What's a party with out Printables?

I have been trying to add a little extra flare and personality to my events lately and have done so with different variations of printables. Like the owl you see here:

I originally ordered one similar to this off of Esty.com. I loved the idea and concept but when I got the image it wasn't exactly what I was hoping for. So instead, I opened up my "Paint" and said, "Hey, I think I can make something like that!" And wa-la, cute little owl! I used them for mini water bottle party favors for a baby shower.  

When you break it down all it really is, is shapes and colors! After that I was hooked. I love that accomplished feeling even on something so small. Next I start reading different blogs about how to create your own printables. I was sure you'd have to  have some fancy editing software like Photoshop or something.....but, that's not the case. I have been playing around with a few things on Microsoft Word and Paint and have been really surprise with how much I can do.


So for my last event I made these awesome cup cake toppers:
The theme was red ombre and gold accents. I love how they turned out!

It was fun to customize them and play around with different shapes. I bought this little pack of lollipop sticks which came with 50 of them from Wal Mart.



I have since seen them at a few different craft stores as well in the baking sections and they are around $2 a pack. I love fun little projects like this that add a little POP to a party.

I noticed that most of the toppers I had seen were some what 3D so that's how I set out to make mine. I also think it is the easiest way to keep the stick in place. So here are the 2 different printables I made later bringing them together into one display

I have also found some awesome new fonts to use! This one is Honey Script, my current fave.











I like the cropped edges look, but I have to admit my cutting abilities are sub par. Well, at least each one was a true original :)

Since my first attempt at the Housewarming cupcake toppers I have come across a few things that have made the logistics of these bad boys a little easier--that I will hopefully get the chance to use soon!




Until then I'll keep playing around with ideas!