Introducing CocoNeenies' Party on a Budget Line

Money is tight, but everyone still wants adorable, quality invitations and party goods.

All invitations in the Budget line feature the same great graphics, quality printing, colored envelopes, and fab packaging- there are just fewer layers of cardstock. Other items will be added soon including cupcake toppers and banners for at home assembly. I'll send everything you need* no printing required!

View & purchase the new invitations in the Budget line here:

CIRCUS Collection: http://www.etsy.com/listing/79941871/circus-collection-party-on-a-budget

GIRLY CIRCUS Collection: http://www.etsy.com/listing/79942313/girly-circus-collection-party

*basic supplies like glue will not be sent

Rosettes

So, a few weeks ago I purchased the new Martha Stewart scoring board. It was reasonably priced and I had a coupon. I thought that it would speed up my time when making handmade boxes and invitations; plus it came with instructions for making envelopes other boxes, too. As a bonus I was also given instructions for making the rosettes that were featured on the packaging.

Making those rosettes is really addictive. They're quick and easy to make and you can create all different effects based on the paper that you use. Use striped paper

oriented horizontally to create a bullseye effect and stripes oriented vertically to create a star burst effect. Using irregular patterns can result in some interesting shapes on your rosette, too. I filled a shadow box with some of my favorites and love the way that it turned out. It hangs over my workspace for colorful inspiration.

My daughter and I will be starting a rosette project for her room soon- a giant mobile constructed from rosettes. She's really excited and I'm thinking it'll be super cool!

Has anyone else found a creative use for rosettes?

Things to Come

I'm hoping to get to a good place where I'm able to balance family, day job, running coconeenies.etsy.com, creating new work, and POSTING TO MY BLOG.

CocoNeenies' blog will not only share what's upcoming in my shop, but offer project ideas for all of you DIYers. I'm really excited to share great tips and helpful advice for creating fabulous, classic home celebrations. Afterall, the best party's are the ones served up in your own kitchen or backyard with family, friends and neighbors!