DIY :: Backyard Pizza Party

Here's a fun idea for a party/shower/reception from Wedding Style Guide! A backyard pizza party where your guests can assemble their own pizzas! They each get a personalized paper bag with their pizza crust inside, and a mini jar of tomato sauce. Then they can load up on the different toppings on display. Supply mini pizza boxes for guests to take-home extras. DIY templates for the pizza box bands, paper bag stamps, and stationery stamps can be found by clicking the links below. Can't wait to try this one out!



Pizza Box Band

Pizza Bag Rubber Stamp

Stationery Rubber Stamp

DIY :: Free Backyard Party Templates

Here are some fabulous free templates to use for your backyard spring/summer party or shower! Stir sticks, colorful banners and lemonade labels!


Click here for the Stir Sticks Template
Style Me Pretty


Click here for the Banner Template
Martha Stewart Weddings


Click here for the Lemonade Labels Template
Marry You Me

Day 3 :: Place Cards & Signs

Place cards on your holiday table add that special personal touch. Just print them out then write in your guests names. You can take it one step further and create other matching cards and signs for your table. Here are a few that we used for our dessert buffet:







I created my own set using holiday graphics and a photo editing program. However, if you're not "graphic design savvy" you can use any one of these great sites for templates:

Snowman "Let It Snow"
3-D Place Card
Yellow Wildflowers
Various Microsoft Office Templates

Day 12 :: Russian Friendship Tea

For my first DIY project, I decided to start small with an easy recipe and gift packaging idea I found on Bake It Pretty. This Russian Friendship Tea (according to my husband) tastes like Christmas in a mug! Warm, sweet, tangy and spicy....we both loved the recipe, and the jars look so sweet and are simple to make!



2-1/2 cups Instant Orange Drink Mix (like Tang)
1-1/2 cups Instant Lemonade Mix (like Country Time)
1-1/2 cups Instant Unsweetened Tea
1/2 cup Sugar
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

First of all, you need to mix your tea ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients until thoroughly combined. (This made almost exactly 40 servings for me, or 80 tablespoons). Stir 2 tablespoons of the mix into a mug of hot water and enjoy!

For easy and beautiful holiday packaging, spoon the mixture into small bell jars. I got my jars right at the grocery store when I bought the ingredients. When it's full replace the lid, cover the top of the jar with leftover wrapping paper or holiday fabric, and tie a bow round the lid to hold it in place. Trim the edges of the paper or fabric to fit, and voile! Your tea has holiday packaging!

I also printed the gift tag template and tied them on with curling ribbon, along with a cinnamon stick.
Red & Green Template
Pink Template
Blue Template



Thanks to Bake It Pretty for the great template and idea!