The beloved feline takes center stage at this dreamy Hello Kitty birthday party styled by Evite for Birthday Express. Don't be intimdated by the adorable display -- very aspect of this party is easy and affordable to do!
We'll be introducing a new party theme every week through June, so if you love this Hello Kitty Balloon Dreams theme, be sure to come back for more inspiration.
Click here to see the entire Hello Kitty party!
The next in our series spotlighting the Evite team comes courtesy of Gabe Huerta, General Manager of Evite Postmark, who gives us the scoop on his beer-basted baby back ribs. His recipes for a savory rub and spicy mopping sauce are the perfect complements to his expert technique for grilling the meat. Try Gabe's mouthwatering ribs at your Memorial Day BBQ or other summertime get-together, and don't forget to check back for our next Evite Eats!
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Mopping Sauce:
Instructions:
Check out our collection of BBQ invitations perfect for Memorial Day, including the rib-centric design below.
It's easy to put together our patriotic tub for keeping Memorial Day drinks on ice - and since the decor isn't permanent, you can change up the design for every holiday and occasion!
Materials:
Step 1: Place a
cutting board or safe cutting surface on a table, cover with wax paper, and
then add strips of blue painter’s tape on the top.
Step 2: Print out a picture of a star (we used an image we found online) and trace your star onto the painters tape.
Step 3: Cut out stars using X-ACTO knife.
Step 4: Peel stars off of wax paper and place on ice bucket.
If your ice bucket doesn't come with a bottle opener attached, we recommend tying a bottle opener to one of the handles with a ribbon so it’s easy for guests to find. Also, we suggest having a decorative kitchen towel on hand so guests can dry their hands after selecting beverages from the ice bucket.
You can also make a miniature ice bucket with fruit and
star ice cubes. The star shapes come courtesy of a novelty tray, and the fruity cubes are the result of adding frozen raspberies and blueberries to the waterfilled ice tray before freezing.
When summer heats up, the only thing better than a glass of our frosty Minty Melon Breeze cocktail is one that's tapped from this adorable watermelon keg! Perfect for a Memorial Day celebration or other outdoor fete, this longtime Evite fave is stylish enough to work at a summery bridal shower thanks to some simple re-styling. Check out our updated take below on the original keg and cocktail, and add a splash of fun to your next get-together.
Materials:
Step 1: Cut a hole at the top of your watermelon, jack o’ lantern style. Using a large spoon, scoop out the flesh of the watermelon and put some directly into your blender. Put the rest in a large bowl, and set aside.
Step 2: Drill a hole about 4” from the bottom of your watermelon, using a knife to slightly widen the hole so it’s just a little smaller than your faucet.
Step 3: Place your O-ring on the back of your faucet and gently screw the faucet into the hole. Next, test your keg by filling it with water and using the faucet. NOTE: Our keg worked great with just the O-ring and faucet, but if you’re having trouble with the flow we recommend adding an additional PVC faucet adapter that will screw into the back of the spout.
Once your watermelon keg is complete, set it on the stand of a drink dispenser – if it’s wobbly, cut a thin slice from the bottom of the melon to even it out. Fill the keg with our delicious Minty Melon Breeze and serve with minted ice cubes.
A patriotic Evite invitation like the one below is just right for Memorial Day -- click here to see our full line of invites perfect for the holiday.
Watermelon is practically synonymous with summer,
and this juicy, refreshing cocktail is just what
your Memorial Day (or other) get-together needs to kick off the season! This drink also lends itself perfectly to our Watermelon Keg, so be sure to check out the how-tos.
What you'll need:
Minty Melon Breeze: Puree enough watermelon to make 6 cups of juice and sieve into a large pitcher, reserving 1 cup. Add the vodka and fruit-flavored liqueur, then stir in 2 liters of soda water and freeze overnight. Remove pitcher from freezer when guests arrive and garnish with minted melon cubes.
Minted Melon Cubes: Pour the reserved juice into ice cube trays and sprinkle with chopped mint. Freeze overnight.
Want to really wow your guests? Serve your Breezes in festive
watermelon cups! Simply cut the tops off miniature watermelons, hollow them out, and pour your cocktails. For the tops, drill holes with a power drill and stick straws through for sipping.
The perfect way to set the tone for a summer party is to send an Evite invitation. Be sure to check out some of our favorite summer-themed designs like the one below.
