Quirk Books Throws You 5 Awesome Parties: Themes, Snacks, Crafts, Drinks, and Décor for Year-Round Entertaining

By Quirk D.I.Y.

Everybody loves a party. And they’ll love yours the most, thanks to this festive collection of themes, snacks, crafts, drinks, and décor…all handpicked by the party monsters at Quirk D.I.Y., the Quirk Books community for makers of everything awesome. So roll back the rug, call your friends, and let’s get at least one of these parties started!

Party Themes include: 

SPARKLE PARTY, featuring Mini Candy Apples, Holiday Cake Pops, Sweet Surrender Punch, and more.

OVER EASY PARTY, Featuring Huevos Rancheros Tacos, Maple Bacon Cupcakes, Golden Hog Cocktail, and more.

GIANT PARTY for kids, featuring Mini Corn Dogs, Super-Small Deep-Dish Pizzas, Teensy Funnel Cakes, and more.

CRAFTERNOON TEA PARTY featuring Pansy Tea Sandwiches, English Rose Cocktail, homemade Pom-Pom Headbands, and more.

THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS FRIGHTFUL PARTY featuring Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate, Beef-and-Beer Chili, homemade Plush Penguin party favors, and more.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Release date: Nov 12, 2013
• ISBN: 9781594747236

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This sampler book © 2013 by Quirk Productions, Inc.

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher.

e-ISBN: 978-1-59474-723-6

Breakfast for Dinner copyright © 2013 by Lindsay Landis and Taylor Hackbarth

The Cookie Dough Lover’s Cookbook copyright © 2012 by Lindsay Landis

Cooking with Flowers copyright © 2013 by Miche Bacher

Craft-a-Day copyright © 2012 by Sarah Goldschadt

Microcrafts copyright © 2011 by Quirk Productions, Inc.

Pom-Poms! copyright © 2013 by Sarah Goldschadt and Lexi Walters Wright

Pure Vanilla copyright © 2012 by Shauna Sever

Recipes Every Man Should Know copyright © 2010 by Quirk Productions, Inc.

Sprinkles! copyright © 2013 by Quirk Productions, Inc.

Tiny Food Party! copyright © 2012 by Teri Lyn Fisher and Jenny Park

Winter Cocktails copyright © 2013 by Quirk Productions, Inc.

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Hello! Welcome to our party.

Wintertime is party time! Shindig season. Prime time for all sorts of get-togethers, gatherings, soirees, and plain old hanging out. After all, the colder months are a perfect time to bring together your nearest (or farthest!) and dearest to share some social warmth—along with tasty treats, festive decorations, and delicious drinks to make even the most blustery day feel cozy.

But with the calendar chock full of holidays, why throw the same party as everybody else? Quirk D.I.Y. has planned five unique fêtes, each with themed snacks, beverages, and activities:

•a shiny Sparkle Party to offset the winter blahs

•an egg-tastic Over Easy Party that’s a snap to throw together

•a mini-sized Giant Party for kids and kids at heart

•an elegant daytime Crafternoon Tea Party

•a Weather Outside Is Frightful Party to keep you feeling cozy and warm

So whether you like to party or par-TAY, party down or party hearty, Quirk D.I.Y. has a plan for you. Party on!

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Contents

Sparkle Party

Mini Candy Apples

Cookie Dough Crème Brûlée

Holiday Cake Pops

Sweet Surrender Punch

Paper Star Mobile

Over Easy Party

Huevos Rancheros Tacos

Mini Kimchi Deviled Eggs

Candied Bacon

Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Golden Hog

Egg Garland

Giant Party

Mini Corn Dogs

Super-Small Deep-Dish Pizzas

Mini Homemade Pop Tarts

Teensy Funnel Cakes

Li’l Bunting

Crafternoon Tea Party

Pansy Tea Sandwiches

Strawberry Teacup Cupcakes

Buttercream Frosting

Mini Zucchini & Pesto Quiches

Pom-Pom Headband

The English Rose

Pink Peppercorn Simple Syrup

The Weather Outside Is Frightful Party

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

Gingerbread Cookie Dough Peppermint Bark

Candied Vanilla Popcorn

Beef-and-Beer Chili

Plush Penguin

Templates