DIY Party Favor Punchbox!

I'm huge into party planning, as you may already know, so when I decided to hand out prizes to my "Big Game" Party winners at my party, I knew I had to come up with a creative way to give out party favors in style. Then it came to me, a punchbox is the perfect way to give the "winners" of my game something special. Not sure what a punchbox is? Think of it as the brain child of a piñata and a standard goodie bag - the most fun ever for little kids or adults that have had a few after watching the football game and getting silly!

Making a punchbox is easy - you'll need a cardboard box, a great precision knife like this set I was given from +DIY Lifestyle Magazine, some tissue paper, red solo cups, and prizes! I decided to include Crunch Bars, Ring Pops (as championship rings for "The Big Game"), and gift cards as the real prize! Now let's get down to the fun, making this little punchbox!

Begin by tracing the top of the cup on the inside of the box, to make the guidelines for where to cut with your precision knife. Once you have traced the right amount of cups for guests attending the party - go ahead and use the knife to cut your holes.




Cover holes with tissue paper, strategically place the prizes inside the cup, tape cups and tissue paper to box once you have placed everything in it's spot.

Make sure everything is secure, flip your box over and decorate if you would like, it's that easy!

Have you ever seen a punchbox at any events you've attended? If you decide to make one for your party, I'd love to see it!

Printables for The Big Game

I shared how I plan on celebrating The Big Game here and told you that I made printables for you to use to make your party epic as well!

You can find all the printables I used to decorate water bottles, cupcakes, and more here:

- Water Bottle Wraps - Hut, Hut, Hike -

- Water Bottle Wraps - Are You Ready for Some Football? -

- Water Bottle Wraps - Blue Chevron -




- Water Bottle Wraps - Green Striped Football -





- Football Place Setting / Menu Cards -

- Party Favor "Good Game Dude" -

- First Down, Drinks Down Game Placemat -

- Flags and Pennants for The Big Game -

If you decide to use these printables in copy or plan to post them on your blog, please be sure to link back to me! I can't wait to see how you use these cute little printables and hope that you have a blast on game day! 

My Silver and Blue Holiday Mermaid Party - #SmartyHadAParty Table Setting and a Giveaway!

This year I wanted a different theme for my holiday table set up, I started brainstorming and since I live next to the beach a mermaid theme was what I finally settled on! I found the perfect decor from Smarty Had A Party, the nation’s top-rated online party store for entertaining! They have the best products for every party, from back yard pool parties to weddings, bridal showers, holiday dinners and special occasions! I looked through their collections and fell in love with the Silver Table Decor!
I also knew I needed some blue so I decided on the teal table runner to spice things up! I added some seashells, a mermaid, and some ornaments to create the look I wanted and my table was set!

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1 Pack Silver Twist Napkin Rings (6/pk)
1 Pack Reflections Silver-Look Disposable Flatware (40 of each utensil)
1 Pack Fancy Fluted Disposable Wine Glasses (12 glasses)

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