Decorchick threw an adorable party for her daughter, and shared some of her dollar store crafted secrets for making the party pretty! She made dollar store hurricane glasses and decorated them with pretty rhinestone decals. Then she filled them with simple but pretty candy-dipped pretzel rods. She got her rhinestone decals at Hobby Lobby, but you could simulate the look with those rhinestone decals in the craft section at the dollar store, or how about taking a fingernail jewel kit from the makeup section and decorating the glasses with those? [see the dollar store decorated party here]

Project Estimate:

• Vase, $1
• Candle stick, $1
• E6000 glue, on hand
• Rhinestone decals, $1 and up

Total: $3

She wrote a post about how she made the hurricane glasses.

She also made a cute serving tray with a dollar store plate (pink polka-dots!) glued to a candle stick. When you're planning a party, remember you want to add varying heights to serving dishes to add drama. Also, notice the blue mason jar vase in the background (it has pink flowers in it - such a pretty combo). Be sure to visit her blog to see the rest of the party.

Additional Resources:

• Tips for Throwing a Fabulous Party
• Thrifty Decor Chick: Williams Sonoma-inspired Hurricane Glasses
• 320*Sycamore: Williams Sonoma-inspired Hurricane Glass - Tutorial (from this roundup)
• Color Pop Tiered Trays