Sweet Girl Sweet Boy

Two new additions to my Sweet Girl Sweet Boy miniatures collection.  Now available in the shop.

What is a Surprise Ball?

What is a Surprise Ball?  

A Surprise Ball contains prizes (small trinkets, candy, stickers, action figures, etc.) that are wrapped within layers and layers of colorful crepe paper streamers.  The Surprise Ball can be shaped into a ball or other shape.  They are like "individual pinatas" but they are not hollow inside.   One ball can be given to a single person to enjoy or the same ball can be passed around a small group while each person takes a turn unraveling the ball in a game of Pass the Parcel!

Watch the following video to see a surprise ball from Watermelon Party being unraveled!

For more questions about surprise balls from Watermelon Party, visit my FAQ page here.

Make a Knack!

I just wanted to share with you an innovative new gift company that I am proud to have Watermelon Party a part of - Knack.  

Knack offers the chance to create little parcels that include exactly the items you want which are all artfully arranged in the container you choose.  It is then delivered with a personalized gift tag. An even cooler option is that you can get in on a "Group Knack".  Say you and your office pals want to get a group gift for a dear co-worker.  Just go to Knack and you can all pick out an item and contribute $ for the gift - way more thoughtful than just a bouquet of flowers right?!  It's a fun shopping experience and you'll be creating a truly unforgettable gift.

For a limited time, you can include a Watermelon Party Snowman Surprise Ball in your custom created Knack!

New Creation for 2016! Dog and Cat Calendars

Dog and Cat Desk Calendars now available in my Etsy shop at MAnnMCreations.Etsy.com.

Made using paper mache and cardboard.  Refill calendars will be made available yearly.

Parcel ~ Montclair, NJ

I was FINALLY able to make it to New Jersey this past weekend to visit my friend Nancy and her wonderful store PARCEL.  In their new location across the street they have even more space to display their seemingly endless supply of unique treasures.  The rustic original exposed ceilings make the store feel like it has been there forever and it suits the general style of the store.

I visited each shelf and display table at least twice.  It felt like each time I went by I saw something different.  There was so much to look at!

I came home with a huge paper flower, a giraffe calendar, two pink vintage paper flowers, a chirping bird pencil sharpener, a paper and leather match-holder boot, a handmade paper folder and a little felt hat.

If you can't make it to the store visit the website for more photos and a list of workshops!

www.shopparcel.com

New Surprise Balls Designs ~ Available at HeART by Hand

New Doughnut and Cupcake Surprise Ball Designs.  Available only at Heart by Hand, Brooklyn, NY.

HeART by Hand

​172 GREENPOINT AVE.

BROOKLYN, NY 11222

Crown Surprise Balls and Castle Music Box

These will be available for purchase in my shops in November.