Owner and founder of BigDotOfHappiness.com, Sherri Yukel, is continually inspired by the creative Hostess Heroes using Big Dot Original personalized party supplies. "I was inspired and in awe of your amazing party photo submissions," Sherri says of the latest customer photo contest.

We have compiled a video of the latest Real Party Ideas to share our excitement and show off these impressive party decorations.

Still want more ideas? Visit our Real Parties Pinterest board and be sure to follow Big Dot on Pinterest for constant updates.

Garland banners are such an easy way to decorate graduation party tables and candy buffets. With a little creativity, you can brighten up your party space even further by incorporating these 3 creative uses for garland banners! Keep reading to see how we used this personalized Chalkboard Cheers garland banner to accent a recent graduation party.

Creative Use #1: Show everyone just how excited you are for the graduate’s “bright” future by stringing light bulbs from clear fishing wire, then hanging the bulbs alongside your garland banner letters.

Creative Use #2: Instead of stringing each banner letter on the included satin ribbon, string the letters individually from clear fishing wire and stagger them in an uneven pattern. The resulting display will add even more interest to a candy buffet table!

Creative Use #3: Don’t hang your garland banner at all – instead, tape individual letters to wooden sticks or striped straws, then place each stick into a bowl of candy or other treats. Although we do not have a photo to show off this fun idea, we promise that it’s adorable!

For more graduation DIY ideas, click here! Or, you can view the entire party here.

Happy Mother's Day from the entire team at BigDotofHappiness.com!

Gender reveal baby showers are an exciting way to let the world know whether your little bundle of joy is a girl or a boy. Follow these 5 simple steps to let everyone in on the secret in a big way.

Step 1: Ultrasound

Have your doctor write the baby’s gender on a piece of paper and seal it in an envelope. No peeking! Get the envelope to the baker FAST to resist the temptation of sneaking a peek.

Step 2: Send Invitations

Gender reveal parties are exciting for everyone! Get your guests even more involved by stating in the invite, “Wear blue or pink to show us what you think!”

Step 3: Set the Table and Decorate

Since layering creates interest, alternate solid pink and blue plates under each gender reveal dessert plate. Add extra cuteness with pink & blue beverages adorned with water bottle labels.

Step 4: Display a Buffet

Divide your buffet table into sections, one side as "Team Pink" and the opposite side as "Team Blue." Balance the display with a neutral centerpiece.

Step 5: Big Finale - The Gender Reveal

The much-anticipated reveal is here! Whether the parents-to-be take the first bite or everyone digs in together, your baby’s gender will be revealed with one bite into a delicious pink or blue frosting-filled cupcake!

How will you introduce your little one to the world?

It's Craft Time with Zach and he is going to show you how to make balloon arches that will add something extra special to your party theme.

Zach is a BigDotOfHappiness.com balloon Expert, Expert who will easily explain how to create your own balloon banner with Big Dot balloon packs. BigDotOfHappiness.com balloon packs contain 16 balloons, so choose 3 balloon packs that coordinate with your party theme, add a needle and thread, and a little air, and your on your way to crafting this impressive 10-foot-long balloon arch.

If you would like printable directions, click here: How to Make a Balloon Arch

Impressive party decorations have never been easier than with our quick & easy décor kits. Each party decoration kit comes with all the essentials - now you can get really creative and impress all your guests!

From baby shower decorations to birthday party photo booths, party décor kits come in a variety of colors to coordinate with your party theme. Décor kits are available in yellow, light blue, dark blue, pink, green, red and black, and include:

2 Honeycomb Balls (8”)

3 Tissue Paper Pom Poms (16”)

4 Streamers (81ft)

5 Mini Paper Rosette Fans (6”)

16 Latex Balloons (11”)

Need a little more inspiration? Watch our video to learn more:

The Class of 2013 will soon be completing their final tests and moving into the next chapter of their life. Celebrate their hard work with a graduation party full of fun ideas and special touches that put their accomplishments front and center. We used the Chalkboard Cheers graduation theme along with some special DIY ideas to create this unique event.

Diploma napkin wraps are a fun way to dress up your buffet table or each individual place setting. You can quickly and economically create this graduation craft idea - They are sure to add a lot of extra pizazz to your event!

You will need:

Graduation Party Napkins and Utensils (Fun color ideas are to coordinate with your graduation party theme or match the school colors - either the colors of the school they are graduating from or the colors of the higher education institution they are headed to.)

Skinny Ribbon, found in the craft section of your local variety store

Embroidery Thread, split into single strands

White Office Paper

Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks

Cut strips of the white office paper, 8.5" x 1.5" and lengths of embroidery thread, 5" long

Roll the strip of office paper into a tight tube and tie off with the embroidery thread, wrapped around the tube multiple times, then tied in a knot. Trim excess.

Roll your utensils into a napkin, straight across, not angled from corner to corner, and fasten off with a length of skinny ribbon. You can carefully glue the ribbon, making sure to not attach it to the napkin itself or gently tie into a knot.

Fasten the mini diploma to the front of the skinny ribbon with a tiny dot of hot glue, using the same caution as fastening at the back.

Display your adorable graduation napkin wraps at the buffet table or at each place setting on your banquet tables for an extra-special touch everyone will remember! See more graduation DIY ideas here and view the entire party here.

Dream big with our Con-GRAD-ulations graduation themes! High school and college graduations are such special milestones, and this brand-new design keeps the focus where it should be: On the graduation and the bright future he or she has to look forward to. Designed with phrases like “big plans,” “exciting new chapter,” “onwards and upwards” printed throughout, this unique design includes graduation party announcements, decorations, favors and other party supplies!

Of course, each item was designed with the same attention to detail and flair for the remarkable that was put into our one-of-a-kind baby shower, birthday party, bridal shower and baptism designs. Our new Con-GRAD-ulations graduation theme can even be customized to reflect your specific school colors! This makes it easy to surround the graduate with his or her school colors no matter what type of decorations you choose.

Whether you need graduation announcements to kick off your graduation party, do-it-yourself stickers and tags to customize homemade favors or a personalized banner to add even more festivity to your party space, our Con-GRAD-ulations graduation theme will help you decorate in style.

To view all the original graduation party decorations available on BigDotofHappness.com, click here!

Introducing… live proofing! Thanks to the new live proofing feature on BigDotofHappiness.com, you can instantly preview your personalized text right on the invitation, favor or party decoration you’re ordering! Keep reading to learn more about this interactive new feature.

Step 1: Starting with the first available text line and working your way down, highlight the example text and enter your personalized information. Then click the “Update Preview” button to view your personalization right on the product!

Step 2: To get an even better look at your personalized text, mouse over the plus and minus signs and our zoom feature will show you an even larger image of your text!

Step 3: If you’re happy with your text (and we know you will be!), click the “Add to Cart” button to add your personalized items to your online shopping cart. Keep shopping or, if you’re finished, select the “Go to Shopping Cart” button to proceed to the checkout page.

Step 4: If you suddenly wish to change your personalization or  make any edits before placing your order, simply click the “Edit Personalization” button and you can edit your text right in the shopping cart! Use the pop-up window to edit your text and update the preview, then click “Save to My Party Wish List.”

Additional Tips: Your personalization can also be added in the “Quick View” pop-up window, which will appear when you mouse over products on theme pages. You can even add all products to your shopping cart without personalizing anything, then add all of your custom text right from the checkout page.

With our new live proofing feature, you can easily customize baby shower favors, birthday party decorations, bridal shower party supplies, graduation decor and more! Check out BigDotofHappiness.com to start shopping.

Spring is the perfect time to plan a bright and cheerful girl birthday party with BigDotOfHappiness.com's Butterfly and Flowers party theme. With fun colors and fluttering butterflies, any little lady is sure to love this birthday party idea.

Give your springtime party an extra kick with personalized cake toppers, birthday party favors and favor boxes. Then set your tables with Butterfly and Flowers coordinating tableware for a spring party everyone will love.

Click here to find out how we created the adorable push pop party favors.

What's your favorite spring party idea?