Jen T by Design

04/17/2023

TWO THINGS:

1. I’m blogging again.

2. Jae of Five Whimsy Lane Parties is my girl crush.

Pop over to my blog to find out why: https://www.jentbydesign.com/jen-t-by-design-blog/earth-day-birthday-party 🌸💚☀️

05/25/2022

Calling all the cool kids…come sit with us! 💖

If you were inspired by the kids’ wedding activity idea that I shared on Monday, here are a few more details for ya!

This “Cool Kids” table sign and the black + white “Kids’ Table” banner are both included in the free printable set that I designed. The paper chain that’s hanging by the banner adds a festive touch and can easily be created in wedding colors to match the decor.

Oriental Trading Company has block tower games that are great for keeping the kiddos busy and entertained, so we set out a few of those for the kids to play with. To give the games a little wedding glow-up, I drew hearts on the pieces with a white paint marker. 🤍

We also set up a little goodie station full of things the kids could play with during the reception, then take home with them after. Plain white bags topped with our printable labels help the kids keep track of which goodie bag belongs to which kid.

Hope these ideas help you with planning your kid-friendly wedding!

Get the free printables and full details on Oriental Trading Company Fun365 by following the link here. 💘

05/23/2022

Welcome to wedding season, y’all! We’ve already attended one wedding over the past few weeks and have another one coming up soon. So much fun! 💖

Do you know someone getting married soon?
If you or someone you know is planning a wedding right now and you’re wondering how to keep kiddos busy and entertained during the reception, I have an idea for you.

Designate a table at the reception that’s for kiddos only. Cover it with white paper, then draw a rectangle on the paper at each seat. Encourage the kiddos draw a pic for the bride and groom inside the rectangle, then the newlyweds can cut the pics out and add them to a scrapbook to look back on years from now.

Add a free, printable Personalized Activity Book and some crayons to each place setting, as well, to keep the kids busy just a little while longer after they’ve drawn their picture.

Oh, and in case you didn’t know, sucking on lollipops makes you color sooooo much better, so be sure to add a few lollipop flower bouquets to your kids table so they can create some crazy cool pictures! 💖

Download the free activity books and crayon wrappers on Fun365 by following the link below. You can find the white paper and lollipops by following that link, too. Enjoy!!! 💖🖍

https://www.fun365.orientaltrading.com/article/diy-wedding-kids-table-ideas

05/16/2022

Which combo would you choose? I’m a chocolate frosted + red kinda girl! 🍩🍷

😂🍩🍷

04/20/2022

Do you believe in the magic of birthdays?!! I sure do! ✨💖

I recently styled the sweetest Magical Rainbow Unicorn Party for Oriental Trading Company, complete with a collection of printables to match!

These adorable invitations are included as part of the free downloads, and they can be personalized for your party with just a few clicks of your mouse.

Get the party details and all of the free printables here: https://www.fun365.orientaltrading.com/article/magical-rainbow-unicorn-birthday-party

04/13/2022

It’s going to be near 80 degrees here in the ‘burg today…love this weather! ☀️ If you’re looking to get the kiddos outside on a pretty day, a nature scavenger hunt is a fun way to keep them busy! 🦋🌼🐢

Download this free scavenger hunt printable by visiting the link below, then snap some pics of your kiddos in action and tag me so I can see. It always feels good to see you guys using my designs. 💖

☀️ Photo credit to the lovely and super talented Five Whimsy Lane Parties

https://www.jentbydesign.com/jen-t-by-design-blog/earth-day-scavenger-hunt-and-free-printables

04/12/2022

So cute and easy! 🐰

Fun idea for the kids!

http://www.iheartartsncrafts.com/easter-bunny-donuts-kid/

04/11/2022

Hoppy Easter Week! Remember me? 💖 It’s been a while, but I’m hopping back onto social media and I’m so excited to connect with you guys again!

I thought we’d kick off our reunion with a little freebie just in time for your Easter celebrations this weekend. 🐰

I designed these FREE PRINTABLE BUNNY CONES a few years ago for Make Life Lovely and they’re still one of my fave things to tuck inside an Easter basket! They’re also great for classmates, teachers, co-workers, bus drivers, hair stylists…anybody, really!

Head to the download link, then be sure to share pics and tag me so I can see how you’ve used these cuties. It’s SO FUN to see your pictures!!!

Have a great Monday! xoxo,
Jen 💖

https://www.makelifelovely.com/easter-bunny-treat-cones/

03/02/2022

Such an awesome idea! 🐣

REWARD EASTER EGGS - love this idea!! Hide these instead (or with) candy filled with activities kids can turn in for days to come! ❤❤
https://www.playpartyplan.com/10-fun-and-creative-easter-egg-hunt

11/22/2021

I am so, SO excited to share today’s post with you!!!

If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen in my stories that I’ve been working very hard over the past two weeks on a special project. Well, today is the big reveal!

Say hello to my Christmas Memory Making Activity Advent Calendar! 💖🎅🏻🎄

Designed after the paper chain advents that we made when we were kids, but better! 💖

This version contains 25 patterned activity links, each made of elements that I hand drew myself, so you won’t find them anywhere else!

The paper chain is completely customizable to fit your calendar and lifestyle, so you can build your chain to do an activity every day, OR since December is so busy, you can choose and plan the activities only for days that work for your schedule, then fill in the activity-free days with simple pattern links that are also included in the set.

AND, since this is sold as a printable file, you can print one for each of your kiddos so they each have their own chain and experience the magic of tearing off a link every day. No fighting over who gets to tear the link off each day. 😂🙌🏻

If you use advent calendars in your home to count down the days until Christmas, I really hope you’ll consider this memory making chain. It’s so super special to me, and I think it could be super special to your family, too!

Get yours here: https://etsy.me/3CDOPTZ 💖🎄🎅🏻

11/05/2021

Anyone having a winter-themed gender reveal? This would be perfect!

Remember, remember…”a party without cake is just a meeting.” Pair fireworks with a dreamy cake selection for a weekend full of sparkle ✨ 🎆
Head to the link in our bio to explore cakes, menus, bookings and order details.
Quote: Julia Childs

11/04/2021

Judging by my feed it looks like Christmas is on it’s way! 🎄While I can’t wait to start sharing some Christmas content with you guys, I’m a huge fan of Thanksgiving so I can’t let that holiday go unnoticed! 🍁Fall is my absolute FAVORITE season and setting the Thanksgiving table has always been one of my absolute favorite tablescapes to design every year. So, if you’re like me and love the warmth and coziness of a gorgeous Fall table, here you go. 😂 Enjoy!!!🍁🍂🌾 https://bit.ly/3nUjCXu

10/31/2021

Happy Halloween!!! Hope you all have a spooktacular day! 👻🎃 Have fun and stay safe. 🖤

They’re aliiiive!! Jen T by Design shows that with a few decorations, these monster and witch pops are born. bit.ly/HalloweenPushPops

10/29/2021

Such a cute idea for the Thanksgiving kids’ table! 🦃

TURKEY JUICE BOTTLES
https://www.thekeeperofthecheerios.com/2019/10/turkey-juice-bottles.html

10/29/2021

Some call it ghost p**p. I call it BOO SHEET. 👻💩 Happy Halloweekend, y’all! 🎃 I hope you make some wicked awesome memories and have a frighteningly amazing time! 🖤 What do you have planned?

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10/25/2021

Happy Halloween Week!!! 🎃 What kinds of fun things do you guys have planned for the week?!!

I’ve been busy planning our Halloween-themed family dinner and prepping the Boo Baskets for little Jax and Hazel. 👻 I’m so excited!

I just finished putting Jax’s basket together and wanted to share a peek because it’s just too cute! Plus, I thought it might give you guys some ideas for what to gift the kiddos instead of a bucket full of candy. 🍭

This year’s basket includes a few plush toys that I had leftover from the “Too Cute to Spook” shoot, a Halloween book by Sandra Boynton (my fave children’s book author), a light-up eyeball bouncy ball,
a really neat little flashlight/glow stick thingy that I found at TJ Maxx, and the cutest little “BOO” crayons from my friend Lori Pop Of Gold. 🕷

The little Halloween flags are a free printable download that I created for Oriental Trading FUN365. If you’d like to use them, just go to their website and search “Too Cute to Spook” printables. 🖤

Do you do Boo Baskets for your kiddos? What goodies are you excited about tucking inside this year?

10/21/2021

These are too, too cute!

GNOME CUPCAKES...using waffle cones!!! 😍

Made by Black dog Bakery by Brianna

10/16/2021

Wanna spread some Halloween cheer this weekend? Go “BOO” your friends and neighbors! Simply put together a little Halloween treat, add these printable signs, place the treat on the doorstep and sneak away before getting caught! Soooo much fun! 👻🕷🦇 https://etsy.me/2lItvcY

10/15/2021

Move over “You’ve Been Booed,” there’s a new craze in town for all your best witches: “You’ve Been BREWED!” ☕️👻🖤

Gift your ghoulfriends some witches brew for a wicked fun Halloween surprise!

Simply add these adorable, personalized printable tags to a bag of coffee, a Halloween mug or a cute coffee-themed cauldron of goodies, then deliver to friends, neighbors, teachers or co-workers for the ultimate Halloween treat!

Tags are available in my Etsy shop, and super cute Halloween mugs & coffee can be found at T.J.Maxx or HomeGoods. ☕️👻🕷

SHOP HERE: https://etsy.me/2XbXM8k

10/15/2021

Thanks for being you, boo. You’re the sheet. 👻

Add these tags to just about anything to surprise your pals with a spooktacular Halloween treat! Hang them from a mug or hot cup of coffee, a bag of Halloween candy, a bundle of flowers, you name it!

Now available in the shop here: https://etsy.me/2X70hbZ

09/30/2021

Ok, these are just too cute! 😂 Would you make them?

08/04/2021

Long time no see! Hope you guys are all doing well! ❤️ I’m finally recovered after three weeks of being sick, and I’m feeling good enough to get back into a routine. 😷

I’m obvi late in sharing my BTS goodies, but if you’re a teacher looking for a fun (and AFFORDABLE) little gift to give your students on the first day of school, this is a really cute, easy idea! ✏️📚🍎

Simply fill a favor box with some snacks or school supplies, add one of our stickers to the front, then place on the students’ desks as a nice “Welcome to My Class” gift!

SHOP: https://etsy.me/3lu038F

06/30/2021

Heyyyy, there’s a party in the USA! 🇺🇸 Are you ready to celebrate America’s big day? ❤️💙

Whether you’re going all out or keeping things on the quiet side, I’ve put together a little round-up of 4th of July ideas that you can use to help give your Independence Day a little more POP! 💥

One fun idea is a super easy treat transformation! Use cookie cutters to cut your food into star shapes, and top them with festive toppers! I have two sets of fun toppers in the shop…one traditional set and one not so traditional set. 😜 Scroll through to see them all. 🇺🇸

Click here to view more easy ideas: https://www.jentbydesign.com/jen-t-by-design-blog/4th-of-july-ideas-with-patriotic-printables ❤️🤍💙

06/23/2021

Hostess gifts never go out of style. I can’t name one single hostess who would ever say “I’m so mad that you brought me a nice little something to thank me for having you over, cleaning my house like a mad woman and cooking my butt off all day for you.” 😜 In fact, after all the work the hostess has put into making your visit special, a little gift of appreciation is actually very welcome. (Take it from a girl who’s almost always the hostess)!

Hop over to the blog for some cute, affordable and USEFUL 4th of July hostess gift ideas that are sure to land you an invite to the next get-together! ❤️🤍💙

https://www.jentbydesign.com/jen-t-by-design-blog/4th-of-july-hostess-gift-ideas 🇺🇸

06/21/2021

Happy Monday! Hope you all had a fun weekend and a great Father’s Day! 💙 I’ve been busy behind the scenes creating some new summer content that I hope you can use! With July 4th creeping up on us, I thought I’d better hurry up and start sharing some of the goodies with ya. 🇺🇸

Have you seen the buckets of decorated patriotic cookies at Target? They’re super cute and would be so fun to serve at your holiday cookout! If your kiddos are participating in sports, these would be a great snack to hand out to all the teammates! Just tuck them inside ziploc sandwich bags and top them with these printable snack bag toppers to elevate them to a pretty special little treat! ❤️🤍💙 The toppers are available in my Etsy shop…I hope you can use them! ❤️🇺🇸 https://etsy.me/3gBVRkn

06/18/2021

Our family draws names for gift-giving at Christmas time, and we give each other idea lists to help make shopping easier. We always tease and laugh because we know that whoever draws my dad is going to get a wish list full of nothing but gift cards. Such personal gifts, right? 🤦🏻‍♀️😂 Anyhoo, if your dad is a gift card lover like mine, these gift card holders at least add a SMIDGE of a personal, heartfelt touch. 💙 These holders are available for instant download in the shop, and you can get them here: https://etsy.me/3q3ey3E. I hope you can use them! 🐠⛳️