Decorative Tissue Paper Ball

I've always wondered how to make these fluffy creations. They always looked super easy to master whenever I would see them on Martha Stewart or the Hostess Blog. Hope you guys enjoy this small tutorial I put together to show you how to add a cute flair to your next party! 

Make sure you have 8 sheets of tissue paper

Fold them long ways

Fold them like an accordian or fan 

It's going to look  like this. Don't fan yourself with it, it doesn't work.

Now you can either use twine or any type of string

Tie the middle pretty tight leaving a long strand for hanging

Trim the ends into a round shape

Spread out into a fan shape then start pulling each piece apart. You can fluff it so it will form a ball shape in the end

Like this! Enjoy your little fluff ball!

DIY Dessert Tier

The other day while flea market shopping I was searching for a cupcake platter that we could use for our approaching Ladies tea party. I never did find anything that was worthy enough to grace our dainty tables. That is when the idea hit me! Why not make my own? I always pass by vintage floral plates and wonder what I could do with them. I have an addiction to plates, it is a problem that I am trying to cure. But with a few easy finds at thrift stores, you can easily piece this together too!

First find 3 gorgeous plates. Or 2 if you want it to be short.

Then find some candlesticks. Make sure they're not too big, you don't want them to cover the whole plate. (Sorry I didn't edit this one, it was from my phone)

Now this piece might be a little harder to get ahold of. I actually unscrewed it from a small serving dish at the thrift store. Hehe...I was sneaky. This is for the top plate.

Make sure to purchase either gorilla glue or super glue and adhere it to the plate. I also ended up painting my candlesticks white to make it look more shabby chic. I think other colors like turquoise and seafoam green would give it some character too.

Sorry, I didn't take any photos of the making process. I guess that kind of slipped my mind, but you get the idea! Have fun wowing your guests!

House Favors!

I thought these were the most adorable little creations! I have to perfect mine though, I couldn't get the roof to stay put (hence all the creases). But these would be perfect for tea party favors or any party favor box! I love it, I want to live in a house that looks this colorful :)

Here's the tutorial! How about Orange.