Pioneer Party

the November Visiting Teaching Gifts are DONE! Each month, it is a huge undertaking to create the perfect gift.  Let me give you an insiders view: #1  Wait for the official message to come out from the Church Headquarters. #2  Read and ponder what would be creative, cute, catchy and something that sisters will want to give others! #3  Come up with 2 or 3 ideas to toss around... usually the Queen of VT (aka the owner's wife) will wake up in the middle of the night with an idea.  Inspiration, maybe? #4  Decide on the idea.  Now onto finding the perfect paper, packaging, ribbon and treat. #5  Find a darling scrapbook paper that fits with the message, our idea, and the season.  Call to order it and it is has been retired.  Or there is not enough stock available.   #6  Search for another "perfect" paper.  Adjust our idea to fit a different look. #7  Order the paper.   #8  Have the design drawn up by the Queen of VT, and hand it off to a designer. #9  Go back and f

It's almost Halloween... are you ready?   We are all ready to SPOOK and be SPOOKED here at the store! We still have: Darling witches hats (glitter and ribbon adorned) Styrofoam Headstones RIP shaped paper treat bags Candy Dishes Halloween Cupcake Kits ALL AT 30% OFF! And don't forget about the cute little gift bags we make... we have lots of those too!   And our balloons are not to be forgotten...  they can make a party that much more SPOOKtacular!   Drop by today!

The name alone sounds fun, doesn't it?  Or if not fun - at least a little bit interesting!  I was actually thinking it sounds a whole lot l ess messy than the traditional carving.  And a bit more classy as well!  I didn't realize that Puffy Paint still existed - and it kinda made me smile thinking of the good 'ol days when we used to paint our shirts at girls camp.  But onto the pumpkins: I found this blog a few months ago while searching for help on how to repaint my kitchen cabinets.  I fell in love with their writing personalities as well as the inspiration I get from all their ideas!  It is mainly a house design blog, but thought you might enjoy this simple pumpkin deco idea!  Happy Puff Painting!!

So I came across this a bsolutely darling "you've been booed" printout... and thought I'd share.   You know the one, right?  Where you make two treats, two copies and then deliver when it's dark so no one sees you?  My little 4 year old just gets so excited about doing this little tradition... So here you go!  Click on the image to download & print these out!   Go ahead...you know you can't wait to do it!   And if you need a quick & easy treat to make - try out these cute little guys.  Don't they look delish? Have a happy weekend! Emily

But here at Pioneer Party, Halloween gets in your blood. We just can't get enough!  I'm not sure if it's the change in the weather, the colors or what... but you can sure feel it in your bones.  Here's a few things we have this year to make sure your night is full of fright:   This is our idea center.  You can't miss it:  it's right by the front door. Unique and fun decorating ideas are found here, ready for you to copy. Topiaries are a great way to fill space:  You can order ahead or make your own . These eyeball balloons  add a great touch to the mini topiary! We are all ready to help you decorate your door, your baby,  your space,  your pumpkin,  and your table! We have sweet treats ready to give: (or eat!) Orange gum balls make fun favors:  EYE hope you come in to see our eyeball gum balls: And last but not least, finish off your Halloween night with a vintage book:  The Black Cat Book  or The Truth About Jack-O-Lanterns We hope to see you soon! Until then,