Upcoming: Spy Agent 7th Birthday Party

My youngest child's 7th birthday is coming up soon and I can't help but think about the many possibilities for his Spy Agent-inspired birthday party.  I am already excited about this theme and I've got so many design ideas that are already lined up. This is a new challenge for me that I have gladly accepted.  Now, on to my drawing board! Please stay tuned for more updates! ---------------------------------------------- As promised, here is my update on this project. Invitation I have Read more>

FREE PRINTABLE: Lego Party Invitation

Lego Birthday Invitation Template - Lola's DIY Party Tips Watermark
Birthday Party Theme: CLASSIC LEGO PARTY DIY Item: LEGO PARTY INVITATION I'm giving away the LEGO Party invitation template that I personally designed for my son's 4th Birthday.  It will fit a 6x4 photo print. If you want a copy of the Printable sheet of the DIY Lego Party Invitation for FREE (like the one below, but without my watermark), leave a comment and I'll send the file to you. ‘Hope you like it! Ciao! Thats all folks! Don’t forget to drop by and “like” our Facebook page! Read more>

Transformers Bumblebee Cake

Featured DIY Party Tips - Bumblebee Cake
Our middle child , Nathan, is so into Transformers lately, that he requested a Transformers theme for his 6th Birthday.  He specifically wanted a Bumblebee cake - the Yellow Camaro car like the one in the movies. This is our home-made version of Transformers Bumblebee cake. We seldom try odd-shaped fondant cakes for several reasons - first, we haven't got much experience in making these types of cakes; second, we only have round cake pans available; and third, we are worried that the proportion Read more>

Despicable Me Minion Cake

Featured DIY Party Tips - Minion Cake
  We made this fondant cake for our godson, Ryan, who turned 5 a few days ago.  He loves the Minions and requested a Minion cake for his birthday. Despicable Me 2 movie was just shown in the movie theatres so the Minion popularity went up again.  As a result, there are so many Despicable Me Minion cake ideas floating around in the internet lately. Our original plan was just to make a Minion head - as it is simplier due to it's shape being oval.  It will also require less colours and Read more>

FREE PRINTABLE: Christmas Tags

Printable Christmas tags - DIY Party Tips
Merry Christmas everyone! I'd like to share the Christmas tag I used this year when we send out our Christmas gifts to our friends.  I made it more generic so anyone can use it.  If you want a FREE PRINTABLE copy, please click the poster below or CLICK HERE. 'Hope you like it! Ciao! Thats all folks! Don’t forget to drop by and “like” our Facebook page! Please also feel free to leave any comment here. Thanks heaps! All contents, including photos, are copyrighted by Lola’s DIY Read more>

Plants Vs. Zombie Cake

Lola's DIY Party Tips - Plants vs Zombie cake
This is our home-made version of Plants Vs. Zombie fondant cake.  As we've started experimenting on cakes by baking and designing our very own fondant cakes.  We prepared this as part of our 2012 Halloween trick or treat party which was held in our home.  We had fun making this cake! That all folks! Don’t forget to drop by and “like” our Facebook page! Please also feel free to leave any comment here. Thanks heaps! All contents, including photos, are copyrighted Read more>

DIY: Unique Lolly Bag

Unique Lolly Bag - diy party tips
There’s really nothing a piece of Christmas wrapper and a sticky tape can’t do.  The ideas are endless and your imagination is your only limitation.  Have fun while creating this easy-to-make, unique and creative DIY lolly gift wrapping technique. Difficulty: Easy Materials Needed: A construction paper or Christmas wrapper Sticky tape Step 1: Prepare the materials needed. Step 2: Using a sticky tape, stick both ends of the paper.  You should be able to form a hollow cylindrical Read more>