tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21144983767616134972009-07-03T00:11:59.398-07:00Confetti Around the WorldConfetti Party Headquarters Blog. New Items,Discounts,Special Information. My thoughts about Party Planning. Holidays and Events. Ideas for using confetti and newsworthy confetti information.Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-70075155967968547062009-06-23T15:13:00.000-07:002009-06-23T15:44:00.887-07:00How to plan an 80's theme party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SkFZjJYpjmI/AAAAAAAAD2w/sE-6lGmkqu8/s1600-h/disco_ball_lg.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SkFZjJYpjmI/AAAAAAAAD2w/sE-6lGmkqu8/s200/disco_ball_lg.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350656292642459234" /></a><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SkFTm6WRwwI/AAAAAAAAD2o/TJPlg-P1M6k/s1600-h/gold+80.jpg"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SkFTm6WRwwI/AAAAAAAAD2o/TJPlg-P1M6k/s320/gold+80.jpg" border="0" /></a><div style="clear:both; text-align:LEFT"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a>What's new?</div><div style="clear:both; text-align:LEFT">Large Number Balloons. This one is a big<a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/gold_number_80_balloon.aspx"> gold number 80 balloon</a>.</div><div style="clear:both; text-align:LEFT">80's Parties are all the rage right now. </div><div style="clear:both; text-align:LEFT">Need some ideas for an <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/80th_birthday_confetti-2.aspx">80's</a> party?</div><div style="clear:both; text-align:LEFT"><ul><li>Ask your guests to dress 80's</li><li>Leg warmers, bright colors, big hair</li><li>Think of the movies of the 80's</li><li><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Flashdance</span></li><li>Ferris <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Bueller</span></li><li>Top Gun</li><li>Pretty in Pink and Breakfast Club</li><li>Play 80's music</li><li>Decorate your bathroom with scrunchies and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">aquanet</span></li><li>Hang a <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/disco_ball_balloon.aspx">disco ball</a></li><li><br /></li><li>Don't have a disco ball? Use balloons that look exactly like a disco ball and are a whole lot less expensive</li><li>Serve wine coolers and set out cans of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">cheez</span> whiz</li><li>Decorate with pictures of 80's pop culture</li></ul>Molly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Ringwald</span>, the 2 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Coreys</span>, Rob Lowe, Ally <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Sheedy</span>, Judd Hirsch and don't forget Anthony Michael Hall</div><div style="clear:both; text-align:LEFT"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-7007515596796854706?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-57817121458562751192009-04-29T14:12:00.000-07:002009-04-29T14:45:11.367-07:00How to Plan a Graduation PartyGraduation Season is here. Soon the Class of 2009 will be moving on to bigger and better things.<br />The earliest graduations are usually Colleges and Universities.<br />Some have already graduated, BYU Graduation was April 23, 2009<br />Most graduates will have a party.<br /><br /><strong>The top 10 things to think about when planning your graduation party</strong><br />1. The Date...will you have your party the day of graduation or wait until summer when more of your friends and family are around<br />2. The Theme...incorporate the occasion...your graduation, with a fun summer theme. Some of the easiest to do are Luau and Fiesta.<br />3. Colors...you could stick with school colors, favorite colors or colors that work with the theme.<br />4. Decorations...Balloons, <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/graduation_confetti.aspx">2009 Confetti</a>, A Big Banner<br />5. Food and Drink....for little ones..<em>think kindergarten graduation</em>...cupcakes and juice boxes are easy. High School Graduates love BBQ's. Throw some burgers on the grill, set out bowls of chips and a table full of soda's and you're good to go.<br />College Graduates are more about the "Beverages"..Beer, Wine and Champagne to toast the big day. Order a Big Cake or have a dessert table. Brownies, Cupcakes, Cookies... An Ice Cream Sundae Bar. Make it Fun<br />6. The Guest List...Mom and Dad, School Friends,Family Friends and, of course, your family.<br />7. The Budget...Make a list of the basics and ask friends and family to help. No one minds bringing a potato salad or a 6 pack.<br />8. Photos...Depending on #7, the budget, hire a photographer or ask family and friends to take pictures. Just don't forget. This is a big day and photos are such a nice way to remember it<br />9. The Invitation...Email, Snail Mail, A Phone Call. They all work. The most important thing is to keep it personal. Grandma should be invited before the guy you mow lawns for.<br />10. Thank-you's....Last but definitely not least. Every graduate has Lot's of folks who helped them get there. Please send thank-you's and make them personal. A pinch of <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/thanksconfetti.aspx">Thanks Confetti </a>is a special touch.<br /><br />This list authored by Linda Crawford, <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/">http://www.chicoparty.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-5781712145856275119?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-90685387670754068442009-04-16T15:57:00.000-07:002009-04-27T19:21:05.163-07:00Celebrate Cinco De Mayo<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/See8eaZkzGI/AAAAAAAADkU/AOvbnfcQWg4/s1600-h/cinco-de-mayo_1-0.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325432315057589346" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/See8eaZkzGI/AAAAAAAADkU/AOvbnfcQWg4/s320/cinco-de-mayo_1-0.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/cinco_de_mayo_confetti_balloons.aspx">Cinco de Mayo</a> is just around the corner and it's time to get your decorations together for this special occasion. Although many people celebrate this Mexican holiday, not everyone knows the real facts behind the celebration. This day commemorates the victory of the Mexican army over the French militia at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This victory was significant because it showed the rest of the world that Mexico was becoming a powerful nation and was the first real sign of Mexican patriotism.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325443480456553746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 188px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SefGoUwIZRI/AAAAAAAADlM/vOS6Auq4QBY/s320/cinco.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>Today, the holiday is mostly celebrated in the Mexican state of Puebla, but is also celebrated in other parts of Mexico and the United States, especially those cities with large Latino populations. The celebration includes lots of food, <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/margaritaballoonmargaritawithsaltandlime.aspx">beverage</a>, dance and customs unique to Mexico and their culture. Many cities host parades to celebrate and have mariachi bands and folklorico dancing. </div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325440503183486514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 148px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 208px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SefD7Bi6rjI/AAAAAAAADk8/7vfutjOqJRA/s320/Margarita-Balloon_B15437.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div>Now that you know the real facts behind this holiday, you can start getting your decorations together for the celebration. We have many types of <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/cinco_de_mayo_confetti_balloons.aspx">fiesta themed confetti</a>, included confetti with <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/sombreroconfetti.aspx">sombreros</a>, <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/cactus_confetti.aspx">cactus</a>, <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/chilipepperconfettijalapenos.aspx">chili peppers</a>, and more. You can sprinkle some on your tables at your event or throw some at the floats as they ride by in the parade. You can also add a <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/margaritaballoonmargaritawithsaltandlime.aspx">margarita balloon</a> to each table to show some true Mexican Spirit. <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SefC8ikRU_I/AAAAAAAADks/oWbwrvS781E/s1600-h/cac.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325439429715776498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 267px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 154px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SefC8ikRU_I/AAAAAAAADks/oWbwrvS781E/s320/cac.jpg" border="0" /></a><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325439231473589826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 255px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 158px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SefCxADpnkI/AAAAAAAADkk/YeuD0c9me70/s320/sombrero.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fkEaZG8SECM&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fkEaZG8SECM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Good luck & we hope you have a great Cinco de Mayo. Or for you Spanish-speakers out there, "Que tenga suerte y le deseamos un feliz Cinco de Mayo!!" </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-9068538767075406844?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-67570452521436854472009-04-01T13:41:00.000-07:002009-04-01T14:24:13.050-07:00"2009" Graduation is almost here!<div><div><div><div><div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SdPT-2zSp4I/AAAAAAAACts/BBU55McUMg4/s1600-h/2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319828661670684546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SdPT-2zSp4I/AAAAAAAACts/BBU55McUMg4/s320/2009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>As a senior at California State University, Chico I will be one of the many graduating this year. <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/graduationconfetti.aspx">Graduation </a>is a great time for celebrating with family & friends. At <a href="http://www.partyconfetti.com/">Partyconfetti.com,</a> we have all the graduation decorations and supplies you will need for your big day. It can be relatively easy to decorate for your celebration, as long as you know what you're going to need. The first thing you should do to prepare for your graduation party is to send <a href="http://confettiparty.cceasy.com/index.cfm?HostDomain=confettiparty%2Ecceasy%2Ecom%2F&vid=8F802B5D32">Graduation Announcements</a> out to family & friends to let them know of your accomplishment. Next, be sure to purchase all the decorations your going to need for the party. There are a variety of products out there today to make your party extra special and we have them all at Confetti Party Headquarters. We have many different styles of <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/graduationconfetti.aspx">"2009" Graduation Confetti</a>. Just sprinkle a few in your grad invitations and then on your tables at your party.<br /></div><div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SdPY1HG_GII/AAAAAAAACuM/yllVsJnSTUM/s1600-h/2009+multi.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319833991807703170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 264px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 174px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SdPY1HG_GII/AAAAAAAACuM/yllVsJnSTUM/s320/2009+multi.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div>In addition to Confetti, you can add <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/2009goldcenterpiecespray.aspx">"2009" Centerpieces </a>to each one of your tables. These are relatively easy to make yourself. You just need some type of base to hold the spray and balloons. We recommend taking mylar paper and filling it with sand to make a sand base. Then clip the spray to the height you want and put it in the center of the base along with three 5" balloons.<br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SdPYq8X8t4I/AAAAAAAACuE/7TwsNV1hA7o/s1600-h/2009+center.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319833817127368578" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 85px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 297px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SdPYq8X8t4I/AAAAAAAACuE/7TwsNV1hA7o/s320/2009+center.jpg" border="0" /></a> Next, you can add some <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/graduationballoons.aspx">Graduation Balloons</a> to your party. We have a variety of balloons for Graduation. One of our most popular Graduation balloons is the JUMBO "2009" Number Balloons. Order your balloons in your school's colors and just add helium to them. </div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SdPaNWhly8I/AAAAAAAACug/InIsm3OUJFE/s1600-h/2009_Blue.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319835507774311362" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 287px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 114px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SdPaNWhly8I/AAAAAAAACug/InIsm3OUJFE/s320/2009_Blue.jpg" border="0" /></a>With the invitation announcements, confetti, centerpieces and balloons, your party should be a success! Congratulations to all 2009 Graduates and good luck decorating!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-6757045252143685447?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-7998278763727349532009-02-18T16:20:00.000-08:002009-02-18T23:42:12.707-08:00Baby Shower Games<a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/babyconfetti.aspx"><img style="CLEAR: both; FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SZylwzpjVRI/AAAAAAAABAA/OZ7V4QhQL4M/s320/024063.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">I love baby showers. There is something so sweet about those cute little onesies and the eager anticipation of a new life to love.<a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Some of my favorite baby shower games</div><ul><li><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><strong>My water broke</strong>...everyone gets a beverage on arrival. In the drink is an ice cube with a plastic baby inside (obviously don't give these to small children) The goal is to get the baby out without "crunching" the ice. The first one to reveal their "baby" yells "my water broke" It's particularly entertaining at co-ed showers</div></li><li><div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><strong>"Guess the Product</strong>"...the host fills a baby bag with" baby things". Some suggestions are a diaper pin, breast pads, <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/babyconfetti.aspx">baby theme confetti</a>, bottle etc. A few should be easy and a few more obscure. Give each guest a piece of a paper and 30 seconds to feel inside the bag without looking. After she feels she writes everything she can think of for 30 more seconds and passes the bag to the next guest and her paper to the host. Everyone should get the same amount of time to both feel the items and to write. When everyone has had a turn read them aloud. You'll get some pretty funny responses</div></li></ul><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-799827876372734953?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-25382953468977691162009-02-17T13:50:00.000-08:002009-02-17T15:32:09.582-08:00Mardi Gras 2009 Celebration<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SZs6ktJBBII/AAAAAAAAA-g/31Yy74xSPCE/s1600-h/darlyn_1_mardi_gras_02.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5303897388426003586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SZs6ktJBBII/AAAAAAAAA-g/31Yy74xSPCE/s200/darlyn_1_mardi_gras_02.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It's that time of year again and Mardi Gras is just around the corner! Mardi Gras literally means "Fat Tuesday" and ends just before Ash Wednesday. It is traditionally known as the last day for Catholics to "let loose" before Lent and the fasting starts. We have tons of Mardi Gras decorations to help make your celebration even better. Mardi Gras colors are <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/GoldStarBalloon.aspx">gold</a>, <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/greenstarballoon20diameter.aspx">green</a> and <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/purplestarballoon.aspx">purple</a> and we have balloons in every one of these colors to help you add some real Mardi Gras spirit to your celebration. We also have many different <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/mardigrasconfetti_1.aspx">Mardi Gras Confetti styles</a>. Sprinkle some on your tables or throw some at the floats as they ride by during the big Parade. My favorite confetti style is the <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/maskconfettimardigrasmixz8325.aspx">Mardi Gras Confetti Masks.</a> We also have some really cool <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/mardigrascenterpiecespray.aspx">Mardi Gras Centerpieces </a>available. You can use them as a balloon weight or buy themselves to spruce up any table. There's no better time than now to buy your Mardi Gras decorations! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-2538295346897769116?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-33814001428245485082009-01-20T11:17:00.000-08:002009-01-20T11:32:49.116-08:00Happy 80th Birthday, Martin Luther King Jr<a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/80confettisilverandgoldz7706.aspx"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293460393084672114" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SXYmLnppWHI/AAAAAAAAA-Y/0lmvVE7ZRtA/s200/80th+Confetti.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929</div><br /><div>If he were living he would have celebrated his 80th birthday just 5 days before America's first African American President took the oath of office.</div><br /><div>What a perfect 80th birthday present this would have been. Were he alive, I would throw <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/martiniballoonana118140.aspx">80th Birthday Confetti </a>in his honor.</div><br /><div>As President Obama said in his inaugural speech, it was long ago that his African born father might not have been served in a restaurant in the very city where he now stands to serve the United States.</div><br /><div>Today is historic for so many reasons, not least of which is the realization of Dr. Martin Luther Kings "I have a Dream" Speech.</div><br /><div>How far we have come.</div><br /><div>Happy 80th Birthday, Martin Luther King Jr.</div><br /><div><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/obamaconfetti.aspx">And, Congratulations Mr. President, I'll throw some Obama confetti for you</a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-3381400142824548508?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-49620218165894869152008-12-04T20:14:00.001-08:002008-12-04T21:04:41.132-08:00Victorias Secret Fashion Show Confetti<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/STizqvSuCjI/AAAAAAAAA6k/ux_aUtHPukw/s1600-h/usherx.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276164510295394866" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 138px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/STizqvSuCjI/AAAAAAAAA6k/ux_aUtHPukw/s200/usherx.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;">Did you see the <a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/">Victoria's Secret </a>Fashion Show Last Night?</span></div><br /><div>It was awesome!<br /></div><br /><div>Usher opened the show with his typical cool.<br /></div><br /><div>The traditional lingerie was very much absent. The wings at the end were spectacular.</div><br /><br /><div>I loved the wings with the spider web backing and the randomly placed flowers. </div><br /><br /><div>As a huge Heidi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Klum</span> fan, I was thrilled to see how amazing she looked. I loved the wings she wore toward the end of the show. The reminded me of a giant red ribbon.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Okay, the stage...the silver confetti covering the entire stage looked fantastic. I'm proud to say that was from my company, <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/">Party Confetti.Com</a></div>We sell a lot of bulk confetti and often see it on television and movies. This particular glittery, silver confetti worked so well that I just have to brag about it.<br /><br /><div>Actually, maybe I should say the confetti that covered the "Runway"...a nod to <a href="http://www.bravotv.com/Project_Runway/season/5/index.php">Project Runway</a>...instead of called it the stage. Project Runway is Heidi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Klum's</span> other amazing success. <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/bulksilverconfetti.aspx">This silver confetti looks like large pieces of glitter</a>. It has a consistency that made it not float away or make the models trip. </div><br /><br /><div>It took about 40 pounds of silver confetti to cover the stage. I was probably the only person watching that show who was much more interested in the confetti on the stage than the lingerie on the models.</div><br /><br /><div>You should have heard me squeal when Usher kicked some of the confetti into the air during his second song. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Yay</span>...<br /><br /></div><br /><div>Just so you know, the folks we worked with to create this effect were incredible. We sent samples to New York, Paris and Miami. Within just a few days they'd reached a decision and placed their order. Once it arrived they not only let us know that it was going to work, but kept us updated and even reminded us two days before the show aired. We, of course, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Tivoed</span> the show and will probably watch it several times</div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-4962021816589486915?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-20826295202938342392008-10-28T16:00:00.001-07:002008-10-28T16:52:42.061-07:00Planning a Fall Harvest Party??<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SQedhcwpP-I/AAAAAAAAA4E/i489szB5Y1o/s1600-h/Fall-Harvest.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262347887587180514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SQedhcwpP-I/AAAAAAAAA4E/i489szB5Y1o/s200/Fall-Harvest.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>It's that time of year again. The leaves are all starting to change into beautiful colors and slowly fall to the ground. People are digging out those jackets<strong> </strong>from the back of their closets and everyone is slowly beginning to prepare for Old Man Winter. One of my favorite childhood memories was going to my Aunt's farm for her annual Fall Harvest Party. We would take hayrides on the tractor, bob for apples and of course, drink some warm apple cider. What would be a better time than now to plan your fall harvest party?</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262348883990502162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SQeebcptWxI/AAAAAAAAA4M/Ztij5gTdMI4/s200/1573.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>If you want more decorations than the just your average stuffed scarecrow, we've got what you need. Our <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/autumnleafballoon.aspx">autumn balloon</a> is currently on clearance for only $4.99 each. These will definitely add that extra something special to your party, so make sure to order them while they last.<br /></div><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5262353624751474610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SQeivZXNB7I/AAAAAAAAA4U/E5LR0Rnvl7A/s200/c368232.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>We also have tons of different styles of confetti for you to sprinkle on each table or to throw a couple in your invitations. Our <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/metallicautumnleafconfetti.aspx">autumn leaf confetti </a>style, which is a mixture of different colored leaves, is our most popular. We also have <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/appleconfettiredconfettiapplesz8705.aspx">apple confetti </a>that you can sprinkle on your apple bobbing table. Or if you want to bring in a little extra autumn feeling to your Thanksgiving dinners, you can combine our cute <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/turkeyconfetti.aspx">turkey confetti </a>with our <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/acornconfettimetallicfallleavesandacorns.aspx">acorn confetti </a>to make a nice mix of the two. Be creative and don't make the planning stressful! It's all about having a good time! </div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-2082629520293834239?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-40351761949262648492008-10-20T15:38:00.000-07:002008-10-20T16:51:27.220-07:00Fraternity & Sorority Social Ideas<div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SP0Q4ZQ2hHI/AAAAAAAAA3U/fcjzTBtXvug/s1600-h/agd1.gif"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259378500878894194" border="0" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SP0Q4ZQ2hHI/AAAAAAAAA3U/fcjzTBtXvug/s200/agd1.gif" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div>Hello fellow bloggers! My name is Amanda and I'm one of the sales associates here at <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/">Confetti Party Headquarters</a>. I'm also a recent alumnae member of a very large International Sorority, <a href="http://www.alphagammadelta.org/">Alpha Gamma Delta</a> at California State University, Chico. Many of you may not know much about sororities or fraternities, but one of the fun events we like to plan are our socials and dances with other Fraternities or just dates of our choice. These are always fun events and a great way to get to know other people on campus. </div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>One of my favorite themes for socials is Italian Wedding, where we elect a mock bride and groom for the night to "get married." We all wear funny costumes and it's always a blast. For this theme, my sorority has used a number of different decorations. One of my favorite styles of confetti to use is the <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/cakeconfettitieredconfettiweddingcakes.aspx">W</a><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/cakeconfettitieredconfettiweddingcakes.aspx">edding cake confetti.</a> They're adorable three-tiered wedding cakes that have so much detail, you would almost think they're real.<br /></div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259376711926254034" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SP0PQQ5TidI/AAAAAAAAA3M/OqCP5ocVvRM/s200/A36930_Cakes.jpg" /><br /><br /><div></div>Some other themes my sorority likes to use are <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/mardigrasconfetti_1.aspx">Mardi Gras</a>, <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/casinoconfetti.aspx">Casino Royale</a>, and <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/musicconfetti.aspx">Rock 'n Roll</a>.<br />We have so many styles to choose from that sometimes its hard to pick just one. My favorite Mardi Gras confetti to use is a mixture that has the words "Mardi Gras," masks and lots of colorful stars. These always add a little something extra to our events and really impress our guests.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SP0O6eVrGeI/AAAAAAAAA3E/z07C53ycJmQ/s1600-h/A36930_Cakes.jpg"></a></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259381471264473890" border="0" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SP0TlSz9gyI/AAAAAAAAA3c/dyBOE0F7Kxw/s200/CN084.JPG" />We don't use our confetti just to decorate tables at dances either. Sometimes we decide to spruce up our balloons by adding some confetti to them. I like to put the <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/silverprismaticstarconfetti14z9082.aspx">prismatic silver stars</a> into a balloon before I blow it up. It just gives it that extra special shine. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Also, I came up with the great idea to use confetti to decorate our house on an everyday basis. All of our coffee tables and end tables in our sorority house have glass coverings on them and every year we change all of the pictures under them. This year, I decided to spruce them up by adding a little bit of confetti on each table. I added the <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/RoseBudConfettiRedRoses.aspx">red rose confetti</a>, because that is Alpha Gamma Delta's flower. I also threw in a few of the <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/stilettohighheelshoesconfettiblackconfettihighheels.aspx">black stilletto high heels </a>confetti to add a little girliness to it. They look great and it's another way to give your house a unique feeling. Whatever you decide to do, be creative!! </div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; DISPLAY: block; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5259384976337235026" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SP0WxUObbFI/AAAAAAAAA3k/sffLTK-cbAI/s200/z906320Simple20Elegance.jpg" />We're also hoping to get the greek alphabet soon as a part of our inventory, so keep looking for that! </div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-4035176194926264849?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-84112141889043748382008-10-15T16:16:00.000-07:002008-10-20T16:50:55.135-07:00Innovative Advertising Ideas, How to get your Christmas Card Noticed<div align="justify"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SPaCDHlsebI/AAAAAAAAA20/X-u_SGC9qnY/s1600-h/Index_Z8541_BlueSnowflake.jpg"><img style="CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5257532605090003378" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SPaCDHlsebI/AAAAAAAAA20/X-u_SGC9qnY/s200/Index_Z8541_BlueSnowflake.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:georgia;"><em>With the economy making us all think twice about where we spend our money, it behooves us to<br />think about ways to get our message noticed.<br /></em></span><br />When you mail your Christmas Cards this year think about being different. Companies receive lots of Cards and most are probably stamped with Seasons Greetings ABC Corportation.<br /><br />Make your card stand out as soon as it's opened. If your company is a bank include dollar sign confetti or confetti that looks like hundred dollar bills. Cash always gets noticed.<br /><br />For a Company that sells shoes...it doesn't matter whether you're Manolo Blahnki or Payless Shoes...tuck in some shoe confetti.<br /><br />Another option is to speak more to the card recipient than to your image. This is too much work for a company like Google or IBM. For a smaller business it's a great way to stand out. Send houses confetti to realtors, airplane confetti to the travelers in your customer base and kitten confetti to cat lovers. Witheach of these, tuck in a few pieces of Christmas Confetti. It could be as simple as Merry Christmas or as specific as Angel Confetti.<br /><br />Music<br /><br />For a small music store in Florida you could tuck a few flamingo confetti along with a few pieces of Music Confetti into your card. Be creative, music stores in Arizona could add cactus confetti.<br /><br />Sports<br /><br />For a Sporting Goods Store in Texas add Texas Confetti and Football Confetti.<br /><br />Beauty Shops, Hairdressers<br /><br />Use Blowdryer Confetti, Lipstick Confetti, don't forget Snowflakes and HO HO HO Confetti.<br /><br />I'd love to have you comment on your ideas for your business. What will you do to get your mailers noticed this Holiday Season?<br /><br />Be Creative, Get Noticed.<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-8411214188904374838?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-61512474902637996792008-09-27T17:39:00.000-07:002008-09-27T18:11:20.050-07:00Confetti on Sale, Balloons on Sale<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SN7YeYxoZgI/AAAAAAAAAGY/ruxkqD3rb9s/s1600-h/Eagle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250872232118871554" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SN7YeYxoZgI/AAAAAAAAAGY/ruxkqD3rb9s/s320/Eagle.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SN7XIa_6PmI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/de-7WH0b0PE/s1600-h/libertybell.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250870755246882402" style="WIDTH: 244px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 245px" height="245" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SN7XIa_6PmI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/de-7WH0b0PE/s320/libertybell.jpg" width="692" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">So have you checked out this weeks bargains at Confetti?</span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">In our Balloon Department we have a few balloon closeouts and a few balloon discounts<br /></span><br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/clearanceballoons.aspx"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">Clearance Balloons</span></a><br /><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">The </span><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/bluebirdballoonnew.aspx"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">Blue Bird of Happiness Balloon</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;"> okay, I know it's an awesome balloon but with the Holidays coming we need to beef up our inventory of Christmas Balloons<br /></span></li><li><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/eagleballoon.aspx"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">American Eagle Balloon</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">...why? Because we only have a few left and we simply aren't able to get anymore. Sorry all you Eagle Scouts</span></li></ul><span style="font-family:georgia;"></span><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/bargainbinconfetti.aspx"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">What's on Sale in the Confetti Department</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">? </span></div><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">We have one patriotic confetti on Clearance and one Christmas Confetti on Clearance. </span><br /><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><span style="color:#000000;"></span></span><br /><ul><li><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/libertybellconfettimetallicamericanconfetti.aspx"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">Liberty Bell Confetti</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;"> A great Patriotic Confetti which is unfortunately discontinued when the current inventory is sold out.</span></li><li><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/christmasdayconfetti.aspx"><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">Christmas Day Confetti</span></a><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;"> Christmas Trees and Christmas Gifts. A Delightful Christmas Confetti for Holiday Cards</span><span style="font-family:georgia;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:georgia;color:#000000;">As always, Both Clearance Confetti and Clearance Balloons are while supplies last.</span></li></ul><br /><br /><br /><p></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-6151247490263799679?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-74322343293746883512008-09-08T22:08:00.000-07:002008-09-12T16:30:48.353-07:00Have a Halloween Party<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SMYKkn3t8JI/AAAAAAAAAFg/syX1V5CJbT8/s1600-h/CN160.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243890440413769874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SMYKkn3t8JI/AAAAAAAAAFg/syX1V5CJbT8/s200/CN160.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SMYKQ1IMD7I/AAAAAAAAAFY/SagDF1qt2_Q/s1600-h/CN158.JPG"></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">We have some spooky new</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/halloweenconfetti.aspx">Halloween Confetti</a>. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Everybody here has a favorite.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Jeff's favorite is the <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/hauntedhouseconfettigraveyardconfetti.aspx">Graveyard Confetti</a>...this makes sense...Jeff comes from a family of Morticians <div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SMYKQ1IMD7I/AAAAAAAAAFY/SagDF1qt2_Q/s1600-h/CN158.JPG"></a></div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Amanda thinks the <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/blackwidowspiderconfetti.aspx">Black Widow Spider Confetti </a>is freaky....Amanda is our intrepid, hardworking College Student just starting her senior year a California State University</div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Keely likes the <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/witchesbrewconfetti.aspx">Witches Brew Confetti</a>...will her little brothers and sisters be scared <div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SMYKQ1IMD7I/AAAAAAAAAFY/SagDF1qt2_Q/s1600-h/CN158.JPG"></a></div>?</div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>For me, the <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/hauntedmansionconfetti.aspx">Haunted Mansion Confetti </a>is way cool...I'm terrified of Haunted Houses...a little freudian maybe?</div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Boo...Laura thinks the <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/booconfetti-2.aspx">Boo Confetti</a> looks like it's dripping blood and since Halloween is her favorite Holiday we have to respect her expert opinion.</div><div><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SMYKQ1IMD7I/AAAAAAAAAFY/SagDF1qt2_Q/s1600-h/CN158.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243890100375130034" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SMYKQ1IMD7I/AAAAAAAAAFY/SagDF1qt2_Q/s200/CN158.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Evan likes the owl confetti in <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/batsandghostsconfetti.aspx">the bats and ghosts confetti</a></div><div></div><div>Whatever your favorite, stock up on lots of candy for the kiddies...I like Snickers</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-7432234329374688351?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-22073533230399928892008-08-29T19:15:00.001-07:002008-08-29T19:42:47.828-07:00Confetti for Fall<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SLiv0cdSsjI/AAAAAAAAAE4/SNn5wJPXu4U/s1600-h/acorn.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5240131481972683314" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SLiv0cdSsjI/AAAAAAAAAE4/SNn5wJPXu4U/s200/acorn.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Autumn leaves are turning and when we think of autumn confetti we often think first of <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1276">leaf confetti</a>. And yes, that is the most popular fall confetti on the market. But wait, there's more</div><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=377">Apple Confetti </a>for your Johnny Appleseed Day Celebrations and For Back to School Scrapbooking. ABC Confetti and Number Confetti work well for Back to School too.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>One of my favorites is <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1277">Acorn Confetti</a>. Thinking about the beautiful fall leaves and the squirrels gathering the acorns takes me back to my childhood in rural New York State.</div><br /><br /><div>I remember the adults worrying about the squirrels getting into the attic while the children hoped they would. </div><br /><br /><div>Before you know it Halloween will be here. There are several new <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=17">Halloween Confetti </a>shapes this year</div><br /><br /><ul><br /><br /><li><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1381">Witch Confetti, not too scary and really cute</a></li><br /><br /><li><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1341">Pumpkin Confetti, Bright Metallic Orange Jack o Lanterns</a></li><br /><br /><li><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1383">Spider Confetti, don't forget to order spider webs</a></li><br /><br /><li>One of our new styles from last year <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1407">Skull Confetti</a>, is still hot and trendy</li></ul><br /><br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-2207353323039992889?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-73815312188882816902008-08-13T19:48:00.000-07:002008-08-13T20:08:16.444-07:00Back to School, An Apple for the Teacher<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SKOgQrOzAqI/AAAAAAAAAEw/si4-QoO8hZw/s1600-h/ABCs.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5234203400277787298" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SKOgQrOzAqI/AAAAAAAAAEw/si4-QoO8hZw/s320/ABCs.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Well lots of schools started back up this week. In our little town in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Northern</span> California, the elementary schools started today in 103 degree heat. Yikes</div><br /><br /><div>I swear when I was a kid we didn't start until September. Thank goodness for A/C. The man who invented that should have a national holiday. <a href="http://inventors.about.com/library/weekly/aa081797.htm">Who did invent air conditioning</a>? Well I decided to find out. His name is Willis Carrier. When was air conditioning invented? Well his patent was approved in 1906.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>So, those lucky little kids have nice cool air to learn their ABC's and since this is a blog about confetti and we don't happen to have air conditioning confetti <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">you'll</span> have to check out our <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1608">ABC </a>confetti instead. Seriously folks, I needed a theme and it's hot and it's the first day of school.</div><div> </div><div>Lest the math teachers and math lovers among you protest, we do have <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1493">number confetti </a>too.</div><div>In fact we have so many numbers that it's impossible to show them all. </div><div> </div><div>And for the teachers pets we have <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=377">shiny red apple confetti</a>. Sprinkle it on your teachers desk...oops don't say where you got the idea</div><br />More tomorrow and don't forget your homework<br /><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-7381531218888281690?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-27119899292702133682008-08-04T10:46:00.000-07:002008-08-04T11:11:19.791-07:00Barack Obama Confetti, Democratic Pary<a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1973"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230720654998598002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SJdAuOB9cXI/AAAAAAAAAEo/Z9-O-XH6ywY/s320/Obama.jpg" border="0" /></a> Barack Obama for President<br /><br />I believe it's time for a change in politics. I don't dislike John McCain but I don't think America needs another Republican president. In fact, I don't think we will have another Republican president. Normally I blog about confetti and I guess I am but I'm also, for the first time, sharing my politics a little.<br />Anyway, my politics aside, here's what we at Confetti have for all of the election campaings, fundraisers and celebrations.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=663">American Flag Confetti</a><br /><br /><em><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1973">Obama Confetti</a></em><br /><br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1530">Red, White and Blue Star Confetti</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1762">2008 Confetti</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=941">Round Red, White and Blue Confetti</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=383">Donkey Confetti for the Democrats</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=401">Elephant Confetti for the Republicans</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=280">Biodegradeable Red, White and Blue Latex Balloons</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Yes are latex balloons are biodegradeable and of course they are made in the United States.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-2711989929270213368?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-47454079626532488512008-08-03T12:26:00.000-07:002008-08-29T19:43:03.962-07:00Do you know how to say Merry Christmas in French, German or Spanish?<a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230378287381211730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SJYJVzRF6lI/AAAAAAAAAEE/9IKEEcXZGV0/s320/joyeux+noel.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1526"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230377688441666258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SJYIy8CxutI/AAAAAAAAAD8/APbQzw3FfNA/s320/Birthday+Blast.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>International Confetti </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Finally, you can order confetti anywhere in the world. </div><br /><br /><div>Confetti in French, German, Spanish and English can actually ship to France, Germany, Spain and England. (and of course the rest of the world) The problem thus far was the high cost of shipping UPS or FED EX. Jeff, our intrepid sales director, has set up a simple flat rate charge for our wonderful world wide customers</div><br /><br /><div>Our USA customers are welcome to choose flat rate also, just click the USPS option at check out.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Now, what kind of confetti are we talking about that is in other languages? </div><div>Well, Merry Christmas Confetti is available in English,Spanish, French and German</div><div></div></div><div><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1520">Joyeux Noel is Merry Christmas in French</a></div><div></div><div>Good Luck Confetti is available in <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1502">Chinese</a>, English, French and German</div><div><br /><br /></div><div>Happy Birthday Confetti is available in Spanish (<a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1509">Feliz Cumpleanos Confetti</a>) and English</div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1517">Vive Les Maries Confetti</a> is Congratulations and Have a long lived marriage in French.</div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1512">Merry Christmas in German is Frohe Weihnachten</a></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /></div><div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-4745407962653248851?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-70855184998210238732008-08-01T13:42:00.000-07:002008-08-01T15:12:38.425-07:00Confetti in the Guinness Book of World Records<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SJN3urSHM9I/AAAAAAAAADc/HNZ2-IoOVmA/s1600-h/CN079.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229655236083659730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SJN3urSHM9I/AAAAAAAAADc/HNZ2-IoOVmA/s320/CN079.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />This shout out is for Casey Larrain of California who just had her confetti collection authenticated as the largest by the Guinness Book of World Records.<br /><br /><br />Casey has amazing confetti in her collection, many are new, others are discontinued never to be seen again.<br />Did you ever see the hot dog confetti? How about confetti shaped like Elvis? Sadly both of these are gone but lots of new ones have come along to take their place.<br />The newest additions to Casey's collection are<br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1950">God Rocks Confetti </a><br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1933">Fairy Confetti, looks like the tooth fairy to me </a><br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1922">Pirate Confetti </a><br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1937">Make Up Confetti...hair dryers, nail polish and even confetti shaped like a tube of lipstick </a><br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1796">Snowflake Confetti...blue,silver,white,iridescent,gold...it's really incredible</a><br />Seriously folks this is just the tip of the confetti iceberg. Casey has more than 1700 shapes in her portfolio.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-7085518499821023873?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-70790990261887542572008-07-31T23:24:00.000-07:002008-07-31T23:24:32.315-07:00Your New York Knicks.: 100 Posts!http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=15<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-7079099026188754257?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-5124953911041050732008-07-31T13:04:00.000-07:002008-07-31T14:27:54.121-07:002008 Beijing Olympics, Celebrate with Sports Confetti and Balloons<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SJIbnohNrrI/AAAAAAAAADM/_bv005-BjUI/s1600-h/2008-beijing-olympics.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SJIbnohNrrI/AAAAAAAAADM/_bv005-BjUI/s320/2008-beijing-olympics.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229272485036142258" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"></span> The 2008 Beijing Olympics will be here in almost one week and I'm sure most of you are getting very excited for it! The history of the Olympics is truly fascinating. Some form of the Olympics was first recorded by the Ancient Romans around 776 B.C in Olympia, Greece. The first official modern day Olympics as we know it today was held in 1859 also near Athens, Greece. What a coincidence! <br />This years Olympics is officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad. Almost 10,500 athletes are expected to compete in 302 events within 28 different sports! Did you know that, according to the <a href="http://www.nbcolympics.com">Official Olympics Website,</a> the <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=663">USA</a> is the leading winner of all time Olympic medals with 2,197 medals won altogether?! So... what can you do to celebrate this huge worldwide event? Throw an Olympics party, of course!<br />The top Olympic Sports this year are <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=758">basketball</a>, gymnastics, <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1354">soccer,</a> track & field and <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=946">swimming</a>. We have tons of styles of <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=63">sports confetti</a> to make your Olympic celebration a perfect hit! This year, coincidentally, the Olympics will start on 08-08-08! Since the numbers of this years Olympics are so simple, you have an easy theme to work with! These awesome huge zero and eight <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1725">number balloons</a> in blue, red, gold and purple are the perfect decoration for your Olympics party. Fill them with air and hang them on the wall or fill with helium to place on your head table. Don't forget the <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=244">sports shaped balloons</a> we have! <br />Do you know an athlete in the competition or have a favorite athlete you want to get the Gold? This <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=492">#1 Gold Confetti</a> is perfect to show your support for your favorite Olympic athlete! Just sprinkle some on your tables and you're ready for a true celebration! With an event that only comes once every four years, make sure you make your celebration extra special!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-512495391104105073?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-74428433939223655862008-07-24T14:10:00.000-07:002008-07-24T14:51:25.305-07:00How to Celebrate a 100th Birthday<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SIj5KovngqI/AAAAAAAAADE/VLX2Nb5CUP0/s1600-h/Gold+100+Confetti.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_nXeewtUV-5A/SIj5KovngqI/AAAAAAAAADE/VLX2Nb5CUP0/s320/Gold+100+Confetti.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226701328694608546" /></a><br />Turning 100 is a major, major milestone. This year alone over 60,000 Americans will celebrate their 100th birthdays. By the middle of this century <a href="http://www.newyorklife.com/cda/0,3254,14822,00.html">New York Life </a>estimates that there will be almost one Billion Centarians. So how do we celebrate these very special people in our lives?<br />For starters, have a party. No one should reach 100 and not have a party. Your theme is simple, 100 years of life. Pick an invitation and sprinkle <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1761">100 confetti </a>in it. Available in gold or bright rainbow metallic.<br />Inflate Giant Number Balloons to create the number 100 and place behind the head table. The numbers 1 and Zero come in <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1698">Gold,Silver,Blue,Red, Purple and Pink</a>. They look amazing and you can have pictures taken in front of them.<br />For Centerpieces take a sand weight, add a <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=822">number 100 spray</a>, tie a few latex balloons to the top and you're good to go. It's unique, fast easy and best of all looks way more expensive that it is.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-7442843393922365586?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-72994765661571659342008-05-15T22:28:00.000-07:002008-05-15T22:36:49.440-07:00Chocolate Chip CookiesDid you know that May 14 is National <a href="http://www.verybestbaking.com/products/tollhouse/history.aspx">Chocolate Chip Day</a><br />Where was the first chocolate chip cookie made?<br />The Toll House Restaurant in Wakefield Massachussetts<br />When was the first chocolate chip cookie made?<br />It was made in 1930<br />Who invented the chocolate chip cookie?<br />Ruth Wakefield, who with her husband, ran the Toll House Inn<br /><br />Curious person that I am I decided to find out. It's no accident that chocolate chip cookies are referred to as toll house cookies. They were first made at a restaurant called the Toll House.<br /><br />How did Nestle Chocolate Chips end up with the recipe on their familiar bright yellow bag?<br />The astute Mrs Wakefield approached Nestle and partnered with them, her recipe, their chocolate chips.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-7299476566157165934?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-23211689172248400722008-05-04T23:07:00.000-07:002008-05-04T23:17:25.711-07:00Create a StickerWow, I just discovered something really cool<br /><br />It's a sticker maker. It's made by a company called <a href="http://www.xyron.com/enUS/Categories/create-a-sticker_.html">Xyron</a><br /><br />You put any shape or size of <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/">Confetti </a>in it, squeeze down and you get a sticker of<br /><br />the confetti. You could use it on envelopes, signs, posters...anything you craft with.<br /><br />It would be perfect for scrapbooking. I love the fact that you can create whatever you want<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-2321168917224840072?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-65154797224220067212008-04-24T08:57:00.000-07:002008-04-24T09:11:46.081-07:00Confetti CollectionsI've had a couple of email exchanges with a really interesting woman who has what we believe is the largest collection of confetti in the world. She's trying to get it authenticated by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Guiness</span> Book of World Records. For her as well as the rest of the collectors out there I'm including an updated list of the newest confetti styles<br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1839">Girls Night Out</a>..High Heel Shoes this one has both wedge heels and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">strappy</span> heels<br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1884">Kitty Cats</a>...We've had cats that are stretched out our lying down, these cute kitties are sitting with their heads tilted waiting to be petted<br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1890">Golf Clubs</a>...This one is includes bright colored golf clubs, perfect to sprinkle on tables with any color combination<br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1891">Super Star</a>...the word Super Star is Shiny Red with the A in Star actually shaped like a cut out star<br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1892">Soul Mate</a>...they say we all have a soul mate, this soul mate confetti is in red script and include confetti shaped like both red and hot pink roses<br /><a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1894">Jungle Confetti</a>...this is a new style of Giraffes, Elephants and Lions. The detail is exceptional<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-6515479722422006721?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2114498376761613497.post-79644527618133713352008-03-25T22:16:00.000-07:002008-03-25T22:27:42.355-07:00Graduation Confetti<a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=160">Graduation Confetti </a>is back. For those of you who've been asking for burgundy...it's finally available. New this year, <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=529">Burgundy Graduation Cap Confetti </a>and <a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1830">Burgundy Graduation Balloons</a>.<br /><br />Sadly, we won't have any Burgundy 2008 confetti.<br /><br /><br /><br />Still Available...<a href="http://www.chicoparty.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=1826">2008 Confetti </a>in silver, gold, white, black, red, blue and of course assorted.<br /><br />These will run out...they always do...best guess by mid to late April<br /><br />Never fear...all of these colors are also available in Graduation Cap Confetti...plus lots more colors<br /><br /><br /><br />Todays Discount....10% off any Graduation Confetti Order.<br /><br />Enter the Code Grad2008 at checkout...this discount ends March 31, 2008<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2114498376761613497-7964452761813371335?l=confettiguru.blogspot.com'/></div>Confettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02662117591603661361noreply@blogger.com0