Halloween Mini Milk Jar Favors #halloweendiy #milkjardiy #jacquelyneedithevents

Halloween Mini Milk Jar Favors

A fun, fabulous Halloween DIY!

by Jaquelyne Edith Events, LLC

 

Materials needed:

(Items in red were found at Target in the dollar spot section.)

Milk jug

Black glitter washi tape

Black and white paper straw

Label of your choice

Bakers Twine

Alphabet stickers

Metallic god paint

Sponge paint brush

Gold glitter

Thin orange ribbon

Scizzors

Scotch tape

 

Step 1: Apply a strip of scotch tape around the bottom of you milk jar about three inches from the bottom.

Step 2: Paint the area below the tape with your gold metallic paint, using a sponge brush. While the paint is still wet apply your gold glitter also using a sponge brush.

Step 3: Once the paint dries on your milk jar remove your clear tape and apply a strip of black glitter washi tape in its place.

Step 4: Secure a strip of orange ribbon above the black glitter washi tape

Step 5: Tie your label to the top of the jar just below the brim, using the bakers twine

Step 6: Spell out a TREAT using your alphabet stickers

Step 7: Add straw

Step 8: Fill with candy, cocoa fixing, candy corn or leave empty and give to party guests as favors

 

 

Size Overrated's One Year Celebration #sizeoverrated #corporateevent #eventplanning

What if I told you that there was this amazing magazine that you could view on your mobile device, PC, or in print...a magazine that illuminated beauty in every form, every shape, every ethnicity...a magazine that portrayed every day people like you and I, who are impacting the world and the local community in a very positive way? I have two words for you...Size Overrated.

I met Ariel, the CEO of S.O. Magazine back in August when I was at the time hosting a poetry night in Hampton. She came out to support one of her magazine contributors who was reciting poetry that night. When she told me about her magazine I was immediately intrigued. I could only imagine the courage it took her to take such an amazing yet unheard of concept, and turn it into something real, something tangible, something BIG!

When Ariel asked me to coordinate her one year celebration I was elated. It would be my first corporate event, and it would be for someone amazing, passionate, and devoted to their dream. I couldn't ask for more in a client. From budgeting, to décor, to entertainment, Ariel was a joy to work with. Her event turned out to be phenomenal!

We used plastic margarita cups as centerpieces adorned with clear plastic diamonds, synthetic flowers, and t lights. They made classy, tasteful, budget friendly centerpieces. For our guest we decided on Smore Favors for a cozy autumn feel. We created a business networking scavenger hunt as entertainment for our guest, but the conversation was so electric and overflowing that we didn't even get around to the scavenger hunt. So many wonderful personalities and businesses were present at this event, that there was really no need for outside entertainment other than the Jazz music we had playing softly in the background.

The patio at Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant in Hampton was the perfect location. The intimate seating arrangement was perfect for our close knit group and gave it sort of a family feel. At the end of the night Ariel cut the double chocolate cake and we sang Happy Birthday (the Stevie Wonder version of course) to Size Overrated Magazine. I'm so glad that I got to meet Ariel and bring the vision of her one year celebration to life! We had an absolute blast and I cannot wait until next year!

 

 

To learn more about Size Overrated Magazine visit their website www.sizeoverrated.com

 

Celebrate the Youth: A Theater Themed Birthday Party

 

 

 

 

 

Around this time last year I begin volunteering at two of the Boys and Girls clubs located in downtown Newport News. Its was something I had been wanting to do for quite some time, but recently being separated from the military at the time, I could finally make time for it. At first it took the kids a minute to warm up to me, but once I began bringing arts and craft projects and occasional snacks...well it was pretty much cake from there....literally.

 

When I started my business in Jan 2014, I didn't know I would be so extremely busy in the months to come. I suddenly didn't have so much time to devote to volunteering at the club. But I still wanted to make an impact on the kids and give back. So I decided to start the Celebrate the Youth (CTY) program. Through this program I provide free of charge group birthday parties once a month to the Boys and Girls club members age 6-10. The teens usually help me set up and facilitate the parties, and  in exchange they get first dibs at whatever is left over after the young kids eat.

 

The parties are always a success and a lot of fun. I was so excited to kick off the school year with this months theater themed birthday celebration. I had a lot of fun creating the display and the props and the kids absolutely loved it!

 

A wedding planner I used to intern with taught me that PCB pipes are great for pipe and drape. So I headed to home depot and after 30 min of them looking at me like I was crazy and trying to figure out what the heck I was trying to make, we got it right!

 

I used the PCB pipes to act as a movie curtain. The actual curtains were purchased from Target.

 

I found this amazing party hat diy at http://ohhappyday.com/2011/02/party-hats-diy-template/ and added popcorn kernels using my glue gun.

 

 

 

I'm not a huge fan of soda, but these mini Pepsi cans were just too cute and perfect for a theater themed party!

 

 

You can't have a movie themed party without lots of snacks!

 

 

We had a fabulous time at this theater themed birthday. The Celebrate the Youth program has huge goals for the 2014-15 school year, but we need your help! Visit gofundme.com/celebratetheyouth to learn more and to donate. A minimum $2 donation puts you in the drawing to win a free

Silence is Acceptance Love Life T-Shirt!

 

Thanks for viewing! See you next week!

 

Jacquelyne