Sweet Sanity Designs

When setting up a little party spread, sometimes the 'backdrop' can be tricky.  I was recently looking for a place for a small folding table with party items and there wasn't a plain wall in sight.  Plus that's sort of boring anyway!  I think that's why you often see nice backdrops behind table settings in magazines. Hanging FABRIC behind a table does wonders.  It screams the 'party is over here'!  

How to hang it is another story.  Every location might be different, but wanted to share a super simple method that worked miraculaouly for me! This three item solution was also cheap and fast.

First I popped a couple of over-the-door-hooks on some double closet doors.  This might even work on a single door, if you spread them far apart.Next I used an adjustable tension rod, this one from Bed Bath and Beyond.  I just twisted it out to the length I wanted, and draped the fabric over it.  Then just cradle the bar in the hooks.  These rods are nice a strong, so they can extend pretty far out without support.  The fabric might pucker a bit but just tug and adjust.  I used this adorable red and white searsucker print fabric, and about 3 yards was plenty.

And that's it!

If you take some memorable shots of your party, close ups look great with a the backdrop as well.
Remember this is not only a good cover-up technique but it really adds some fun color, too!

Parker's Mom threw a darling party for Parker including stickies for the favors, tags and a sign for the candy bar and waterbottle labels for the little princess!  Happy 3rd Birthday Parker!

Lots of lovely events are getting customized water bottles!  Such a fun touch to add to your party ~ these printables were ordered from Sweet Sanity and can be found here.    Jen picked a charcoal damask print for a Sip and See Baby Shower,  Brittany picked the big polka dot pattern for Vicki's Baby Shower, Pam chose the Columbus Skyline for Sarah and Matthew's Wedding and Sharon picked a pink Damask for Natalie and Jeff's shower.

Seen Below:  Kelly chose a black damask print with a touch of kelly green for her wedding, Deanna ordered stripes in teal, and April chose the Filigree Design in jelly and black. For Ava's 3rd  birthday party we used a pink damask print but just had to add some ballet slippers!  And finally Kelley ordered the black damask pattern for a retirement party for Mary Ann!

Perfect! Seller was very responsive to questions and worked with me on the colors that I wanted. I love the skyline of Columbus, Ohio and it was captured perfectly for our water bottles!

Thank you for the extra work you did and in such a tight time frame!! They were a hit! You're the best!

Tags are a great addition to the jars or vases at your Candy Buffet /Bar. It's a simple detail but keeps your color theme going and adds that finishing! And they tell your guests exactly what sweet treats await them!

This Etsy Listing is for a Set of 12 Round Hole-Punched Tags. Just send me the text! Don't have 12? You'll still receive the leftovers and can use them for whatever you'd like.

Jennifer chose a teal and eggplant stripe combo to go with her Peacock Feather theme.  Jocelyn picked a coral pinstripe for her candy bar.  Natisha used the tags with coordinating stickers and a matching Candy Buffet Menu. And Taryn is setting up a candy bar for Calyn's First Birthday!  Thanks ladies!

Thanks so much to Jennie and Elle for their photos! Jennie who hosted a Baby Shower with a sailor theme for the little guy on the way!  She used the stickies for the cookie favor boxes.  Elle hosted a monkey themed 2nd birthday party for her daughter Sophia! She used the stickies on the goodie bags and slipped the matching 5x7 signs into picture frames. (Ms. Monkey's bow may be removed for a boy theme.) Thanks girls!!