[CLOSED] PINKspiration + I'm With Cupcake Giveaway!

Giveaway is now CLOSED! 

Congratulations to STEPHANIE DRUMMOND!

It's spring which means it's time for some PINKspiration! Pink is one of those colours that almost transcends seasons but really, we love it even more in the spring + summer! I'm With Cupcake has an amazing selection of pretty supplies to make your party as pink as it can be! We're all about helping you make your party the best it can be! Head on over today and grab some of our fabulous PINK product!

1. Hot Pink Chevron Treat Bags
2. Pink Polka Dot Balloons
3. Princesses Cupcake Kit
4. Pink Striped Paper Straws
5. Ice Cream Van Ice Cream Cups
6. Pink Stripe Cupcake Cases
7. Polka Dot Cupcake Cases

Today, we're giving away a $15 discount to one lucky winner! The giveaway is simple + you have three ways of entering!

1. Leave a comment below telling us what your favourite spring/summer colour combination is! Red + blue? Yellow + purple? We want to know!!
2. Like I'm With Cupcake on Facebook and leave us a separate comment below letting us know you did!
3. Like Fiesta Résistance on Facebook and leave us a separate comment below letting us know you did!

Winner will be drawn via Random.org and announced on Saturday, June 2, 2012. The winner will have 48 hours to e-mail us at imwithcupcake@gmail.com to claim their prize or a new winner will be drawn!

Good luck!

DIY: Lace Balloon

One of my all time favourite things about the amazing party designs I've been seeing lately are the way some people are able to take normal, everyday party items and turn them into something extraordinary! When I came across these DIY Lace Balloons by Catalina Bloch I was in awe! And while these balloons might not float the way they should with helium because of the weight of the lace, they would make such a fabulous addition to the decor of any party!

Photo credit: Catalina Bloch - Photographic Stylist

Parties that Pop

In conjunction with Ashlee's wonderful post about "About to Pop" parties that are happening for mom's to be,  a similar trend is happening also in children's parties. Here is my take.

Balloons are a big part of these wonderful events.  It is amazing what is happening out there!!

First up Invitations - Did you ever think of putting your invitation right on a balloon?  You can have your party deets printed on a balloon.  It will cost approximately $40 for 25 balloons, but the statement it makes is worth it.  Imagine a Science party.  Include the instructions for a simple vinegar and baking soda experiement that blows up a balloon (your invitation!!)  Now that will start a party!!  If that seems a little steep, some people have had great success blowing up the balloon with a pump, writing the message on and then deflating.  Make sure to use a pump ;).s  I'm sure it's great to share, but the germs eeewww.

Once you've made a statement with invitation go for gold with decor.  Balloons have long been  synonymous with decor.  I'll bet your mother never decorated like this though.

Geronimo Balloons

Our good friends over at Geronimo Balloon have been very generous in sharing with us some amazing things they have done.  I can't get enough of the loveliness.  Imagine the impression you would make with that wall of balloons.  Great backdrop!!!!!! Go on over and spread the love around their site.  They have an amazing eye.

Next up, Bubble Gum.  It is a hot trend these days.  We have seen it used in vases to hold up treats, on wreaths and Bazooka has made a huge come back especially for super hero parties.  (They are so fun aren't they!!)

Our friend Holly over at Paisley Petal Events created these sweet little favors for a monster party.  So simple, yet such big impact.  {Squeel, they are sooo cute!!}  There really is no shortage of ways to incorporate these into a fun party.  So many different colours.  I may even use them in my daughters party next month.

Whatever you choose have fun.