Hot to Tie A Floral Bow

This is what i managed to do on my first trial :)


Hi again...been really busy this December 2009 and only today i managed to sit and update my favourite blog. I have always have this interest to learn how to tie my own ribbons...and finally today...thanks to te technology of virtual information i managed to tie my own ribbon for the upcoming event that i'll be hosting...i'll upload my 1st ribbon (do it ur self) later...hahah

or you can go straight to the website link http://www.ehow.com/how_4471354_tie-florist-bow.html


so gladly i would like to share the tips on the step by step process.

Good luck trying!

Make Your Own Party Food : CupCakes

Recipie:-Vanilla cake

2 eggs

1 1/2 cup of flour

3 t/sp of bicarbonate powder

3 t/sp of vanilla essence

250g of butter

2 cup of fine sugar

3 t/spn of fresh milk

Method:

Beat sugar n butter till creamy n soft

Add on eggs and beat till creamy

Add in vanilla essence

Add in bit by bit of flour plus the bicarbonate powder n milk.

stir in the shape of "8" (this is my mom's secret)

reheat ur oven 150degrees and bake for 45 mins.

topping:-

2 cups of icing sugar

3 t/sp of milk

3 t/sp on vanilla essence (or any of urs)

250g butter

method,

beat the butter together with the sugar

add in the milk n essence

add in your choice of coloring.(i prefer blue and green)

additional deco:0smarties or jelly worms

Cupcakes Chic

Cupcakes Chic!! I've been eyeing for this shop for ages and finally managed to try it today at their new branch in Pavillion. The signature cupcake is as per below where they use belgium chocolate to make this ine yummeh cuppie. The prices ranges from 1 piece for RM4.90, ^ pieces for RM29 something and a dozen for RM49.90! wow.....quite pricy compared to those you can personally order from individuals.

Johnny The Clown!

"Hi! I'm Johnny the Clown!!"
My "Jalan-Jalan Cari Party Supplies" this time lead me to this funny clown at Jaya Jusco Au2 on Saturday the 21st Nov,2009. I had observed him for ard 15 minutes and decided that he is funny and lovely with entertaining the kids with his act and balloons gifts!
There were sa lot of sword balloons,poodle design and later on i had requested for my daugther a cat!

My party sense alert me to take his number into my party clown collection number! So here i am, taking his picture in case i need to remember how does a Johnny The Clown look like...and the best part is...i got his mobile number! If you are interested to hire this clown for ur kids party...do inform me!

Choco Lollys!!

Our 1st "Jalan-Jalan Cari Party Supplies" discovery is all about "Choco Lollys". I have no idea what they call it but i prefer to named them as the cute "CL"!

I've checked with the maker and supplier of this CL that she can only make certain design of the chocolates based on the available mold! I'm happy that her product is satisfying after we bought one for my daughter to try it. The deco was neat!

Price ranges based on the basic model to the complicated model. From RM2.50 to RM5.00.
My favourite design is of course the birthday cake @ RM5 each!!

Interested for you kids' party? Inform me, i'll give you the contact number :)

I was happy to find her and her lollys supplies!!

Candy Corner!

I just love this candy corner, it's a sweet tooth heaven for sweet lovers!
Marshmellow, colorful sweets and one more thing missing from here is cotton candy!

Blogging with no personal PC/Laptop!!

It's almost end of Syawal 1430H and i have yet to start creating my so called project. The ideas are ready, the tools and equipment is almost complete too. Now just to find a freeeeeeee freee i mean FREE TIME so that i can sit and start with it!!

How can i blog when i have no pc or laptop? whenever i have something on my mind, this is where i'll update. ideas for birthday parties!

Anyway...i have found another birthday cake supplier for wawah's 3rd birthday cake! I'd like to survey more so that i can have the best "DORA" cake for my baby girl who will be turning THREE this Mac 10'.

well just a short update ...shall continue when elly luqman and wawah stop running around!!

Share Your Party Here!

I have just got another idea, i love creative parties site sooooo much that i think we should have one just for Malaysian Hosted Parties!! Of course the submission will be based on the ranking A2PPL to decide to be posted here. So hurry on...share your wonderful parties with A2PPL!!


It's Ramadhan..the muslims are fasting
Last year i hosted for my dearest hubby 31st birthday...this year his birthday fall on Syawal..Open House perhaps? LOL

If you are interested, email me shuhaira81@gmail.com
submit your pictures there and the details, we'll post them under

"1 Malaysia Greatest Parties"

XoXo :)

Doodle Pad Hour

It's been quite a while since the last time i blogged.

Since last week, i have been busy making myself busy with the next upcoming celebration that i will be hosting for. It might be quite a while, but i better start surveying and doodle all the ideas on that "party workbook" of mine.

All i can think now is how to make it "fun" for everyone that will be invited!

Just thinking of it make me all giddy up to start shopping for the function...as much as the budget is allowed, i'll have to be as creative as i can be...huhhhhhh just wish i can have an asisstant to help me making those ideas materialised!!

gottas start now.....

Look who's turning ONE!!

My daughter turned 1 last year and it was one of the most anticipated moments in my life as it was for her too. To mark our success as a parent to raise our own princess,blossoming into one of the cutest toddler! ;p

I started to plan for her 1st birthday when she was just 6 months old. You should see the sketches and ideas that i jotted down in my doodle pad and the files that i saved in my laptop! LOL..i was really excited. But......my husband toned me down as to remind me that our daughter is still only one year old! She won't remember or appreciate the party that mama had planned for her!!



So here are some tips and ideas that i have collected and brainstormed during my "doodle hours"


1.KEEP IT SIMPLE
if you want to keep it simple and easy, just do a small scale party within your immediate family members...bear in mind there will always be "last-minute" purchases therefore do allocate your budget accordingly!!

2. VENUE
decide on the venue either you want to host your party at home or outside (i.e.restaurants, park, hall,hotel)

3. THEME
decide on a simple theme, if you can afford it, do arrange for the matching atmosphere/ambiance deco and cake...oh yes matching party favors too.( i am soo kaki tema...so i'll always have thematic parties okaayy!) :) theme can be in sense of colours and your child's favourite cartoon.

4. INVITATIONS
With modern technology and gadgets nowadays, you can always blast the invitation via email/sms or photocard via MMS!! I personally prefer a traditional invitation card! That way you can express your baby's party as creative as you can be, or just purchase those invitation cards that match the theme.

5.PARTY FAVORS
If you are hosting your child's 1st party in a small scale, then take this opportunity to spoil the guests with lavish party favors!

This is not a must, but i do take this opportunity to treat them with personalised party favors. You can buy your favourite stuff and label each bag with individual tag or gifts with individual name on it. My sister in law did this for her children's party last April 2009. Personalized mug with our own picture and name on it! I was really delighted with the gift hidden in a cute teddy bear paper bag :) Thanks kak Nina!


I'll attache the picture later.:)


6. CAKE
Oh this is one of my favourite part in planning a party, the cake! It must be something catchy,colourful and full of fun! I love 3d cakes and yes of course 2d cake is acceptable too. You can either bake it yourself or order it at any bakeshop in town, or personalize you orders with your own cake design!

Cupcakes also nice and cute for your child's thematic party!
It's a bonus if you can serve both cake and cuppies at the same time! kids love emm!



7. ENTERTAINING YOUR GUESTS
make sure you attend to all of your guests well and do bear in mind that each of your guests are different from each other.
one of my favourite article was on entertaining guest quoted from HELLO! Msia - The Wife of The Ambassador of Spain ANA GARCIA DE BARANANO Opens Up Her Home And Talks About Her Passions And Her Hopes For The Future;

" Presentation is very important, everything has to be the right temperature, flowers, candles...everything counts. When guests arrived you have to take care of them and make introductions, some people are very shy so it's important that you moderate the conversations and that you are always looking out for guests so nobody is feeling lonely...things like that. Being a host is not easy."



8. PHOTOGRAPHER
Yes of course, it would be a waste to host a party but no photos were taken to remember the event!

Your precious child growing up moments captured and treasured by the photos taken on D'Day! For those who can afford to hire a professional photographer do booked them in advance and i'm sure you'll love the pictures once it is ready! I am promoting my best friend Fazz at
http://www.fazzphotoz.blogspot.com
www.thephotolicious.com


For those budgeted birthdayparty, you can always ask your siblings or cousins to take pictures on your child birthday! Remember, it is always useful to appoint the family photographer in advance and do advice them on the shots that you want them to take.

Or...simply buzz us here at A2PPL, and we are willing to come and join your child's party and candid those precious moments with my own personal DSLR Sony Alpha at the rate of RM50 per hour. We will take those photos and burn you the soft copy!! As usual do inform us 2 weeks b4 the day...or if you have photo emergency!! :) wahh semua i can do...multi task planner maa hehehe....

9. THE STAR !!
Please please do not forget the STAR of the day, your child! Once you have decided on the theme

you can now start hunting for the suitable outfit for him/her. Bare in mind, babies are not like adults...duh of course you know that kan?
hehe...from my very own experience she cried and cried..once she woke up from her evening nap...who would thought that she still be crancky after the planned nap?!! well i guessed we have to always be prepared to any possibilities! Planned a few backups! My girl finally settled down but not smiling during the cake cutting ceremony!ayooo...tell me about yoursss! :)

Clothes - something that suit the weather, if it is for a picnic party find something light cotton and breezy.

• Hair - practise earlier how you want her/his hair to be on that day..a few style yeah..
• Shoes - of course something cunss and lovely!
• Party Hat/ Badge/ Bracelet/Necklace - all those extra accessories that you want them to wear, just put everything in one bag and you are ready to partayyy!! (senang nak cari barang if u dah kelam kabut that day...u knowlah with the kids n all...barang kadang2 cannot be found!!)

GOOD LUCK!!

My 1st Few Steps...

Among those cherished moments, some party organized or co-organized.

Pooh 1st BBQ Party

15th March 2008

19th Hula Bash

15th August 2008

Baby Blue 1st Birthday
2nd May 2009



I love organizing, that is one of my hobby that i love to do and it matches well with my love to travel and shop! My aim is to make A2PPL to be one of Klang Valley favourite sources to refer to. Taking things step by step, and hoping to share my passion with you all!

All About How To Make It Happen

MAKE THEM HEART JUMP!!

Event 1 : Suprise Birthday@ RedBox Sogo Pic above : Event 1
Pic below : Event 2

Famous element of a thrilled party is of course

*SURPRISE*
The key thing is how to pull of the whole thing -surprise.
Among the ideas that i have tried it myself is for a colleague and my husband himself.

Event 1 - Colleague Surprise Birthday Party @ Red Box Sogo Nov 2006
i. Blind fold the person and tied up both eyes with black cloth. Always use black, not white.
ii. Put earphones in his/hers ear, so the person wont able to listen to the communications around her/his.walla..you can now walk anywhere with the blind folded person until you reach the suprise venue.

Best Part : I had actually tied both of their hands like a policewoman, asked them to follow us from the car (outside the buidling, in the middle of mass public) LOL..you all should see the crowd looking at us...grinning!!

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Event 2 - Hubby 31st Suprise Buka Puasa Birthday Gathering @ Restaurant Rebung, Bangsar
i. Try arrange this kindda suprises a few weeks in advance. Maybe you can get special arrangements with the venue manager/crew to assist you with the settings and "suprise gimmick" from them.
ii. Decide a theme and ensure your deco match it well.

Best Part : "You Never Walk Alone - Liverpool Football Club" Red White & Green! That was the theme for my hubby. Considering i had to torture all Manchester Fan to wear something related to Liverpool heheh..It was great and i just love it when he smiles as we were suprised by the rest! Rebung is definitely a cozy place to gather.

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Event 3 - Suprise Birthday Lunch @ Pizza Hut 2009

i. Key person to collect and organized the whole lot at office b4 the actual lunch
ii. Partner key person- to invite for a one to one lunch
iii. The rest of the suprise team is the gimmick.
iv. So when the birthday boy/girl arrived, ta da..will be happy to see ALL of their beloved friends there!!

Best Part: To ensure she arrived without realizing that all of us will be there for her lunch partayy was really fun! Everyone had to act and move in seperately!

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If you couldn't decide or have no time to think about the gimmick you want to do, the best is to go and enjoy lovely dinner/lunch at these restaurants that will "SUPRISE" your birthday person with their own restaurant traditionds.

1. Chilies - mud cake + singing crew

2. TGI Fridays -mud cake + singing crew + torture blow of the bday cake

3. Hard Rock Cafe - same as Chilies and TGIF

4. Pizza Hut - Music Happy Birthday from the system + crew cooperativeness

SUPERHERO MASK

Found these masks while shopping for supplies.

Gaban / Power Rangers

RM 5.00

Batman Mask

RM 10.00

MASK

Party Mask for you kids thematic party!!

Pooh mask

RM 5.00

Party Bag for the kidz!!

This end of March i have discovered something new and better for you people out there,the 6th most important item in your party planning checklist,right after the :-

1. Budget
2. Venue
3. Guests
4. Cake
5. Food
6. Party Bag
7. Entertainment
8. X-Factor

A standard party bag should have :-
1. Bubbles set
2. Sweets*
3. Lolipop
4. Chocolates*
5. Party Hat
6. Whistle blower
7. Mini game*

*it depends on the 3 level of category you choose
i. premium range
ii. standard range
iii. basic range

I'll be updating my blog soon...yet to explore and offer you guys the best!! always :)

see ya!

Mini Cotton Candy + Maker

Cotton Candy 4 A2PPL's Party Lover!

Booked in advance if you want us to be there to make CC at your kids party (klang valley area only)

Pack N Go - is also available for pick up few hours b4 the party.

Just email me or sms me the theme & time of your party, we'll prepare for you.

Note : Keep in room tempreture.

Please advance booking at least 2 weeks b4 the function.

Please inform me the party theme

Sizes may vary

Entry 10th May 09 - from my 1st order experience it was not as easy as we tot...haha but still can order !

Birthdays Candle

• Candles are my favourite after birthday cards, it beautifies the cake and mark the age of the person.
• Candles from my previous trip to Australis. I just couldn't resist and grab a few to share with A2PPL Lover back home ere.
• Price ranges from RM 20 to RM 30.
• Delivery vis Post Laju - additional cost is required.
• Pick up if ur area within Klang Valley.

Monkey Business RM 20 (SALE! RM18 ONLY)

Twinkle Twinkle Star RM30 (SALE RM 27!!)

Cupcakes In The House RM 30 (SALE RM 27!!)

Birthday Girl RM25 (SALE!! RM22 ONLY)

Payment must be made online 2 days before delivery.

Need some ideas on the party you are about to have? Just leave your comments ere, we'll try to sort it out for you and the rest! :)

Thank you for stopping by to view this blog!
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in our daily life, so do share this blog with your party planner wanna be frens and family!

Any enquiries feel free to email me at shuhaira81@gmail.com
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