Celebrations ByLuisa

So I think it's bad that I started decorating for Halloween so "late" . Now when I mean late it really isn;t for most people but, I like to decorate on the 1st so I have the wholw month the enjoy it. I have now made more "bats" for my wall....and will continue to add "mice" to my stairs. Soon I will start working on snacks for our little party but, it seems like I can never  catch up!! I know peole with small children can relate. By the time you feed and change them it's time to do it again....then it's time to cook dinner and the whole day has gone by. Any way here is the "Bats"

So i continue to try and make more things Mickey .... It's like Im obsessed - ok well maybe just a little....

Here is what I made today - By the way the kids loved them!

So here are some pictures as promised- more still to come of more Halloween decorations:

I have been hard at work Over decorating the inside of the house. Basically I decorate the dinningroom for  each holiday. So this Halloween is no exception especially when I can now decrate knowing we are having a small party here. So far:

•   "mice" are on the stairs (stairs are next to the dinningrm)
• streamers in orange & black
• Cut out black bats which are "flying" across one wall - debating making more....
• Happy Halloween banners up
• plastic table cloth with halloween stuff on it
  
• misc cheezy paper decorations ont he walls

not sure what else I could jam pack in??? anyone have any suggestions? I will be posting some pictures soon of what I already have.

Here are my "mice"

So I continue to hunt for more party decorations that are not store bought or boring. easier said than done. even harder is finding things that aren't frightning to children. I don't want the blood or gore.

I am spending way too much time trying to figure out if there is any thing out there.......and this is what I have come across so far:

<div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/267702242/' target='_blank'><img src='http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/267702242_ssrnyNb5_c.jpg' border='0' width='200' height ='250'/></a></div><div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'><p style='font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://www.marthastewart.com/photogallery/halloween-decorating#slide_4'>marthastewart.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com/luisabc/' target='_blank'>Luisa</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></p></div>

<div style='padding-bottom: 2px; line-height: 0px'><a href='http://pinterest.com/pin/267668551/' target='_blank'><img src='http://d30opm7hsgivgh.cloudfront.net/upload/267668551_VrBJW3b5_c.jpg' border='0' width='225' height ='281'/></a></div><div style='float: left; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px;'><p style='font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;'>Source: <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://www.marthastewart.com/272505/shivering-bats-shade?xsc=aol-1009-halloween-batshade'>marthastewart.com</a> via <a style='text-decoration: underline; font-size: 10px; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com/luisabc/' target='_blank'>Luisa</a> on <a style='text-decoration: underline; color: #76838b;' href='http://pinterest.com' target='_blank'>Pinterest</a></p></div>

So I found something for the Halloween party that is not cookies or candy- woohoo

Now let's see if I can actually make it & have the time!

So I am planning a small halloween party for the kids....naturally there needs to be some "halloween" food. There doesn't seem to be too much out there ....other than cookies & cakes. Lucky for me those are my favorite things to make - lol

So here are some of the ideas I have found:

Working on making some DIY decorations for the inside of the house. I have a few things up but, I feel like it just doesn't cut it. Looked at a few stores but, most of the stuff was the same old thing or not very interesting. So tonight I am cutting out "mice".

Found a nice templete on some web site.....If anyone wants it lwt mew know and I will post the link. Anyway, going to place them on the fronts of the stairs so when you open the door it looks like mice are running across. Sounds interesting huh? Well here is the inspirations:

By the way cutting out "mice" is hard work- lol - I will post a picture as soon as I am done.

Here are a few styles of cute pink cupcakes.

cookie dough cupcakes, chocolate oreo, & van. & chocolate cream

I have been hard @ work ..... designing some a new baby shower centerpieces. I really think they turned out well. It took a bit until I felt it looked complete. These were for a girl baby shower but, I could redesign them for a boy or even a gender neutral shower. They are available for rental immediatly and can be redesigned to match your color theme too. email or call for more information

the summer time means being really busy!! I am trying to work on some new products but, there is deffenetly not enough hours in the day. So here are few new things I have and I hope you like and they inspire you!

Soon I will be offering party packs which will have a little of everything for a complete dessert table. For right now I am offering the Minnie & Mickey pack.

10 Mickey & 10 Minnie Rice Crispie / Krispy treats with custom favor tag. There are ready to be given pout right from the box.

If interested here is where you can purchase them:

http://www.celebrationsbyluisa.com/apps/webstore/products/show/2469189

here is a recent cake...

butter cream with Fondant accents:

Can you recognice the baseball jersey? I hope you can tell it's a yankees jersey....

My newest items are Do it your self (DIY) wedding favors. They are avilable for purchase immediatly but, have not been added to the store yet. If interested please conact us and we will list one for you.

the first DIY wedding favor is

• seed packet

                   These can be customized to match any color or theme. here is a few exampls. If there is something

                   you are   looking for let us know and we can create it just for you. Price is $7.00 for the file and you

                   can make as many copies as you need. A great way to save money and have a one of a kind favor.

Measures roughly 3.25" wide by 3.75" tall. {1 seed packet per 8.5"x11" page}

These are perfect for any wedding reception, shower or  any party.

I get asked all the time for ideas for Baptism & Christening favors. I am all for something someone can use ....and when I mean use I really mean eat! So here are my best sellers:

• cake pops in coordinating colors
• Cake Push pops
  
• Chocolate lollipops
• Chocolate basket of assorted items
• Cupcake boxes with cupcakes or cupcake mix
• Pie Pops
• Rice Crispie treats dipped in chocolate- custom shapes
  

Here is an example of what can be done with my DIY popcorn boxes. Great for fillling with candy & treats. Best part of all you will never have to run back to the store to get more. You can just print more right at home.

Mickey & poka dots

they can be customoized with a name, date or a message