Monday, August 22, 2011

Grass Skirt Tutorial and a Luau Birthday

Princess C wanted a Luau Birthday Party. How fun!!!

One 99 cent package of tissue makes one skirt.
Sew ribbon across all layers at the top.
Cut your thin strips and...
viola!! : )






THESE TISSUE FLOWERS WERE ALL CUT WITH A SIMPLE PAPER PUNCH FOR THE CRAFT STORE.


Let's go fishing! The "CATCH"......each fish had instructions for something goofy to do in front of everyone!!! It was a big hit! :-D
The Limbo!!!
Mood music!

Happy Birthday, Angel-girl!!! We love you very much!
And...I had to throw in my latest Halloween creations!





Fall is just around the corner. Yippee!!
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24 comments:

  1. mysteryhistorymomAugust 22, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    What a fabulous party! Thanks for the tutorial on the darling skirts, Mary Lou! I am SOOOOOO in love with the Halloween birdies! Hope there is one left for meeeee! Lori

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  2. Scrap for JoyAugust 22, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    The party looked like a smashing success...fun for all. I can't believe how big the girls are getting and prettier all the time. Kids parties are so much fun to plan and decorate for.
    Your new Halloween items are stinkin' cute! The birds with the hats are terrific....I think I'll make the one I already have a Halloween hat. I'm sure you're looking forward to some cooler temps...I just hate the shorter days.
    Have a fun week!
    xoxo
    Joyce

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  3. Glenda/MidSouthAugust 22, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    What a fun party !! Happy Birthday to the Birthday Girl! :D

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  4. Busy Bee SuzAugust 22, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    The luau looks amazing...and the birthday girl looks so happy and that is the MOST important element to any party. I love the fishing game...that would be fun for adults too.
    ONLY you could make Halloween NOT scary.
    xoxox
    Suz

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  5. MeriAugust 22, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Oh my gosh -- what a fun party. And what a lot of work for YOU!

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  6. ~ LauraAugust 22, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Your daughter is beautiful!!

    What a fantastic party!! I never would have thought to make the skirts from tissue paper!! I love the idea that they could be so colorful!! And the activities all look like so much fun!! Great job!!

    I'm so excited for Fall and I love your decorations!! The birds are adorable and the black birds in the branches is hauntingly lovely!!

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  7. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    LOL....the little orange guy with the stars is mine! :):) Just bought him! You throw the most wonderful parties!!!! I wish I was a child and you could do the party! LOL

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  8. The Polka Dot ClosetAugust 22, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    OMG that is toooo cute and the fish pond...You are the best Mom in the whole world!

    Carol

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  9. UnknownAugust 22, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    oh what a fun party I love the skirt!!!!

    Carrie

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  10. People Who Know Me Would Say:August 23, 2011 at 4:27 AM

    That party is adorable looking! Would you be my Grandma? It doesn't matter if I'm a few months older than you, does it? Age is, after all, just a number.

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  11. HeidiAugust 23, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Great party! My littlest grand-daughter is celebrating her FIRST birthday next week to the same theme, a Luau party! I need a costume, maybe I'll try you grass skirt. Blessings, Heidi

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  12. NicoleAugust 23, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    My 10 year old would be way jealous of that party. I just LOVE your halloween decorations. I think Halloween is my favorite holiday. Those pumpkins are super cute, I really love the fabric that you used.

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  13. Mimi SueAugust 23, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Happy birthday Princess C! Really adorable party for an adorable girl. Mimi

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  14. Southern SistersAugust 24, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    thanks for the sweet comment

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  15. ~Lavender Dreamer~August 24, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Happy Birthday to your sweet daughter! I love all of the fun decorations! And we ALL love the Beach Boys! ♥

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  16. UnknownAugust 25, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I crown you Party Planner...you are the expert at fun for all. I love your ideas! Keep em' rolling right into fall. Halloween bingo card...awesome! You might like what I'm posting on my Auntie Jacquelines blog (link on my side bar) it will inspire you to keep creating the magical adventures you already do!

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  17. GrandmaBevAugust 28, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    What a fun party.

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  18. jamsmomMarch 13, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Love these ideas!! What punch did you use for the flowers for the lei?

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  19. jamsmomMarch 13, 2013 at 10:27 PM

    looks awesome!! what punch did you use for the leis?

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  20. LaurieStarSeptember 10, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Thank you for posting this! My daughter wants to have a luau party and I knew there must be a way to make an inexpensive grass skirt! This is perfect - thank you! :)

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  21. TammyMay 27, 2014 at 11:05 AM

    I, too, would like to know about the flowers for the leis...what a cute idea!

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  23. Wenni DonnaJuly 31, 2018 at 4:19 AM

    Oh my! This is stupendous! I am so happy that you have shared the steps for the skirt. It can be a nice theme for a birthday party. I loved the decoration it actually looks like a Hawaiian party. This place also looks like a fantastic venue NYC. Happy birthday to the lucky one, I simply can’t take my eyes off these pictures.

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  24. lilooApril 17, 2023 at 12:21 AM

    It's voilà. VOILA. viola means raped

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