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Hostess Gift Idea: DIY Cordials

A non-alcoholic concentrated syrup used to infuse drinks with major flavor, cordials, also known as squash, make a great hostess party gift. Celebrations Expert, Mark Addison has an easy and time-saving tutorial to make your own homemade cordials to gift your thoughtful hostess with at her next party.

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DIY Butter How-to for Hostesses

We're not suggesting you churn your own butter, here! Rather, take what's already great about the butter you get at the grocery story (it's already made) and enhance it with some homemade tlc (embellished flavors and seasoning).

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Repurposed Spice Jars for the Holidays

Save those spice jars and repurpose them with our diy party idea to turn them into topping shakers for your party bars and buffets. We used them recently to shake on some special toppings for our coffee bar, but you can use them for any reason! See how we made them stand out.

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DIY Christmas Ornament Craft

Making ornaments is a great craft to share with your kids at a holiday party! This simple ornament is easy to make, but really adds a personal touch to your Christmas tree.

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DIY Snack Cones on a Stick

Snack cones are fun, but pop them on a stick and they become even more fantastic. Not only will kids appreciate this nifty DIY party idea, you'll love how simple they are to make and how perfect they are to display on buffet spreads.

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DIY Confetti Party Glasses

Acrylic paint will dress up any plastic partyware! Get the trendy dotted look for a whole lot less with our simple tutorial.

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DIY Chalkboard Party Sign Tutorial

Have a customizable party sign on hand for whenever you need it with this nifty tutorial for a DIY chalkboard sign. It's a budget-friendly craft that will add a ton of fun to your party's decor.

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How to Make a Basic Party Banner

With a bit of twine and scrapbook paper you can create a celebratory decoration in minutes - for any occasion you might be celebrating.

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Budget Friendly Ideas to DIY Your Next Party

Need tiered serving plates in a flash? No problem! These DIY tips will help you reuse what you already have in your home to create a few crafty pieces for your next party.

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3 Fun & Easy Ways to Use Chalkboard Paint at Parties

Chalkboard paint isn't regulated to the walls - we've got 3 simple ways to incorporate it into your next party. Check out our video and easy tutorials.

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DIY Neon Pom Pom Cupcake Toppers

Neon pom pom toppers are a fun, easy and inexpensive way to add a pop of color to even the plainest cupcake. Quick to make, these guys are great for an impromptu celebration of any sort.

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DIY Neon Party Sign Decoration

Add a pop of neon to your next informal celebration with this easy tutorial. So long as you have the paint and floral wire on hand you can make any design you want!

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Chili in a Jar

Contributor Emily Dirienzo came up with this one-of-a-kind DIY idea for dads on Father's Day, but it's an idea we love for tailgate parties, campouts and BBQs, too.

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DIY Potato Stamp Goodie Bags

We're all about the neon this season and are taking full advantage of the latest trend. These DIY goodie bags are inexpensive, fun and festive for any occasion, especially when you're looking to stick to a budget. Have the kids lend a hand - it's super easy!

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DIY Rope Frame

Inexpensive frames of assorted designs come together with a cohesive look using this rustic DIY party idea. Perfect for a western theme party of any sort, they'll embellish the party space on a budget and add tons of personality, too.