Christmas is creeping up on us, decorate your table with ease and style using our paper placemats!
Showing posts with label Entertaining Ideas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Entertaining Ideas. Show all posts
Monday, December 8, 2014
Monday, December 1, 2014
Our Christmas Placemats Paired With the Perfect Petals
We have 24 days until Christmas. And it's more than time to start planning your dinnertime! From the menu to the place mats, every ounce of the holiday's table needs to be prepared and festive, don't you think? And that's why we took the liberty of pairing our Christmas Placemats with some beatiful floral inspirations! Take a peek!
Our Red Reindeer Holiday Mats with Red Roses
Plum & Peach Florals with our Red & Green Holiday Mats
White Tulips with our Holiday Chalkboard Mats
Our Silver & Red Holiday Mats with Red Carnations
Monday, November 17, 2014
10 Beautiful, Inspiring Thanksgiving Day Tablescapes
It's Thanksgiving month! Before you start mapping out the menu for dinnertime, how about grabbing some inspiration for a beautiful tablescape that will make the turkey and stuffing look even more wonderful? Here's a peek at 10 of our favorites!
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
10 Terrifyingly Terrific Halloween Tablescapes!
We're still all wrapped up into the Halloween spirit, so we're showing off some major design ideas for your spooky celebration coming up in just a couple of weeks. The table is the foundation to your party, because that's where the food will be and that's where everyone will be gathering and grazing. And hopefully the food will be served on Halloween placemats. Let's take a peek at some wonderful (and festive) inspiration!
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Easy, Sweet Sack Party Mixes
We carry a wide variety of colorful and printed sweet sacks. From chevron to stripes, out paper bags are the perfect way to serve up popcorn, french fries are an easy way to pass around some scrumptious party mix at your little one's backyard birthday party. Although versatile, this one obvious way to use our sweet sacks is probably our favorite ... since we can get so creative with its contents. Like we these scrumptious (and easy to create) party, snack mixes. Take a peek at these easy recipes!
Our Pink Sweet Sacks fill with Cupcake Puppy Chow from Sally's Baking Addiction
These light pink, patterned sweet sacks call for a snack equally as sweet to fill them up with. That's where this deliciously sugary recipe comes in handy. The secret ingredient to this wonderfully creative puppy chow recipe? Rainbow-colored sprinkles, of course!
Our Rainbow Sweet Sacks filled with Churro Snack Mix from Key Ingredient
There's something so festive and fun about our rainbow sacks that inspire me to throw a fiesta filled with delicious, slow-roasted chicken tacos and my famous, extra cheesy (and spicy) queso. But, even better, filling these sacks up with this incredible recipe for churro snack mix, would give all the guests am easy (and delicious) farewell!
Our Black and White Polka Dot Sacks filled with Spicy Snack Mix from Simply Organic
Now we have our posh and proper sacks adorned with a classic, black and white print. Naturally, we'd want to sass it up a bit with some spicy bites inside! This mix calls for some cheese crackers, let me scream from the rooftop that Annie's Cheddar Bunnies are phenomenally yummy!
Monday, January 20, 2014
Valentine's Day Table Moodboards: The Right Feelings and Vibes
Here at Outside the Box Papers, we’re all about preparation and enjoying each and every bit of the planning process. Like we always say, when it comes to a birthday party or a holiday dinner, it’s nice to let go of the stress and soak up the fun stuff. From picking out your centerpiece accents to setting the mood, every part of the design prep is an integral step in creating a top to bottom experience. That’s why today we wanted to bring you some feel good inspiration in the form of moodboards. We have three different moods and feelings in mind for a Valentine's Day party, dinner or just a simple get together for you and your gal pals. We took bits and pieces of quintessential V-Day decor and paired it up with some of our favorites. Take a peek and be inspired by our Valentine's Day table moodboards!
Classic Hearts Style with our Red & White Polka Dot Candy Cups
Create a fun and whimsical party for the neighborhood kiddos or moms by throwing together something easy! Use our candy cups for quick pick ups. Dip some pink marshmallows in chocolate for the party favor. And make sure you have plenty of felt garland decorating the table too.
Parisian Love Style with our French Pastry Treat Bags
I love a bit of romance, so a style paired with vintage flavors and French accents are right up my alley. Celebrate Valentine's day with your loved one by creating a secluded romantic dinner, complete with roses, love notes and homemade treats trapped inside our Parisian-inspired pastry bags.
Cupidly Cute Style with our Mini Chalkboard Hearts
This is the style to go with if you plan on having a dinner party to celebrate good ole St. Valentine. Use our adorable mini chalkboard hearts to mark everyone's seat. Bring in a bit of hipster vibes by decorating the centerpiece with some of Cupid's boho arrows and then, serve up cupcakes, because, well, everyone loves cupcakes!
Monday, December 30, 2013
Winter-Flavored Inspiration: Powder Blue Days
Winter is in full swing! Some of us have seen a touch of snowy and lots of icy cool temperatures. I've been drinking something warm and cozy from Starbucks on the daily and I've added several new scarves to my cold-weather collection. And that means my home has taken a wintery-weathered hit as well. I've added lots of frosty-hued inspiration, including those minty greens we saw just a few weeks ago. And today, we want to inspire you to decorate your next dinner party or centerpiece ideas by using a bit of powder blues! It's serene and delicate, it pays homage to the season but it also breathes a sense of design and fashion-forward appeal to any space. And like we love to do, we’ve put together 3 small moodboards to help inspire your next luncheon or neighborhood swap, of course, with the inclusion of our favorite color this week … the purest of powder blues!
Add some marshmallows and some sprinkles too when whipping up a batch of some delicious and warm peppermint, white hot chocolate. It's sweet and sultry and the light blue straws make this easier (and more fun) to sip for the kiddos but also looking nice and winter-esque with the combination of light and creamy colors.
Use our sweet sacks to hold the silverware during your next casual luncheon or dinner party. The blue brings in that icy, cool classic winter style but it also keeps things relaxed and inviting. We love the pairing of powdery blues and rustic settings as well, it makes for a great brunch style for your gal pals!
Whose birthday is coming up in the next few wintery months? Use powdery blues, and maybe even pops of pastel or fuscia pink, to make a wintery escape for the birthday boy or girl. Take these placemats for example, their festive, the colors are light and bright and they make for a great foundation for the most perfect birthday tablescape.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
New Year's Eve Table Moodboards: The Right Feelings & Vibes
Here at Outside the Box Papers, we’re all about preparation and enjoying each and every bit of the planning process. Like we've said before, when it comes to a birthday party or a holiday dinner, it’s nice to let go of the stress and soak up the fun stuff. From picking out your centerpiece accents to setting the mood, every part of the design prep is an integral step in creating a top to bottom experience. That’s why today we wanted to bring you some feel good inspiration in the form of moodboards. We have three different moods and feelings in mind for a New Year's Eve party or dinner, so we took pieces of the season, paired them up and created a spot to help inspire the night. What do you want this year’s midnight to look like?
A bit more of a modern take on the traditional, metallic New Year's style. Design a table full of the shiny golds, charcoals and silvers, but add your own slick twist to every part of the landscape. From posh placemats and invites to cork favors, your guests will thrive in a stylish, yet cozy New Year's calling.
It's natural to just go with silvers and golds for a New Year's Eve celebration. But why not go with something a bit more lively and youthful. With a bit of color you can transform an average New Year's dinner into a wild and trendy party and tablescape. From colored twinkle lights lining the dining room, to bright pink chargers on the table, get crafty and inspired!
And a personal favorite of mine, sparkling glamour. From the plates to the food, glitter works for every holiday or celebration. Dress up yourself and have your table decked out in sequins and sparkle. You'll start the new year off with pop, pizazz and lots of style.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Winter-Flavored Inspiration: Minty Green Holidays
It's finally here! Snow is on the horizon and the temperatures have dropped. Hot cocoa has become an everyday staple and the biggest decision of the day is not whether to wear boots but which boots to wear. It's wintertime! And that means lots of frosty-hued inspiration. Decorate your next dinner party or centerpiece idea by using a bit of minty green. It's youthful, it pays homage to the season but still infuses a feeling of life and vibrancy. We've put together 3 small moodboards to help inspire your next luncheon or neighborhood swap, of course, with the inclusion of our favorite color this week ... the mintiest of mint greens!
Use some of our bright green and white paper straws to highlight a mint chocolate milkshake or frozen hot chocolate. The grassy shade will highlight a table filled with lighter, winter greens while making it feel stylish and effortlessly monochromatic-modern.
Use our party pack to start your cookie swap planning off right. Paired with a minty green tablecloth and your homemade mint chocolate cookies, your guests will become "green" with envy. The mint green serves as a solid neutral to your darker shades of green, bright red and fun print paper designs in our packs.
Use our red and green crepe paper baskets as favors! Send your guests home with some of those mint chocolate cookies or even some after dinner mints! Serve your homemade mint chocolate fudge in these cute baskets and lay them on the counter to be picked up. Again the mint green tones down the harsher, quintessential holiday colors while keeping the style more subtle and frosty for wintertime.
Monday, December 9, 2013
What to Serve: Our Products Paired with Tasty Treats {Part 1}
With our products on the left and some inspiring, delicious inspiration on the right, you'll get a feel for what you can do with our classic products without stuffing them with only the most classic of treats. We're outside-the-box, after all, and love a bit of outside-the-box thinking, creating and entertaining. Whether it's a birthday party or a bridal shower, here are some fun ideas for what to serve using our very own products!
Serve Open-Faced Chili Dogs in our Clear Banana Split Boats
The last thing you may associate with a banana split is a big ole' chili dog. But, it's a fan-favorite and it's easy to serve that messy, backyard treat in one of our banana boats! It'll contain the mess and look super chic (as chic as a chili dog can get) in these bowls.
Serve Homemade French Fries in our Green-Printed Sweet Sacks
Our sweet sacks aren't just for carrying around cookies and brownies, they can easily make your lunch table pop with a bit of casual pizzazz. Whether it's homemade potato chips or french fries, they slip right inside our paper bags for an adorable touch to any meal.
Serve Chocolate-Covered Cake Pops in our Glassine Bags
Our glassine bags are great for serving peanuts, fried food and even cookies, but they'd also be a great way to serve up some cake pops! They'll show off the adorably decorated sweet treat and keep the icing from getting messed up!
Serve Waldorf Salads in our Checkered Kraft Lunch Trays
Instead of filling up our checkered Kraft trays with chips and salsa or even a burger and fries, why not serve up a yummy, fresh and healthier lunch? Waldorf salad would sure look good nestled into this relaxed lunch tray. It's the perfect way to create a casual meal, without all the fuss, while still eating something good.
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