Unleash the Creative Beast
I firmly believe that everyone’s got a little creativity at their core, and sometimes all that’s needed to unleash the creative beast is the right canvas. And for those who love hosting parties but need a little help figuring out how to personalize the details, there’s Garnish, purveyor of cool party and gift packaging ideas that will keep your guests coming back for more. Reader Catherine from Thunder Bay, Ontario wrote in about Garnish, where you can use the Bits & Pieces line as a springboard for inspiration, or just go ahead and borrow one of their stylish themed ideas. We love that you can order specific quantities, and that they’ve done the hard work of tracking down the materials so you can get right to the fun of personalizing the look.
Want to win the Garnish goods for a party for 10*? Here’s how:
*The winner will receive 10 sets of the goods to create their choice of either: Children’s Party Table, Play Dough To Go, or Girl's Night In! And as an extra bonus, Garnish is offering to personalize the winner’s product set via custom labels! (Estimated value with customization ~$75-125 depending on selected kit.)
And for those who wish to shop now, Garnish is offering a 10% discount to readers using the code BOSTONMAMAS (expires 2/29/08).
Comments
Wow, I love the Gingerbread House Party idea! Even though Christmas is long gone that party idea makes me want to host a gingerbread house building party now! :-) Definitely will keep this in mind later this year!
Posted by: mamacat | January 30, 2008 8:56 AM | Reply to this comment
Children's party table is so sweet!
Posted by: karen dixon | January 30, 2008 8:59 AM | Reply to this comment
Play do to go!!!
Posted by: Karen M | January 30, 2008 9:23 AM | Reply to this comment
My favorite is 'Play Dough To Go'! My daughter and her friends would love this!
Posted by: LeAndrew W. Taylor | January 30, 2008 9:26 AM | Reply to this comment
I really like the Garnish a front porch idea..I think it's a great way to welcome a new neighbor, new baby etc. and make the special someone feel welcome. I would definitely use this one
Posted by: amy melego | January 30, 2008 9:31 AM | Reply to this comment
i love the girls night in garnish, what a great idea!
Posted by: Samantha Pruitt | January 30, 2008 9:39 AM | Reply to this comment
Maybe because I am in the Valentine's day mood, but I love the A Whole Lot of Love theme.
Posted by: Erica G | January 30, 2008 9:43 AM | Reply to this comment
play dough to go looks fun.
Posted by: Vicky Boackle | January 30, 2008 9:50 AM | Reply to this comment
A Whole Lot Of Love is my favorite theme
Posted by: Veronica Garrett | January 30, 2008 9:50 AM | Reply to this comment
I love the Garnish a Mid-Winter's Day theme. Maybe because it is so cold here today!
Posted by: Shannon B. | January 30, 2008 9:51 AM | Reply to this comment
A Whole Lot of Love
Posted by: Kirsten | January 30, 2008 9:51 AM | Reply to this comment
Sweet treats
Posted by: Shannon Baas | January 30, 2008 9:58 AM | Reply to this comment
I love the bakery special. I am always baking special treats and would love to have something better than ziploc bags to give them in.
Posted by: ezmerelda | January 30, 2008 9:59 AM | Reply to this comment
I like the special occasion theme.
Posted by: Carissa Davis | January 30, 2008 10:10 AM | Reply to this comment
a whole lot of love
Posted by: Maja | January 30, 2008 10:13 AM | Reply to this comment
A whole lot of love
Posted by: dorothy | January 30, 2008 10:13 AM | Reply to this comment
kids' party table
Posted by: Ana | January 30, 2008 10:13 AM | Reply to this comment
I liked the Friday night lights, sounds good for the super bowl or any Friday at home
Posted by: Vicki Wurgler | January 30, 2008 10:13 AM | Reply to this comment
play dough
Posted by: Angel | January 30, 2008 10:14 AM | Reply to this comment
With the super bowl coming up I would have to say that I like the "friday night lights" setup.
Thanks so much!!
Posted by: casey h | January 30, 2008 10:18 AM | Reply to this comment
I'd love the Play dough to go!!
Posted by: Andrea | January 30, 2008 10:20 AM | Reply to this comment
I am a cookie lover. I like the Boxes of Cookies idea. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: jenna | January 30, 2008 10:28 AM | Reply to this comment
Special occasion theme for me
Posted by: Tiffany G | January 30, 2008 10:31 AM | Reply to this comment
Garnish a Mid-Winter's Day theme is sooooo cute :)
Posted by: kathy pease | January 30, 2008 10:38 AM | Reply to this comment
play dough to go. My little boy would love it!
Posted by: Jennifer Monteiro | January 30, 2008 10:52 AM | Reply to this comment
What a cool idea! I really love the children's party idea with all the great paper crafts.
Posted by: Melanie | January 30, 2008 10:53 AM | Reply to this comment
I love the sweet treats because I love to bake.
Posted by: Amanda | January 30, 2008 11:05 AM | Reply to this comment
Just love Girl's Night In
Our playgroup recently split off to include fun thing to do for us girls, at night, sans kiddos. For instance, book club! We just finished reading P.S. I Love You, plenty of falling back on your girlfriends included in that one. What a great way to tie in one theme from the current read, and also spice up book club a little!
Posted by: Alison | January 30, 2008 11:07 AM | Reply to this comment
children's party table is great
Posted by: ben | January 30, 2008 11:08 AM | Reply to this comment
kids' party table, favorte garnish is parsley.
Posted by: Jason | January 30, 2008 11:17 AM | Reply to this comment
I love the whole lot of love garnish.....I love anything dealing with hearts.
Posted by: michelle zamora | January 30, 2008 11:20 AM | Reply to this comment
I love the girls night in idea!! the gingerbread house party is toooo cute - i love them all! :)
Posted by: tk | January 30, 2008 11:25 AM | Reply to this comment
I like the girls night in pack. Everybody could use a spa party
Posted by: kristina jones | January 30, 2008 11:27 AM | Reply to this comment
my friends and i would love the girls night in garnish!
Posted by: Sylvia Porter | January 30, 2008 11:30 AM | Reply to this comment
Sweet Treats is awesome
Posted by: Amber Utpatel | January 30, 2008 11:32 AM | Reply to this comment
Girl's Night In Garnish - I love to have my friends over, but need some creative help :)
Posted by: Ruth | January 30, 2008 11:34 AM | Reply to this comment
Winter Chill is lovely.
Posted by: carol | January 30, 2008 11:43 AM | Reply to this comment
Send the Sweet Treats to me and I'll be ready for our cookie exchange next November! Great ideas.
Posted by: Jeane Campbell | January 30, 2008 11:46 AM | Reply to this comment
I really like the Girl's Night In one.
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Posted by: Talitha Lee | January 30, 2008 11:55 AM | Reply to this comment
I love the Children's Party Table - how fun!
Posted by: JewelsHud | January 30, 2008 12:02 PM | Reply to this comment
The 'Not Your Typical Buffet' theme would be perfect for the housewarming party I'm throwing in a few months when we move!
Posted by: LesleyB | January 30, 2008 12:24 PM | Reply to this comment
A Whole Lot Of Love
Posted by: veronica sandberg | January 30, 2008 12:25 PM | Reply to this comment
I love the Children's Party Table idea.
Posted by: Wynnde Calloway | January 30, 2008 12:41 PM | Reply to this comment
The play dough looks too cute. Thanks for the wonderful sweepstakes:)
Posted by: Amy Jenkins | January 30, 2008 12:43 PM | Reply to this comment
Children's party table looks like the most fun for me.
Posted by: Sonya | January 30, 2008 1:14 PM | Reply to this comment
Children's Party Table....LOVE IT!!!!
Posted by: Kimberly R | January 30, 2008 1:29 PM | Reply to this comment
I love the idea of the gingerbread house party. Did a Grandma and me with my 5 year old granddaughter when she came to visit this year. It was such a blast that having more little ones join in would be better. The Graham crackers are the ticket!!
Posted by: CAROLANN MCLAUGHLIN | January 30, 2008 1:39 PM | Reply to this comment
Girls night in would be a cool win.... thank you for the contest
Posted by: Kathy Y | January 30, 2008 1:45 PM | Reply to this comment
What a great website for ideas! I like the Children's Party Table set.
Posted by: Stacey Culver | January 30, 2008 2:09 PM | Reply to this comment
i like the special occasion party!!!
Posted by: jessie | January 30, 2008 2:32 PM | Reply to this comment
My favorite is the Girl's Night In pack. It looks like so much fun!
Posted by: Sandra Grauschopf | January 30, 2008 2:44 PM | Reply to this comment
the children's party table is co-ol
Posted by: ADrienne Gordon | January 30, 2008 2:57 PM | Reply to this comment
I love the Children's Party Table! What a fun way to give the little ones something special.
Posted by: Kellie C | January 30, 2008 3:02 PM | Reply to this comment
the children's party table ideas were great
Posted by: Dora Meredith | January 30, 2008 3:03 PM | Reply to this comment
Love the Children's Party Table. I may use this for my daughter's 5th!
Posted by: Heather Allan | January 30, 2008 3:07 PM | Reply to this comment
boxes of cookies
Posted by: valerie mabrey | January 30, 2008 3:17 PM | Reply to this comment
i love the whole lot of love theme
happy vday
Posted by: Susan Smoaks | January 30, 2008 3:19 PM | Reply to this comment
children's party table
Posted by: Janet M | January 30, 2008 3:35 PM | Reply to this comment
girls night in no men for awhile wonderful
Posted by: susan varney | January 30, 2008 3:56 PM | Reply to this comment
I'd do Friday Night Lights, but all girly...
Posted by: Heather C | January 30, 2008 4:08 PM | Reply to this comment
Oh, I would love to win the Children's Party Table! My BFF's son is disabled and it's hard to attract other kids to play with him. This unique party set-up might just make his birthday party this year memorable and fun enough to get the kids to return for more, and get to know what a sweet kid he is; worthwhile of their time. Thanks!
Posted by: Maureen McNulty | January 30, 2008 4:13 PM | Reply to this comment
Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me. I love the Not Your Typical Buffet one.
Posted by: Margaret Smith | January 30, 2008 4:50 PM | Reply to this comment
I love the Not Your Typical Buffet . The items included are so versatile! Thank you for sponsoring this sweepstakes! It is very generous of you!!! Wishing you continued success!
Posted by: Suanne Giddings | January 30, 2008 4:50 PM | Reply to this comment
Not your typical buffet seems the way to go for me
Posted by: jesy | January 30, 2008 4:54 PM | Reply to this comment
i love the special occasion party and especially on the 14th
Posted by: Dora Meredith | January 30, 2008 5:06 PM | Reply to this comment
A whole lot of love sounds good to me.
Posted by: Christine E. | January 30, 2008 5:17 PM | Reply to this comment
PLAY DOUGH TO GO!!! I still LOVE Play Dough after all these years!!
THANKS for the chance to enter this GREAT contest!
Posted by: AMANDA PERRON | January 30, 2008 5:46 PM | Reply to this comment
I love the Play Dough To Go theme. Thanks for the contest!
Posted by: Elizabeth G | January 30, 2008 6:22 PM | Reply to this comment
Girl's Night In
Posted by: Linda Moeller | January 30, 2008 6:48 PM | Reply to this comment
Count me in for the "Girls Night In" party pack!
Thanks!
Posted by: Staci K | January 30, 2008 7:35 PM | Reply to this comment
I like the Winter Chill, what a great idea!
Posted by: Janice J | January 30, 2008 7:37 PM | Reply to this comment
Mid Winters Day is the one I love
Posted by: Jodi A | January 30, 2008 7:55 PM | Reply to this comment
Wow, I love the Gingerbread House Party idea!
Posted by: Timothy Sternberg | January 30, 2008 8:00 PM | Reply to this comment
I really like the Christmas theme..lovely
Posted by: Jeanette Jackson | January 30, 2008 9:01 PM | Reply to this comment
I really like the Gingerbread House Idea.
Posted by: Sherry Conrad | January 30, 2008 9:26 PM | Reply to this comment
My sisters and sister-in-laws have wanted to get together for a girls night out. This would be great to get us started.
Posted by: Melinda Toungette | January 30, 2008 9:31 PM | Reply to this comment
I like the Boxes of Cookies idea
Posted by: Jennifer Shelepet | January 30, 2008 9:42 PM | Reply to this comment
My favorite is the Children's Party Table! There are so many possibilities using the clear tubes! The children could even decorate their own boxes to make them unique! The craft paper would definitely keep them busy, because children love to "doodle". The paper snow cones could be filled with the same or different items. This theme is my absolute favorite!
Posted by: Rose Fisher | January 30, 2008 9:47 PM | Reply to this comment
Love the play dough to go!
Posted by: C Duran | January 30, 2008 9:47 PM | Reply to this comment
I really like the Sweet Treats. Yummy !!
Posted by: Linda | January 30, 2008 10:01 PM | Reply to this comment
Girls night in has to be the best!! I ahve 2 teen girls and always need an excuse for some girl time
Posted by: amanda steele | January 30, 2008 10:25 PM | Reply to this comment
My absolute favorite theme is Garnish A Front Porch. It's so well put-together and just a totally sweet idea for welcoming a new neighbor. I've bookmarked the site, and I'll definitely purchase when the time arises.
Thanks!
Posted by: Tracy B. | January 30, 2008 10:43 PM | Reply to this comment
Play Dough to Go is awesome
Posted by: KATHRYN | January 30, 2008 11:10 PM | Reply to this comment
Love the Play Dough to Go
Posted by: A Casson | January 30, 2008 11:10 PM | Reply to this comment
play to go looks fab
Posted by: christopher h | January 30, 2008 11:24 PM | Reply to this comment
Sweet Treats is my favorite!
Posted by: Joan | January 30, 2008 11:47 PM | Reply to this comment
I love the personalized favor box for a special occasion - the lettering and matching ribbon are so cute!
Posted by: Lara G | November 30, 2008 7:48 AM | Reply to this comment