Party Planning with Panache

Great tips on how to save time and add style by cutting the right corners for party season.

Great tips on how to save time and add style by cutting the right corners for party season.

Party Planning with Panache

Great tips on how to save time and add style by cutting the right corners for party season.

Let's Organize

It’s holiday season – and that means parties to plan, people to see, and gifts to wrap. This time of year can be a whirlwind of activity, so it pays to be prepared by getting organized and ready for the fun to come. Start by finding a seldom-used drawer, and dedicate it to your party planning. Using a drawer organizer, you can keep everything on hand at a moment’s notice, and avoid searching for that crucial tool at the last minute.
Essentials in your drawer might include Scotch® Giftwrap Tape, a selection of decorative string, Scotch® Expressions Washi Tape in a variety of styles, Scotch™ Precision Scissors, Scotch® Double Sided Tape, wrapping paper, and anything else you think might come in handy for the holiday season.

Drinks and Washi Tape

At a party, it can be challenging to keep everyone’s drinks straight. Near your drink glasses, try setting out a few rolls of Scotch® Expressions Washi Tape in different styles along with a pen – that way, your guests can label their own glass, and keep the holiday cheer flowing.

Now that you’ve got your party supplies organized, the next step is to prep! Scotch® Expressions Washi Tape is available in several colors, patterns and textures and works great for so many uses. You can create flags to label cheese on an appetizer tray, for instance, or use it as a decorative accent on cards that describe drinks, or on place cards for your guests – the stylish possibilities abound! Have fun with it.
If you need to label things like homemade preserves, Scotch® Magic™ Tape can be written on with a pen or pencil.

Sometimes it can be tricky to find decorations that can be re-used for other parties at different times of the year – so be resourceful and create your own! Cut up a paper towel tube, and wrap the sections with metallic Washi tape for a great looking napkin ring. The same Washi tape can be wrapped in small strips around the base of your party lights for a matching accent.
With Scotch® Expressions Washi Tape available in an ever-changing variety of beautiful glitters, metallics and graphics, there’s sure to be a style that speaks to your inner designer.

And don't forget to use some trusted Scotch™ Mounting Tape and Command Products to hang things up!

Then it's good to go!

With a little bit of thoughtful preparation, you can get organized and have more fun with all of your holiday party planning, decorating, and gift wrapping.
With a bit of help from Scotch™ Brand, your creativity and thoughtfulness will carry through it all, and allow you to enjoy every moment this holiday season with your friends and family.