Heart Confetti
Close and label "Deep in the Heart of Texas"
Hang a tag on it with your name and troop #
You could adapt this for your home state
For instance if you live in Florida
Materials would include
Sand
Flamingo Confetti
Seashell Confetti
Palm Tree Confetti
Sun Confetti
A creative name for this one might be
"Relaxing on the Floriday Beach"
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Wedding Confetti
Today I'm going to talk about wedding confetti.
There's so much more to wedding confetti than hearts.
Just a few years ago we saw maybe a dozen styles of wedding related confetti.
Now, there are over 100
Starting with the Bachelorette Party
You could use big funky lips in the invitations
Sprinkle Stiletto High Heel Shoe Confetti all over the Party Site...if you're bar hopping tuck it in the pockets of the guys you meet...they'll feel included and you know they'll remember the night when they find it in their pocket the next morning. One of my really fun brides traded "kisses"...confetti of course...for shots. She ran out of confetti 2 hours into the party.
For the Shower:
Tuck Bride to Be confetti inside the invitation
Sprinkle Engagement Ring Confetti and Heart Confetti, in the wedding colors, on the cake table and throughout the party space...don't forget the bathroom counters.
For the Reception:
Sprinkle Just Married Confetti on the Tables..Bring it out from the centerpiece to the water glasses. It doesn't look like too much nor does it look stingy.
Add Bride and Groom Silhouette Confetti to the Thank-you Notes
Be Creative...
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Acadamy Awards
Hey...the Writers Stike is finally over
Great timing for the Academy Awards set for next Sunday, February 24
There are some really good movies this year
My favorite is "Juno" As an homage to this fun, quirky movie this weeks secret code discount is the word JUNO...you can click the link or enter the word juno in the discount code box at checkout for an extra 10% off your order
Personally, I'm rooting for Ellen Page for best Actress. What an amazing job
Hollywood Confetti is still available Sprinkle on your food tables for a fun additon to the festivities
A great idea for your Oscar Night Viewing Party
Set up a "Red Carpet in Your Entryway"
It can be as simple as lining your walkway with carpet remnants that you pre-spray with red fabric paint. Be sure you let it dry for a couple of days...you don't want it on your guests shoes
Have everyone pre-vote for the major categories and have a prize for the closest guess to the most wins...a bottle of Champagne is perfect
Great timing for the Academy Awards set for next Sunday, February 24
There are some really good movies this year
My favorite is "Juno" As an homage to this fun, quirky movie this weeks secret code discount is the word JUNO...you can click the link or enter the word juno in the discount code box at checkout for an extra 10% off your order
Personally, I'm rooting for Ellen Page for best Actress. What an amazing job
Hollywood Confetti is still available Sprinkle on your food tables for a fun additon to the festivities
A great idea for your Oscar Night Viewing Party
Set up a "Red Carpet in Your Entryway"
It can be as simple as lining your walkway with carpet remnants that you pre-spray with red fabric paint. Be sure you let it dry for a couple of days...you don't want it on your guests shoes
Have everyone pre-vote for the major categories and have a prize for the closest guess to the most wins...a bottle of Champagne is perfect
Monday, February 11, 2008
Dena
Yesterday I spoke with an incredible nice young woman from Pennsylania
Her name is Dena...unfortunately I didn't get her fiances name but he's one lucky guy.
Dena was warm, articulate and obviously in love with her groom
Her colors struck me as being an amazing combination. She's using ivory and brown with a touch of turquoise and hot pink
I want tell you more about the specifics until after her wedding...I don't want to spoil the impact for her guests.
In Dena's honor I've set up a one week discount. Just enter DENA at check out for an extra $5.00 off your order
http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?DC=DENA
With Dena's permission I'll keep you updated on her wedding progress.
Her name is Dena...unfortunately I didn't get her fiances name but he's one lucky guy.
Dena was warm, articulate and obviously in love with her groom
Her colors struck me as being an amazing combination. She's using ivory and brown with a touch of turquoise and hot pink
I want tell you more about the specifics until after her wedding...I don't want to spoil the impact for her guests.
In Dena's honor I've set up a one week discount. Just enter DENA at check out for an extra $5.00 off your order
http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?DC=DENA
With Dena's permission I'll keep you updated on her wedding progress.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Who Invented Confetti?
Confetti was actually first used in Paris...France that is...
in 1891
Someone was taking down the decorations after a party at a really big theatrical revue
called "le Casino de Paris"
They decided to cut up the decorations and drop them on the guests the next evening.
No one had seen Confetti before and were enthralled to the point of giddiness.
The next day, Newspapers in Paris, enthused about the "Renaissance of French Gayety"
Within 4 Years Confetti was being made by machine and being sold all over the world
How do I know...I collect everything I can about Confetti
The cover of the "Scientific American" Magazine...of which I have a copy...has a picture of the first Confetti machine.
It was such a big deal that it was the cover story. The picture, actually a pen and ink sketch, was done by the famous artist Louis Malteste. He wasn't famous yet but became famous within a few years for his "naughty" posters of Can Can dancers and ladies of the night.
Malteste, nickname Zig, was a friend and contemporary of Toulouse Latrec.
in 1891
Someone was taking down the decorations after a party at a really big theatrical revue
called "le Casino de Paris"
They decided to cut up the decorations and drop them on the guests the next evening.
No one had seen Confetti before and were enthralled to the point of giddiness.
The next day, Newspapers in Paris, enthused about the "Renaissance of French Gayety"
Within 4 Years Confetti was being made by machine and being sold all over the world
How do I know...I collect everything I can about Confetti
The cover of the "Scientific American" Magazine...of which I have a copy...has a picture of the first Confetti machine.
It was such a big deal that it was the cover story. The picture, actually a pen and ink sketch, was done by the famous artist Louis Malteste. He wasn't famous yet but became famous within a few years for his "naughty" posters of Can Can dancers and ladies of the night.
Malteste, nickname Zig, was a friend and contemporary of Toulouse Latrec.
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Welcome to Granite State News The Granite State News - Feb 07 5:39 AM
Fifth-grader Nick Rogers (left) won the Paul School Spelling Bee for fourth- through eighth-graders on Wednesday, Jan. 30, with the word confetti. He will be heading to the regional spelling bee on March 1 at the Rochester Elks Lodge.
Welcome to Granite State News The Granite State News - Feb 07 5:39 AM
Fifth-grader Nick Rogers (left) won the Paul School Spelling Bee for fourth- through eighth-graders on Wednesday, Jan. 30, with the word confetti. He will be heading to the regional spelling bee on March 1 at the Rochester Elks Lodge.
We here in the world of Confetti salute Nick Rogers...we think that there is no more important word to spell correctly than Confetti...So Nick Rogers, 5th grader, our hats are off to you. You are awesome!!
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Just How Much?
Do you how much confetti was thrown during the New York Giants Victory Parade?
An astonishing 36.5 tons....thats 7300 pounds of confetti
Whoa! Aren't you glad you didn't have to pick that up.
According to the New York Times this is much lower than previous ticker tape parades.
The all time high was on VJ day...5,600 tons of confetti where rained down on the celebrating serviceman and citizens.
There will be plenty of opportunities for confetti this month.
just my thoughts on confetti today
An astonishing 36.5 tons....thats 7300 pounds of confetti
Whoa! Aren't you glad you didn't have to pick that up.
According to the New York Times this is much lower than previous ticker tape parades.
The all time high was on VJ day...5,600 tons of confetti where rained down on the celebrating serviceman and citizens.
There will be plenty of opportunities for confetti this month.
just my thoughts on confetti today
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Chinese New Year
Today is the first day of Chinese New Year
It's the year of the Rat
Unfortunately we don't have rat confetti but we do have
Chinese Symbol Confetti
It's available in both red and gold, lucky colors in the Chinese Culture.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
What's New Feb 6
Yay! I promised 4 new Confetti styles a week for the Month of February
This weeks new confetti shapes are up and ready to view.
This weeks new confetti shapes are up and ready to view.
They're all listed under New Products Confetti
All are in stock and ready to go.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Super Bowl
Wow...I'm not a football fan but all week everybody
was talking about the Patriots and the fact that they were undefeated and couldn't be defeated
what happened?
Congratualtions to the New York Giants and MVP Eli Manning
was talking about the Patriots and the fact that they were undefeated and couldn't be defeated
what happened?
Congratualtions to the New York Giants and MVP Eli Manning
Saturday, February 2, 2008
Confetti Changes
Changes are happening here at Confetti. We've added
a "Closeout Confetti" category. Here you'll find confetti that is discontinued or
overstocked. Clearance confetti will not be available for back order.
Another change is a page with "New Confetti Styles"
We're constantly updating and, at the request of many of you, have added a simple way to view the newest styles. Look for 12 new styles in the month of February alone.
We'll be adding a minimum of 4 new styles each week.
a "Closeout Confetti" category. Here you'll find confetti that is discontinued or
overstocked. Clearance confetti will not be available for back order.
Another change is a page with "New Confetti Styles"
We're constantly updating and, at the request of many of you, have added a simple way to view the newest styles. Look for 12 new styles in the month of February alone.
We'll be adding a minimum of 4 new styles each week.
Friday, February 1, 2008
American Idol Musings
Did you see American Idol this week?
...loved it when they sprayed the guy with Silly String and
Ryan called it Confetti
I have a couple of favorites...don't remember the names but I liked the best friends.
One liked skinny guys...Simon
the other liked beefy guys...Randy
I particularly liked the one who sang Jazz
...loved it when they sprayed the guy with Silly String and
Ryan called it Confetti
I have a couple of favorites...don't remember the names but I liked the best friends.
One liked skinny guys...Simon
the other liked beefy guys...Randy
I particularly liked the one who sang Jazz
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