Oreo Cream Cheese Truffles

I thought I would share a few more pics from My sis-in-law's engagement party.  We had fun stylizing the food and drinks.  I wish I could have gotten more photos but it was a bit hectic.

My favorite part of the food display were the oreo cream cheese truffles.  They were AMAZING...thanks to Sarah. She is so good at making these. She made them look so perfect for the party by adding the little pearl sprinkles (from Hobby Lobby).

Here are her masterpieces.

Try them yourself!

~Ingredients~

1 package regular Oreos (not Double Stuffed!)

1 eight ounce package softened cream cheese

Twelve ounces of melted white or milk or dark chocolate (or all three!)

Baking pans lined with wax paper.

~To Make~

~Combine all Oreos and softened cream cheese in a food processor.

~Form into balls.

~Put balls on baking pans lined with wax paper.

~Freeze until hardened probably 10-15 mins.

~Dip balls into melted chocolate. 

~Set back onto wax paper.

~Refrigerate to cool and store.

You can decorate any way you want.

(recipe from here)

OH, and another easy party tip...line plates, trays, or tiers with cute scrapbooking paper to make it go with your color theme.  It's really easy and a cheap way to change things up.

I hope you enjoy!  Have a great Wednesday and enjoy this weather!

Party Paper Wheels

We had the privilege of hosting and engagement party at our house. It was so much fun. We are so excited for the very special Bride and Groom.

We had lots of fun decorating for the occasion.  I wanted to share a few ideas with you.
Here is a really great DIY I found on how to make paper wheels...if you don't already know.  They are super simple and add lots of fun to a party!

Here's how our backdrop turned out.

Thanks to all the special people who helped.
 I have  a few more pics coming.

Hope you all had a great weekend.

Party Decorating Tips

I came across this photo and just fell in love. The second I saw it I envisioned myself in it with some friends...wearing a summer dress, sipping on a little strawberry lemonade through one of those fun twirly straws and listening to some feel- good music...

Well I didn't exactly picture ALL of this immediately, but it's fun to set up a little scene. I think different photos of spaces give off different vibes. This one I like=)

Summer Party Bags

I got to be a part of the Summertime Soiree at Pickwick House this past week.  I made a few little party favor bags for place settings.  They are a fun way to add a little sparkle to your table.  They are for sale in the shop now.  I'm excited to post more photos from the Soiree next week.  Here are a few of the bags.

DIY Party Favor Bags

I had so much fun making these tiny little party favor bags!  Sharon and I got to set up a little party table for a photo shoot this past week. Janae Hardy took the photos.  She is amazing!  We all had a great time.

To see more images of the party shoot, visit A Beautiful Mess.