My Painting Shirt Podcast: Theme Parties | Costumes | Crafts

I love it when I have the opportunity to throw a party with a theme that I've been thinking about for years. Well, a few weeks ago I finally got the opportunity to throw an Alice in Wonderland Party and it was AMAZING!

5 MORE tips and tricks for getting the most out of your Disneyland experience (even in peak crowd season!). Make the most out of your in-park experience, from Disney Bounding to special 60th Anniversary park additions. (Originally aired 8/1/2015)

Planning a family vacation to Disneyland this year? I'm going to share some of my favorite tips and tricks for a magical Disney experience! Part one is about planning, prepping, and packing for Disney. Part two will be about in-park experiences.

How to throw a Game of Thrones Party for the premiere, finale, or any episode in between. Invitations, decorations, tablescape, food, a Winterfell cake, dragon mobile, Daenerys' dragon eggs, and more! (Originally aired on April 15, 2015)

Ideas for throwing an Avengers (or Superhero) Birthday Party. How-to's for superhero masks, superhero capes, Avengers cake, comic book popcorn cones, Hulk smash wall, Hawkeye target shoot, and food and decorating ideas. (Originally aired on May 15, 2015)

Part Two includes:

-Napkin Light Sabers

-Rebel Alliance Favor Bags

-Tablescape and decorations

-BB-8 Cake

-Jabba the Hot Dogs

-Boba Feta Salad

-Tie Fighter Crackers

-Han Solo in Chocolate

-Pretzel Light Sabers

Star Wars Party: Part One includes:

- R2-D2 Tutu Skirt and Shirt

- BB-8 Tutu Dress

- Padawan Tunics

- Princess Leia Buns Headbands

- Pool Noodle Light Sabers

- Party Games like Stormtrooper Attack and Jedi Training

With the beginning of Spring I’ve the sea coast on my mind, so I decided to make a coastal themed wreath for my door and a few coastal themed candle holders for the table. Projects are quick and easy and made with materials from the craft store.

The music, the hair, the clothes, the shoulder pads, the movies, the horrendous home decor of sticks in a vase, black lacquer with pastels, and Nagel prints, and the ever present danger of nuclear war ... good times.

I have some egg decorating ideas to share, how to make pastel deviled eggs, egg shaped Trix marshmallow treats, and how to make your own bunny ears!